tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53922812865193586272024-03-28T01:12:59.302-07:00Fifth in the ForestFifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-87632502955604731872024-03-21T13:00:00.000-07:002024-03-21T14:38:18.246-07:005 Reasons You Should Use Books Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLGJt9keneKBoo7n3zXgEOOoUC9juxK2njKVle2h6qTHeAkjouDEzHi3jANfrKD3fe04iO-pWmtx_2wCqUZUKgDT-VfH1GYANMaD2shXQG7qP2pFl5xgurhxZBRHuU9lpWYaRKKr32i8EowdUP4EqtoGo9_Zxvyrlo98kcc6LO6hNzQv1jWjPL1q1vQQ/s540/Slide2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Blog Header Pic for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLGJt9keneKBoo7n3zXgEOOoUC9juxK2njKVle2h6qTHeAkjouDEzHi3jANfrKD3fe04iO-pWmtx_2wCqUZUKgDT-VfH1GYANMaD2shXQG7qP2pFl5xgurhxZBRHuU9lpWYaRKKr32i8EowdUP4EqtoGo9_Zxvyrlo98kcc6LO6hNzQv1jWjPL1q1vQQ/w640-h398/Slide2.jpeg" title="Blog Header Pic for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />Few occupations have mastered the art of multi-tasking like teachers. By now I’m sure you know just how useful it is to make connections in the classroom. Any time you can cover multiple standards at once is a win!</span><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One of my favorite ways to connect literature and other standards is through book clubs! Thematic book clubs can be a powerful way to enhance your students' learning experiences. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In this blog post, I'll give you practical reasons to align your book clubs with subjects like history, science, or geography. Whether you're just starting with book clubs or have plenty of experience, my goal is to show you the tangible benefits of integrating thematic book clubs into your teaching approach. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">As an extra resource, I've also assembled a list of recommended books, available for FREE download, to connect literature and social studies.<a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank"> <i>Download my favorite historical novels to use in thematic book clubs here!</i></a></span></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Thematic Book-Clubs: Connecting Literature to Your Curriculum</span></h1><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">1. Fostering Deeper Engagement and Application:</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Thematic book clubs provide students with a context that makes learning more relatable and engaging. When books align with other subject areas, students are more likely to become involved in both reading and subject matter. This encourages participation in discussions, debates, and activities related to both the book and the curriculum. </span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">2. Strengthening Cross-Disciplinary Connections:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Integrating literature into social studies, science, geography, etc. breaks down the walls between subject areas. Students can see how different subjects are interconnected, promoting holistic learning and a broader understanding of real-world applications.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">3. Encouraging Critical Thinking:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Thematic book clubs require students to analyze, evaluate, and make connections between the text and curriculum concepts. This encourages critical thinking and higher-order cognitive skills development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">4. Fostering a Love for Reading:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">When students see the relevance of literature to their studies, they are more likely to develop a genuine love for reading. This love for reading extends beyond the classroom, nurturing lifelong learners.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">5. Enhancing Comprehension and Retention:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Students tend to remember and understand subject matter more effectively when they encounter it in a narrative context. Literature offers a compelling narrative that aids in comprehension and long-term retention.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Regardless of whether you're a newcomer to book clubs or a seasoned educator, I hope you see the advantages of integrating these clubs into your teaching approach. The ability to foster deeper engagement, strengthen cross-disciplinary connections, and encourage critical thinking are just a few of the benefits you can reap. This will elevate your students' learning experiences and bridge the gap between literature and education. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><b>To get started with your book clubs, download my FREE Book Club Planning Guide. This will help you plan your groups and organize your meetings. </b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><b>Grab it today! </b></a></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirR2qLgzB6qF9dGMRHXzU8zFKZxKOIuJa2L9KFpGmB8BmEcj_6N8AjvRxmPBWFqRYbzn9ZEGJy3PU5-_AFhsbkB3A-bvH6bpYy1TVS7d5jcPUiFXQGO3YcOHx0Su_ZawBFDSVX0dJZDcTtVs6d_SxiTaLAEWt908VpRO9tKZrQeABuj-Yh7tfOhF6Zz10/s1054/Screenshot%202024-03-21%20at%203.56.14%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="694" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirR2qLgzB6qF9dGMRHXzU8zFKZxKOIuJa2L9KFpGmB8BmEcj_6N8AjvRxmPBWFqRYbzn9ZEGJy3PU5-_AFhsbkB3A-bvH6bpYy1TVS7d5jcPUiFXQGO3YcOHx0Su_ZawBFDSVX0dJZDcTtVs6d_SxiTaLAEWt908VpRO9tKZrQeABuj-Yh7tfOhF6Zz10/w264-h400/Screenshot%202024-03-21%20at%203.56.14%E2%80%AFPM.png" title="Pin for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" width="264" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwxF9HrynbUlCcrP5qleFw3ev712oA-PDIceqehoQbJz75v6FJSF6M1UNRaCyPcMTpFhtuCS_fA72zgMiORD1gI3bupR9W_HPsHkiCpVpiEnd4oVCl0910hk6s5IuLa45awE-v5-nX2QAbnq8pxOjf3k5P0CAvRimg3myXzDBwwkgSoqJbX9S8YhKy5k/s1054/Screenshot%202024-03-21%20at%203.56.21%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="694" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwxF9HrynbUlCcrP5qleFw3ev712oA-PDIceqehoQbJz75v6FJSF6M1UNRaCyPcMTpFhtuCS_fA72zgMiORD1gI3bupR9W_HPsHkiCpVpiEnd4oVCl0910hk6s5IuLa45awE-v5-nX2QAbnq8pxOjf3k5P0CAvRimg3myXzDBwwkgSoqJbX9S8YhKy5k/w264-h400/Screenshot%202024-03-21%20at%203.56.21%E2%80%AFPM.png" title="Pin for 5 Reasons You Should Use Book Clubs as Cross-Curricular Tools" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div></div><div><br /></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-53839151149460073732024-02-25T15:41:00.000-08:002024-02-26T03:45:41.442-08:00Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction<p> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizt_qsH34gv6x6RvhjdhZBT_eIkTRQVHePaKwKMVIdUDQyMWyinqvfeKgfUEI0AAudvsNYgn-NK4LIshPQi1XA4MyKkUQakSIBE4TtK8mlo0mBBt22gXVizFQ_2meCoTRhfkiKkhpE8usw7s_t8_Srk2uqvm1Xwrbe4hw9pcDSpgZZZk4sQ-Tztz5hjw8/s1770/Blog.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="1770" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizt_qsH34gv6x6RvhjdhZBT_eIkTRQVHePaKwKMVIdUDQyMWyinqvfeKgfUEI0AAudvsNYgn-NK4LIshPQi1XA4MyKkUQakSIBE4TtK8mlo0mBBt22gXVizFQ_2meCoTRhfkiKkhpE8usw7s_t8_Srk2uqvm1Xwrbe4hw9pcDSpgZZZk4sQ-Tztz5hjw8/w640-h398/Blog.png" title="Title image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One tool I can’t live without as a writing teacher is….mentor texts! You may have seen my FREE list of mentor text suggestions for teaching writing. If not, <a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" target="_blank"><b>download it here</b></a>! Mentor texts are a MUST for your upper elementary and middle grade classroom. (If you need some convincing of that, see this post: <b><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2024/01/teaching-writing-with-mentor-texts-top.html" target="_blank">Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts: 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore</a>.)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">But where can you find quality mentor texts on a budget (aside from typical bookstores and online retailers)? In this post, you’ll find a variety of sources, both in print and online. Here's a list of places where you can discover mentor texts to use today:</span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #739b7f;">10 places you may not have looked to find writing mentor texts:</span></span></span></span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>School and Classroom Libraries: </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Start by checking your school's library and your classroom library for a selection of books across genres and writing styles.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Local Public Libraries: </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Public libraries have a vast collection of children's books and can be a great FREE resource for finding mentor texts.</span></div><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";">3.</span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One"; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";">Online Libraries, Apps, and Databases: </span></span></h3><h3></h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.getepic.com/options?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_US_AccountCreates_Brand_6_2022&campaignid=17366923422&adgroupid=144041407184&device=c&keyword=epic&creative=601065422283&matchtype=e&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T-UUhIAe7Mg75OzFhg1w-hY142aiJ9D4TtbZxm7s5PodklT0ZgBpS0aAi9EEALw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>Epic!</b></a>: An online library collection of eBooks, including many mentor texts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.overdrive.com/" target="_blank"><b>OverDrive</b></a>: Offers access to digital books through local libraries.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/" target="_blank"><b>Project Gutenberg</b></a>: Provides access to classic literature that can serve as mentor texts.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://books.google.com/" target="_blank"><b>Google Books</b></a>: Offers previews of books that are suitable to use as mentor texts.</span></li></ul><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></div></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Educational Websites: </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Websites like <a href="https://www.readwritethink.org/" target="_blank"><b>ReadWriteThink</b></a> and <a href="https://www.scholastic.com/home/?eml=CORP/ps/20220627/Google/txtl/Core|Exact/ENT|Brand|Core|Exact/scholastic/48431176764/e/MultiBUHeadline/Scholastic%20Enterprise%20659-765-1234/&k_clickid=_kenshoo_clickid_&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T9UEcAPrClQNbbwel6ToGOAPaZGkWgWwrJWysUrdDKoBVbhlp9w-XUaAsxkEALw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>Scholastic</b></a> provide lesson plans and lists of mentor texts for various writing purposes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Book Fairs</span></span></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">: </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">School book fairs are a fantastic place to find current, popular books for kids. Many even allow you to set up a class wish-list or use points to purchase classroom texts.</span></div><p></p><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>6. Literary Magazines for Children: </span></span></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Magazines like <a href="https://shop.highlights.com/magazine-flash-sale?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T8KINqsaAYE8Wvwp_7ynfYmmrnkXw263XpKnnaylZgZEQDjp8YjMD0aAsV2EALw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>Highlights for Children</b></a> and <a href="https://shop.cricketmedia.com/Cricket-Magazine-Discount-Offer.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T9Pl_epmqwG_k_bGjusm_JVE4xbECVEw5x_DGbdGOXqLK8V5ws6Q8IaApoaEALw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>Cricket</b></a> often feature stories and articles that can serve as mentor texts.</span></div><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>7. Teacher Resource Websites: </span></span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span><span><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Websites such as <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest" target="_blank"><b>Teachers Pay Teachers</b></a> offer resources created by educators, including lists of mentor texts and related activities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.nwp.org/" target="_blank">The National Writing Project</a>'s</b> website provides a database of mentor texts and teaching ideas.</span></li></ul></div></span></span></span></div><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>8. Children's Book Awards and Lists</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Explore award-winning books such as <b><a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/new-materials/book-lists/newbery-award-honor-books/" target="_blank">Newbery</a> </b>and <b><a href="https://www.loc.gov/nls/new-materials/book-lists/caldecott-medal-and-honor-books/" target="_blank">Caldecott</a> </b>Medal winners.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists" target="_blank">ALA's Notable Children's Books</a> </b>list and the <b><a href="https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/reading-lists/" target="_blank">Children's Book Council</a> </b>are also good resources for book recommendations.</span></li></ul><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>9. Literacy Organizations and Associations: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Check the websites of organizations like the <b><a href="https://www.literacyworldwide.org/meetings-events/ila-digital-events?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T_2kMKhQAeDezSAs4SvpY0eFJy9iEwM-g5a7IkW8kZshBIe14z10EAaAmWSEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T_2kMKhQAeDezSAs4SvpY0eFJy9iEwM-g5a7IkW8kZshBIe14z10EAaAmWSEALw_wcB" target="_blank">International Literacy Association</a> </b>(ILA) for recommended reading lists and resources.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>10. </span></span></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Social Media: </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Explore teacher communities on platforms like <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank"><b>Pinterest</b></a>,<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b>, and<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fifthintheforest" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b>, where educators often share their favorite mentor texts and teaching ideas.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Are any of these suggestions surprising to you? Have any other ideas? Let me know below and I'll add it to my list!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6J1fwVjQeCAyLKNHTNikIbLYZXMwD7jVeDjerjsW_1dbdboV976aXRu0xKeempAVf0E2eX7Dm0Gn4OGFzQSB_z5kPBBQFpBfX5z9w25ZsaBReL7A6By13PobpJAExRCmWW9mIaYUWppcFXdoFEL8mB0iyuIuvy1Hgz8XWrmuxdOHonNWGSUhG_75iok/s1054/Screenshot%202024-02-25%20at%206.19.32%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK6J1fwVjQeCAyLKNHTNikIbLYZXMwD7jVeDjerjsW_1dbdboV976aXRu0xKeempAVf0E2eX7Dm0Gn4OGFzQSB_z5kPBBQFpBfX5z9w25ZsaBReL7A6By13PobpJAExRCmWW9mIaYUWppcFXdoFEL8mB0iyuIuvy1Hgz8XWrmuxdOHonNWGSUhG_75iok/w263-h400/Screenshot%202024-02-25%20at%206.19.32%E2%80%AFPM.png" title="Pin image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" width="263" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOpaCfxxLxyIy9fYHV6DJrMcj7-k7IyNlwipjCUA_UaKp2A5O1MV35as3DLiKzQWBxaSOfy4G7xtWIXEQAZS9K4LOVuRG41ja2TGxzBR-Tqwkp26bprk-KC01xr1Lc8DkIEQCmm7lY8WsqhtQkrK379HtwIISJLz2UcpLOsXqUe5XkXDwghzM5bF-KEM/s1054/Screenshot%202024-02-25%20at%206.19.25%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOpaCfxxLxyIy9fYHV6DJrMcj7-k7IyNlwipjCUA_UaKp2A5O1MV35as3DLiKzQWBxaSOfy4G7xtWIXEQAZS9K4LOVuRG41ja2TGxzBR-Tqwkp26bprk-KC01xr1Lc8DkIEQCmm7lY8WsqhtQkrK379HtwIISJLz2UcpLOsXqUe5XkXDwghzM5bF-KEM/w263-h400/Screenshot%202024-02-25%20at%206.19.25%E2%80%AFPM.png" title="Pin image for Where to Find Elementary and Middle Grade Mentor Texts for Writing Instruction" width="263" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-70892610697445615382024-01-18T08:48:00.000-08:002024-01-18T09:05:09.293-08:00Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts: Top 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore<h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>If you’re anything like me, you have piles of picture books all over your home and classroom. I LOVE picture books and have an embarrassingly large collection. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>We all know how useful picture books are with younger students…but I’m here to convince you to use them as mentor texts in your writing instruction with older students!</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>When teaching writing to upper elementary students, mentor texts are indispensable tools. Read below for five reasons why mentor texts are a must-have resource for every writing teacher.</span></span></p><h1 style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" target="_blank">BUT FIRST: Download this list of mentor texts for teaching writing!</a></span></span></h1></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Title image for: Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1304" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6z2-HBfqdVnJRhTnSrPZX5u_VfNzuXfNrXCzP2ecKAPC0WaQ3MRnVrQikqb8sralg-Bmi0TcnmMO8y5qgJ5OzNP94LStr5FWzglKQVwrw9U0h3asuiQoTV5L0sGoFRmMuj5zxvAhRBmdSW9pS3XxQ1KP0S-EsHuJs4C3qM3pr1aj2qWhmF-TyW0x9ZeU/w640-h430/Screenshot%202024-01-18%20at%2011.10.55%E2%80%AFAM.png" title="Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div></h2><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #405b6c; font-family: Paytone One;">The Power of Mentor Texts in Writing Instruction</span></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Benefit 1: Improved Writing Skills</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Modeling Successful Writing </span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Mentor texts are examples of what successful writing looks like. They provide students with tangible models of well-structured essays, narratives, and more. By analyzing these texts, students can learn the basics of organization, style, and effective language use.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Enhancing Vocabulary and Grammar</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Exposure to mentor texts exposes students to diverse vocabulary and grammatical structures. As students encounter well-crafted sentences and paragraphs, they naturally incorporate these elements into their own writing, leading to improvements in their vocabulary and grammar skills.</span></p><div><br /></div><p></p><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Benefit 2: Building Confidence</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Providing Writing Inspiration and Overcoming Writer's Block</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Mentor texts can be a source of inspiration for students. When students see examples of successful writing, it instills a sense of possibility and encourages them to tackle their own writing challenges. Additionally, mentor texts can be used as prompts to help students get past writer's block.</span></p><div><br /></div><p></p><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Benefit 3: Encouraging Critical Thinking and Writing</span></h2><h4></h4><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Developing Critical Reading Skills</span></h3><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span> </span>Engaging with mentor texts encourages students to think critically about what they read. They learn to analyze an author's choices, such as tone, voice, and literary devices. This skill not only enhances their writing but also deepens their comprehension of written text.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><div><br /></div><p></p></span><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Benefit 4: Fostering Creativity</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Stimulating Imagination</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Mentor texts can spark students' imaginations by showcasing creative and unique writing styles. When exposed to different writing, students are inspired to experiment and find their own creative voices.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Personalizing Writing Styles</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Mentor texts provide a strong foundation for students to build upon. They can use these texts as a starting point and then personalize their writing styles, incorporating what they've learned from the mentor texts to develop their own unique approaches.</span></div><div><br /></div><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Benefit 5: Cultivating a Love for Reading and Writing</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Bridging the Gap Between Reading and Writing</span></h3><div style="font-family: arial;"><span> </span>Mentor texts bridge the gap between reading and writing by showing students that these two skills are interconnected. When students see the relationship between analyzing literature and crafting their own written work, it fosters a deeper appreciation for both reading and writing.</div><div style="font-family: arial;"><br /></div><p style="font-family: arial;"></p></span><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Harnessing the Benefits of Mentor Texts</span></h2><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Using mentor texts in your writing instruction can lead to improvements in your students' writing skills, critical thinking abilities, and overall enjoyment of the writing process. As you consider the benefits discussed here, I encourage you to explore mentor texts with your students. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" target="_blank">Ready to use mentor texts in your classroom? Check out my HUGE list divided by writing topics HERE!</a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Pin image for: Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXTf0t3oyIdpvMD-ZOJbJjosfL4LzejJ0dN8UqbRYbln1y_pAXT2UKu8GUQNgoGfnsnLQDqshnc27XJENW2i-YBuvqAQhqcOfmYNwaNlyoHLIp4xq6pgUmyvwY5cVCWDdNcMC8wpcbry0mZ0nuarWuMWQAFtADHrzs2OunbEQTyBmQLnSRW4s6cdgZyCo/w264-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-18%20at%2011.09.13%E2%80%AFAM.png" title="Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" width="264" /></a> <a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/writingmentortexts" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Pin image for: Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNn6D4MOBucvRgjXTKZZj8HyApH6YYSLqfOorVoNAV_7DwfBcVrZQvfxOPvf5YxFydTaa0a_v5bIaAV8NPqrnHO2G87zw-lP4qjLzRsjdvg_leAhjP7mkGm61dYakBRhYlhriWiu3n8eBNJMBj_SPKc9KqB2W6p7l094jALwa-QOU_ZSlWcQYXYSTXh5I/w264-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-18%20at%2011.09.21%E2%80%AFAM.png" title="Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts 5 Benefits You Can't Ignore" width="264" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn form qualifying purchases. </i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-9539843330722629012023-11-09T15:24:00.006-08:002023-11-09T15:58:55.502-08:00Plan Your Next Book Club in 30 Minutes or Less (for Upper Elementary and Middle Grade Teachers!)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>As a teacher myself, I know your time is valuable. Finding ways to streamline your planning process is of utmost importance.