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Read Alouds
Read Alouds are an effective tool for developing literacy and listening skills in students of all ages. By reading stories aloud, you model fluent reading and bring texts to life. Incorporating read aloud sessions encourages imagination, enhances vocabulary, and promotes critical thinking through discussions. These sessions can foster a love for reading and provide a shared literary experience in your classroom.
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Summer Reading for Grade 3
Reading, ELA, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, Read Alouds, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
This book is a perfect summer reading tool for Grade 3 students. It includes 10 exciting reading passages, each around 300 words long. The stories are fun, thoughtful, and full of adventure. Students will read about treehouse rescues, island maps, science fairs, new friendships, and more. Each passage is followed by three simple comprehension questions. These help students practice reading skills, remember details, and think about what they’ve read. All answers are included at the end of the book. The language is clear and age-appropriate. Sentences are short, and the vocabulary fits the needs of growing readers. These passages help students enjoy reading while building confidence and understanding. Teachers can use this book during summer break, for reading homework, or classroom review. It keeps learning fun and easy to manage. Help your students stay on track during the holidays. With stories that make them laugh, think, and imagine, this book will keep them reading all summer long. A great resource for every Grade 3 classroom!
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Rating
Tags Summer, Reading, Grade 3
Backyard Bugs Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Let’s explore the wonderful world of bugs and learn more about what makes an “insect” an “insect!” Songs and stories encourage young entomologists to learn about the fascinating life of honeybees. Did you know that the queen bee has only one job to do? This magnificent insect lays all the eggs, while the worker bees tend to her every need. Kids will learn about the dramatic change a butterfly goes through during its life cycle called metamorphosis—which means to change form. Finally, inquisitive minds will find out that “true bugs” belong to a special class of insects because they have sucking mouth parts and only go through three stages before developing into an adult.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Insect, Bug, Arthropod, Honeybee, Butterflies
The Little School Bus That Talked Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Product Description: Embrace the joy of storytelling with "The Little School Bus That Talked" audio book , an enchanting tale perfect for young learners in Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1 and Grade 2. This resource is specially tailored to complement Language Arts curricula at early learning stages. Designed as a stimulating learning tool, it helps students reinforce their reading abilities while developing listening skills. The captivating plot revolves around a unique yellow school bus that discovers its voice and sparks conversations on children's ride to school. Listeners encounter the Johnson twins – Bobby and Tommy – who are left intrigued by the talking bus. The narrative is infused with engaging sound effects and delightful music that amplify the charm of this whimsical story. The Magical Format: MP3 File This audio book resource comes in MP3 format which allows flexibility for educators who can find several creative ways to incorporate this tool into teaching scenarios. The options include - Whole group story time sessions:: Instigating collective discussions about comprehension or inference, Focused small groups:: Concentrating on literary elements or thematic analysis, Apart from reading along aloud by assigning them as homework: : This tool gets individual students improving fluency and pronunciation when read along aloud. Promoting Independent Reading: Lifelong Learning Skill An important advantage of using an Audiobook like "The Little School Bus That Talked" is its potential influence in promoting habits of independent reading among emerging readers - a critical skill required for lifelong learning. The positive ending of the story not only keeps listeners engaged through till the end but also imparts valuable lessons about friendship. Conclusion In essence, "The Little School Bus That Talked" audio book serves as an interactive educational material, qualifying beyond a regular read - it inspires imagination while fostering the growth in literacy making joys of learning contagious among young scholars.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Audio Book, Storytelling, Early Learners, Language Arts, Reading Abilities
Huge Helping Machines Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “Dumpty the Dump Truck.” Dumpty the Dump Truck loves to work for his driver Joe. Nothing makes him happier than to carry a big load of rocks and dump it into a great big pile. But one day when Joe has a huge job to do, Dumpty learns that he isn’t the biggest, fastest, strongest, or the newest Dump Truck in town. This makes Dumpty sad. Find out what happens when Dumpty decides to not compare himself to others, but to work hard to get his job done. Children will learn a valuable lesson about working hard, and not comparing themselves with others. Then in “Sammy the Steamroller," children will learn all about the many different machines that are involved with construction. Stories accompanied by fun-filled songs will educate and entertain children!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Listening, Fun, Sound Effects, Steamroller, Bulldozer
