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Students LOVE picture books and this bundle of Picture Book Lists and Questions will have them building their reading skills, personal skills, and enjoying books. Ultimate Picture Book List Bundle brings together curated lists packed with powerful picture books, ready-to-use classroom ideas, and thoughtful SEL integration. This is an ever growing bundle. Remember: Reading Aloud is the LESSON! What a better way to build the love of reading than with picture books.*THIS IS A GROWING BUNDLE. BUY NO

Build a classroom engagement through a celebration of books using The March Madness PICTURE BOOK edition! Your students will love listening to the 16 picture books I have selected (you can select your own too), compete in a class friendly book bracket, and grow as readers along the way. Each student will receive their own March Madness bracket to keep score of the best book that opened the magic. Students can vote with paper pencil or vote through a Google form. I have also included comprehensio

This March Madness Picture Book Tournament transforms read-aloud time into a competitive, standards-aligned reading and SEL experience your upper elementary students will beg to continue. This is the most loved activity in my classroom. Every morning read or vote to see which picture book will win in your classroom. I provide everything you need except the actual books. The best engagement tool to reignite your learners for the spring. *Look at preview for more details Lets break down the deets

Looking for a powerful way to build classroom community, get your students talking,  learn about your students? The Jar of Joy includes 180 kid-approved, engaging questions designed to spark conversation, develop social-emotional learning (SEL), and support meaningful connections in your classroom all year long! These questions are perfect for:TO TEACH KIDS HOW TO COMMUNICATEMorning meetingsEnd-of-day reflectionsBrain breaksTransition timesWriting promptsPartner shares & icebreakersQuestions are

Enhance reading comprehension with these annotation guides and worksheets! Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this resource includes engaging handouts to help learners annotate texts effectively, improve critical thinking, and deepen understanding. Ideal for any ELA classroom! Help your students learn how to annotate fiction and nonfiction text with annotation marks. This annotating text resource includes everything you need to effectively teach your upper grade students how to a

Teaching SEL does not need to be "another thing" on your to do list. Enhance your classroom with this Social Emotional Learning Picture Book Guide, featuring 60+ engaging picture books aligned with SEL standards. This resource includes discussion questions, SEL topics, and book recommendations to help students build self-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Perfect for elementary teachers looking to foster emotional growth and meaningful conversations with picture boo

Try this NEW engaging March Madness reading competition in your classroom with picture books. This year’s theme is a mixed bag of different topics. Print and implement this March Madness reading competition s during the months of March and April  in your classroom. Open the Magic with these engaging reading activities.   *Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (see the preview)Guide for TeachersDigital Link to: Tournament SlideDigital Link to: Teacher Voting Track

Start your school year with heart and intention! This curated Back to School Read Aloud guide features 20 must-read picture books paired with thoughtful discussion questions and meaningful extension activities designed to build classroom community, support social-emotional learning (SEL), and spark joyful conversations during those all-important first weeks. This resource will celebrate belonging, welcome students, guide meaningful conversation and provide NO PREP questions for you to use du

Start your school year with confidence, connection, and community using 10 Days to Shine—a back-to-school guide and powerpoint designed specifically for elementary teachers. This 10-day resource combines SEL, daily writing, routine building, and picture book read-alouds to help you create a classroom culture where students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. Whether you're new to the classroom or a seasoned teacher looking for fresh ideas, this resource gives you everything you need to start s

Celebrate National Days all year long with this interactive classroom resource featuring 12 kid-friendly holidays, engaging fun facts, turn-and-talk discussion questions, and digital picture book read-alouds. Perfect for morning meetings, reading time, and community-building, this Canva-based tool makes learning fun and meaningful while fostering a love for books! *Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (see the preview)12 kid friendly National Days celebrated eac

The Ultimate Picture Book inventory (editable) is unlike any other resource available. This book inventory contains over 3,000 books (and will continue to grow). You will forever have access to this database. What is included in The Ultimate Picture Book inventory:1. An editable version of the full inventory list. Add/edit list to your preferences.2. Access to Ramona Recommends LIVE inventory. View only spreadsheet of current Ramona Recommends full inventory.You will not be able to edit this v

Enhance reading comprehension with On Account of the Gum activities! This resource includes engaging questions, vocabulary practice, and creative response activities to help students analyze the hilarious picture book. Perfect for upper elementary classrooms! Try these engaging reading activities and worksheets to build reading comprehension using picture books. Print and implement these reading activities during the month of March in your classroom. Open the Magic with these engaging reading a

Looking to refresh your classroom library or add some read-aloud magic to your daily routine? This handpicked guide features 24 must-have picture books every upper elementary teacher needs—complete with why each book is special and how to use it meaningfully in your classroom! Remember: Reading aloud is the LESSON!*Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (see the preview)24 Picture Book RecommendationsBlurb about why the book is a must haveExtension activities b

Make learning about the 50 states exciting with these Unusual State Laws Fact Cards! Each card features a state outline and a wacky law that used to be true (or still is!). Perfect for social studies lessons, state reports, reading groups, and brain breaks, these cards will spark curiosity and laughter in your classroom. Use them as a classroom display, a classroom book, or a fun discussion starter. A must-have for upper elementary and middle school teachers! *Click on the preview button to se

Try this reading response menu journal in your upper grade class. Get away from the traditional reading logs and have students dive into reading with a critical thinking lens. Students can choose to show their understanding of what they read with 16 different reading response prompts.  *Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (see the preview)Teacher NotesReading Menu with 16 prompts focusing on reading skills:ConnectionSummaryPredictionCharacter analysisPlotVocabu

This highly engaging main idea and inference skills reading activity will be a hit in your upper grade classroom.  Students will read or listen to Dragons Love Tacos, and Chicks and Salsa and then practice identifying the main idea and of each story. The students will also use their inferencing skills to answer text dependent questions. If you have Dorito fans in your classroom, they will love the two nonfiction reading passages all about this kid loved after school snack.  To use this resource,

These editable schedule cards for your classroom whiteboard will allow your students to be successful with their day, because they have a colorful schedule to use as a reference. Giving your students ownership of responsibility will plant the seed for successful time management skills. Just open the document, type your schedule and times, save as a PDF, print, laminate, and place on your whiteboard! Are you looking for a way to be just as organized as your students? Open the Magic here -- >

Try this NEW engaging March Madness reading comprehension companion in your classroom with picture books. This year’s theme is a mixed bag of different topics. Print and implement comprehension sheets for your students during reading. Open the Magic with these engaging reading activities. The companion resource goes hand in hand with THIS March Madness tournament. *Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (see the preview)Picture book list (16 titles)Video links t

Simplify your reading block with this editable Reading Group Names & Rotation Slides resource! Whether you're launching small group reading for the first time or looking to streamline your current setup, this tool is designed to help you stay organized and keep your students on track. Perfect for primary and upper elementary classrooms, this resource encourages independence and clarity during reading time. Use the visual slides to guide transitions and help students take ownership of their lear

Make learning U.S. states and capitals exciting with the Tour the States Game! This interactive classroom activity/game engages students in a fun, fast-paced challenge where they identify states and capitals, track their scores, and "travel" across the country. Perfect for the classrooms who are learning all 50 states, review sessions, and social studies centers. Great for upper elementary and middle school classrooms! *Click on the preview button to see everything included.*What’s Inside: (s