One school one book elementary ideas

Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!

When we let students know that reading is worthwhile, it creates a chain reaction of learning. Here are 25 strategies for fostering a reading culture.

Spring picture books for upper elementary students with activities to engage all readers! Includes free spring activities for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders

Many primary classrooms invite family and community members to visit the classroom as a guest reader during the school year. However, not all of these visitors know exactly what book they should share. Instead of scrambling to find a book at the last minute, you can put together a special collection of read aloud books for guest readers. Here are some book suggestions that are sure to be a hit with the class.

Want to teach rules and expectations in an engaging way? Use picture books! These 15 picture books are some of the best to start your year.

Are you looking for fun school library ideas? Are you an elementary school librarian or media specialist? Check out this blog post full of ways to add fun and connection to your elementary school library with inexpensive stickers! #LibraryLearners

10 elementary reading fair projects that won our school reading fair. These reading fair boards can give you some ideas for reading fair projects.

When upper elementary kids struggle with reading, as teachers, we want to do everything possible to help these reluctant readers improve their reading skills and to see reading as an enjoyable activity. One of the ways to help struggling readers is to have lots of high interest- low readability books available to them. Of course, […]

Do your kids need encouragement to enjoy read aloud time? Started reading kids books that have been made into movies! Check out our list of the Top 25 Best!

Book Tasting for your classroom! Learn how to run your own book tasting and get students engaged in reading. Includes tips on set up and how to run book tasting. Students will have opportunities to sample different genres and authors. They will take notes and refer back to their favorites when choosing a novel for independent reading. Sign up to get free book tasting resources: includes 13 trifolds and a placemat.