Read Alouds Matter for Upper Elementary (& Beyond!)
Let’s address the Elephant in the room… Some people think read-alouds are just for primary grades. That once kids can read independently, we should step back and let them do all the reading themselves. Here’s why that’s wrong. Reading aloud to upper elementary students is just as important—if…
The 2026 Newbery & Caldecott Winners
Plus, How to Use Them in Your Classroom The literary world just announced the 2026 Newbery & Caldecott award winners, and I’m already planning how to use these gorgeous books in my classroom. If you’re like me and get a little thrill when new award-winners drop, this one’s…
Winter Reading Activities to Re-Engage Students
welcome back & Happy New Year! If you’re reading this with lukewarm coffee while trying to remember what day it is, I see you. The holidays are over, your classroom probably still has a rogue candy cane wrapper stuck to something, and you’re wondering how to get your…
2025 Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Books, stocking stuffers, & More Holiday gifts for Every Reader The holiday season is here, and if you’re scrambling with last-minute shopping for the young readers in your life, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re shopping for your students, your own children, or fun stocking stuffers for…