The Farmer and The Snake | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
The Farmer and The Snake | Animated Aesop's Fables Video An Engaging Teaching Resource: This unique and captivating teaching aid is designed to educate young minds using immersive animation. It’s a creative take on the classic fable that makes learning enjoyable no matter the grade level. Teachers looking to enrich their students’ understanding of Language Arts will find this 7-minute animated video an invaluable resource for reading lessons or enhancing narrative comprehension. Adaptability: Whole group instructional activities Small group study sessions Homework assignments for individual review at home The Uniqueness of This Resource: Focusing on both entertainment and education:, The Farmer and The Snake | Animated Aesop's Fables keeps students engaged with an interesting story presented via compelling animation, while teaching them about the essence of the tale as well as its applicability in other literary pieces. The easy-to-use MP4 format ensures compatibility with present-day media players, making it accessible both tangibly in classrooms or digitally for remote learning. In Summary, The Farmer and The Snake| Animated Aesop's Fables Video is a promising alternative learning tool that cleverly combines fun-filled interaction with insightful academic instruction, aimed at achieving optimum student comprehension and appreciation for Language Arts.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Animated Fables, Engaging Storytelling, Immersive Animation, Language Arts Education, Instructional Video
Kittens Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Kittens! Did you know a kitten’s whiskers grow to be a little longer than the length of its body? Learn why a kitten always lands on its feet and other fun facts. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Education, Ebook, Learning, Kittens
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and—Whoosh! A genie appeared. “I am the Genie of the Lamp,” the genie said. “How may I serve you?” Listen to this classic tale of Aladdin, a carefree boy with big dreams, his wondrous lamp, and a powerful genie to grant his heart’s desire.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Classic Story, Aladdin, Magic, Lamp, Fiction, A La Magic Lamp
Let's Play Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Read Alouds, Activities
Title: Let's Play Video Storybook Engage your young learners with the fun and exciting 'Let's Play Video Storybook '. Skillfully designed to cater to children in Early Learning and Preschool stages, this teaching resource focuses on familiarizing students with everyday playtime words. The content is designed at a level that sparks interest whilst simultaneously promoting learning among the little ones. Through a delightful blend of black and white sketches complemented by sudden bursts of color, 'Let's Play Video Storybook ' holds children’s attention whilst guiding them gently through a range of common play items. This includes introducing concepts such as: Balls, Cars, Rattles, Teddy bears, Blocks, Boats, Dolls, and Trucks. The video format caters to various learning styles – auditory for those who learn best through hearing; visual for those who prefer seeing information; plus it incorporates elements that many kinaesthetic learners appreciate such as movement or change. This unique Language Arts resource can be incorporated within several diverse classroom environments: In Whole Group Instruction: Driven by teachers navigating the video tableau across an interactive whiteboard. Type: Smaller Student Clusters: Where they explore contents on tablets or laptops fostering personalized interaction. As Homework: Whereby children review its contents at their own pace - making learning truly fun! There are other videos available in this Baby’s First Learning series including: Instilling everyday routines in ‘My Day’, Enrichment via animal sounds like “Ruff” says the Dog”, and Nurturing nature-based engagement through “Splash” goes the Hippo. The package contains one MP4 video storybook fittingly titled 'Let’s Play'. To ensure compatibility across devices without compromising quality or ease-of-use parameters, its file type is offered as universally recognized MP4 format. 'Let’s Play Video Storybook ', thus meets two crucial educational goals- broadening vocabulary while enhancing Language Art skills amongst young learners.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Playtime Words, Early Learning, Preschool, Video Storybook, Language Arts
Whales Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Whales! Baby whales, called calves, drink milk from their mother’s bodies. Some calves may gain as much as 200 pounds a day! Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, make this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Early, Ebook, Whales, Learning
Let's Learn About Frogs Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Hop in and explore the wonderful world of FROGS! Do you know why frogs are so slimy? What they like to eat? How this amazing creature changes from a tiny tadpole into an adult frog? There are so many fun facts to learn about frogs. Kids will learn about this incredible amphibian as they explore with a fact-filled story and an adorable sing-along song! From learning about the poisonous Golden Dart Frog, or the Goliath Bullfrog, engaging sound effects and a captivating story, is the perfect combination of education and entertainment!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Frogs, Amphibians, Tadpole, Metamorphosis, Learn About Frogs