</span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> When it comes to hosting engaging book clubs for upper</span> elementary and middle grade students, I've got you covered. This <a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">book club planning guide</span></a> will help you plan your clubs in 30 minutes or less. Yup! You read correctly…30 minutes or less!!</div></span><p></p><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmdD4fK6hF7aUrHB_dOlpRdqdfwRmpRYYrijNtR12s28JW241ZI-7yP045GC0OzroU-2N4LF6M7GHxRWSM8Y2LAysdRz9FrjPrjqucDXFXGFo9qUbiOLNzpAaC1JOLCAnGY6uGExr326bI1xE9A16tG64AZiMa3YLSPIbfWsTGIsBPR3glgSLVE2Wwy_I=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h1><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>Plan Your Next Book Club in Five Simple Steps:</b></span></h1></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. Select the Perfect Books: </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Consider the level of your students, reading fluency, time available, and number of groups you’ll need. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Choose a theme! Will you be leading a seasonal club or one based on a social studies or science topic? Consider choosing a theme for your clubs. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Do you need theme suggestions? Check out the novels in these pre-packaged book clubs: <span style="color: #739b7f;"><u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-8597414?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank">Back to School</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spooky-Fall-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-8680660?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank">Spooky</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-8795200?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank">Holiday</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Inclusive-Texts-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-9507543?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank">Inclusive Texts</a></u>, </span>and<span style="color: #739b7f;"> <u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-Friends-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-10078765?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank">Animal Friends</a></u></span>.</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. Use Our Printable Guide: </span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Download our <u><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">printable book club planning guide</span></a></u> to schedule your reading groups.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Review my suggested schedules, lesson plans, and printable charts. These charts take the guess work out of your daily schedules!</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"></ul></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. Prepare Resources: </span></h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Save time and effort with pre-prepared resources that facilitate meaningful discussions and interactive book-related activities.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paperback-Patisserie-A-Book-Tasting-Kit-for-Upper-Elementary-and-Middle-Grades-8530572?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">Book Tasting</span></a></u>—This resource is how I introduce book choices to my students and get their feedback. I use this feedback when creating groups. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Read-Aloud-Companions-307522" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">Read Aloud Companions</span></a></u>—Each groups receives a read aloud companion bookmark and journal. This resource allows students to independently discuss AND keeps them on task. </span></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. Host Engaging Meetings:</span></h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Encourage active participation and thoughtful reflections among your students.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">FAQs: Read my answers to questions teachers just like you have asked! You can find these in the <u><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">book club planning guide</span></a></u> and use the answers to guide your meeting times.</span></li></ul><span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. Assess for Understanding: </span></h3></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Allow your students to see how much they learned while they were reading!</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Reading-Assessments-613607" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">Read Aloud Assessments</span></a></u>—These quick tests allow me to formally assess for understanding. They are multiple choice/matching and can be printed or assigned in Google Classroom.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-Novel-Book-Report-Project-for-ANY-Novel-8584023?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Plan%20Book%20Club%20in%2030%20Mins" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">End of Novel Project for ANY Novel</span></a></u>—Allow your students to collaborate and be creative! This choice board system works for any fiction novel, can be used individually or in groups, and comes with SO MANY printable guides. The best part? Use one rubric to grade them all!</span></li></ul><p></p></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #739b7f;">Download Your </span><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">FREE Printable Book Club Planning Guide</span></a><span style="color: #739b7f;"> Now!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Ready to simplify your book club planning process and elevate your students' reading experiences? Download our free, customizable <a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank"><span style="color: #739b7f;">book club planning guides</span></a> today!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_gxGeXm8AMCOp7iMzAzhKe8zMwQH7I2Xncd4qYKdDh7rEPwHOdj1D28K5hc76gtY7pkeyKcypZgJatq673lsNGol7Z1EPruH7dpxT7_x1oL7M1r9ewE7h31KBngqUvIAfLlwNJQbedqNWVcYPM1YncOy3z9TIKNMekf7Sjahk59Yb29sjouJwXjSaSBE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1090" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_gxGeXm8AMCOp7iMzAzhKe8zMwQH7I2Xncd4qYKdDh7rEPwHOdj1D28K5hc76gtY7pkeyKcypZgJatq673lsNGol7Z1EPruH7dpxT7_x1oL7M1r9ewE7h31KBngqUvIAfLlwNJQbedqNWVcYPM1YncOy3z9TIKNMekf7Sjahk59Yb29sjouJwXjSaSBE=w263-h400" width="263" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKeK27VCBZbwW5pHqsITXs_t_GvwQZElh1lEMXevn4DF1eIny9jMRs5szxpivMg7CXFzUTHcNcpNfZzE55Ujvp_vuxoEkP2SMK_OM0MlgXUAzZyaie6eVOSVOjV11icpV-8oJRyx866MfrlCM-eAT-4Ksc8Bz2Z5fq0uO8P5u01GxuK_Lux9E4Q3-tGzA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1090" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKeK27VCBZbwW5pHqsITXs_t_GvwQZElh1lEMXevn4DF1eIny9jMRs5szxpivMg7CXFzUTHcNcpNfZzE55Ujvp_vuxoEkP2SMK_OM0MlgXUAzZyaie6eVOSVOjV11icpV-8oJRyx866MfrlCM-eAT-4Ksc8Bz2Z5fq0uO8P5u01GxuK_Lux9E4Q3-tGzA=w263-h400" width="263" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn form qualifying purchases. </i></span></div><p></p>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-43541300668245631742023-10-05T09:10:00.026-07:002023-10-10T19:24:40.343-07:00How to Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary Teachers<h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: black; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">When it comes to fostering a love for reading, book clubs for kids in upper elementary grades are a fantastic tool! Clubs allow you to introduce your students to a variety of books, encourage teamwork, and engage reluctant readers.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: black; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: black; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Sometimes, though, setting up book clubs can be tricky and time consuming. There are MANY elements to consider.... book choices, grouping of students, schedules, etc.</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: black; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: black; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">But I can help! If you've ever felt the pressure of planning, this resource is for you. Download my FREE PDF resource <a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank">'Plan Your Next Book Club in 30 minutes or Less.'</a> Then follow the steps below for book club ideas!</span></p></div></div><br /></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfuTT4KKmnAXCrSzK2u6vUQUF9xsQPL5PVWMz7sWfzlO9Z-SVX5nuJPYnEPwAEUPH6BypnSOx2phAlqlXF8-yqRVHj1rM8i2pEzRJg5ew4dTor6xB7vGruUbxXj03tHHXZEKNxP_ASdIdOzxb0v6zqUGDRRAXcurlx0GrQzEfesIFDJL84QSsAUeYvHo/s922/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.54.37%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for Blog Post: How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="922" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfuTT4KKmnAXCrSzK2u6vUQUF9xsQPL5PVWMz7sWfzlO9Z-SVX5nuJPYnEPwAEUPH6BypnSOx2phAlqlXF8-yqRVHj1rM8i2pEzRJg5ew4dTor6xB7vGruUbxXj03tHHXZEKNxP_ASdIdOzxb0v6zqUGDRRAXcurlx0GrQzEfesIFDJL84QSsAUeYvHo/w640-h392/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.54.37%20AM.png" title="How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #405b6c;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Hosting Book Clubs for Kids </span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">(for Beginners!)</span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Step 1: Choosing the Right Book Club Books</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Selecting the right books is the foundation of a successful book club:</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Consider Your Audience: Understand your students' interests, reading levels, and preferences. Choose books that will engage and challenge them. I like to use this <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Interest-Survey-for-In-Person-and-Distance-Learning-5245377?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Book%20Club%20Guide" target="_blank">student reading interest form</a></span> to get to know my students. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Variety is Key: Diversify your book selections to cater to different tastes and genres, from fiction and non-fiction to classics and contemporary titles.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reading Levels: Ensure that the books align with your students' reading abilities while offering opportunities for growth. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #405b6c;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank">We use the planning pages in our 'Book Club Planning Guide' for this!</a></span></span></span></li></ol><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Step 2: Hosting the Book Club</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Now that you have your books, it's time to set up your book club:</span></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Select Meeting Times: Decide when and how often your book club will meet. Consistency is essential for keeping students engaged.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Create a Reading Schedule: Break the book into manageable sections for each meeting. This prevents last-minute rushes and encourages pacing. <span style="color: #405b6c;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank">We use the planning pages in our 'Book Club Planning Guide' for this!</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Communicate Expectations: Clearly outline your expectations for participation, behavior, and discussion. Make sure students understand their roles.</span></li></ol><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Step 3: Facilitating Discussions</span></h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Engaging discussions are at the heart of any book club. Here's how to facilitate meaningful conversations:<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Open-Ended Questions: Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions that require more than a simple yes or no answer.</span></li><li>Group discussions + Journaling: All students process in different ways, so I like to keep options open! I encourage students to journal their discussion answers before sharing them with the group. This way, several learning styles have what they need to succeed. <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Read-Aloud-Companions-307522" target="_blank">You can preview some of my journaling systems here!</a></span></li></ol><p></p></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Step 4: Include Interactive Activities</span></h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Enhance the book club experience with interactive activities:<br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Book Tasting: Introduce your book club options with a fun, interactive book tasting! This excites students AND gives you valuable information with which to create your groups. There are MANY themes you can use with your book tasting. <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paperback-Patisserie-A-Book-Tasting-Kit-for-Upper-Elementary-and-Middle-Grades-8530572?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Book%20Club%20Guide" target="_blank">But my personal favorite is this French bakery themed bundle!</a></span></span></li><li>Creative End of Novel Projects: Assign creative projects like dioramas, book-inspired art, or even short stories to deepen their connection with the book. <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-Novel-Book-Report-Project-for-ANY-Novel-8584023?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Book%20Club%20Guide" target="_blank">My favorite way to do this is with a choice board.</a></span> Students choose a medium that inspires them and shows their creativity. </li></ol></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Step 5: Celebrate!</span></h2><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">After finishing a book, it's time to celebrate and reflect:<br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Themed Snacks: Create snacks or treats related to the book's setting or themes for a fun, immersive experience.</span></li><li>Book-to-Movie Night: Host a book-to-movie night where students can compare the book with its film adaptation. Bonus: <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Movie-Guides-634421" target="_blank">Keep those standards aligned with these movie guides!</a></span> Students can continue practicing ELA skills and won't even notice the "work."</li></ol><p></p></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Creating Lifelong Readers</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Hosting a book club in your upper elementary classroom is well worth the work (<span style="color: red;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank">especially if you cut your work in half with my book club planner!</a></span>).</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">By carefully selecting books, organizing your club, facilitating discussions, and incorporating creative activities, you'll create an environment where young readers thrive. <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://fifthintheforest.myflodesk.com/751593dc-3548-4f7d-a145-a24e7e9b0a52" target="_blank">Start your book club planning today</a></span> and watch your students become lifelong readers!</span></p><div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><div><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Reading to your students is so so important and it’s FUN! I hope you can use some of these suggestions soon. If you need more suggestions for WHAT to read, check out my lists for <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">third</a>, <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">fourth</a>, and <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">fifth grade</a> here!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would also love to hear your tips for read aloud time! Please connect with me here in the comments or on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank">@fifthintheforest</a>. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNvOCYxvciKoeysEpQJ6N24P35wYaDZC_aJhhMpoEK1w86F07K6XUsWTGlIVySt4_bXr7ARLTwiiIbCJW4btsY4d44_4hKO0vA9zAKJDDgnG6QCUhmSYPRX8SpJ_8pzOwMmy4ANm7N0an5OtEC_iQA2HDxQXL7w2Gz-iKwP2sz4KFrMI2mgQqEwZBokM/s1656/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.50.16%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1090" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNvOCYxvciKoeysEpQJ6N24P35wYaDZC_aJhhMpoEK1w86F07K6XUsWTGlIVySt4_bXr7ARLTwiiIbCJW4btsY4d44_4hKO0vA9zAKJDDgnG6QCUhmSYPRX8SpJ_8pzOwMmy4ANm7N0an5OtEC_iQA2HDxQXL7w2Gz-iKwP2sz4KFrMI2mgQqEwZBokM/w264-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.50.16%20AM.png" title="How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" width="264" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Gouo8A9FJIlJCylqtXm22iXodzrBKFWd-Lz2gxQtBLUsyJVPdA9nL0NQR_dHEmVzv0kjPggxjAzKr55QnUa2wYWo2tJDBU8nZek0R1_PKK7ps1tDCjc3-A153L1mETEOqAGQh7z4a6YX-KaAk8rEpgXIvJ5E-L1AUTAjWtcCeWFypDj7VXOt1to-T18/s1656/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.50.23%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1090" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Gouo8A9FJIlJCylqtXm22iXodzrBKFWd-Lz2gxQtBLUsyJVPdA9nL0NQR_dHEmVzv0kjPggxjAzKr55QnUa2wYWo2tJDBU8nZek0R1_PKK7ps1tDCjc3-A153L1mETEOqAGQh7z4a6YX-KaAk8rEpgXIvJ5E-L1AUTAjWtcCeWFypDj7VXOt1to-T18/w264-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-05%20at%2011.50.23%20AM.png" title="How To Host a Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Upper Elementary" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn form qualifying purchases. </i></span></div></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-2085505205917157572023-06-23T07:19:00.003-07:002023-06-23T07:40:18.414-07:005 Ways to Encourage Kids to Read in the SUMMER<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXdV9BR3yb1z3UHQ8eCUBWFKwR_67_NMGMwpAG1-me6lb4yQt5jWaZJRumvO_DlL6ihco1bBKssmMLeoRkuRdK4_WOfpHbkJ8i265V08oi4lRlaFTD3z3alZDxNNKa6aGbt0t_2yZ8Hp-bqHb-GmPYgXVZVkAnPE3iom7h2CO5PjJcvTKpL9UmzbLmt0/s540/summerreading.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for Blog Post: How To Keep Kids Reading Over Summer Break" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXdV9BR3yb1z3UHQ8eCUBWFKwR_67_NMGMwpAG1-me6lb4yQt5jWaZJRumvO_DlL6ihco1bBKssmMLeoRkuRdK4_WOfpHbkJ8i265V08oi4lRlaFTD3z3alZDxNNKa6aGbt0t_2yZ8Hp-bqHb-GmPYgXVZVkAnPE3iom7h2CO5PjJcvTKpL9UmzbLmt0/w640-h398/summerreading.jpeg" title="How To Keep Kids Reading Over Summer Break" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Last week I decided to update an old blog post (<a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/06/how-to-encourage-reading-over-school.html" target="_blank">A Summer Reading Alternative that Works for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades</a>) and realized I have much more to say on the subject!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You know I LOVE inspiring students to read. But how do we do that in the summer when sooo many other activities are there to distract?</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Read below for FIVE ways to keep kids reading over summer break. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu28QOwGWIyLAGtb6gaYjYWCkTc-BcpsWY-BUlGTc0DPhOMV0FusWvgCZbdTk-NrniEEOzwSP4v2IklcXFb4Ayvc_iDpxo7hHR_N48-P63f8k3bd7tgcfLvJTyutwExQYAm7Zp9EttODf19o5F8uOOsd66sadZ-1HfrGXi3roO3rYYxe8LgsJEB5rQVI/s540/summerreading2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for Blog Post: 5 Ways to Encourage Kids to Read in the Summer" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCu28QOwGWIyLAGtb6gaYjYWCkTc-BcpsWY-BUlGTc0DPhOMV0FusWvgCZbdTk-NrniEEOzwSP4v2IklcXFb4Ayvc_iDpxo7hHR_N48-P63f8k3bd7tgcfLvJTyutwExQYAm7Zp9EttODf19o5F8uOOsd66sadZ-1HfrGXi3roO3rYYxe8LgsJEB5rQVI/w640-h398/summerreading2.jpeg" title="5 Ways to Encourage Kids to Read in the Summer" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">How to Keep Kids Reading Over Summer Break</span></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. One size does not fit all</span></h3><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Summer is the time for CHOICE! Allow students to explore books of any level, genre, and topic they find interesting. Limiting what students read over the summer could limit their love of reading. </span></span><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One of the ways I provide choice AND structure is with this summer reading bookmark challenge. Click the picture to <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Reading-Bookmark-Challenge-4595811?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Encouraging%20Summer%20Reading%20post" target="_blank">preview this system</a>!</span></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiXQM8RZAPMfwzTVhu4wmJgQK33mloYzhmqX_kgO8b6KZvcI4q0wN2OgcsVjjYRmV35F9Bxc2hd8ezFuiey61dFkUkYtN7KP9_edGWhlWS5MiVkNZoYkRF98g5cAP1e2vnOJhNZO-hJz5L0YqXyHYBbwmHIbM0F0A9fKHlCZ1wYKsONaz-eltQ_RTj48/s720/Slide4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiXQM8RZAPMfwzTVhu4wmJgQK33mloYzhmqX_kgO8b6KZvcI4q0wN2OgcsVjjYRmV35F9Bxc2hd8ezFuiey61dFkUkYtN7KP9_edGWhlWS5MiVkNZoYkRF98g5cAP1e2vnOJhNZO-hJz5L0YqXyHYBbwmHIbM0F0A9fKHlCZ1wYKsONaz-eltQ_RTj48/s720/Slide4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Reading-Bookmark-Challenge-4595811?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Encouraging%20Summer%20Reading%20post" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Thumbnail for Summer Reading Bookmark Challenge by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPtoAJ_w3SZ_f4zVSwyReZhnwdSMr4jd2fgTJlovpbiIXC_Jqh47a971VPIGR515bvqxrMKPqzfsfKaYdPwzQ-iAMn5Er_Xkrw4x_mve6YOa5jKGt7zIbvAmZs85wjdV9GnSnCqEO_G2GEGYRlcbdGn0g9HITjm07bX4kf7-qi3g2hlCXO7lTjGxbGs/w200-h200/Slide1.jpeg" title="Thumbnail for Summer Reading Bookmark Challenge by Fifth in the Forest" width="200" /></a><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Reading-Bookmark-Challenge-4595811?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Encouraging%20Summer%20Reading%20post" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Thumbnail for Summer Reading Bookmark Challenge by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3IgQujulCcJbBzykVMrsZoLBuq-mLuYTcUfgXSK32JedoirPeiQdMMAg7YZLyp6NYxoB7jD6GSVWj5CZikbxCA9Wd7gkUxFtRpUWrGGZWCLEJh3A1pHVnv7X7DSgQToOsUqwz7VbcvWaXTrMZQtiLPX4ZW-vjOuJFtbuwpKjO7uLc6mMPU6OSYt6QxI/w200-h200/Slide3.jpeg" title="Thumbnail for Summer Reading Bookmark Challenge by Fifth in the Forest" width="200" /></a></div></div></div></span><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Be ready with suggestions</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once students find a book they enjoy, suggest similar books they should explore. <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank">For ideas of historical novels, grab my FREE downloadable list here!</a></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Clickable for FREE downloadable list of historical novels from Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1696" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz60tYkWVww6PITkLPhBBs8EfODCsXXeJJb_wWfN6YJHpWdp1TFyWga-nAPIWHPmBgWb7Bv5W3sR1VkGM7mBomy8zXxnPkTjjlTFvnrerplur8W88bEJhwwk4oO08nw-BtrkH8tqVSTQ2phCaiEggtw2xGE73TaqQoI3fbnN3EgwA-F4hH1BFj3Ebxhr8/w320-h200/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-23%20at%209.34.17%20AM.png" title="Clickable for FREE downloadable list of historical novels from Fifth in the Forest" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You may also enjoy these lists!