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Choosing Books for Reading Groups

Choosing the right book for your reading group can be overwhelming - especially when it can be a determining factor in the engagement and success of your group. Here are 10 things I take into consideration when choosing books for reading groups.
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Wordless picture books are not just for your non-readers. In fact, they can sometimes be more difficult because they require a reader to dig deeper and use higher level thinking skills. Wordless picture books allow opportunities to observe, ask questions, make inferences, draw conclusions, and more! Here are some of my favorite wordless picture books for kids.

Wordless Picture Books for Kids

Wordless picture books are not just for your non-readers. In fact, they can sometimes be more difficult because they require a reader to dig deeper and use higher level thinking skills. Wordless picture books allow opportunities to observe, ask questions, make inferences, draw conclusions, and more! Here are some of my favorite wordless picture books for kids.
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A Crankenstein Valentine

If you loved reading Crankenstein, you'll be happy to know he's back in A Crankenstein Valentine! Here are some activities you can pair with this story.
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Even if the snow doesn't fall over your town this year, you can bring the snow to life with some great snow books for kids. Here are some books about snow that are sure to warm the hearts of your students all winter long.

Snow Books for Kids

Even if the snow doesn't fall over your town this year, you can bring the snow to life with some great snow books for kids. Here are some books about snow that are sure to warm the hearts of your students all winter long.
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Snowzilla

January is the perfect time to read books about snowmen, and Snowzilla by Janet Lawler is one of my favorites! Here are some activities to pair with the story along with a winter kid craft that your students will enjoy!
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January may not bring Antarctic temperatures your way, but that shouldn't stop you from reading about penguins. Here are some of my favorite penguin books for kids. I have included some great nonfiction choices along with some fun fictional characters, too!

Penguin Books for Kids

January may not bring Antarctic temperatures your way, but that shouldn't stop you from reading about penguins. Here are some of my favorite penguin books for kids. I have included some great nonfiction choices along with some fun fictional characters, too!
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If you’re looking to start the new year off with making resolutions and goal setting, you should read Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller. I have a fun resolutions craft and other activities you can pair with this story.

Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution

If you're looking to start the new year off with making resolutions and goal setting, you should read Squirrel's New Year's Resolution by Pat Miller. I have a fun resolutions craft and other activities you can pair with this story.
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The Legend of the Poinsettia

The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola is a beautifully written and illustrated story. It is a great choice to read when learning about celebrations around the world. I want to share a few activities to help with comprehension of the story and new vocabulary. There's even a poinsettia craft to pair with student writing!
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A Flicker of Hope by Julia Cook

As a fan of books written by Julia Cook, I was thrilled to receive a copy of her latest book, A Flicker of Hope. This story shows children that it is okay to ask for help while also encouraging them to be a hope builder for others. I want to share a few activities you can use with this story.
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It's December, which means many of you are ready to dive into your favorite holiday books. While most of these books center around Santa, it's important to remember he gets a lot of help from the reindeer. There are so many reindeer books for kids available, but here are a few I wanted to share with you.

Reindeer Books for Kids

It's December, which means many of you are ready to dive into your favorite holiday books. While most of these books center around Santa, it's important to remember he gets a lot of help from the reindeer. There are so many reindeer books for kids available, but here are a few I wanted to share with you.
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Bailey School Kids Book Series

The Bailey School Kids book series is an entertaining set of chapter books for kids. The series is written by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones. Each book follows Howie, Liza, Melody, and Eddie as they encounter a strange grown-up who may or may not be a mythical creature. Throughout the series the students have found a grown-up who they believe to be a vampire, a mermaid, an elf, a ghost, a werewolf, Santa Claus, and more! Does this sound like a series your students would enjoy? Here are three activities your students can use with these books in the classroom.
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Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I'm also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to expect!

Nonfiction Series Books for Kids

Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I'm also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to expect!
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Balloons Over Broadway

Do you watch the annual Thanksgiving parade? Have you ever wondered who came up with the idea of putting gigantic balloons on display? Then you definitely need to check out Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. This picture book biography tells the true story of the puppeteer behind the Macy's parade, Tony Sarg. I want to share some activities you can use while reading this book.
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With the holidays quickly approaching, there are many important lessons students can learn from books to help encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Here are some books about gratitude and thankfulness that you can read together. I encourage you to share these books not just at the holidays, but throughout the whole year.

Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness

With the holidays quickly approaching, there are many important lessons students can learn from books to help encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Here are some books about gratitude and thankfulness that you can read together. I encourage you to share these books not just at the holidays, but throughout the whole year.
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The Amazing Turkey Rescue

If you are a fan of Steve Metzger's books, you need to grab a copy of The Amazing Turkey Rescue. This is a great book to read before Thanksgiving and I want to share a few freebies you can use with this story.
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