Mummies Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Mummies! Did you know the mummy of the Pharaoh Khufu was placed in what is called the Great Pyramid? It is the largest stone structure in the world, consisting of 2,300,000 stone blocks, each weighing several tons! That’s one big tombstone! Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Mummies, Learning, Education, Ebook
Humpty Dumpty & More Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. Help the children glue and tape Humpty Dumpty back together again with this adapted version of the classic Humpty Dumpty rhyme. Then enjoy five more classic nursery rhymes including Jack and Jill, Oh Where, Oh where, Has My Little Dog Gone?, Five Little Piggies and Little Miss Muffet! The fun Sing A Story series includes: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Ten In The Bed, B-I-N-G-O, Down By The Bay, Humpty Dumpty & Other Nursery Rhymes, Six Little Ducks, Five Little Skunks, ABC Nursery Rhymes, The Wheels On The Bus, This Old Man, How Many Ducks?, Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm, The ABCs, Singing The Consonant Sounds, The Farmer In The Dell and It’s Silly Time!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Classic, Nursery, Rhymes, Humpty Dumpty, Ebook, Humpty Dumpty Story Book
Lizards Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Lizards! Did you know lizards have two big eyes and can see very well? In fact, some lizards can even look in two directions at the same time. Learn about the largest lizard of all—the Komodo dragon. This lizard is big enough to eat wild pigs, goats and even deer! Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Learning, Lizards, Animals, Education
Farm Animals Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Farm Animals! Did you know that pigs are sensitive to the sun and don’t have any sweat glands? That’s why they like to roll in the mud to keep cool. Learn all about pigs, goats, chickens, cows, sheep, horses, turkeys and more. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Titles in the Know-It-Alls! Series include: Butterflies, Crocodiles, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Safari Babies, Snakes, Sharks, Spiders, Whales, Wolves, Puppies, Wild Cats, Bugs, Birds of Prey, Fish, Frogs, Apes, Seals, Bats, Bears, Predators, Mummies, Volcanoes, Lizards, Kittens and Horses.Kittens and Horses.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farm, Animals, Science, Education
Alphabet Audio Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will go on a musical adventure and visit Old MacDonald's Letter Farm. Noisy animals will help little ones learn the alphabet. Then young children will sing silly alphabet songs sure to keep them happily engaged and learning.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Aplhabet, Letter, Sounds, Kids, Children
You're An Astronaut Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn what it’s like to lift off in a space shuttle and experience outer space in this fact-filled, audiobook about being an astronaut.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Shuttle, Lift Off, Mission Specialist, Astronaut, Science
Anger Management Social Story: Interoception & Coping Strategies
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Early Learning, Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Read Alouds, Activities
Many elementary students and students on the Autism Spectrum struggle with identifying how they feel and emotional regulation. Social stories can be a great tool to help bridge that gap and reduce behaviors! This social story focuses on how to know when your students feel angry by practicing interoception and showing examples of what may happen to them when they are feeling angry. The social story then walks them through different coping strategies using visuals so that way students can practice calming themselves down from their anger. With several different formats and additional activities, your students will have a better handle on knowing when they feeling angry, and knowing what to do to calm themselves down to make better choices. If you have students struggling with behaviors out of anger, and are working on making better choices, then this social story is a must have! What's Included? Half-Size Social Story Full Size Social Story Social Story Comic Strip Card Format of the Social Story Anger Choice Board With Coping Skills Coping Strategy Visuals Digital Version of the Social Story Using Google Slides Black and White Versions of the story for ink-friendly printing
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Social Stories Angry, Social Stories About Emotions, Social Stories Autism, Social Stories, Coping Skills Cards, Choice Board, Anger Management, Coping Strategies Visuals, Interoception
What Is The Weather Like Today? Video Storybook
ELA, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
There are so many different types of weather: sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy and more! Which one is your favorite and what activities do you like to do? From sledding when it’s snowing to having a picnic on a cloudy day, young learners will enjoy the repetitive text and adorable illustrations. The perfect book for the aspiring meteorologist. Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version ¿Cómo Está El Tiempo Hoy?