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/07/each-year-summer-seems-to-fly-faster.html" target="_blank">10 Middle Grade Novels for Summer</a></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/03/15-middle-grade-novels-with-strong.html" target="_blank">15 Middle Grade Novels with Strong Female Protagonists</a></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/02/10-middle-grade-characters-with-grit.html" target="_blank">10 Middle Grade Characters with GRIT</a></span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/09/the-top-10-survival-stories-for-upper.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Top 10 Survival Stories for Upper Elementary</span></a></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2022/03/15-books-to-read-after-wonder.html" target="_blank">15 Books to Read After WONDER</a></span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">3. Provide opportunities to get books</span></h3><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Students can't read if they don't have books! Provide books at home, take them to the library, fill their iPad/kindles with texts, etc. </span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">But don't fear, this doesn't have to be expensive! You can find FREE books at your library and online. Check out these resources for filling your classrooms/homes with books for FREE. </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/11/where-to-find-books-online-for-students.html" target="_blank">Where to Find Books Online for Students</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/08/cheap-and-free-ways-to-build-your.html" target="_blank">Cheap and FREE Ways to Fill Your Classroom Library</a></span></li></ul></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Provide time to read</span></h3><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">We imagine having extra time during the summer months, but this often isn't the case! Our students schedules can be FULL of camps, activities, and vacations during this time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Thoughtfully set aside pockets of time to relax and read. Don't overfill your schedule and then wonder why reading never occurs. </span></p></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. Set the example</span></h3><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Do your students and children see you reading? They are far more likely to read if they know you love it too. Read at the same time, read aloud together, and share stories! Nothing inspires a child to read more than a trusted adult sharing in the process. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Reading to your students is so so important and it’s FUN! I hope you can use some of these suggestions soon. If you need more suggestions for WHAT to read, check out my lists for <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">third</a>, <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">fourth</a>, and <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">fifth grade</a> here!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would also love to hear your tips for read aloud time! Please connect with me here in the comments or on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank">@fifthintheforest</a>. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUfcaY_oRAJ9oJidhuqMeWVM63s__rEJsZtF3wMaB6o4l34OLRhoeSqr_JtWeCTlUyAjLNfL7bHHQ9Ol8lJPvh2zRwezhdTfHRIY6WjNQrXW1Qrwlrm04h8Z0rKsgiZ0o9JKd1H6CFPigOKxTaTzMJ7TVTVvyoWf_BDGDaTUKms0Zz7hk-w1_OHSP9Vc/s1696/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-23%20at%2010.11.08%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for blog post 5 ways to inspire reading over summer break by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="1128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUfcaY_oRAJ9oJidhuqMeWVM63s__rEJsZtF3wMaB6o4l34OLRhoeSqr_JtWeCTlUyAjLNfL7bHHQ9Ol8lJPvh2zRwezhdTfHRIY6WjNQrXW1Qrwlrm04h8Z0rKsgiZ0o9JKd1H6CFPigOKxTaTzMJ7TVTVvyoWf_BDGDaTUKms0Zz7hk-w1_OHSP9Vc/w266-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-23%20at%2010.11.08%20AM.png" title="5 ways to inspire reading over summer break by Fifth in the Forest" width="266" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOO7wKFyxiVBFwRBL4DlUszG7yu1m82d4OTq8rX0fNWOYFZ6IuX-VXCWdisTNN3EI0_8S2cZzUYyxaoATI0GEs2vysPz3pVQfmng-k3T3uJo47pgYYmNjiCZQY5Y1OX3q8lDIBFVbgalH8DGjYFBJj4OI9oXYnZTRfsgr63ww-KEwLUHlvlg9lvbfmN0/s1676/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-23%20at%2010.11.23%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for blog post How to Keep Kids reading in the summer" border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="1096" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOO7wKFyxiVBFwRBL4DlUszG7yu1m82d4OTq8rX0fNWOYFZ6IuX-VXCWdisTNN3EI0_8S2cZzUYyxaoATI0GEs2vysPz3pVQfmng-k3T3uJo47pgYYmNjiCZQY5Y1OX3q8lDIBFVbgalH8DGjYFBJj4OI9oXYnZTRfsgr63ww-KEwLUHlvlg9lvbfmN0/w261-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-23%20at%2010.11.23%20AM.png" title="How to Keep Kids reading in the summer" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn form qualifying purchases. </i></span></div></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-30074999840014794032023-05-08T18:48:00.005-07:002023-05-08T18:58:02.248-07:005 Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation Gifts Everyone Will LOVE<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This, ladies and gentlemen, is not your average gift guide. These are gifts I've actually received, use regularly, and LOVE. So if you're looking for something for mom, sisters, teachers, or friends...look no further! Read on for 5 ideas that are sure to be a hit. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsPLXQwcYVPIDrejiBdKpG7Bxg6qCKPI4DtoCgzz-XayQuBxCTq_M4vn36iMcbzNGZNuQtLNgsrZII5A0ywmNS6RYQS0hgPPq8UqcfCkXaaoQwARaZG9T6qpSQqbaBS_lukdXhvmyWjtfYCzzgPIrU4LPb5ttc8ifZnSfYfXBlfNQ10r42rIbVIds/s892/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.20.15%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title image: Mother's Day gifts mom will actually love" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsPLXQwcYVPIDrejiBdKpG7Bxg6qCKPI4DtoCgzz-XayQuBxCTq_M4vn36iMcbzNGZNuQtLNgsrZII5A0ywmNS6RYQS0hgPPq8UqcfCkXaaoQwARaZG9T6qpSQqbaBS_lukdXhvmyWjtfYCzzgPIrU4LPb5ttc8ifZnSfYfXBlfNQ10r42rIbVIds/w640-h394/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.20.15%20PM.png" title="Title image: Mother's Day gifts mom will actually love" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. Eye Massager</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42vS6C0 " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><img alt="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: eye massager" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8V3Vif5-mQsl6MMV87WKiCfBz1ByyloU4VmCXqi82_dTXqWlNhq48yEW5rHxEm8nWJ_U0FpzPsuN6jAuR9861HpKM0NSzyDZ3V6brdT6BtQ8gSP2xWrQVbRUtRF28bxGZhRemPRd9A8j9mBL7elLxYC9QWWDrDYTskxrgYtll7FRKjpQ9S-amPCn/w400-h246/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.21.31%20PM.png" title="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: eye massager" width="400" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Let's start the list with my newest favorite--the eye massager. This thing is amazing. It massages, heats, plays music, and syncs to my bluetooth. If your recipient is prone to headaches or tension, this is for them! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42vS6C0 " target="_blank">See it here!</a></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Gel Nail Kit</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nFj2AC" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span><span> <span> </span></span></span><img alt="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: gel nail kit" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYnXzAQWEUiWooBsn06kSEUM7sgLZcGAyZo7nA0aDctH-JmoQF9pBVpMWzfQk7dtLTix_FuR1_YjOlgoSU4WusxkI5LXrS1eHlyWfYj-YLwyLWnOd4dkdQzSKaUQ8HS1SLnvooJCgd0pntHJOSvI9QQfzfAO9HiLOHZsnm8yHPFbzyKE9QnsjUgdLj/w400-h246/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.22.19%20PM.png" title="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: gel nail kit" width="400" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This kit has EVERYthing you need for an at home manicure. It has allll the tools and more color choices than you'll ever need. I can do my nails in 20 minutes and it will last all week. It's a great deal! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nFj2AC" target="_blank">See it here!</a></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">3. Foot Masks</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44T55Qz" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span> </span></span><img alt="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: foot masks" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIgOXTHQjHryhc5oNWsTByZJ_WW7EXzdYk6bjt7MGY7bTQ3PXOu0nu__JgGRY827PM_ryyAiBkegAhx9xdlQHSo4_grlYVu3MwkxDtMuL_GZQ7VrIxYB5m5k_9iO1YGKQfh-GDQqMX06Bwv98CCWeBEpZY3hjG7z-WrWFaJ9FEfRJR0Wxx34SLW6X/w400-h246/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.22.03%20PM.png" title="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: foot masks" width="400" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is the most economical item on the list, but one of my favorites! Simply slip these on, put your feet up, and relax! They moisturize amazingly and the rose smell is great. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44T55Qz" target="_blank">See it here!</a></span></p><p></p><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Massage Gun</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nIRcDE" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span> <span> </span></span></span><img alt="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift:" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOgf_AA00ANqb95q3HR_5WGpFMWk8dnwU0AVshEr2aFbwJzC58gouT5EY5q5wkD39cSQsuysLXcMpXYL6mR8bJucd_xE-L2DMtECag3Sd26rQvsjKZaTPjb1sHqCyzS-AOA31w_BpFUgPDDfIXc9ZA6-66BOIwRJYAeoMfeIxAm3UUQZ38uszWEYrR/w400-h246/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.21.17%20PM.png" title="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: massage guns" width="400" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I didn't believe in this thing at first, but I do now! It truly helps ease muscle aches and recover from a hard workout. I love the number of attachments this product comes with and the long battery life. <a href="https://amzn.to/3nIRcDE" target="_blank">See it here!</a></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. HEAT</span></h3><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQiF0J" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span> <span> </span><span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><img alt="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: heating pads" border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="892" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1Eeer0OPPv7tFAYAPU0ZxgYxfNSGvdMthj3cpcGqzsuPHKXg_oCc7xLfkbQo8tJb4PJX4vteyI1bl9iype87LVgogELfs6SxE_Ekfqmpkq8I4B8C8ENf3l9QNONOM-H1RPMKxtMnOuAQJewRXHI-Bzn2yHeROcj5a17BuvL67shWUsrW_Gfbwswv/w400-h246/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.21.43%20PM.png" title="Image of Mother's Day or teacher appreciation gift: heating pads" width="400" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Whether it's for aches and pains or just comfort, I use a heating pad almost every day. I love my traditional heating pad, wireless heating pad, and heated blanket. There's something for everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/42ig3gs" target="_blank">See my heating pad here!</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44I7Xzg" target="_blank">See my wireless heating pad here!</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NQiF0J" target="_blank">See my heated blanket here!</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZA3yGBnywFy39fJ-2TxuFP_5Vp90OYMduldSpdfRvEszsNNR4r-dzbEcNWVpIQkPPuJCgxVzjJZ2eC5kQo_TsdA7EelYtuv_sTnFjV-IiYVyNl7QmEZNX-pElulmMFh1wQpY7YyzFkVP6cWIQ6hIAZNeoqA1Tm031fLdNTKj_gEyCQara9dqjWyH/s1480/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.27.37%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of teacher appreciation gifts: heating pad, nail kit, foot mask, eye massager, massage gun" border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="976" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZA3yGBnywFy39fJ-2TxuFP_5Vp90OYMduldSpdfRvEszsNNR4r-dzbEcNWVpIQkPPuJCgxVzjJZ2eC5kQo_TsdA7EelYtuv_sTnFjV-IiYVyNl7QmEZNX-pElulmMFh1wQpY7YyzFkVP6cWIQ6hIAZNeoqA1Tm031fLdNTKj_gEyCQara9dqjWyH/w264-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.27.37%20PM.png" title="Pin for blog post of teacher appreciation gifts: heating pad, nail kit, foot mask, eye massager, massage gun" width="264" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaNn9tNUy27YXPMZyIYolbMnrXMKE4l_TC0iAGZMwgYW7RQ4eIR58wOEAbup6HRM8x9Mrol0RVut_PxLJEtDBz92AH8m8pyPjRsblpHQSZaVczipB19z8-XTLmamhf53SYkrefAYIl5F-4qjtCNtjvyZ7ZOxt-ixt8DotjLVCj_7z0jSSUDu2RwmY/s1480/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.27.50%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of Mother's Day gifts: heating pad, nail kit, foot mask, eye massager, massage gun" border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="976" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaNn9tNUy27YXPMZyIYolbMnrXMKE4l_TC0iAGZMwgYW7RQ4eIR58wOEAbup6HRM8x9Mrol0RVut_PxLJEtDBz92AH8m8pyPjRsblpHQSZaVczipB19z8-XTLmamhf53SYkrefAYIl5F-4qjtCNtjvyZ7ZOxt-ixt8DotjLVCj_7z0jSSUDu2RwmY/w264-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-08%20at%207.27.50%20PM.png" title="Pin image for blog post of heating pad, nail kit, foot mask, eye massager, massage gun" width="264" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post contains </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></i></span></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-63500361996977824222023-02-02T14:09:00.015-08:002023-02-08T06:34:49.204-08:00How to Improve Classroom Time Management with Cross-Curricular Strategies<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMAWdk_XPIQKh7uUz-cZadHOOSaikb9x52ju3luzS9zqB1auJV7JfkyBmJInKqoR36VRjqKwn8J0YrHLn79o5VjrAvm2LnBPnq-GPokR51fNpM7jWl6tevMT7fRku7Q9F2y18mBdIHO9d-pyQqGBI_gxayWNZ2JBi-D4vSJmuiZat7ia2Xy0Zq_dN/s540/Slide1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title image for Teachers: Use These Cross-Curricular Strategies to Improve Classroom Time Management" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMAWdk_XPIQKh7uUz-cZadHOOSaikb9x52ju3luzS9zqB1auJV7JfkyBmJInKqoR36VRjqKwn8J0YrHLn79o5VjrAvm2LnBPnq-GPokR51fNpM7jWl6tevMT7fRku7Q9F2y18mBdIHO9d-pyQqGBI_gxayWNZ2JBi-D4vSJmuiZat7ia2Xy0Zq_dN/w640-h398/Slide1.jpeg" title="Teachers: Use These Cross-Curricular Strategies to Improve Classroom Time Management" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">If there's one thing we all need more of, it's time. Learn how to save it here!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank">But first...D<b>ownload this FREE list of Social Studies books divided by topic</b>s. I'll show you how I use it below!</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img alt="Grab your free list of social studies texts here!" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5wJ3w2wiDH9Boj_Gkoqr4oXJSoTANq76GUW9qDR6nEIfxD5I24HfOs4DAG4yfBFY69Se0cBzb6BDxPJE3UFX8uN42Y_hlvz0kuj4aNObz5nFSJi4YKaKheRHZv6-DjqlUL7YEzM5b6UwpHI2zlttYK84ZKmzAmdlxdhfjnxZ5Nh_4_tbb_Rc0aOh/w320-h199/Slide2.jpeg" title="Teachers: Use These Cross-Curricular Strategies to Improve Classroom Time Management" width="320" /></a></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">My first year teaching I struggled with time management. There was NEVER enough time to get through the standards. My lesson plans were a rushed and in-cohesive. I felt like I was drowning coming up with new ideas for every subject. But then I realized there's a better way!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">In my search for more time, I realized there's simply no way to find more. I simply had to use it more wisely. Ever been there?</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enter cross-curricular activities. Once I began combining my standards for ELA, science, and social studies I felt like a weight was lifted. We could finally dive deeper into the curriculum and my students were retaining more. It was a miracle!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keep reading for 5 strategies I began using to cross-curriculum in the classroom and multiply time. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></a></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>1. Always reinforce social studies and science topics by using them as ELA mentor texts. </b></span></h2><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I know you're using mentor texts, right? Well stop grabbing random books off your shelf! Purposely choose books that connect to your current social studies/science curriculum. For example, if you are practicing narrative writing (W.5.3) and the Cold War, reading </span><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Paytone One;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DCPM2p" target="_blank"><b>Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot</b></a></span></i><span style="font-family: arial;"> would be an excellent choice!</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But in order to choose purposeful books, you need to </span><i style="font-family: arial;">know</i><span style="font-family: arial;"> books. I can help! </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Paytone One;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank"><b>Download this FREE list of Social Studies books divided by topics</b></a></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> simply by signing up for my newsletter. If you choose to unsubscribe later--no worries!</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Grab your free list of social studies texts here!" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5wJ3w2wiDH9Boj_Gkoqr4oXJSoTANq76GUW9qDR6nEIfxD5I24HfOs4DAG4yfBFY69Se0cBzb6BDxPJE3UFX8uN42Y_hlvz0kuj4aNObz5nFSJi4YKaKheRHZv6-DjqlUL7YEzM5b6UwpHI2zlttYK84ZKmzAmdlxdhfjnxZ5Nh_4_tbb_Rc0aOh/w320-h199/Slide2.jpeg" title="Teachers: Use These Cross-Curricular Strategies to Improve Classroom Time Management" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Technology should be used wisely.</b></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> Many of us have required time in a technology lab or with carts of tablets/computers. </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">It's tempting to let students read articles, do math drills, etc. that don't take any planning on our end. But with just a little bit of effort, that time can be used wisely. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Try to assign projects and activities that relate to multiple subject areas. For example: working on a group presentation can incorporate research, summarizing, note-taking, and speaking standards--plus many more! When you bring in your social studies curriculum as a topic, the activity is that much richer!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/11/where-to-find-books-online-for-students.html" target="_blank">If you're looking for places to find books/reading online, check out this blog post!</a></span></p><p></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Be purposeful with your classroom library. </b><span> </span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This seems simple, but your library should be filled with books that relate to your curriculum. Additionally, when you start a new topic, bring related books off the shelf! Display them in sight and let students borrow and read. (I like to put a few on the ledge below my white board). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Need books that relate to your social studies topics? </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Paytone One;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank">Grab my FREE list here!</a></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Grab your free list of social studies texts here" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft-kEiBgd9SlPMfdwso1TOtG31I-QmToMNRCrI6Fv_WHLrKVJZPJJA-qK1MHZyfeJ22xWnOTsCXBTwvK057c8XVXM7m89E3WDYV36Kf8g5OhlHgKtzBIhzshM62BmcXnejx5NMmOULwaZRxg3aAgcPHJ1WfT_W18yKN2LNlH3V-xkyKVLoISPap4H/w320-h199/Slide2.jpeg" title="Grab your free list of social studies texts here!" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But filling a classroom library takes a lot of money, right? It doesn't have to! </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Paytone One;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/08/cheap-and-free-ways-to-build-your.html" target="_blank">Check out this blog post with cheap ways to build a library. </a></span></span></p><h3><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Work with other teachers in your school. </span></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Do the special area teachers know what you are working on? They should! Allow these gifted teachers to come alongside and reinforce your standards. Music, art, and movement teachers are so creative and can incorporate science/social studies topics well. (I know some like to do their own thing...but give them a chance!)</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Consider giving these teachers a rough outline for your grade level. For example: 1st semester we will study the Civil War and Reconstruction. 2nd quarter we will student Immigration, Industrialization, and WWI, etc. </span></p><h3><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. Be prepared with independent reading suggestions. </span></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> When students find a particular interest, be prepared to suggest additional books in that same subject area. This applies to ANY social studies or science topic you cover. For ways to help students find books they'll love, </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Paytone One;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2022/02/how-to-help-students-find-book-theyll.html" target="_blank">check out this blog post!</a></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">PS! </span><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;">Don't forget to download THIS FREE LIST to get all those book suggestions. It is organized, printable, and READY to go!</span></a></h3><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Grab your free list of social studies texts here!" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQ-8a1mhJ98LxIswdKAN5rAVP9p5LT3ltfWhGsPATgEDKrT2X4Uy8-D0aaXiuHwwRtKumeDnM4nIMP-eHfoSGrqMjlaS5J31Yl6voOhqGzYou_hunh6QvA19OrECXpaXTqID4w2M70vrzx22Y7DWizk9yiPbEXnEQYtQOa-cPYTS5J8nlliwG00ey/w320-h199/Slide2.jpeg" title="Grab your free list of social studies texts here!" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">Look for other helpful posts? 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font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">By now I’m sure you know how much I LOVE using read alouds in the classroom. It’s so important for building classroom community and instilling a love of reading. But did you know one of my favorite ways to incorporate read alouds is by using audiobooks? </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Audiobooks make read alouds SO easy! Read on for 5 (quick!) reasons why I think YOU should be using audiobooks too!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">
