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Holiday and Seasonal Read Alouds
Celebrate holidays and seasons with a selection of read-alouds that bring joy and learning to your classroom. This collection includes stories that align with various celebrations, offering opportunities to explore traditions, cultures, and themes. By integrating these read-alouds, you can enhance literacy and create memorable experiences.
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Wash Your Hands Audio Book
P.E. & Health, Health, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Wash Your Hands Audio Book : A Teaching Resource This product is designed for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders. It serves as an engaging tool to instill the habit of hand washing in young learners. It is a fun and informative resource with a focus on health – particularly hygiene practices. Toward Holistic Growth & Hygiene Practices through P.E. & Health Curriculum: This audio book integrates health topics into P.E. & Health curriculums which contribute toward the holistic growth of students by emphasizing wellness inside and outside school settings. Engaging Design & Real-Life Sound Effects: The book features a catchy sing-along song and incorporates real-life sound effects such as water running or soap sud sounds during various hand-washing steps. Ideal Hand Wash Duration Matched with ABC Song: An interesting detail mentioned in this audio book is that hands need to be washed for about 20 seconds, which aligns perfectly with singing out loud an entire round of the ABC Song. Incorporation of Activities: Directions within the audio instruct kids to clap their hands or wiggle fingers at intervals between rounds of Duck, Duck Goose! Kids are advised that hands should be washed before resuming play after each round. Auditory-Based Learning Tool: Suitable for public schools educators or homeschooling parents/teachers using auditory methods. Easily integrated into lessons requiring only an elementary level of tech-savviness from educators or parents. Versatile Usage: For usage scenarios like whole group instruction during circle time, small groups during remedial sessions focusing on life skills mastery or even set as homework for inclusive learning within home environments, this audio tool can be a versatile addition to teaching resources. Easy to Integrate: This audio book comes in an MP3 format, making it simple to integrate into various lessons without needing advanced tech knowledge. In Conclusion: The Wash Your Hands Audio Book is a resource that seamlessly combines fun with the informative habit of essential hygiene practice learning among young learners.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Hand Washing, Hygiene Practices, Health Education, Kinesthetic Learning, Audio Resource
Mystery of the Goldfish | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This Lucas Detective video lesson is the Mystery of Sally's Sick Goldfish. Students will enjoy joining Lucas in this animated video as they work to unveil the mystery. This is a 4 minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Reading, Video, Lesson, Goldfish, Mystery
Bats 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 Bats! Did you know that the bat is the only kind of mammal that can fly? In fact, some bats can only fly, they cannot walk. From tip to tip, some kinds of bats, like Giant Flying Foxes, have a wingspan as wide as 6 feet (2 m). But there are also tiny bats, like Bumblebee Bats, with wingspans of only 6 inches (15 cm)—smaller than the length of a new pencil. There is so much to learn about these fascinating creatures. 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, Learning, Bats, Education, Animals, All About Bats Book
Rescue Ready Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Children will explore rescue vehicles including a fire truck, ambulance, police car, helicopter, and more with this colorful book featuring real photographs and sounds. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life vehicles to photographs than to illustrations. From a fire truck to a Coast Guard boat, this helpful book will have children rescue ready! Other books in the Photo Fun Facts Series include: Monster Machines, Barnyard Babies, and Peek-A-Boo At The Zoo.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Ebook, Emergency, Police Car, Vehicles, Machine, Rescue Ready, Reacue Ready
Princess Stories Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will love the retelling of the classic fairy tales, "Cinderella," and "Sleeping Beauty." Find out what happens after Cinderella's evil stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball to meet the Prince. When Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and magically dresses her in a golden gown with glass slippers, Cinderella is ready to attend the ball herself. But what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? Next, find out what happens when a king and queen hold a special feast to celebrate the birth of their baby girl, Briar Rose. Who will cast a spell on this beautiful girl, and how will the spell be broken? Happy endings to both of these fairy tales encourage a life-long love for storytelling.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Cinderella, Prince, Glass Slipper, Princess
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
Can We Live In Space Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Do you think it’s possible for people to live in space someday? Kids will learn about Skylab, a 118-foot long laboratory that was launched into space on May 14, 1973.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Space, Pilot, Astronaut, Skylab
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
Maxine and the Ghost Dog Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Maxine and the Ghost Dog Audio Book Maxine's adventures, brought to life by an engaging audio book , introduce young learners to the bustling world of the Pine Plains Firefighters. Maxine, a resident dog at the firehouse, has her own share of misadventures such as when she startled a cat in need of rescue during missions. As teachers narrate this delightful story in their classroom or homeschooling setting, kids are introduced to endless possibilities and moral lessons conveyed through an endearing tale. A plot unfolds where Maxine learns what it takes to be an effective fire dog from a ghostly mentor; adding a touch of mystery and enthusiasm for compressed learning experience for Kindergartens, pre-schoolers and Grade 1 students. The story is accompanied by playful music that enhances listeners' interest by bringing joyful audial elements into their reading routine. This audio resource is ideal for various applications: Group listening sessions in classrooms Individualized attention settings within homeschool environments. Compliments self-paced home study schedules well as it nudges young readers to explore more about Language Arts independently through an entertaining narrative format. Maxine and The Ghost Dog comes in one easily downloadable MP3 file which ensures educators can access it at any time without additional equipment requirements; fostering engaging experiences designed towards shaping intuitive learning avenues via stories featuring lovable characters that students will undoubtedly connect with emotionally. The Benefits: Serves as an excellent initiatory course into Reading as part of Language Art studies for new learners. This resource also seamlessly aligns with further sub-topics within the academic field considering its comprehensive content delivery mechanism extending beyond simply words but into realms of music appreciation too. Drawing them out from traditional textual mediums which require active reading habits; this audio book brings delighted convenience allowing children to learn while resting their eyes yet still stimulating visual imagination courtesy tales spun verbally ensuring language understanding happens on multiple sensory levels concurrently offering immersive educational experiences. Open the door to intuitive learning and join Maxine in her adventures today!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Adventures, Firehouse, Ghostly Mentor, Audio Book, Language Arts