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Weather, Learn, Listen, Cloudy, Forecast
When I Grow Up I Want To Be An Astronaut Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
If you are fascinated with space, you might want to consider being an astronaut. An astronaut needs to study hard in school, be in good health, and work well with others.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Astronaut, Study, Discover, Cover, Space
At The Farm Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. Explore the farm and learn what sounds all the silly farm animals make! Young listeners will recognize word patterns and find it easy to follow along. “Look at the pigs playing in the mud. I see three little pigs and they’re all having fun. Now the sheep in the pen look ready to play. They’re going baa, baa, baa on this bright sunny day.” Rhyming words will have young children following and learning in no time.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farm, Animals, Cow, Listen, Pig
The Golden Axe and The Silver Axe | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This animated Aesop's Fables video is titled The Golden Axe and The Silver Axe. Students will love to go on this adventure and learn more about fables. It is a 6-minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Aesop, Fables, Fairy Tales, Reading Story, Reading Video
Hickory Dickory Dock & More Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. From one to five, count along as the little mouse runs up and down the clock in the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory, Dickory Dock.” Then meet “Little Boy Blue” as he’s fast asleep in the haystack. Sing along with…”Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon. The little dog laughed to see such sport, and the dish ran away with the spoon.” Also includes the following favorite nursery rhymes: “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Young learners will enjoy all six classic nursery rhymes.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Nursery, Rhymes, Classic, Counting, Numbers
Bring On The Fun Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids love baby animals! With authentic sound effects and lively music, kids will learn interesting facts about puppies, kittens, monkeys, raccoons, alpacas, chicks, polar bears, and fawns. Did you know that the bigger a puppy’s paw size, the larger it will grow? Or that there are more than one hundred fifty breeds of dogs? Interesting facts will have young animal enthusiasts learning about amazing animals while being happily entertained .
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Listen, Learn, Animals, Kittens, Alpacas
Listen Buddy Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Listen Buddy by Helen Lester. With 28 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate illustrations, identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. Problem & Solution: Students will answer questions related to the problem & solution in the story. Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. Character Feelings: Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. Character Development: Students select character traits that best describe Uncle Jim at different times throughout the story and give examples from the book to support the traits they chose. Character Change: Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. Character Acrostic Poem: Students will write an acrostic poem that describes Buddy. Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story & explain why it's important. Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know the setting changed. Buddy Didn’t Listen: Students draw and label a picture of what Buddy heard or did when his parents asked him to do something. Be a Better Listener: Students read the text from the story and draw a picture of what Buddy was doing when someone was speaking to him. Then explain what Buddy should have done to be a better listener. Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. 3-2-1: Students will list three mistakes that Buddy makes because he didn’t listen, explain two reasons that Buddy doesn’t hear what he is being asked to do, and come up with one word that describes Buddy the best and explain why. Before & After: Students describe and illustrate Buddy’s character before he met Scruffy Varmint and after. Thinking About the Text: Students answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. Pick a Path: Students will pay close attention to the illustrations on pages 16-17 and draw their own version of the scene, adding details that show one path is safe and details that show the other path is dangerous. Good Listeners: Students will list at least 4 important things that good listeners should do and four things that a good listener shouldn’t do. Book Review: Students will rate and review the book. Compare & Contrast: Students will compare the books Listen Buddy and Hooway for Wodney Wat. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Fountas And Pinnell, Second Grade, Elementary Ela, Reading Comprehension, Character Traits, Interactive Read-aloud, Picture Book, Read-aloud Activities, Helen Lester, Listen Buddy