</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">But first—if you’re not convinced read alouds are for you, check the posts below:</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/04/how-to-make-time-for-classroom-read.html" target="_blank">How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds</a></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/08/5-ways-to-make-read-alouds-more.html" target="_blank">5 Ways to Make Read Alouds More Meaningful</a></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">Top Ten Read Alouds for 3rd Grade</a></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">Top Ten Read Alouds for 4th Grade</a></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">Top Ten Read Alouds for 5th Grade</a></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></a></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>1. Shared stories create bonds. </b><span> </span></span></h2><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">We've been listening to a lot of stories I enjoyed as a child. It's so fun to see my students interact with the same characters that I loved. BONUS: It's a great conversation starter at home too! Students can chat with their families/friends about books they've loved. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Listening (without watching) is calming.</b> </span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">There's a lot stressing us out right now. Playing audiobooks is a fantastic way to "reset" after a tough lesson, behavior breakdown, disappointment, etc.</span></p><p></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Audiobooks make transitions smoother. </b><span> </span></span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Often when we come in from recess/PE or need to kill 15 minutes, the audiobook comes to the rescue. </span></p><h3><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>4. Audiobooks give you time to accomplish other tasks. </b></span></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Do you need 10 minutes to prep for the next lesson? Playing a chapter of your current audiobook is a great use of time. You don’t need to sit and focus on reading BUT your class still gets to listen!</span></p><h3><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. Rest your voice!</span></span></h3><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span> </span>We know that reading is THE BEST for child development, building community, etc. But you don't have to carry that load all on your own. Play an audiobook, sit down, relax, and enjoy it too.</p></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL6JxmeUIvNWiDxwp532UEIPrdk2G9yyfFWXFEUkHV8X-nHFAGlffyxxre7-o3lo7N1BYLEFRUOQT1eP0mgwYH2pgoN8H0GV5oGaigKkDGjgJdzfQHgiYWveRa6du-pe_JotDCADnuI05g91JWWYN1LKqigosmhy8-Uthqb9cOAo41p9tc8lJf19gl=s1320" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for "Why You Should be Using Audiobooks in the Classroom: 5 Tips for Teachers"" border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="864" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL6JxmeUIvNWiDxwp532UEIPrdk2G9yyfFWXFEUkHV8X-nHFAGlffyxxre7-o3lo7N1BYLEFRUOQT1eP0mgwYH2pgoN8H0GV5oGaigKkDGjgJdzfQHgiYWveRa6du-pe_JotDCADnuI05g91JWWYN1LKqigosmhy8-Uthqb9cOAo41p9tc8lJf19gl=w261-h400" width="261" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUDe7FOilmyLh-Y9oQRYP6qAbplYtDzmRtCJgq2M6nJ-GS9ia2qkTJJktxscUVxV18fOPZDsVmi5e-vMzSGiMGTa0Xec7LGeLYzglPGeQuv0ye3H4j3BL5IjSLtaINDDXz9saZ85_2T1CGxnFGj1P5sbsfepan0_z4bLFtyVDtVaLotaE37n6Jh_2T=s1320" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for "Why You Should be Using Audiobooks in the Classroom: 5 Tips for Teachers"" border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="864" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUDe7FOilmyLh-Y9oQRYP6qAbplYtDzmRtCJgq2M6nJ-GS9ia2qkTJJktxscUVxV18fOPZDsVmi5e-vMzSGiMGTa0Xec7LGeLYzglPGeQuv0ye3H4j3BL5IjSLtaINDDXz9saZ85_2T1CGxnFGj1P5sbsfepan0_z4bLFtyVDtVaLotaE37n6Jh_2T=w261-h400" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-92057340521779190532022-03-11T21:10:00.014-08:002023-03-08T16:15:41.687-08:0015 Books to Read After WONDER<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjybGda85VBaipIUdSsw6u_Zge-PHRuG2rVJVWofin8zH5dtUvkl2bUDSHQ6DDqeTTMj5VhijZXhGyC67N0TKfZoFskza6iWFuRFSolXwhhChtDTfKq4cd_6cB4y8QFlKGYmvQAyYfdICwSFPbvCWarNn_YEcsPtpLXDq_vyj8lRo7CrpkfPB9IaJBi=s540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title image for 15 Books to Read After Wonder" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjybGda85VBaipIUdSsw6u_Zge-PHRuG2rVJVWofin8zH5dtUvkl2bUDSHQ6DDqeTTMj5VhijZXhGyC67N0TKfZoFskza6iWFuRFSolXwhhChtDTfKq4cd_6cB4y8QFlKGYmvQAyYfdICwSFPbvCWarNn_YEcsPtpLXDq_vyj8lRo7CrpkfPB9IaJBi=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;">Wonder</span><span style="text-align: center;"> is one of the most popular children’s novels of our time—and for good reason! R.J. Palaccio weaves a tale of acceptance and empathy that will encourage all readers. But due to this popularity SO MANY students already know the story. So what can you read instead? Or what can you suggest to students who want further reading?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;">Read on for 15 books you should read next! All of these are similar in theme, audience, and reading level to <u>Wonder</u>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><i>BUT FIRST! If you're looking for resources to use with <u>Wonder</u>, look no further!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wonder-End-of-Novel-Assessment-for-Upper-Elementary-8487566?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Wonder%20Post" target="_blank">Wonder Read Aloud Companion</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wonder-End-of-Novel-Assessment-for-Upper-Elementary-8487566?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Wonder%20Post" target="_blank">Wonder Assessment</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpGjU_HfbIFSkDRsPmxg21zj1srD6eCvCk44LHQJonqlErbbNJfSFoc0_4_DUi8PTxIBkRCcCZlvby0s5AeeE-BH-mdpS2iC6-YnmK7IyKYOsqdOxyfk4e9D36R_NlsEY5nt9wcNt3EiqakVBUEUbq5eP6uSKLSg6htKbCIuShGAcPRJvBO3CCHS8T=s1900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book cover of Out of My Mind, Fish in a Tree and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpGjU_HfbIFSkDRsPmxg21zj1srD6eCvCk44LHQJonqlErbbNJfSFoc0_4_DUi8PTxIBkRCcCZlvby0s5AeeE-BH-mdpS2iC6-YnmK7IyKYOsqdOxyfk4e9D36R_NlsEY5nt9wcNt3EiqakVBUEUbq5eP6uSKLSg6htKbCIuShGAcPRJvBO3CCHS8T=w640-h256" title="Book cover of Out of My Mind, Fish in a Tree and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" width="640" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div><span><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/37tsDSR" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Out of My Mind</span><span style="font-size: large;"> by: S</span><span style="font-size: large;">haron M. Draper</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This novel is in the same category as <u>Wonder</u> as one that celebrates medical differences. Melody is unable to walk or communicate but she is one of the smartest students in school. With supportive parents and neighbors, Melody shows everyone that she is more than her disability. </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Out-of-My-Mind-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3785542?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Out-of-My-Mind-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3785542?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"></h3></a></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3pZaF0K" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fish in a Tree </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: L</span><span style="font-size: large;">inda Mullaly Hunt</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Ally has always had trouble in school, but it’s not until she gets a new teacher that she discovers why. Mr. Daniels sees Ally’s dyslexia immediately. But more importantly, he also sees her creativity and intelligence. <u>Fish in a Tree</u> will be a relatable, community building novel for your class. </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fish-in-a-Tree-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4008694?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">3<span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254);">.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); color: #2b00fe;"> </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3t3jB78" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>by: </span>Dusti Bowling</span></a></span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Aven was born without arms but that hasn't slowed her down. Aven is clever, spunky, and capable of anything. She conquers a cross-country move, the challenge of new friendships, and uncovers a mystery she can't resist. </span> </span></span></p><h3 style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"></span></span></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Insignificant-Events-in-the-Life-of-a-Cactus-Read-Aloud-Companion-7272464?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPfxIcNsFOHqaBQ_CkWgjPtFiGiEVP4Y-LOHLc8lg2MN99YZMq4b9MqHobMhrp7AgwtCjLvfybAOkhXs_tpto5D6XLImOFgHQHcyTTdPgqoaW8QpOYx6BrJ3xkQO27evsm8iNVEgTJwSiS5s21yIeXJHqdD9ZJwxN00vCWQq_hrMnwxgMGFetKYu65=s1900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book covers of The War that Saved My Life, Freak the Mighty, and Rules" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPfxIcNsFOHqaBQ_CkWgjPtFiGiEVP4Y-LOHLc8lg2MN99YZMq4b9MqHobMhrp7AgwtCjLvfybAOkhXs_tpto5D6XLImOFgHQHcyTTdPgqoaW8QpOYx6BrJ3xkQO27evsm8iNVEgTJwSiS5s21yIeXJHqdD9ZJwxN00vCWQq_hrMnwxgMGFetKYu65=w640-h256" title="Book covers of The War that Saved My Life, Freak the Mighty, and Rules" width="640" /></a></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3CDDEw0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The War that Saved My Life </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">This Newbery Honor book is set during the turbulent time of WWII. Young Ada is hidden away by her cruel mother because of a "twisted foot." Ada overcomes so much: a physical disability, parental abuse, moving and meeting new people, and war. </span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-War-That-Saved-My-Life-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4540134?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3KFYy0G" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Freak the Mighty</span><span style="font-size: large;"> by: R</span><span style="font-size: large;">odman Philbrick</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Making friends is hard, especially if students feel like they'll never fit in. This novel is about looking for friends in unlikely places. It is a tear-jerker and will cover some tough themes. But it is powerful!</span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freak-the-Mighty-Read-Aloud-Companion-7287508?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Books%20after%20Wonder%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></div><div><span><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3tQBk0R" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rules </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Cynthia Lord</span></a></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Catherine is a "normal" 12 year old girl with an autistic brother. She works hard to teach her brother the rules of normal life. But along the way she begins to question what "normal" truly is. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; text-size-adjust: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></span></div></span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuCtD4zZdsUdgrOJa7vU4FOQXXvgWhUvfV387gjs1E5BFVwlomgGMv7AFLP8o6FJfd9ITqkZXw4wPh-8B7P3-7d8rSEX1JZF5o-OwZSLpg-_-arwlSXpd6HLaCawLCRP0GEkqvnlMAhIMnEyaPk0bMaHExeaJVUMbHI_LqiyQQl_rSyaijnh5MhsZr=s1900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book cover of Helen Keller's Teacher, El Deafo, and Rain Reign" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuCtD4zZdsUdgrOJa7vU4FOQXXvgWhUvfV387gjs1E5BFVwlomgGMv7AFLP8o6FJfd9ITqkZXw4wPh-8B7P3-7d8rSEX1JZF5o-OwZSLpg-_-arwlSXpd6HLaCawLCRP0GEkqvnlMAhIMnEyaPk0bMaHExeaJVUMbHI_LqiyQQl_rSyaijnh5MhsZr=w640-h256" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">7. </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3hZkFm7" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Helen Keller's Teacher </span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">By: Margaret Davidson</span></a></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><h3><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">This classic is the true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan. After working through her own disabilities, Anne persevered and was able to communicate with Helen. This is one of the most inspirational teacher-student stories you will ever read. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3I5gjo8" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">El Deafo </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Cece Bell</span></a></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Cece has made a startling discovery: her hearing aid allows her to hear her teacher <i>anywhere</i> in the school. This new power leads to the birth of "El Deafo" a superhero for all. But will this power make her even more of an outsider?</span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; orphans: auto; text-size-adjust: auto; widows: auto;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></span></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3I5eWWJ" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rain Reign </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Ann M. Martin</span></a></span></span></h3><div><span><h3><span><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Rose is a very particular girl who loves her rules. She also loves homonyms and names her beloved dog Rain (Reign/Rein). When a storm hits town and Rain goes missing, Rose must leave her rules behind to find him. </span></span></span></span></span></h3><div><span><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-YpWHNTHPbdHLF6wfBazZdxIdteJnQLNHXGN2QcStmmM52uNogErBFQKPwismoS3i5gUeKxij8GOuZmdalIfznlkgtX-cH8J48k66kxEd-E_xw6gq7PfWBM5XiVgl9Eufn_068WG8YH5Jud_ywmgduyYmqDT5TWzq4SN8piI-ho6p3jVa8gpE3YMS=s1900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book cover for Forget Me Not, The Miscalculations of a Lightning Girl, and Song for a Whale" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-YpWHNTHPbdHLF6wfBazZdxIdteJnQLNHXGN2QcStmmM52uNogErBFQKPwismoS3i5gUeKxij8GOuZmdalIfznlkgtX-cH8J48k66kxEd-E_xw6gq7PfWBM5XiVgl9Eufn_068WG8YH5Jud_ywmgduyYmqDT5TWzq4SN8piI-ho6p3jVa8gpE3YMS=w640-h256" title="Book cover for Forget Me Not, The Miscalculations of a Lightning Girl, and Song for a Whale" width="640" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></div><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3i7LQLz" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Forget Me Not </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Ellie Terry</span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Moving to a new school is a tough transition for anyone. But it's especially tough for Calliope June--a smart, friendly, girl with Tourette syndrome. Calliope works through moving, friendships, new family dynamics, and more. </span></span></span></span></h3><div><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">11. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3w0DCxk" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Stacy McAnulty</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Lucy was struck by lightning and given a surprising gift: super human math skills. This sets her apart in many ways and keeps her from a normal school life. But before she begins college, her grandmother challenges her to spend ONE year in middle school. Lucy most embrace her differences and find a new sense of comfort. </span></span></span></span></h3><div><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">12. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3J7LvVi" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Song for a Whale </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Lynne Kelly</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #444444; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">At 12 years old, Iris is the only deaf person at her school. She feels alone in many ways but makes a surprising connection in this novel--with a whale that lives 3,000 miles away. Her journey moves her from self-pity to empathy. </span></span></h3><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTuQtn6-mhHmu4q4xIShSiyWOeeSU-PXz-drZf00PosE4L0mL_RW8GGW9KRDI5pzBtKYl8nEyNSoTGEhG00VWYUL7qk6nYHZEHkCOJHaMhaKS0VVRksLpz0sFIN0HsEMEL8H3Mdo5f3-U3VDptMHhvl9XMsLfDkMj2HQN1xofTsrR8P8OGR8bzUP4k=s1900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book cover of Roll with It, Counting by 7s, and Braced" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1900" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTuQtn6-mhHmu4q4xIShSiyWOeeSU-PXz-drZf00PosE4L0mL_RW8GGW9KRDI5pzBtKYl8nEyNSoTGEhG00VWYUL7qk6nYHZEHkCOJHaMhaKS0VVRksLpz0sFIN0HsEMEL8H3Mdo5f3-U3VDptMHhvl9XMsLfDkMj2HQN1xofTsrR8P8OGR8bzUP4k=w640-h256" title="Book cover of Roll with It, Counting by 7s, and Braced" width="640" /></a></div></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">13. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3KAvx6n" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Paytone One";" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Roll with It </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Jamie Sumner</span></a></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h3 style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ellie is a spunky, honest girl with cerebral palsy. She has big dreams of being a chef but also has big obstacles in her way. Conquering a new town with an ailing grandfather and overworked mother will not be easy. But Ellie is always up for a challenge. </span></span></span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span><span><span><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">14. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3t6G1ok" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Counting by 7s </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>by: H</span>olly Goldberg Sloan</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Willow has a lot of "quirks" (like finding comfort in counting by 7s). It's one of the things that makes it difficult to relate to those outside her family. But after an unimaginable loss, Willow's strength in grief and rebuilding is inspirational. </span></span></span></span></h3></span></span></span></span><div><span><span><span><span><span><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">15. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3w4GVTZ" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Braced </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Alyson Gerber</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: #444444; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Things are going well for Rachel. She is a successful soccer player, has good friends, and is confident in herself. That is until the doctor tells her she must wear a back brace for her scoliosis. Rachel's confidence plummets and she learns to manage a new normal. </span></span></h3><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><h4><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Honorable Mentions (because I just can't stop!) </span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://amzn.to/3tT12BM" target="_blank">Focused by: Alyson Gerber</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3t55Kxf" target="_blank"><span>Mascot </span><span>by: Antony John</span></a></div></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tTqtmX" target="_blank"><span>Ungifted </span><span>by: Gordon Korman</span></a></div></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3I03jjD" target="_blank"><span>Restart </span><span>by: Gordon Korman</span></a></div></span></span></h4></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6Udsrh3qxWVA-LTe7OmJi4bZeIzgNqhRZqlARZgd9R7zB16TKSY2PuRGtj6tdXqNePCzQXjwepvzdypCE2FJ6Hm5vNDLsEWAbdUw6nOLe2O4P4PqMc2KJliDPxRX_qJcKXtcg2ra4Y5AmCLvM7gJHRoG_lsYRUckBMxaWqWvedfmTbuMRQzafdtW7=s1572" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for 15 Books to Read After Wonder" border="0" data-original-height="1572" data-original-width="1028" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6Udsrh3qxWVA-LTe7OmJi4bZeIzgNqhRZqlARZgd9R7zB16TKSY2PuRGtj6tdXqNePCzQXjwepvzdypCE2FJ6Hm5vNDLsEWAbdUw6nOLe2O4P4PqMc2KJliDPxRX_qJcKXtcg2ra4Y5AmCLvM7gJHRoG_lsYRUckBMxaWqWvedfmTbuMRQzafdtW7=w261-h400" width="261" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC9jGLIoX3Auollm6gZGQzaQbJ7dFZXrGGVqoqqEiEGFDbQjhQlLKzXcnI9oypzsbBWT21HR-NMSCKSBWJ3lV5o86L9lAk2z-dmEVvYVxXnb8OSvdkgwmDIP_QB_9Up-RrE7tfEKuXD5nK2fHs2hwxrQtO9i5LJpEmcgdFgdu7Ga5z7h7t6XtPXX3t=s1572" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Title Image for How to Help Your Students Find a Book They'll Love" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="803" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhTmGjOFUZkRV_pwQ2PXJtIuWhTn9j_2SiY5w3jg2HuQ_H6S0DKDePtzjD0C7ijcoVGM_9-IuVh_H5AvJhGjiFZORdx4vItSixcFV3hOyaS5fAL8sMk5lPyyz9o-2DEAt8rU8XN7R4lecRmp02ejzng-i1UpHUVkYdXP2y-UuHTifV_o6lWjsecLY-=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Have you ever had that student—the one who hated reading—until they found the perfect book? Then suddenly everything clicked for them. Now that they’ve found their “genre” they LOVE reading!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">