Let's Learn About Lions Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn why the ferocious, meat-eating lion is called “king of the beasts,” as well as learn about other wild cats like the “sports car” of cats—the speedy cheetah, the tree-climbing leopard, and the biggest cat of all—the Siberian tiger. What wild cat lives high in the mountains, is seldom seen, can live in freezing temperatures, and cannot roar? Kids will learn about the “ghost of the mountain,” the beautiful, Snow leopard. Authentic sound effects will engage listeners of all ages, while learning about these amazing mammals—Wild Cats!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Snow Leopard, Children
Mystery at the Funfair | Lucas Detective Animated Video
, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
Mystery at the Funfair is a 6-minute animated video that follows young detective Lucas as he works to solve a mystery at the local funfair. Students will enjoy joining Lucas on his latest adventure as he questions witnesses, gathers clues, and ultimately reveals who is behind the funfair mischief. This engaging video lesson integrates critical thinking skills, problem solving, and listening comprehension in an entertaining format that appeals to learners of all ages. Educators can utilize this stand-alone video to spark discussions, as a supplement to mystery genre lessons, or even as a creative writing prompt for students to script their own mystery narrative based on the video. With vivid imagery and an amusing storyline, Mystery at the Funfair promises to capture students' attention while sneaking in valuable learning opportunities.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Animated, Video, Mystery, Detective, Carnival
Huge Machines Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young readers will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this brightly-illustrated rhyming Video! “Huge Machines” is a great video to reinforce early literacy skills.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farmers, Machines, Bulldozer, Forklift, Ebook
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
The Ant and The Grasshopper | Animated Aesop's Fables Video
ELA, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities
This animated Aesop's Fables video is titled The Ant and The Grasshopper. Students will love to go on this adventure and learn more about fables. It is an 8-minute video.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Insects, Grasshopper, Tall Tale, Fable, Reading Story, Aesops Grasshopper, The Ant And The Grasshopper Video
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
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
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
Who's In My Tub? Video Storybook
ELA, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
Who's In My Tub? Video Storybook - An Early Learning Language Arts Resource Who's In My Tub? is a captivating teaching tool presented in an engaging MP4 video storybook format. This Early Learning Language Arts resource allows teachers and homeschoolers to introduce interactive elements into their lessons. A Level 2 Reader Material The content is specifically designed as a Level 2 Reader material. It features a funny tale that is both easy-to-follow and amusing for young learners, with: An average of 6-10 words per page A repetitive text that helps kids retain information better and enhance comprehension skills. Bright Illustrations & Playful Rhymes: Major Attractions! The bright illustrations featured throughout the story not only draw the attention of young learners, but also hint at deeper narrative meanings - helping them connect written words with visual elements. The delightful rhymes sprinkled within improve recall and boost learning enjoyment. Versatility Incorporated: Diverse Learning Setups Welcome! You can easily incorporate this wonderful teaching tool into various learning setups: In whole-group classes where students engage collectively with this shared resource In small group clusters promoting peer-focused interaction dynamics centered around this tool Mainstreamed as an individual task for students to explore independently at home or school - also ideal for parental assistance for homeschooling. In conclusion, "Incorporating Who's In My Tub? Video Storybook in your teaching strategy validates active engagement during lessons whilst fostering necessary language art skills orchestrating life-long reading success among young learners."
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Early Learning, Language Arts, Video Storybook, Interactive, Colorful Illustrations
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
There Are Four Seasons Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
We have four different seasons because the Earth is tipped as it rotates around the sun.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Seasons, Winter, Summer, Spring
It's Night-Night Time Video Storybook
ELA, Early Learning, Pre-K, Read Alouds, Activities
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 readers will be captivated by the comforting story and reassuring illustrations. 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 Mommy, Animals, Bedtime, Snuggle, Ebook
Spring And Summer Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Spring is a very unpredictable time of the year. Sometimes it’s warm, and then snow might appear. Daffodils and crocuses are clues that spring is near.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Spring, Summer, Listen, Weather, Science
All About Chinese Spring Festival | World Festivals Animated Video
Social Studies, History, History: Asian, 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 Chinese Spring Festival. This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners. This is an 11-minute video lesson.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Lunar Calendar, Spring Festival, China, Chinese History, Celebrations
Predators Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
Did you know that a predator is any wild animal that hunts and kills other animals for food? Kids will learn about the black panther, tiger, great white shark, sea otter, and lion, as well as smaller predators like spiders, scorpions, and praying mantises. Fact-filled, sing-along songs like, “I’m A Fierce Hunter,” “What Is A Spider?” and “King Of The Beasts,” will provide a fun way for children to learn about amazing predators. Fun facts and amazing sounds effects will engage listeners while they learn that animal predators need to hunt and kill their prey to survive in the wild.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Predators, Hunt, Prey, Kill, Eat