Unlock the Power of Picture Books

By: Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher
  • Summary

  • A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum.

    Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject.


    Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!




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Episodes
  • 56. How-To Picture Books for Kids
    Nov 18 2024

    Fun and silly picture books teaching students how to do something! These make great mentor texts for writing workshop when kids are working on how-to writing pieces.

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    🌟 FREE PICTURE BOOK LIST

    📚 HOW-TO PICTURE BOOKS:
    - How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth
    - How to Catch a Turkey
    - How to Babysit a Grandpa
    - How to Catch Santa
    - How to Make Friends with a Ghost
    - All You Need for a Snowman
    - The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog
    - If You Want to Knit Some Mittens

    Check out the show notes for these How-To Picture Books.

    Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

    Check out the TpT Store.
    Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.

    Keep your teaching colorful,
    Sara :)

    Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

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    10 mins
  • 55. Veterans Day Books for Kids
    Nov 11 2024

    Looking for engaging and meaningful books to share with your students on Veterans Day? This video features a collection of powerful picture books that explore the experiences of veterans and the sacrifices they make. These stories are perfect for sparking thoughtful discussions and helping your students develop a deeper understanding of the importance of honoring our veterans.

    📗 JOIN THE BOOK CLUB!

    🌟 FREE BOOK LIST

    📚 VETERANS DAY PICTURE BOOKS:
    - When Your Daddy’s a Soldier
    - Tuesday Tucks Me In
    - Veterans Heroes in Our Neighborhood
    - Hero Dad
    - Hero Mom
    - Night Catch
    - The Poppy Lady
    - Sergeant Reckless
    - Tucky Jo and Little Heart

    📝 Check out the show notes for these Veterans Day Books for Kids.

    Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

    Check out the TpT Store.
    Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.

    Keep your teaching colorful,
    Sara :)

    Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

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    8 mins
  • 54. New Picture Books November 2024
    Nov 4 2024

    Check out these new picture books released in November 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which November 2024 picture book to read first!

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    📚 POSITIVITY PICTURE BOOKS:
    - Be Careful, Xiao Xin!
    - Bilal’s Bad Day
    - Dogs Love Books, Too
    - Alice in a Winter Wonderland
    - Cicely Tyson
    - Coming Home
    - Little and Big

    📝 Check out the show notes for these New November Picture Books.

    Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!

    Check out the TpT Store.
    Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.

    Keep your teaching colorful,
    Sara :)

    Full disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

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    10 mins

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