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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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Lizards & Scaly Friends Audio Book

Lizards & Scaly Friends Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

Young scientists will learn all about lizards including how they look, where they live, their babies, how they change as they grow up, and more in our science series “Know It Alls: Lizards." Then through song, children will learn more about reptiles, turtles, and snakes in “What is A Reptile?,” “If Only I Could Leave my Shell,” and “Listen to the Rattlesnake." Curious minds will love these interesting facts and larger-than-life sound effects to go along with engaging songs and stories.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Lizards, Reptiles, Snakes, Cold-blooded, Scales, Book About Lizards

ABC Fun! Audio Book

ABC Fun! Audio Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities

Singing the alphabet forwards and backwards becomes a silly learning adventure! Little ones will learn the alphabet and letter sounds with fun songs and stories. From “The Silly Alphabet Song ,” to a trip to “Old MacDonald’s Letter Farm,” kids will be entertained and happily engaged while learning pre-reading skills. Sing, march, clap, and whistle along with these classic and original songs perfect for young learners.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Letters, Sounds, Alphabet, Fun, Sing

Wolves Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Wolves 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 Wolves! Did you know a wolf can pick up the scent of an animal from a mile (1.6km) away? 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, Wolves, Animals, Ebook

Animal Dance Party Audio Book

Animal Dance Party Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities

Children will have a blast singing and dancing along to Animal Dance Party! These silly songs feature turkeys, frogs, tigers, and more! Learning basic concepts with music is a proven way for little ones to understand simple concepts. Kids will sing, march, clap, and be happily entertained for hours. Perfect for home, school, and travel!

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Sing-along, Turkeys, Frogs, Listen, Old MacDonald

When I Grow Up I Want To Be An Astronaut Audio Book

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

I'm Thankful Audio Book

I'm Thankful Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities

"I'm Thankful" is a beautiful story about a mom telling her child how thankful she is for him. Sweet sound effects and a comforting voice will calm little ones and will become a favorite story to listen to before bedtime. The same story is then sung as an adorable song. Snuggle close to your little one and share a rhyming story filled with thankfulness for all of your daily blessings. Children are encouraged to talk about all the things they are thankful for and to share them with family and friends.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Bedtime, Thankful, Story, Calming, Child

Songs & Stories for Bedtime Audio Book

Songs & Stories for Bedtime Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds

Songs & Stories for Bedtime Audio Book Educators and homeschooling parents can appreciate the value of a resource that both teaches and comforts. The Songs & Stories for Bedtime Audio Book provides just that, serving as an engaging teaching tool specifically designed to align with the educational needs of preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders. This particular resource offers a firm foundation in Language Arts through the soothing rhythm of stories and songs. It not only aids children in language acquisition but also supports their emotional growth by reinforcing feelings of safety and affection between parent figures and their young. Main Contents Charming rhyming tales about animal mothers tenderly putting their babies to bed - marks an endearing narrative which calms down after a bustling day. This serves as both a story-telling device as well as a gentle lullabye, allowing children to connect with essential auditory learning while simultaneously preparing for restful sleep. A tale morphs into song highlighting interactions between Mama Bear and Little Bear called 'It's Night-Night Time'. This soothing dynamic allows young learners to experience loving affection via language arts which would encourage creativity by prompting them to draft their own versions of heartfelt expressions. Delightful melodies are set to well-loved lyrics like ‘Golden Slumbers,’ ‘All The Pretty Little Horses,’ ‘Hush, Little Baby,’ among others; all sung beautifully by children – providing instant appeal for young listeners. Packaged conveniently into one easy-to-access MP3 file, this audio book makes an excellent addition towards creating comprehensive lesson plans or simply facilitating calming bedtime routines at home alike. The acidity can be integrated smoothly within varied settings such as whole group activities where teachers hold listening sessions within classrooms or small groups specifically curated for language arts workshops. It may even work perfectly for individualized homework assignments given out during distance-learning situations. With its striking mix of education and comfort, the Songs & Stories for Bedtime Audio Book truly stands as a valuable asset within both classroom and home-study settings.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Bedtime Stories, Language Arts, Preschool, Lullabies, Audio Book

Fall And Winter Audio Book

Fall And Winter Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Fall brings cooler weather and in autumn there are shorter days. The leaves change from green to orange, red, and purple, until they start falling to the ground.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Fall, Winter, Autumn, Seasons, Change

Volcanoes Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Volcanoes Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, 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 Volcanoes! Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes. 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, Fun, Ebook, Volcanoes

Let's Learn Multiplication Audio Book

Let's Learn Multiplication Audio Book
Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Read Alouds, Activities

Original songs that teach multiplication fact 0 to 12 separately- slowly for beginners then faster for advanced learners! Then review the facts with the answers and then without the answers. Multiplication is great for the classroom or for at home learning, and you will see immediate improvement in your child’s multiplication skills! Includes over an hour of multiplication exercises that are perfect for learning and practice.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Multiplication, Math, Life Skills, Classroom, Comprehension

Bugs Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Bugs 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 Bugs! Did you know that insects have a special body? All insects have a hard shell on the outside called an exoskeleton. 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 Bugs, Science, Learning, Education, Ebook

Let's Learn About Wild Animals Audio Book

Let's Learn About Wild Animals Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities

Kids learn about bears, zebras, elephants, tigers, koalas, gorillas, and crocodiles as they take a walk in the wild! Kids will learn that the average elephant eats up to 16 hours a day, sleeps about 5 hours a day, drinks up to 80 gallons of water each day, and poops up to eighty pounds a day! Authentic sound effects and lively music will keep kids engaged and learning about a variety of different wild animals. Young animal lovers will learn the difference between a crocodile and an alligator, that koalas are not bears, that the most ferocious big cat is the tiger, and that gorillas live in close-knit bands, and are strong, intelligent animals.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Bear, Zebra, Elephant, Tiger, Lion