</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is my goal for every child and I think it’s attainable! As teachers and parents, we just need to put effort into helping them get there. If you’re looking for some pointers along the way, you’ll find a few ideas below!</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b style="text-align: left;">1. Become familiar with popular books on <span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">your student's level</span>:</b><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></h2><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This may seem obvious, but how will you suggest books if you don’t KNOW books. Go to the bookstore and library to see what the new releases are. There are often displays of best sellers and new releases. </span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>You should also follow “bookish” accounts on social media. For example: I LOVE following <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebookwrangler/" target="_blank">@thebookwrangler</a> on Instagram. His book lists are amazing!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> Finally, pay attention to what kids are already reading in your class or at your school. Your school and local librarians will know the most popular books and will be happy to help. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>2. Keep a master list of book suggestions:</b> </span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>Once you find books, or as you notice popular picks, keep a master list. I keep a list of my personal favorites and refer to it often. This helps me quickly narrow the choices down. Let’s face it—were all busy. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>I<b>f you have history loving students <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank">I have the perfect list ready for you to download</a></b>. This list is divided by historical time periods and is perfect to integrate social studies and ELA. Whenever I see a student interest in a historical event, I can grab a book quickly! </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You’ll receive this list in your inbox FREE simply by <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bb283a61b8cd734be0ceb7" target="_blank">subscribing to my newsletter here!</a></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>3. Know where to access books:</b><span> </span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>On a teacher’s salary, we don’t always have the ability to stock our classrooms with the latest reads. I always recommend using your school or public library. You can ask for books donations and find books online. Check out these helpful blog posts to help with this:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/08/cheap-and-free-ways-to-build-your.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Pin image for Cheap and free ways to build your classroom library" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX1JtvQhpBfsviVls-4vHHNedu7dn3gvMIA05HKcyug8epmIO7G_IRTmcmkbkQIrehVLwCuEndu2sohX4Wg_P9BhZc1eaTd1PgT7Kp0GhzlZGfLN3L217VsK8Wu60kexEWpGXGk1fioUXeAUVjUXfhKB7RE_Z55U63mNNElAEexSUgF_vWp5uiAFI2=w214-h320" width="214" /></a> <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/11/where-to-find-books-online-for-students.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Pin Image for Where to Find Student Books Online" border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="868" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqmTWO7SnHnhT3dnJpdWMdPhnINmrpvsMD0h_zqCVMMPUzRz387NRswN2YqVQuxII7cGc5RApYSGWejxtbMeX2DZii1AjWZaGly0tXoNnOcPjYCMGTigYnr_W6wkMQubKGQuawkcT8uNmff796iikXnrNWfCK3jPAONLADtg5LTuqX9J-z6uMDcH1O=w211-h320" width="211" /></a></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><b>4. Get to know your students:</b><span> </span></span></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>You won’t know what to recommend without knowing your kids. I love using this reading interest survey at least 2 times a year. It has helped me get to know my kids on a personal level, not just for reading!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Interest-Survey-for-In-Person-and-Distance-Learning-5245377?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Help%20Students%20Find%20Books%20They%20Love" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image of student reading interest survey by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="4148" data-original-width="4168" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgilgtmYCmCBAN1G5NBECec-CUZEz1RtTo1OBx9pbykPC0oTJ4UakGNr0kCLgh898kAnQ7KI7XXJSv-1QkdkWAxkMAFFSrsl8jkTv3XckodhEynVVbAogWgLOigWO_wu4zybVprpv0PheRXYaKbUa3cd8d6NYqvm2VK5mcp4W4DctH05lQ8vknPZNWl=w400-h398" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3><span><b><span style="color: #444444;"><!--more--></span></b></span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Helping students develop a love for reading may seem daunting. But it can be as simple as getting to know students and getting to know books. Let me know how these strategies work for you!</span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzFvrmWI_YVdnAEsWop4XGiYy6Hr3Jccf7L6BSyn1S8Qqkd3lC2iX-kZoFpTJTk5PI5bK8HFj-3hOjQ-ObfZA9tgScL4Pm5SiDktSi9JKMOt2StrnqX71QNn2WOCNXNGgtJu2_yAhC-bbkhsm2NDZNsZ7UeaRcoT6G8edhVDOVd9-oo68jES4LXaj_=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How to Help Your Students Find a Book They'll Love" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzFvrmWI_YVdnAEsWop4XGiYy6Hr3Jccf7L6BSyn1S8Qqkd3lC2iX-kZoFpTJTk5PI5bK8HFj-3hOjQ-ObfZA9tgScL4Pm5SiDktSi9JKMOt2StrnqX71QNn2WOCNXNGgtJu2_yAhC-bbkhsm2NDZNsZ7UeaRcoT6G8edhVDOVd9-oo68jES4LXaj_=w264-h400" width="264" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwHG9UHqJL5GYdfQi_K44NssjlSB3W3TWEZrRD9kYTkbH0gBH8tniicEUlZv10rRL9oumrzn5gl5HSdugmBRZFzDGz9DjeV5B4QJpEJ7Skk_wu1kskz-nDs2jIoVxGVE3SIJtZFK1zA_-TAS5bK_I_Icx_iLR3CVtm8IkBIqBVnTOC3cMI5zUifsFH=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How to Help Your Students Find a Book They'll Love" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwHG9UHqJL5GYdfQi_K44NssjlSB3W3TWEZrRD9kYTkbH0gBH8tniicEUlZv10rRL9oumrzn5gl5HSdugmBRZFzDGz9DjeV5B4QJpEJ7Skk_wu1kskz-nDs2jIoVxGVE3SIJtZFK1zA_-TAS5bK_I_Icx_iLR3CVtm8IkBIqBVnTOC3cMI5zUifsFH=w264-h400" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"></p>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-91099687683559148442021-11-24T06:48:00.001-08:002021-11-24T06:48:20.666-08:00Where to Find Books Online for Students<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_5qlForlfrvp0rEOeqBdShppOJWu1m5oRpTShd_wRqh-KvC5hBlvosgSnWCwL6_zah2_zorC4AgnHq-CKzf2Y0aVX__rP3wTECxlfKZxG3scPzAyolX3FmD_fyiKZbN-IdLJnrmyC9pVbzfluGEyf4eynifioU8-Dyml9CSJDqq--lViXKdSPDQft=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for Where to Find Books Online for Students by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1000" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_5qlForlfrvp0rEOeqBdShppOJWu1m5oRpTShd_wRqh-KvC5hBlvosgSnWCwL6_zah2_zorC4AgnHq-CKzf2Y0aVX__rP3wTECxlfKZxG3scPzAyolX3FmD_fyiKZbN-IdLJnrmyC9pVbzfluGEyf4eynifioU8-Dyml9CSJDqq--lViXKdSPDQft=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">As our lives become increasingly digitized, it's important to find quality reading material online. I've found this is a great way to encourage reading at home. Even if students don't have books at home--if they have internet access--they can read!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The following sites would be great to use in your classroom or at home. Many are *free* for you and students and some you may have access to and not even know it! Check out my list and let me know if there are any I've missed!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kindle, Ereader, Tablet, E-Reader, Ebook" height="427" src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/29/06/16/kindle-1867751__480.jpg" style="max-height: 2667px; max-width: 4000px;" width="640" /></div><h3><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">1. Public Domain</span></span></span></span></h3><p></p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">There are MANY classic and beloved books in the public domain. This means they are no longer under trademark/copyright and are free to use and download. I love suggesting classics for many reasons--but one reason is that they are so accessible! The following websites host thousands of books and many allow you to download FREE from the site. <br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org" target="_blank">Project Gutenberg</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://archive.org" target="_blank">Internet Archive</a> (includes the scanned pages of real books)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://openlibrary.org" target="_blank">Open Library</a> (boast 3 million free ebooks!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.loc.gov" target="_blank">Library of Congress</a> (many beloved children's classics)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://manybooks.net" target="_blank">ManyBooks</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.readprint.com" target="_blank">Read Print</a></span></li></ul><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></div></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Public School and Library Databases</span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Typically, your school or public library will grant you access to online databases. All you may need is a library card or district sign-in. I use these regularly and they are extremely helpful in </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">the classroom. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Databases through my public library:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.overdrive.com" target="_blank">Overdrive</a>: The apps through this system are <a href="https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/" target="_blank">Libby</a> and <a href="https://www.overdrive.com/apps/sora/" target="_blank">Sora</a> (for kids)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com" target="_blank">hoopla</a></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Databases through my school system:</span><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.vooks.com" target="_blank">vooks</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.getepic.com" target="_blank">Epic!</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://newsela.com" target="_blank">NewsELA</a> (great for shorter articles)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.readworks.org" target="_blank">ReadWorks</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(great for shorter articles)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://wonderopolis.org" target="_blank">Wonderopolis</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(great for shorter articles)</span></span></li></ul><p></p><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Self-Published Authors</span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p>Similar to the public domain sites above, there are sites for self-published authors to make their work available. The following sites have thousands of self-published books. You may be able to find some hidden gems here!</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.smashwords.com" target="_blank">Smashwords</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bookrix.com" target="_blank">Bookrix</a> (has both self-published and public domain books)</li></ul><p></p></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Paid Services</span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">As you probably know, there are also MANY places to find books online for a fee. These will give you the most recent publications at a higher quality. Many are also subscription based to help you cut the cost. </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.wattpad.com" target="_blank">WattPad</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://books.google.com" target="_blank">Google Books</a> (also check this one for free, public domain books!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-books/" target="_blank">Apple</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Amazon (<a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiIwYGgiIX0AhWRgIYKHfz3BjUYABAAGgJ2dQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2kiHvjlhFEldqHISf83nAl44nxgflPoJPtA3mZDkpzj8e0-E-acpFO6dgppzjyd-V-c4PvywS91oCA_QcJm0&sig=AOD64_00zvPwIwgfb4Edu4vt0ml9dlURsQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwi8-uefiIX0AhUBTTABHf98Ak8Q0Qx6BAgDEAE" target="_blank">Audible</a>)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/books/3920" target="_blank">Walmart</a></span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div><span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2KAm-wVx36npIONI1Kp5jTFKtppfE-OJpXqkpWCcc-HaPqrYHHFWXqwxbbqOlZkSd59C9sN0JVa15osLGUMyDJk1fOEvkjRNLzdKRKJ5qGPvjd68OJj2OYJ9b47nPHyV-bCWCit7O1Vp5egML3h1sE4kzSQVCY6DX34HFaGCXiyjdX0urwjoYPodx=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for Where to Find Books Online for Students by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2KAm-wVx36npIONI1Kp5jTFKtppfE-OJpXqkpWCcc-HaPqrYHHFWXqwxbbqOlZkSd59C9sN0JVa15osLGUMyDJk1fOEvkjRNLzdKRKJ5qGPvjd68OJj2OYJ9b47nPHyV-bCWCit7O1Vp5egML3h1sE4kzSQVCY6DX34HFaGCXiyjdX0urwjoYPodx=w264-h400" width="264" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRjdOk04RFumS6gnEU9IDyeqiieG4tAW84NWBPI1vyhxoHZrUZjtZC1WoiOUdn-Z11eDahAvnDU50yrAs0J6sY-LWNwI_CK6cjlFoTQSQSswGUNF_AGo5ICAOFq10dKxcf7OnL7YUMZyYcGTo6OYpPeWweL5eK7Cg4dores2flmMTANYNxWwqtO4Vu=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for Where to Find Books Online for Students by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRjdOk04RFumS6gnEU9IDyeqiieG4tAW84NWBPI1vyhxoHZrUZjtZC1WoiOUdn-Z11eDahAvnDU50yrAs0J6sY-LWNwI_CK6cjlFoTQSQSswGUNF_AGo5ICAOFq10dKxcf7OnL7YUMZyYcGTo6OYpPeWweL5eK7Cg4dores2flmMTANYNxWwqtO4Vu=w264-h400" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-83303403835507982612021-11-17T11:39:00.003-08:002021-11-17T11:39:38.495-08:0010 Cheap and Easy Holiday Gifts (for students!)<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAm13lGRbGYVks2-KsdFBOTjlyH6wImGQNBnWljHdqgi7rlpPDIZS77qerGUh4rNwrGlqMUjSRSXxPD76_MtknM6wyQteRjexWY4IsrD1tscWNn9Xe9djeYvvxsCwT-wrON1zX0nPYLFf0jEluzZRPrft2RjtcTimTBc_e48iy2FDF-Y8p-OAwG19W=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Title image for 10 Cheap and Easy Holiday Gifts (for Students)" border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1000" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAm13lGRbGYVks2-KsdFBOTjlyH6wImGQNBnWljHdqgi7rlpPDIZS77qerGUh4rNwrGlqMUjSRSXxPD76_MtknM6wyQteRjexWY4IsrD1tscWNn9Xe9djeYvvxsCwT-wrON1zX0nPYLFf0jEluzZRPrft2RjtcTimTBc_e48iy2FDF-Y8p-OAwG19W=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Spoiler alert: I actually didn't hand out gifts my first years teaching. Didn't the school get enough of my time and money?? If you're reading this and feel the same--that's ok! You don't HAVE to give gifts to be a good teacher. But after some time, I realized how special and community building the small gesture can be. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Student holiday gifts are now one of my favorite *extra* things to prepare for my students.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">That's why I compiled a list of <b>10 gifts with your teacher budget in mind</b>. The first 6 ideas I've personally used with great success. The last 4 are ideas I've seen and think would work wonderfully! Also keep your eye out for pictures and links to tie it all together!<span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h3><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">1. Books + <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-5111217?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">Reading Challenge Bookmarks</a></span></span></span></span></h3><div><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-5111217?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Image of The One and Only Ivan and reading challenges bookmarks by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="828" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjehKR2qhsUpPFlV2GVamQxtBrR9t3554KnwFH15mABt9YpzG_rLNSkGiN6rBDxxVLIhPEEiCIhJE9D6sfYm_9Vh-uH0S22uO-wZ-0f2pm-nNB1DSRNTeP5O4ZVacmER8YvpkkSZXKuRLhGFoJ8OLulR1NOUYg_NTwqX_7eJ6nT88UGINovp5F-klwV=w320-h319" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></div><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is always my #1 gift. What better way to share a love for reading? Each year I look for <i>cheap</i> but quality books. This typically looks like a $1 scholastic book.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I've recently been pairing a book with <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-5111217?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">my winter break reading challenge</a>. I ask students to read 10 things over break that fit into my categories (can be a novel, picture book, article, etc.). If they fill out their bookmarks and return after break, they get a treat! I've found this to be a super motivational, but not pushy since it isn't required/graded. I've had lots of positive parent feedback too!</span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></div></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Personalized Card + Classroom Coupon</span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This option can be very inexpensive but very meaningful! Take the time to encourage each student in their card, put it in a <i>real</i> envelope, and they will feel so special! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">BONUS: Add a coupon for a homework pass, hat day, lunch with the teacher, etc. This option keeps it free but adds to the gift. </span></p><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Picture Ornament</span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p>My mom STILL has our elementary school ornaments on her tree. It's such a special way to remember the class and teacher year after year. You can have students make the ornaments with you or make them a surprise.</p><p>I especially love when the ornaments feature a student picture, handprint, finger prints, etc. This makes it so special as the years go on. </p></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Hot Chocolate "Snowman Soup"</span></span></span></h3><div><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTkr4kC2U-hd8gGqYo1pfO79nJyIFS2RUmf0M5kMC1rL_Tf3mMOrMXOiNy8su0bJIF5zuUCELR3WDzEdfQYsrJya7-qHwX-3iXsm1J27ihcQOFoJ-mhnEUy1GZAVm9sRfJY3SAZKgPn3Rmhii9dJxR0jXmGAYCoJZeE0rKJVO_-M_mAunYy_h9KLBb=s828" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of inexpensive student holiday gifts by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="828" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTkr4kC2U-hd8gGqYo1pfO79nJyIFS2RUmf0M5kMC1rL_Tf3mMOrMXOiNy8su0bJIF5zuUCELR3WDzEdfQYsrJya7-qHwX-3iXsm1J27ihcQOFoJ-mhnEUy1GZAVm9sRfJY3SAZKgPn3Rmhii9dJxR0jXmGAYCoJZeE0rKJVO_-M_mAunYy_h9KLBb=w320-h318" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I made baggies of "snowman soup" for my class several years ago and some of them are still talking about it! :) It's both cheap and simple:</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Fill a clear bag with <a href="https://amzn.to/3bKYDkg" target="_blank">instant hot chocolate mix</a> (enough for </span><span style="font-family: arial;">one serving)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Add <a href="https://amzn.to/3CPzLDP" target="_blank">mini marshmallows</a> and a <a href="https://amzn.to/3GVwNQr" target="_blank">peppermint stick</a> for stirring.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Attach directions to heat water/milk, add the mix, stir, and enjoy.</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><i>**Disclaimer--make sure you double check your school's requirements and student allergies before sending consumables home.**</i></span></p><p></p><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>5. Lip Balm + <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Lip-Balm-Gift-Tags-FREEBIE-5096770?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">Downloadable Gift Tag</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Paytone One"; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhv1uFlYyrdUUbXM8jOd-YlpcAPU8IqkYvTopr626on_69G47ZP3lPZ9Knel2w9DrlzX6fkJWGWuzuZrmJ9Bdorf835JzNoVZXRTEb6ZrR-81NaNhU7GPGU6qUpkvku5nuxQtKMBPTJ6E1XUY8U1lw_NDCHpgq5UDEWMRyJnoDcK4ib0mmiMD0FhoIy=s828" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of lip balm and free holiday gift tag by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="828" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhv1uFlYyrdUUbXM8jOd-YlpcAPU8IqkYvTopr626on_69G47ZP3lPZ9Knel2w9DrlzX6fkJWGWuzuZrmJ9Bdorf835JzNoVZXRTEb6ZrR-81NaNhU7GPGU6qUpkvku5nuxQtKMBPTJ6E1XUY8U1lw_NDCHpgq5UDEWMRyJnoDcK4ib0mmiMD0FhoIy=w320-h317" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This gift is great for students, coworkers, neighbors, etc. I made these gift tags several years ago which are <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Lip-Balm-Gift-Tags-FREEBIE-5096770?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">available for download</a>. Simply print the cards, punch 2 holes, attach a <a href="https://amzn.to/3bM5FFa" target="_blank">lip balm</a> with a ribbon, and you're all set!</span></p><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>6. Hand Sanitizer + <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Soap-or-Sanitizer-Gift-Tags-FREEBIE-6347514?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">Downloadable Gift Tag</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span><div class="separator" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtdp1-P2X3NWGOOL27J6lbsQfaZLAb-bGEH-Hf6cUxhw50N9sPGPaeJMOl26szbSCWUTlVUbLWTyScH8sqs1YRUKFOAZPr5I_RnAD8zYGIXKIVvQpn4yOUjPT4TJjtQRyjqyups0iOW6AOH1m7CgTNLW0JiJ-dJnY0MEfGpybypUxo7cL01tlAnowa=s828" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of soap and free holiday gift tag by Fifth in the Forest" border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="828" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtdp1-P2X3NWGOOL27J6lbsQfaZLAb-bGEH-Hf6cUxhw50N9sPGPaeJMOl26szbSCWUTlVUbLWTyScH8sqs1YRUKFOAZPr5I_RnAD8zYGIXKIVvQpn4yOUjPT4TJjtQRyjqyups0iOW6AOH1m7CgTNLW0JiJ-dJnY0MEfGpybypUxo7cL01tlAnowa=w320-h314" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></div><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Hand sanitizer--the gift that keeps on giving! You can find inexpensive, <a href="https://amzn.to/3q9zcRC" target="_blank">small hand sanitizers</a> just about anywhere (even ones that can attach to your student's bags!). Then <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Soap-or-Sanitizer-Gift-Tags-FREEBIE-6347514?utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=Student%20Holiday%20Gifts%20Post" target="_blank">print my downloadable gift tag</a> and attach with a ribbon. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>7. Classroom Supplies</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Lots of teachers love to give classroom supplies. Consider giving <a href="https://amzn.to/3k9WEKQ" target="_blank">pencils</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3bKPkR7" target="_blank">erasers</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3EJnq4q" target="_blank">small notebooks</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3wrKPo7" target="_blank">coloring books</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3wlTM2d" target="_blank">crayons</a>, etc. The great thing about this gift is students will start the new year off with fresh pencils! These gifts can be inexpensive when purchased on sale and in bulk. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>8. Playdough</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The quintessential teacher gifts: <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZRZkFA" target="_blank">play dough</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3mMPxcQ" target="_blank">bubbles</a> :) These gifts are <i>always</i> fun--even for older students. This allows them to go home with something that doesn't break the bank and they can enjoy with their families. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>9. Class Gift</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Consider giving a classroom gift--one that stays at school for their whole class to enjoy. For example: you could purchase a few new board games and have a "board game party" to try them out. Then you could use the games throughout the year for indoor recess or special occasions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You can always find used games at yard sales and second hand stores. Classic games are often quite expensive as well (like <a href="https://amzn.to/3k6T83B" target="_blank">Candy Land</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3EMHbIr" target="_blank">Chutes and Ladders</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/3o0MGfO" target="_blank">Checkers</a>).