Find a Favorite Book — It's Teacher Read-Aloud Time!

In Session 1 of this workshop, I will discuss the importance of making time for sharing books you love for Read-Aloud every day. I will share tips for a successful Read-Aloud and an example of how I set the stage for this special time of day. There are ideas for collecting, organizing, and sharing books according to themes and by favorite authors. I will highlight books to introduce certain writing and word recognition skills, as well as my special "reserve" of favorite books to share when you need them most. Finally, I will offer suggestions for getting students talking about books with an example of a typical Read-Aloud discussion time in my classroom.

At the end of this session on reading aloud to your students, you will have an opportunity to participate in a survey that will assess your present Read-Aloud practices as well as your students' reactions to Read Aloud time. After completing Session 1 of this workshop, you will have identified books to help you unwind, motivate, connect, and encourage your students using the pages of quality literature.