Puppies Know-It-Alls! Audio Book

Puppies 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 Puppies! Did you know that there are over 150 different breeds of puppies? 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, Puppies, Ebook, Fun

Mystery of the Missing Cat | Lucas Detective Animated Video

Mystery of the Missing Cat | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities

This Lucas Detective video lesson is the Mystery of the Missing Cat. Students will enjoy joining Lucas in this animated video as they work to unveil the mystery. This is a 10 minute video.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Mystery, Detective, Cats, Animated, Measuring

Second Grade Reading Comprehension - Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late

Second Grade Reading Comprehension - Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late
ELA, Children’s Literature, Literature, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing, Writing, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Read Alouds, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies

Mo Willems is the author of the Pigeon book series. The books contain large amounts of vocabulary designed for k-2nd graders. However, the pictures are so simple and adorable, they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I adore this series so much that i have collected all of them despite that my son is almost 20 years old. As a result, I created the first of what I hope to be a series of reading comprehension and guided reading activity packs to make learning more fun for early elementary students as well as special education students and those with special needs in the areas of speech and communication. The book, "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late," is required reading in order for students to complete all of the activities. It is available for purchase at Amazon and at Mo Willems own website. You can also find it at your local library to check out. Students will practice reading and learn about grammar, spelling, and increase vocabulary. Activities include: Open-ended questions, writing prompts, based on the text in the book. Sight word recognition activities 32 Spelling Words 32 Vocabulary Words Alphabetization Fill-in-the-Blank Drawing And More Students will be given the opportunity to search for: 14 CVC words found in the book 14 nouns found in the book 18 sight words found in the book Great for: Reading Centers Literature Centers Guided Reading Read aloud activities Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Pigeon books are written so that the reader is directly being spoken to by the Pigeon. Such fun books! Answer key is included, pdf downloadable, printable file. 15 pages Table of contents is included. Links for further activities beyond this guided reading project are also included.

Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom

Tags Guided Reading, Reading Comprehension, Early Reading, Second Grade Reading Comprehension, 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies

What Is The Weather Like Today? Video Storybook

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

It's Night-Night Time Audio Book

It's Night-Night Time Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 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. Snuggle close to your little one and enjoy this rhyming story about mommy animals gently tucking their babies into bed. “It’s night-night time,” said Mama Horse as her little foal softly neighed. “Snuggle close, and bow your head. Our nighttime prayers, we’ll say.” Mama Cat, Raccoon, Cow, Mouse, Horse, and Bird, each say “good night” to their babies in a different, caring way. Young listeners will be captivated by the comforting story. This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Other titles in the Bedtime Series include: Sleep, My Little One, The Night-Night Song, I Love You More, It’s Night, Night Time, and I Thank God For You.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Bedtime, Story, Soothing, Children, Night

All About Songkran | World Festivals Animated Video

All About Songkran | World Festivals Animated Video
Social Studies, History, History: World, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities

This animated video lesson is all about word festivals. Students will love this engaging and interactive video about the Songkran festival. This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners. This is a 9-minute video lesson.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Festivals, World Celebrations, Social Studies Lesson, Songkran, Thailand

Peek-A-Boo Video Storybook

Peek-A-Boo Video Storybook
ELA, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities

Learn new words and count little fish before bath time with this adorable video from the My First Video Collection featuring bright photographs. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life photographs of objects than to illustrations. This video will be the perfect learning tool for your little one! Rhyming words, simple text, and engaging artwork will encourage early literacy skills. Titles included in the My First Video Series are: My First Book, My First Nursery Rhymes, and Peek-A-Boo!

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Words, Count, Fish, Peekaboo, Ebook

Look At The Animals Video Storybook

Look At The Animals Video Storybook
ELA, Reading, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities

A trip to a farm is always fun for little ones. From cows going “moo,” “moo,” “moo,” to ducks going “quack,” “quack,” “quack,” young learners will discover the sounds that different farm animals make. This delightfully-illustrated Video includes, cows, chickens, horses, ducks, pigs, and sheep. It’s an animal symphony of special sounds. Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version Mira a los animals.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Animals, Farm, Zoo, Pigs, Listen

At The Zoo Video Storybook

At The Zoo Video Storybook
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities

Children love to visit the zoo to see all of the animals. Now children can walk through the zoo and count from one to ten with lions, monkeys, elephants, kangaroos and more! Young readers will recognize word patterns and find it easy to read along with this vibrantly-illustrated video. And, aspiring mathematicians will count from one to ten and start to recognize number words, too! Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version En El Zoológico.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Zoo, Listen, Animals, Fun, Count

Mystery at Rosewood Farm | Lucas Detective Animated Video

Mystery at Rosewood Farm | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities

Join detective Lucas and his team in this animated video as they work to solve the intriguing Mystery at Rosewood Farm. This engaging 6-minute video lesson hooks students by having them analyze clues and evidence to uncover who is behind strange events happening at the farm. Educators can utilize this standalone video to teach inference skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Present the video to the whole class or small groups and pause throughout to discuss Lucas's process. Alternatively, assign as an independent learning activity for students to watch and reflect on at home. This mystery-themed video is an entertaining way to build essential comprehension and reasoning abilities.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Animated, Video, Mystery, Detective, Farm, Rosewood Detective

Famous Astronauts Audio Book

Famous Astronauts Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Did you know that the first space traveler was a dog named Laika? The Russians sent Laika into space in 1957. It wasn’t until April 12, 1961 that a human being traveled in space. Kids will learn interesting facts about famous astronauts.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Cosmonauts, Traveler, Famous, Apollo, Career

Hickory Dickory Dock & More Audio Book

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