</span></p><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>10. Class Party</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Instead of sending students home with a gift, you could have a pre-winter break party! You don't have to go all out--maybe just hot chocolate and popcorn. But it will send students home with positive school memories and they'll be excited to return. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you have other student gift ideas, I'd love to hear them! 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Students are overly excited about their vacations, challenging behaviors are magnified, and you are TIRED. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I used to seriously dread these days. They were just something to get through, right? Wrong!! Once I finally learned to work <i>with</i> those crazy days, they became some of the best of the year. Now I’d love to share my tips with you!</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">How do you survive the days before school vacation?</span></h1><h3><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>1. Finish Important Work EARLY:</b> </span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Without a doubt, you will have absent students on the day/days leading up to a school break. When at all possible, try to finish units and assessments a few days BEFORE vacation. If a student is out, you don’t want those important assignments to carry over the holidays. That adds unnecessary stress to you and families! Instead, try to assign <i>meaningful </i>but ungraded tasks on the days before a break. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>2. Focus on COMMUNITY BUILDING:</b> </span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time to focus on classroom engagement and community. Think of activities, read alouds, games, etc. that will build rapport with students. Always try to send students home remembering how fun and encouraging school is—not how boring and stressful. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Check out my favorite <i>seasonal</i> read alouds for building community here!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/11/thanksgiving-books-for-modern-classroom.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Books for the Modern Classroom</a></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/11/10-upper-elementary-novels-that-inspire.html" target="_blank">10 Upper Elementary Novels that Inspire Gratitude</a></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/12/the-best-christmas-novels-for-upper.html" target="_blank">The Best Christmas Novels for Upper Elementary</a></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/01/15-winter-themed-novels-for-upper.html" target="_blank">15 Winter Themed Novels for Upper Elementary</a></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/07/each-year-summer-seems-to-fly-faster.html" target="_blank">The 10 Best Middle Grade Novels for Summer</a></p><h3><span style="color: #444444; font-size: medium;"><b style="font-family: arial;">3. Don't STRESS the Little Stuff:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This idea also goes along with <i>community building </i>but considers the teacher’s attitude. Be sure to have REALISTIC expectations going into school breaks. Students are going to be very EXCITED—whether it’s fall, winter, spring, or summer. In addition, if you have behavior challenges in your classroom, they may be magnified with that excitement. Go into school aware of this, with realistic expectations, and a plan of action. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b style="font-family: arial;">4. Join the FUN:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What can you do to work WITH your students’ excitement, not AGAINST it? Are you able to have a party? Board game day? Pajama day? Themed snack? Fun activity with another class? This doesn’t have to be expensive or require volunteer help. Just be creative about the structure of your day and how you can make it memorable. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #444444;">5. Consider Hosting a THEME DAY: </span></b></span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 23px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A few years ago I wrote a FULL DAY of lesson plans for <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Legend of the Poinsettia</span> with the day before winter break in mind. These plans consisted of a read aloud and plans for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. On my team, each teacher claimed a subject and classes rotated around, doing themed activities all day. This made the day FUN and the time FLEW! I was amazed how well it worked for us. I’ve also done this in a contained classroom and the results were the same!</span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: arial;">I highly HIGHLY recommend trying a literacy day like this. Now my collection of full day studies has expanded to:</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creepy-Carrots-FULL-DAY-of-Lesson-Plans-for-Distance-Learning-4151713?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest&utm_campaign=Surviving%20School%20Breaks" target="_blank">Creepy Carrots </a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thank-You-Sarah-FULL-Day-of-Thanksgiving-Lesson-Plans-For-Distance-Learning-3493236?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest&utm_campaign=Surviving%20School%20Breaks" target="_blank">Thank You, Sarah (Thanksgiving themed)</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Molly-s-Pilgrim-FULL-Day-of-Thanksgiving-Lesson-Plans-7457212?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Surviving%20Before%20Break%20Post" target="_blank">Molly's Pilgrim (Thanksgiving themed)</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; 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</p><div><br /></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-51276475180136361402021-11-03T12:46:00.011-07:002021-11-06T12:07:46.219-07:0010 Upper Elementary Novels that Inspire GRATITUDE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTdwHuUcn38Yx8Y6IDraJpPl9SHG9UwBlpVEEr8OR_aa7nj4HjHGdAcBGUi8FDWf2HQRAftVSN45bNWKzcD_diKsjGEnTlNYbqhJVAjaNz7oU0GY7FJYONXG_HfGBX5O3mmdb5VoRmIcAIKYWTG0FUDFUXwkYdpJrA-apCZ6_7tsrVASAVUWQB16dG=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for 10 Upper Elementary Novels that Inspire Gratitude" border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1000" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTdwHuUcn38Yx8Y6IDraJpPl9SHG9UwBlpVEEr8OR_aa7nj4HjHGdAcBGUi8FDWf2HQRAftVSN45bNWKzcD_diKsjGEnTlNYbqhJVAjaNz7oU0GY7FJYONXG_HfGBX5O3mmdb5VoRmIcAIKYWTG0FUDFUXwkYdpJrA-apCZ6_7tsrVASAVUWQB16dG=w640-h398" width="640" /></a><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>One of the best ways to inspire gratitude in young readers is through shared stories. By opening ourselves up to the lives/hardships of others, it can leave us grateful for our own experiences. </span></div></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span> </span>The following books have resilient characters who are born into circumstance they can’t control. These character are also easy to connect with. They are sure to inspire gratitude in your classroom!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkpJ4DFsnHRCpzqDJsI2ap2PyZ0bxdoxFK6X1z0TYi8STlsghkhxQKVXZtPdW1PzaX0pkrRXhWsbw9m9OdeWjojgzaIeEvOZWSTIDlc6FkxfLLrFBmriqMWcAh-FhxfaG2GOScf3IJYbHtksOCshiWVUSgWQ2lZSIIURuyLMBYxQxzK0sWWkhKAjfg=s2222" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Cover image of A Long Walk to Water, Refugee, I Am Malala, A Night Divided, and The War that Saved My Life" border="0" data-original-height="882" data-original-width="2222" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkpJ4DFsnHRCpzqDJsI2ap2PyZ0bxdoxFK6X1z0TYi8STlsghkhxQKVXZtPdW1PzaX0pkrRXhWsbw9m9OdeWjojgzaIeEvOZWSTIDlc6FkxfLLrFBmriqMWcAh-FhxfaG2GOScf3IJYbHtksOCshiWVUSgWQ2lZSIIURuyLMBYxQxzK0sWWkhKAjfg=w640-h254" width="640" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><div><span><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2ZPoSD4" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Long Walk to Water</span><span style="font-size: large;"> by: Linda Sue Park</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><u>A Long Walk to Water</u> weaves the stories of 2 characters: Nya and Salva. Nya walks miles each day to fetch water for her family and Salva is one of the Sudanese "lost boys." Throughout the novel you'll see their stories connect in a thoughtful way!</span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></div><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3k6RY7j" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Refugee </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Alan Gratz</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">This book tells the story of three different refugee children. Josef (1930s Nazi Germany), Isabel (Cuba 1994), and Mahmoud (Syria 2015) all fight for survival in unimaginable ways. Their stories intertwine in an emotion yet hopeful way. </span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Refugee-Read-Aloud-Companion-5042908?utm_source=FifthintheForest.com&utm_campaign=Characters%20with%20GRIT%20blogpost" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></span></div><h3><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">3<span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254);">.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); color: #2b00fe;"> </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/2NH8miC" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I Am Malala </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Malala Yousafzai</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">This memoir is the best-selling story of Malala Yousafzai. After the Taliban placed major limitations on women's rights, young Malala decided to fight back. This true story is personal and </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">eye-opening for students. </span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3></h3></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Am-Malala-Young-Readers-Edition-Read-Aloud-Companion-4406547?utm_source=FifthintheForest.com&utm_campaign=Characters%20with%20GRIT%20blogpost" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3dwY3bR" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The War that Saved My Life </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">This Newbery Honor book is set during the turbulent time of WWII. Young Ada is hidden away by her cruel mother because of a "twisted foot." Ada overcomes so much: a physical disability, parental abuse, moving and meeting new people, and war. </span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-War-That-Saved-My-Life-Read-Aloud-Companion-4540134?utm_source=FifthintheForest.com&utm_campaign=Characters%20with%20GRIT%20blogpost" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2ONIa6n" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Night Divided</span><span style="font-size: large;"> by: Jennifer A. Nielsen</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Gerta's family wakes up one morning to be divided by the Berlin Wall. For the next few years, the family risks their lives to find a way to reunite. This is an engaging historical fiction book about the Cold War. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Night-Divided-Read-Aloud-Companion-3705773?utm_source=FifthintheForest.com&utm_campaign=Characters%20with%20GRIT%20blogpost" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3><div><span><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX7RcrrFBA8_aTZY0bCurN4uUpSziS4KbURsL2EOhtwrVMd715gZBdNm4DCN68imXKZRSf0ZVtIVUOtWa_C8N22uWhZ6V4BKCVNOyqWCbCkQBE2vxQNYWtJKQzsz-vWNuackDhK8ON_o0BCoCQmLMuE8alR40cRpOM9b6BAfb3dSqVaTkgUiTcVsgc=s2222" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover image of Esperanza Rising, Inside Out and Back Again, Brown Girl Dreaming, Freak the Mighty, and Wish" border="0" data-original-height="882" data-original-width="2222" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX7RcrrFBA8_aTZY0bCurN4uUpSziS4KbURsL2EOhtwrVMd715gZBdNm4DCN68imXKZRSf0ZVtIVUOtWa_C8N22uWhZ6V4BKCVNOyqWCbCkQBE2vxQNYWtJKQzsz-vWNuackDhK8ON_o0BCoCQmLMuE8alR40cRpOM9b6BAfb3dSqVaTkgUiTcVsgc=w640-h254" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2OQ3VT6" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Esperanza Rising </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Pam Munoz Ryan</span></a></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who loses everything: her family, her friends, her home, and her country. She becomes an immigrant worker and faces hardships for which she's not prepared. But as her name suggests, she grows and learns to have hope for the future. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Esperanza-Rising-Read-Aloud-Companion-3966896?utm_source=FifthintheForest.com&utm_campaign=Characters%20with%20GRIT%20blogpost" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">7. </span></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DmIVIr" target="_blank">Freak the Mighty </a></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DmIVIr" target="_blank">By: Rodman Philbrick</a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Making friends is hard, especially if students feel like they'll never fit in. This novel is about looking for friends in unlikely places. It is a tear-jerker and will cover some tough themes. But it is powerful!</span></span></span></span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freak-the-Mighty-Read-Aloud-Companion-7287508?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Gratitude%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3pYTa1s" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Inside Out and Back Again </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Thanaa Lai</span></a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">This novel is inspired by the author's childhood experiences as a refugee. The main character, Ha, is growing up in Saigon during the Vietnam War. As her family flees the city, they yearn and hope for peace. </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></span></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3bEMVHI" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Brown Girl Dreaming </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Jacqueline Woodson</span></a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Jacqueline Woodson tells her story</span> in verse, making it very different from the other selections. She shares her experiences as an African American child in the 1960s/70s. You'll find her feelings are still relevant and inspirational for students today. </span></span></h3><div><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3BDbn6J" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wish </span><span style="font-size: large;">by: Barbara O'Connor</span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Charlie is very familiar with making wishes, as she makes the same wish every day. But as her hope begins to fail, she creates unlikely bonds with a stray dog and a neighbor boy. This coming of age story teaches us to be careful for what we wish. </span></span></span></span></h3><div><span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhebvdjf9_ylg87Zq9g9-0EWE9P41gpkQrJcOMycyjyFr1MQiISlvMRcfSP-Vik59RCdeTP9yDZHXL8O9iGhGs9gOnR8j_KCNohtQXFi5oDV8By6Wu4n8xvpIynWvYw5q9QBbke1ehyWbsxst8YL3y367dBpuc6HunpQd8a37aCQsFlMfOhpqYHL8r0=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for 10 Upper Elementary Novels that Inspire Gratitude" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhebvdjf9_ylg87Zq9g9-0EWE9P41gpkQrJcOMycyjyFr1MQiISlvMRcfSP-Vik59RCdeTP9yDZHXL8O9iGhGs9gOnR8j_KCNohtQXFi5oDV8By6Wu4n8xvpIynWvYw5q9QBbke1ehyWbsxst8YL3y367dBpuc6HunpQd8a37aCQsFlMfOhpqYHL8r0=w264-h400" width="264" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCwU4WznjEZG4mR8KO7MlaHOBB2LhcZPM77tHyliDs6YPQmI6Iog5ijUWds6-KcRjAsglRMsx52W9WCRVh3WneiKNv9DNcJOcBLyzwcRVG_JYAUBLKndzNnHwDTK-5uqyqGh6nv4HpNoxlYXoGRJ-TyVnkOTIcGKd1pbqLWPmDNafzYYH6ynNmZlpg=s1520" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for 10 Upper Elementary Novels that Inspire Gratitude" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCwU4WznjEZG4mR8KO7MlaHOBB2LhcZPM77tHyliDs6YPQmI6Iog5ijUWds6-KcRjAsglRMsx52W9WCRVh3WneiKNv9DNcJOcBLyzwcRVG_JYAUBLKndzNnHwDTK-5uqyqGh6nv4HpNoxlYXoGRJ-TyVnkOTIcGKd1pbqLWPmDNafzYYH6ynNmZlpg=w264-h400" width="264" /></a></div></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /></i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-62357322220976469042021-09-25T12:49:00.008-07:002023-03-08T16:23:52.848-08:00The Top 10 Survival Stories for Upper Elementary<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdUuXTth54vUte3j_MeUFgFEE7QwfMF9234Dl0NVNrJg83ozVW8B5CGM-rLs4BOYbvKeVOg08jDhr_oiSY3OghDIM0t94hTCX1XE9zdl9JM1oMIqRclYhm_qqhkfO9QFYN8O6iceIQUw/s540/Slide1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of covers of upper elementary novels about survival. The title reads "Top 10 Survival Stories for Upper Elementary www.fifthintheforest.com"" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdUuXTth54vUte3j_MeUFgFEE7QwfMF9234Dl0NVNrJg83ozVW8B5CGM-rLs4BOYbvKeVOg08jDhr_oiSY3OghDIM0t94hTCX1XE9zdl9JM1oMIqRclYhm_qqhkfO9QFYN8O6iceIQUw/w640-h398/Slide1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">It seems stories of survival <u>always</u> peak the interest of young readers. I can't tell you how many times I've encountered reluctant readers in my classroom. Then suddenly, with the right adventure in their hands, they LOVE reading. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you find yourself in the same situation, I'd love for you to try one of the stories below. I've collected 10 of the BEST survival stories for upper elementary students. Check out these classics below!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkaYArSXWSdaHUlS6XJTqVTMOuUpkwoarpgQUTX3vsIVhzurCQhzULCNrzmKPc83B_Svdme34jXqaFZmWCahZd8Qwm6io7BBwdEuKTM5yIvxDcpQi7KXHzUcRKiCoMfOZ0pWCPqlqH18/s1444/Screen+Shot+2021-09-25+at+3.37.00+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of novel covers: Refugee, A Night Divided, The War the Saved My Life, Esperanza Rising, and Island of Blue Dolphins" border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="1444" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkaYArSXWSdaHUlS6XJTqVTMOuUpkwoarpgQUTX3vsIVhzurCQhzULCNrzmKPc83B_Svdme34jXqaFZmWCahZd8Qwm6io7BBwdEuKTM5yIvxDcpQi7KXHzUcRKiCoMfOZ0pWCPqlqH18/w640-h192/Screen+Shot+2021-09-25+at+3.37.00+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3EIJblI" target="_blank">Refugee </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3EIJblI" target="_blank">By: Alan Gratz</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This novel masterfully weaves the stories of 3 refugee children: a Jewish boy, a Cuban girl, and a Syrian boy. Each story displays the struggles of 20th and 21st century refugees in a powerful way. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><h3><span face="-webkit-standard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0c343d; orphans: auto; text-size-adjust: auto; widows: auto;"></span></h3><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Refugee-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-5042908?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Refugee-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-5042908?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></a></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #274e13;"><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3ucQygE" target="_blank">A Night Divided </a></span></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ucQygE" target="_blank">By: Jennifer A. Nielsen</a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Gerta’s family wakes up one morning to be divided by the Berlin Wall. For the next few years, the family risks their lives to find a way to reunite.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0c343d; font-size: 18.72px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-size-adjust: auto; widows: auto;"></span></span></h3><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Night-Divided-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3705773?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3o0QNu2" target="_blank">The War that Saved My Life </a></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3o0QNu2" target="_blank">By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley</a></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">This Newberry Honor book is set during WWII. Young Ada is hidden away by her cruel mother because of a “twisted foot.” As the story unfolds, Ada escapes from her mother, learns to trust others, and plays an important role in the war effort.</p><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-War-That-Saved-My-Life-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4540134?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></span></div></span></div><h3><span style="color: #274e13;"><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3o6YgYo" target="_blank">Esperanza Rising </a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3o6YgYo" target="_blank">By: Pam Munoz Ryan</a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Esperanza is a young Mexican girl who faces many tragedies and difficulties. But, as her name suggests, she grows and learns to have hope for the future.</span> </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Esperanza-Rising-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3966896?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span><h3><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3COLvGf" target="_blank">Island of Blue Dolphins </a></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3COLvGf" target="_blank">By: Scott O'Dell</a></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Karana lives with her native tribe on a remote Pacific island. When her tribe is forced to flee, Karana notices her brother is missing and stays behind to find him. The scenes that follow are of true strength and determination as the pair survives on the island alone. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-z3Lt1SVq-r5OHYtvS6gLyquKPQnTGclD6K1wrW8945JfxFk8KxYHY1zu9-UsVXR8Y6RK6phbORUkA8ViDqjORrSTjuoLGQeP2GioqRPLLv3JgW30hyftzHzf6cIHaKp1lYiEWm2-go/s1444/Screen+Shot+2021-09-25+at+3.36.49+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of novel covers: The Hunger Games, The Wild Robot, Holes, Hatchet, and Among the Hidden" border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="1444" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-z3Lt1SVq-r5OHYtvS6gLyquKPQnTGclD6K1wrW8945JfxFk8KxYHY1zu9-UsVXR8Y6RK6phbORUkA8ViDqjORrSTjuoLGQeP2GioqRPLLv3JgW30hyftzHzf6cIHaKp1lYiEWm2-go/w640-h192/Screen+Shot+2021-09-25+at+3.36.49+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/3CNxd8A" target="_blank">The Hunger Games </a></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CNxd8A" target="_blank">By: Suzanne Collins</a></span></h3></span><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In the ultimate game of survival, Katniss and her peers are forced to fight to the death. But she learns that her fight is not against her competition—it is against something much larger. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Hunger-Games-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3460788?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></div><h3><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3CBx34e" target="_blank">The Wild Robot </a></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CBx34e" target="_blank">By: Peter Brown</a></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Roz is a robot that awakes alone on a deserted island. She learns to survive and learns more about her past while dealing with her harsh surroundings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><div><span><h3><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Wild-Robot-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4495139?