Inspiring Read-Alouds for Young Minds
Funded Aug 21, 2024I am beyond grateful for your generosity in donating books to my classroom. Thanks to your support, I've been able to gift my students with books that not only spark their curiosity but also feature trendy topics that truly resonate with them. This has significantly increased student engagement, as children are more likely to dive into reading when the content aligns with their interests.
I primarily introduce the books during our designated reading lab time, where students have a set period every day to read. I distribute the books using rotations or buddy reading, which my students absolutely love! Watching them sit with their peers, sharing stories, and discussing the books together has helped create a positive classroom culture full of curious, excited readers.
Before students get access to the books, I introduce them through a read-aloud session. This gives them a chance to hear the story first, and then I add the book to our class library for everyone to enjoy repeatedly. One series that's been a huge hit with my 2nd graders is the Jory John series, which has been an excellent way to introduce important social-emotional skills like curiosity, confidence, bravery, perseverance, and more. My students loved The Big Cheese (haha)!
Your contribution is making a lasting difference in their educational journey, and I truly can't thank you enough for supporting my students' love of reading.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Canales