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">8. <a href="https://amzn.to/3AHB6vk" target="_blank">Among the Hidden </a></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3AHB6vk" target="_blank">By: Margaret Peterson Haddix</a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In Luke’s world, parents are only allowed to have 2 children. So what is to happen to him—a 3rd child? Follow Luke as he moves from a place of fear and hiding to realization about the world. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Among-the-Hidden-Read-Aloud-Companion-7314664?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Among-the-Hidden-Read-Aloud-Companion-7314664?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories%20Post" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></a></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/3CLQYNO" target="_blank">Hatchet </a></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CLQYNO" target="_blank">By: Gary Paulsen</a></span></h3><div><span><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Brian, the victim of a plane crash, is alone in the Canadian wilderness. He has nothing but the clothes on his back and a hatchet. Readers watch Brian grow from self-pity to a self-aware survivor. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/3CK6WZ0" target="_blank">Holes </a></span></span></span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CK6WZ0" target="_blank">By: Louis Sachar</a></span></h3></span></div></span></div><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A classic for the middle grades, the main character of this book is Stanley Yelnats. He is mistakenly sent to a camp for troubled boys and finds himself fighting for survival in the desert. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holes-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3765431?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Survival%20Stories" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02s2ubPLRoQVjiwZydI7_NmqLf9rPt7cKpSkZRkylSgSiuIuMAaAF4-davQcZLR93w8EC4zZs74M26y64mj8MKl365sQBGimJPPsrtwUUb1s72OD2xPecBVoIh4Y1mVYuUvEzP2HOUC8/s1520/PINS+template2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of covers of upper elementary novels. 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Whether it's Halloween season or not, what’s more intriguing than magic and mystery? In this post, I’ve compiled 10 kid-friendly novels that are perfect for your home or classroom. Plus most of these are part of a series! I LOVE introducing students to books in series. When they fall in love, the reading just keeps going!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3><span style="text-align: center;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">But First!</span></h2><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you're interested in spooky novels, check out my Spooky Novels Book Club Bundle! This bundle comes with everything you need--just add the books! Follow the thumbnail below to view the preview and add it to your wishlist!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spooky-Fall-Book-Club-Bundle-for-upper-elementary-and-middles-8680660?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Novels%20for%20Big%20Kids" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOjNtOtgbQImQ9DMBC8b2XQ8GMhSg4ysJPBg98niudPmFYk0RHbww9PuximW8MoEO7HqusEp4138N0xF9VowB3mjN51Mh9FZEDDHCn-8p9gbJm92leAJxlLZ3idVGKIA4nYOhryzQy-LszgzkOAQAwrPpyJAWR2w64wjsccxpfgqfD098umLmeV1colY/s320/Slide1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3><span style="text-align: center;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Now back to that list!</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4G_iSEJb24HhTO6kp6x0H5rOtoMbqpInm3jIsJSAb0GSzSmmWMLSQxM7FmKPDdRNVt8T1-OYHB9dBn2oIN7TsreDndNjW-H1P4bzgg5Spux9dw3zvUBpdtcIo9ByxL6SBorldYFGjXCo/s1586/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.10.08+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover image of Harry Potter, the Witches, Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, Serafina and the Black Cloak, and the Mysterious Benedict Society" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1586" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4G_iSEJb24HhTO6kp6x0H5rOtoMbqpInm3jIsJSAb0GSzSmmWMLSQxM7FmKPDdRNVt8T1-OYHB9dBn2oIN7TsreDndNjW-H1P4bzgg5Spux9dw3zvUBpdtcIo9ByxL6SBorldYFGjXCo/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.10.08+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3EfZYfT " target="_blank">Harry Potter </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3EfZYfT " target="_blank">By: J.K. Rowling</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A character all students should know: Harry Potter! This magical series has fantasy, suspense, and drama. J.K. Rowling’s writing will draw your students in and keep them reading each sequel!</span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Harry-Potter-and-the-Sorcerers-Stone-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3958588?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Stories%20Post" target="_blank"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></a></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3ChwbBG " target="_blank">Roald Dahl Collection</a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Pick any Roald Dahl book and you’ve got a spooky classic! The BFG, the Witches, James and the Giant Peach, you name it. They will all leave your students feeling the suspense!</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"></span></p><h3><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #0c343d; font-size: 18.72px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></h3><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Witches-Read-Aloud-Companion-8663598?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Novels%20for%20Big%20Kids" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for The Witches on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-BFG-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4112944?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Stories%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for The BFG on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3kdP823 " target="_blank">Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories </a></span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kdP823 " target="_blank">By: Rowley Jefferson</a></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">If your students love the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, this is for them! This time Jeff Kinney brings us spooky (but silly) stories. The comic-style pictures and quick moving text is sure to please! </p></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xp6Eag " target="_blank">Serafina and the Black Cloak </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Xp6Eag " target="_blank">By: Robert Beatty</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This novel is set at the Biltmore Estate in 1899. Young Serafina is 12 years old and works to uncover a mystery. Several young guests of the estate have disappeared and a mysterious man appears to be to blame. This novel is considered American historical fiction and fantasy. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Serafina-and-the-Black-Cloak-Read-Aloud-Companion-8663307?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Novels%20for%20Big%20Kids" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for SERAFINA on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3EoF4LA" target="_blank">The Mysterious Benedict Society </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3EoF4LA" target="_blank">By: Trenton Lee Stewart</a></span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In this mysterious novel, 4 intelligent children are sent on a secret mission. Along the way they find that their school is not what they expect. When your students get hooked on this one, they can read one of the sequels and watch the Disney+ adaptation!</span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhHsEga24PDoRI0qPQKUdk0AYGjocliXNBv2uNC6ccurA5_CAKT0HU8vXFsZeFxvVOq7fSvISZqmibqQfMgxx2zykVf__FxhCbY8X4cK5VZy4c0HghWxIAhIr9MesfVGMW_ZiQZOb9Ws/s1586/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.10.01+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover images of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, A Wrinkle in Time, A Break with Charity, and Goosebumps" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1586" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhHsEga24PDoRI0qPQKUdk0AYGjocliXNBv2uNC6ccurA5_CAKT0HU8vXFsZeFxvVOq7fSvISZqmibqQfMgxx2zykVf__FxhCbY8X4cK5VZy4c0HghWxIAhIr9MesfVGMW_ZiQZOb9Ws/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.10.01+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xm3BQa " target="_blank">The Legend of Sleepy Hollow </a></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Xm3BQa " target="_blank">By: Washington Irving</a></span></span></h3></span><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Spooking its readers for generations, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sleepy Hollow</span> is the perfect short read. You’ll meet Ichabod Crane, a romantic school teacher in the 1800s who is haunted by the headless horseman. This is a classic tale every student should learn!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><div><span face="-webkit-standard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sleepy-Hollow-Read-Aloud-Companion-DOUBLE-PACK-for-Distance-Learning-4959136?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Stories%20Post"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3nD89Ns " target="_blank">Chasing Lincoln's Killer </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nD89Ns " target="_blank">By: James L. Swanson</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This non-fiction book reads like a fiction thriller, thus it is very interesting for students! You will learn about the 12 day chase of John Wilkes Booth with first hand accounts from trial manuscripts and interviews. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chasing-Lincoln-s-Killer-Read-Aloud-Companion-8002007?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Novels%20Post"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. <a href="https://amzn.to/3nzcr8j " target="_blank">A Wrinkle in Time </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nzcr8j " target="_blank">By: Madeleine L'Engle</a></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Meg Murry and her family go on a science fiction journey to save her dad, and in the process, the entire planet! Sci-Fi has been spooking for generations—and this one will keep your students on their heels. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Wrinkle-in-Time-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3682579?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Spooky%20Stories%20Post"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/2XtINH1 " target="_blank">A Break with Charity </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2XtINH1 " target="_blank">By: Ann Rinaldi</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The author of this novel, Ann Rinaldi, is queen of historical fiction with female protagonists. <u>A Break with Charity</u> follows a young girl living through the Salem Witch Trials. While this story is fiction, your students will be intrigued by the true historical details. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/39bg2Be " target="_blank">Goosebumps Series </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/39bg2Be " target="_blank">By: R.L. Stine</a></span></span></span></h3></span></div></span></div><h3></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The classic horror series for kids-Goosebumps! This set is great for inspiring reluctant readers. With countless sequels, the reading will go on and on!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><h3><span style="text-align: center;"><h2><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Scary Books for BIGGER Kids</span></h2><p><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">Bonus: Here are 3 spooky novels for BIGGER kids. These 3 are a little scarier than the rest and would be interesting for mature upper elementary or middle grades. </span></span></p><div><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9JAzz4pWaGOhvydJJYyvxz3PHV9XMAVNwQ0nRkvvIztzqLl_8ZGLsG89hU4SIwEVWHP-rQyYW2cgf0EymUxZ0qPicGB9ZsnJ45nP0ZiOBaiMymbCCF0YvB18HdX2COtPEHEYlslIFHU/s1586/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.09.54+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover images of Coraline, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and Scary Stories for Young Foxes" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1586" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9JAzz4pWaGOhvydJJYyvxz3PHV9XMAVNwQ0nRkvvIztzqLl_8ZGLsG89hU4SIwEVWHP-rQyYW2cgf0EymUxZ0qPicGB9ZsnJ45nP0ZiOBaiMymbCCF0YvB18HdX2COtPEHEYlslIFHU/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-09-16+at+3.09.54+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">11. <a href="https://amzn.to/3Am3bs0 " target="_blank">Coraline </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Am3bs0 " target="_blank">By: Neil Gaman</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><div><span><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">When Coraline's family moves into a new home, she discovers a mysterious door to another dimension. Soon Coraline fights to save herself, her parents, and the souls of other children. This is classified as a dark fantasy children's novella and may be scary for younger audiences. There is also a movie adaptation. </span></p></span></div></span></div></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">12. <a href="https://amzn.to/3nAgeSO " target="_blank">Scary Stories for Young Foxes </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3nAgeSO " target="_blank">By: Christian McKay Heidicker</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span><span></span></span></div><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This book is written in the style of "cautionary tales" told by an old vixen to two young foxes. There are 7 interconnected stories, all told while Mia and Uly experience dangerous adventures. This novel received a Newberry Honor in 2020 and is appropriate for older middle grade students. </span></p></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">13. <a href="https://amzn.to/3hBwWh7 " target="_blank">Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3hBwWh7 " target="_blank">By: Ransom Riggs</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-size-adjust: auto; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span><span></span></span></div><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Jacob, traumatized by a recent death, is taken to his grandfather's childhood home. Here he finds that things are not as they should be. "Peculiar" children live here in an endless loop and Jacob's help is needed! This novel is intended for a YA age group (13-17 yrs). </span></p></span></span></span></span></h3><h3><span style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUKUEiAR1532hrYEmMpqhDwrQSWioTqqn8J_as8U2fGx7aWiY5w8FhW394q_keGv7aAGSMNGGsvCk__-GFux8noafYRl8TMrANo0bqN4tXnxEwksoRouakD-j1ssKku4hcTrSQCz2R-w/s1554/Spooky+Stories+Post++2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of a pile of upper elementary books with the title 10 Spooky Novels for Upper Elementary www.fifthintheforest.com" border="0" data-original-height="1554" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUKUEiAR1532hrYEmMpqhDwrQSWioTqqn8J_as8U2fGx7aWiY5w8FhW394q_keGv7aAGSMNGGsvCk__-GFux8noafYRl8TMrANo0bqN4tXnxEwksoRouakD-j1ssKku4hcTrSQCz2R-w/w268-h400/Spooky+Stories+Post++2.png" width="268" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyNvKfro0vZA5gtOrXh33kxe9zGYU8lxb96TbRdoF8oci-QBMkyN36jgDjlVlS3-NxFgtNlbu0Q8OoFr7hemDem_-znWylrN6kpL3qfu2YOfc_gQDkuVVKTsUK6phfWgYKaFJTKy4kqk/s1554/Spooky+Stories+Post++3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover images of 10 upper elementary novels with the title 10 Scary Stories for Middle Grades www.fifthintheforest.com" border="0" data-original-height="1554" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyNvKfro0vZA5gtOrXh33kxe9zGYU8lxb96TbRdoF8oci-QBMkyN36jgDjlVlS3-NxFgtNlbu0Q8OoFr7hemDem_-znWylrN6kpL3qfu2YOfc_gQDkuVVKTsUK6phfWgYKaFJTKy4kqk/w268-h400/Spooky+Stories+Post++3.png" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large;"> </div></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-45339200756704090722021-08-26T20:07:00.008-07:002022-08-24T15:56:01.864-07:00The 10 Best Back to School Novels for Upper Elementary<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk3pF-XSn9JZEfRw9hpkWb1IxJhChobOGCDH7ywatGyRB-9PRNIJH0X-1ZkXzwEihTBT_jvyrTB0f_fJ6CatpMtGR2yefbdqOv7wHLty9SeNvfrnwThT1IJ3kVU6zIbj0dzkIcmx27ac/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.00+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for The 10 Best Back to School Novels for Upper Elementary. Featuring 10 Novel Covers" border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk3pF-XSn9JZEfRw9hpkWb1IxJhChobOGCDH7ywatGyRB-9PRNIJH0X-1ZkXzwEihTBT_jvyrTB0f_fJ6CatpMtGR2yefbdqOv7wHLty9SeNvfrnwThT1IJ3kVU6zIbj0dzkIcmx27ac/w640-h400/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.00+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Back to school season is one of the most chaotic and busy times of the year. But it's also the best time to build your classroom community! The best way to do this (in my humble opinion) is through a shared read aloud.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">In this list I've compiled my TOP 10 read alouds for back to school in upper elementary/middle grades. Each title discusses friendship, special teacher-student relationships, acceptance, community, and more. PLUS check out the seasonal historical fiction novel at the end!</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MpM9j28P7A_1R5Hsqr7546FhOnzxp1JBZBtVXykYLlz4fOzfxTEacpxggtvU6mG1GiVZqsRs9P_gxEJRF3zLH5_jqrwFzd2XKrWECWUc0n47mLAMVW87oiJmHpEkTVkxud23HavDB4Q/s2262/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.41+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Cover image of Restart, Freak the Mighty, and Save Me A Seat" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="2262" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MpM9j28P7A_1R5Hsqr7546FhOnzxp1JBZBtVXykYLlz4fOzfxTEacpxggtvU6mG1GiVZqsRs9P_gxEJRF3zLH5_jqrwFzd2XKrWECWUc0n47mLAMVW87oiJmHpEkTVkxud23HavDB4Q/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.41+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3yiYHjJ" target="_blank">Restart </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yiYHjJ" target="_blank">By: Gordan Korman</a></span></span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each new year is a chance for a “restart” and that is exactly what happens for the main character. Chases loses his memory after a fall and doesn’t remember anything about his past friendships. Now he has the chance to change who he was and make a clean start. This will lead to great discussion as your students “restart” the school year. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Restart-Read-Aloud-Companion-8452431" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Restart-Read-Aloud-Companion-8452431" target="_blank"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></a></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3DmIVIr" target="_blank">Freak the Mighty </a></span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DmIVIr" target="_blank">By: Rodman Philbrick</a></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Making friends is hard, especially if students feel like they’ll never fit in. This novel is about looking for friends in unlikely places. It is a tear-jerker and will cover some tough themes. But it is powerful!</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Freak-the-Mighty-Read-Aloud-Companion-7287508?utm_source=www.fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=B2S%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/2WszUwo" target="_blank">Save Me a Seat </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2WszUwo" target="_blank">By: Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">This novel finds two characters that seem to have nothing in common. But they soon find common ground and overcome obstacles together. This is another great discussion starter for overcoming assumptions and friendship. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOhiq2tphOUT3xFB2wz-JUdKL1XxxGRfbgndOB2VsYlz7Xr1f-5JU-wa8ZFgUTH3Qxr7pIC7bgzqdwGS5pBo7b-6pgHD28tLITXMsQgPYuKmOPox_JqLDE8zCjUZYohpDKzw4qBucejE/s2262/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.51+PM.png" style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover image of Because of Mr. Terupt, Frindle, and Sideways Stories from Wayside Schools" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="2262" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOhiq2tphOUT3xFB2wz-JUdKL1XxxGRfbgndOB2VsYlz7Xr1f-5JU-wa8ZFgUTH3Qxr7pIC7bgzqdwGS5pBo7b-6pgHD28tLITXMsQgPYuKmOPox_JqLDE8zCjUZYohpDKzw4qBucejE/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.51+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3t38wlb" target="_blank">Because of Mr. Terupt </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3t38wlb" target="_blank">By: Rob Buyea</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">With seven narrators, your students are bound to find someone with whom they can relate. Mr. Terupt, the new fifth grade teacher, has an uncanny way of bringing these students together. They learn life lessons on community, empathy, etc. This novel is PERFECT for building back to school rapport. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Because-of-Mr-Terupt-Read-Aloud-Companion-8265759?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Novels%20Blog%20" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3sOxPHg " target="_blank">Frindle </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3sOxPHg " target="_blank">By: Andrew Clements</a></span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another novel with excellent student-teacher rapport: <i>Frindle</i>. In this novel, the main character is seemingly at odds with his “old-fashioned” teacher. But readers learn that the teacher was on her students' side the whole time! This novel is bound to bring your class together. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Frindle-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4328170?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Read%20Alouds" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/38jqlCF" target="_blank">Sideways Stories from Wayside School </a></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/38jqlCF" target="_blank">By: Louis Sachar</a></span></span></h3></span><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The funniest novel on this list, the <i>Wayside</i> series is sure to keep your class laughing. This story is about a “quirky” school with hilarious characters. If you’re looking for an easy, clever read to start the year—this is it!</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sideways-Stories-from-Wayside-School-Read-Aloud-Companion-8002018?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Novels%20Blog%20" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8uTeBVOXgxLq_1mqxHsHkXTezFOtHk4uQuL7eZr2MPTqnYQwYd2sfoonGUpUU9B_pIi-YG5hEYvxQNWIevoeyg5H1XNbJ47B6b3ZhI73_cNOnkfK-wH8Zq7HQeI6G9i-UWLaUtSEDaM/s2262/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.59+PM.png" style="font-family: "Paytone One"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Cover images of Fish in a Tree, Wonder, and Out of My Mind" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="2262" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8uTeBVOXgxLq_1mqxHsHkXTezFOtHk4uQuL7eZr2MPTqnYQwYd2sfoonGUpUU9B_pIi-YG5hEYvxQNWIevoeyg5H1XNbJ47B6b3ZhI73_cNOnkfK-wH8Zq7HQeI6G9i-UWLaUtSEDaM/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.03.59+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3gBxP8E" target="_blank">Fish in a Tree </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gBxP8E" target="_blank">By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ally has always had trouble in school, but it’s not until she gets a new teacher that she discovers why. Mr. Daniels sees Ally’s dyslexia immediately. But more importantly, he also sees her creativity and intelligence. <i>Fish in a Tree</i> will be a relatable, community building novel for your class. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fish-in-a-Tree-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4008694?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Read%20Alouds" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. <a href="https://amzn.to/3kuIUcY" target="_blank">Wonder </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kuIUcY" target="_blank">By: R.J. Palacio</a></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wonder</i> is the ultimate empathy building novel. Auggie is born with differences that prevent him from going to “regular” school, but this year is different! The novel perspective changes from Auggie, his sister, and other friends as they navigate the school year. You will have excellent discussions about compassion, acceptance, friendship, bullying, and more!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wonder-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4083337?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Read%20Alouds" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/3yjij7C" target="_blank">Out of My Mind </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yjij7C" target="_blank">By: Sharon M. Draper</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">This novel is in the same category as <i>Fish in a Tree/Wonder</i> as one that celebrates medical differences. Melody is unable to walk or communicate but she is one of the smartest students in school. With supportive parents and neighbors, Melody shows everyone that she is more than her disability. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Out-of-My-Mind-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3785542?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Read%20Alouds" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZnYfPww6tuPp_R4qhg4NyBe6HoEoX1ykPwKCM4cd1SzultKRrH2ZtOHh0XZZuJlhwZnyRqA74_jw-gynHnuJE-tWyXKAeUm5CLr6vLLucZzTkLhzxPmRH9IOXko5877NZNgYn86oGdA/s2262/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.04.05+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cover image of Lyddie" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="2262" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZnYfPww6tuPp_R4qhg4NyBe6HoEoX1ykPwKCM4cd1SzultKRrH2ZtOHh0XZZuJlhwZnyRqA74_jw-gynHnuJE-tWyXKAeUm5CLr6vLLucZzTkLhzxPmRH9IOXko5877NZNgYn86oGdA/w640-h256/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.04.05+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></span></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/3jiYt7X" target="_blank">Lyddie </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3jiYt7X" target="_blank">By: Katherine Paterson</a></span></span></span></h3></span></div></span></div><h3></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">With many schools starting around Labor Day in the US, this book is the perfect historical novel. You will meet Lyddie, a factory worker during the Industrial Revolution. Lyddie is spirited, hard-working, and an excellent role model. This novel leads to fantastic discussions of the labor movement and the history behind the holiday. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lyddie-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-4888056?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Read%20Alouds" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6jWCQy4HMMDuuL9MIpTYKX-yOLZBHoOU5ZhY_JJPzvsTW0ABkaU8Iid97B3hotVYLbb-PMC8UDjmYmc5_Mu973HnZYSN1FSqicYtZ_7CQut1DaoSHTpVg3F9vdETvlwQP1ZP3MvFz5Y/s1560/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.59.25+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image of 10 Best Middle Grade Novels for Back to School featuring 10 cover images" border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1042" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6jWCQy4HMMDuuL9MIpTYKX-yOLZBHoOU5ZhY_JJPzvsTW0ABkaU8Iid97B3hotVYLbb-PMC8UDjmYmc5_Mu973HnZYSN1FSqicYtZ_7CQut1DaoSHTpVg3F9vdETvlwQP1ZP3MvFz5Y/w429-h640/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+10.59.25+PM.png" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-10714206938228192042021-08-15T11:39:00.005-07:002021-08-15T12:45:08.732-07:00Cheap (and free!) Ways to Build Your Classroom Library<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6RRezDNh8YtT0vmbkZp9NB0ilwsmrTGP8FiKkOSMxBne4zXm9nXGQiihhqeApVKxzNbAo9S4ROrvUbqssMSs2yJaNy8unJEfQoYcvMFM9eaEtSNlAkT5Nz9kbDivmN13Jjb1Ben3j8Q/s540/cheap+books+post.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of a Children's Library. To the left is the title: Cheap (and free!) Ways to Build Your Classroom Library www.fifthintheforest.com" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="540" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6RRezDNh8YtT0vmbkZp9NB0ilwsmrTGP8FiKkOSMxBne4zXm9nXGQiihhqeApVKxzNbAo9S4ROrvUbqssMSs2yJaNy8unJEfQoYcvMFM9eaEtSNlAkT5Nz9kbDivmN13Jjb1Ben3j8Q/w640-h398/cheap+books+post.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One of my most daunting tasks as a new teacher was finding books to fill my classroom. I was already footing the bill for SO MANY classroom supplies. Not to mention I was newly graduated, newly married, and paying for certification tests/fees. Oh and did I mention I hadn't started working or getting paid yet??</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">After all that, building my library was an expense for which I didn't have the money. If you are like me, you may be looking for FREE and CHEAP books for your classroom. In this list I've compiled some of the best ways to find quality texts!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwvLLgXP751kIKvWSxYGJpzlLmr2sqGBS_Pxk89T2eokntmo05kD32kAPUBvmlK8vgpFPJcFs9MUrypzbGSzDYUEsUsAP4Y8HUISgG2OBdcK3saQwhPvGqRefdTJ436koHI6LqCk9K2I/s853/CHEAP+BOOKS+POST4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image of elementary level picture books in a classroom library book bin" border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="853" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwvLLgXP751kIKvWSxYGJpzlLmr2sqGBS_Pxk89T2eokntmo05kD32kAPUBvmlK8vgpFPJcFs9MUrypzbGSzDYUEsUsAP4Y8HUISgG2OBdcK3saQwhPvGqRefdTJ436koHI6LqCk9K2I/w640-h348/CHEAP+BOOKS+POST4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">1. Just ASK</span></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">My #1 tip for finding books is extremely simple. <b>Just ASK for them.</b> Make it known that you are a teacher looking for classroom books. There are <i>many many</i> people out there looking to de-clutter and help you at the same time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would ask on social media, neighbors, local libraries, current/past parents of your students, family members, etc. You will be shocked by how many people give away books their children have outgrown. Make your needs known so you can receive help!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">**Along the same lines, many teachers in your building are also looking to declutter their classrooms. Send out a building wide email with your need and fellow teachers will share!**</span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></div></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Public Library</span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Going along with the "just ask" idea, head to your local public library! Our libraries have stacks of discarded books that are $0.10-$0.25. I've gotten some great titles here! Plus, many of them are hardback library editions--these are durable and amazing to have in a classroom! Even though the price tag is really cheap, if you let the librarians know you are collecting books for your classroom many will donate the texts to you. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Yard sales, Goodwill, Local Thrift stores </span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p>These are great, CHEAP ways to find used texts. Many of them require a little patience and digging. But the hunt is fun!</p></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Online used book stores</span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This concept is the same as buying used books at a thrift store--but you don't have to leave your house! I've found several online shops that I LOVE for their affordability, ease of use, and sustainability. </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.thriftbooks.com" target="_blank">Thrift Books</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="http://discoverbooks.refr.cc/laurenhuftalen" target="_blank">Discover Books</a> (Order through this referral link for 15% off you order!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.thebookbundler.com" target="_blank">The Book Bundler </a>(This site sells bundles of books by level. It is great for buying in bulk to build your library!)</span></li></ul><p></p><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>5. Scholastic</span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once the school year gets started, Scholastic is an amazing way to find free/cheap books. Y</span><span style="font-family: arial;">ou can earn points for future orders w</span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">hen your students make purchases. Scholastic also runs monthly $1 specials and have inexpensive class sets. 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So before it's over, be sure to pick up your next summer read! This list for middle grades is PERFECT for class recommendations, your own children, or reading yourself!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I've rounded up 10 summer themed novels for upper elementary. These books cover a big range! You'll find classic and contemporary reads, adventure and humor--something for everyone!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMO6Grta5f35YJpH73h4EAyL0yU-RLbjfQQXY6nQwKiHrbVnM7ydPhgasxCvetrpM2zxOAbcF1J3h2VzStQFD8Tqj03fuM_li_qHpGRYb7oyATtB7abHKrYYhG6gPTsFHoLOgE3IFLPPw/s1586/summernovels5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for The Best Middle Grade Novels to Read in the SUMMER" border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="1586" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMO6Grta5f35YJpH73h4EAyL0yU-RLbjfQQXY6nQwKiHrbVnM7ydPhgasxCvetrpM2zxOAbcF1J3h2VzStQFD8Tqj03fuM_li_qHpGRYb7oyATtB7abHKrYYhG6gPTsFHoLOgE3IFLPPw/w640-h256/summernovels5.png" width="640" /></a></div><h3><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>1. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/37111kg" target="_blank"><span>A Long Way from Chicago </span></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/37111kg" target="_blank">By: Richard Peck</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you’ve ever known a silly grandmother—this story is for you! Joey and Mary Alice are sent to live with their grandmother for the summer and find that her country life is very different from their Chicago home. They learn and grow in unexpected ways!</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>>>View my novel study for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Long-Way-From-Chicago-Novel-Study-BUNDLE-discussion-guide-journal-PLUS-test-3153742?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; letter-spacing: normal;"></span></div></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3eU0xks" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">Misty of Chincoteague</span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">By: Marguerite Henry</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This story is set on the island of Chincoteague, Virginia, home to a band of wild ponies. Each year on "Pony Penning Day" horses are gathered and sold. Two local children take great interest when they find a mare and colt that steal their hearts. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3y5vKbX" target="_blank">The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3y5vKbX" target="_blank">By: Jeanne Birdsall</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;">One of many in the Penderwick series, this story follows the Penderwick sisters on summer holiday. The read is nostalgic. The girls explore, make new friends, and get into mischief. </p></span></div></span></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3eUFPkg" target="_blank">Because of Winn-Dixie </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eUFPkg" target="_blank">By: Kate DiCamillo</a></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This story is a classic heart warmer. Opal befriends a dog, Winn-Dixie, and the duo sets off on adventures of healing and friendship. </span></p><div><span><h3><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Because-of-Winn-Dixie-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3950081?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>5. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3x2L87x " target="_blank"><span>Wish</span></a></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3x2L87x " target="_blank"><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">By: Barbara O'Connor</span></span></a></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Wish is another story with a protagonist sent to live with family. Charlie befriends a stray dog and discovers that her “wishes” aren’t what she expected them to be. </span></p><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I9AX5O0cSeEKW-gxZQi_6jXIEt0soUiL14wHvqZ74rDqWaP_mlQG0FOpn_hdPXJAdaIVIaN3qqSihGxHPI44Muieifm0kyP8TA_VQ8UxFwvFLd5JvGzAu7qcGTpntbGuWYzRIad34IM/s1586/summernovels6.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for The Best Middle Grade Novels to Read in the SUMMER" border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="1586" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8I9AX5O0cSeEKW-gxZQi_6jXIEt0soUiL14wHvqZ74rDqWaP_mlQG0FOpn_hdPXJAdaIVIaN3qqSihGxHPI44Muieifm0kyP8TA_VQ8UxFwvFLd5JvGzAu7qcGTpntbGuWYzRIad34IM/w640-h256/summernovels6.png" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/3rvXt32" target="_blank">One Crazy Summer </a></span><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3rvXt32" target="_blank">By: Rita Williams-Garcia</a></span></span></h3></span><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Delphine and her sisters visit California in 1968 at the height of the American Civil Rights movement. The girls think they are there to visit their mother, but are surprised to learn so much more about their lives and country. </span></p></div><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3BF1Tcw" target="_blank">Walk Two Moons </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3BF1Tcw" target="_blank">By: Sharon Creech</a></span></span></span></h3><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Salamanca is a 13 year old girl sent to live with her grandparents. She has a gift with words and weaves a tale for them that turns out to be more real than fiction. This story is powerful and poignant! </span></p><div><span><h3><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span>8. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3rzwjrR" target="_blank"><span>The Secret Lake</span></a></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3rzwjrR" target="_blank"><span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;">By: Karen Inglis</span></span></a></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Stella and Tom live in London and curious about their neighbor’s “disappearing” dog. They soon find a secret lake, time travel, and a summer holiday mystery. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/2VbhkIC" target="_blank">Holes </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2VbhkIC" target="_blank">By: Louis Sachar</a></span></span></span></h3><div><span><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Stanley is mistakenly sent to a reform camp for boys—but it’s not just any camp. He learns that the boys spend all day in the hot sun digging holes. But why? Stanley’s adventure is one of mystery and redemption. </span></p><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-webkit-standard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holes-Read-Aloud-Companion-for-Distance-Learning-3765431?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Summer%20Novels%20Post" target="_blank"><span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">>>View my read aloud companion for this title on Teachers Pay </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Teachers!<<</span></span></a></span></h3><h3><span><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Paytone One";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/3eXo7fY" target="_blank">Beyond the Bright Sea </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3eXo7fY" target="_blank">By: Lauren Wolk</a></span></span></span></h3></span></div></span></div><h3></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This story is set in the 1920’s on a beautiful Massachusetts island. The main character, Crow, was discovered as a baby drifting in the water. She knows nothing of life off the island and begins to wonder about her past. She sets off on an adventure of learning and healing. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCDy29dXTQFaa47WQZ4KLlHeSE7vwvV7QtlEhESkMX-txG08qIlFVOsERDJxDyj8wpxRC7UEwdO07pjG_cuKuWxOVbvjFW-Q8yx1pO7yDJuBDvrg2KzGJutq-GmIxbRrlsmP0Os5hWfs/s1566/summernovels4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for The Best Middle Grade Novels to Read in the SUMMER" border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1050" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCDy29dXTQFaa47WQZ4KLlHeSE7vwvV7QtlEhESkMX-txG08qIlFVOsERDJxDyj8wpxRC7UEwdO07pjG_cuKuWxOVbvjFW-Q8yx1pO7yDJuBDvrg2KzGJutq-GmIxbRrlsmP0Os5hWfs/w134-h200/summernovels4.png" width="134" /></a> <span> </span><span><span> </span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKcnNtPQ9m__EK0dshiuP_50v7uV7miE6Gi7Rm6R-NXuxOq9iJ-hvRUd0zToTBXFrhYy8Po_xOPeQc3dTbWh_yRnq5I71D2TS50VQLCXNwCh7EoFd4XPuv5QobTdmi43rmH602XXq-aw/s1406/summernovels3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for The Best Middle Grade Novels to Read in the SUMMER" border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="894" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKcnNtPQ9m__EK0dshiuP_50v7uV7miE6Gi7Rm6R-NXuxOq9iJ-hvRUd0zToTBXFrhYy8Po_xOPeQc3dTbWh_yRnq5I71D2TS50VQLCXNwCh7EoFd4XPuv5QobTdmi43rmH602XXq-aw/w127-h200/summernovels3.png" width="127" /></a> <span> <span> </span></span> <span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJcagLBZ3u1NHq-fjne7icwsz7JbvUvG1T9R2fbDtvHQis14iY1q615GmzTmr5l0umALn9wpsZYKJlLRCpWBIERmPYINDnCFkG7O72eXbWdB8mz8goyDOyucrAoWwDnmNhEen8x83ZJE/s1562/summernovels2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for The Best Middle Grade Novels to Read in the SUMMER" border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1046" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJcagLBZ3u1NHq-fjne7icwsz7JbvUvG1T9R2fbDtvHQis14iY1q615GmzTmr5l0umALn9wpsZYKJlLRCpWBIERmPYINDnCFkG7O72eXbWdB8mz8goyDOyucrAoWwDnmNhEen8x83ZJE/w134-h200/summernovels2.png" width="134" /></a></div><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-22756028418818455352021-06-21T12:54:00.007-07:002023-07-10T09:51:21.021-07:0015 Literacy Centered Gifts for ELEMENTARY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPnl7MF5d6UJk_KWetxcJXth8Iqr9IkTVkLCkXe2GB-s9q1I7fBUdOmxTTRTrrT89HJpYyqak7HMBC6vkYhzzwfHjcPjcsXRvItnKQ-LPc7MvbGqPI_oufcmDCkqgGRHOjJw8PuW4pgk/s2048/gift+post+el2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for 15 Elementary Level Gifts that Promote Literacy" border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPnl7MF5d6UJk_KWetxcJXth8Iqr9IkTVkLCkXe2GB-s9q1I7fBUdOmxTTRTrrT89HJpYyqak7HMBC6vkYhzzwfHjcPjcsXRvItnKQ-LPc7MvbGqPI_oufcmDCkqgGRHOjJw8PuW4pgk/w640-h482/gift+post+el2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It's time for another family gathering, birthday party, or holiday. So what can you bring?Choosing the perfect gift doesn't have to be hard! Plus it can be meaningful and educational! Read on for a few suggestions for ELEMENTARY SCHOOLERS.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/06/15-literacy-centered-gifts-for.html" target="_blank">>>Shopping for an preschooler? Check out this list!<<</a></span></p><div><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiqVmEGGf1VfEnlaIqMG3-ifWkZlM-ODFkO-MBXvyNVBd2H_IQ_3eceYNd3F-C87CLEir-pVU-iPC4jD63hkTVhYtWK7mD5el-dJorGXk_aM-KGRzxd00_9_ac2F3RFHoIWN7ds48Kiw/s2048/gift+post+el1.png" style="font-weight: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for Literacy Centered Gifts for Elementary Schoolers" border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXiqVmEGGf1VfEnlaIqMG3-ifWkZlM-ODFkO-MBXvyNVBd2H_IQ_3eceYNd3F-C87CLEir-pVU-iPC4jD63hkTVhYtWK7mD5el-dJorGXk_aM-KGRzxd00_9_ac2F3RFHoIWN7ds48Kiw/w640-h482/gift+post+el1.png" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. Creative Writing Books (<a href="https://amzn.to/3vELQXR " target="_blank">Rip the Page</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2TLtV4s " target="_blank">Write Your Own Book</a>): <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">These are the perfect way to get a young author started! </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2TLtV4s " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="371" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VqWBkKjFgTJU8454Y_HDziV3q4nWJyESwvwn-OtknsF9Z-D4BRu0aw0ljCkFchx9sATkF7qyDKQerVASd-IUyw__W_qB2aWbTIP1NDj2TVYLWSVgRmv3drObIJwnZGb7xE5BLFkKhIE/s320/Write.jpg" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3vELQXR " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijZXXQEajzFpJc0mTFzckFtyL1kQejEhOuvR0M5DuAjK7L0C8WZybo5dxZWLrTUEm-Obh5yiQp_vf5hFaGHnNo4BZyRYV9tQOUdpzqX3ohS26FJqNWPQR17fXOuKkGCIlmtJufZPkvGw/s320/WRITERS+AND+POETS%252C.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Journals (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gDPw8c " target="_blank">D.I.Y. </a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gDPw8c " target="_blank">Journaling Set</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3vGtc1T " target="_blank">Gratitude Journal</a>): </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Another great option for your budding authors! This one involves self reflection and recall. </span></div></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gDPw8c " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1493" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDoe5isg4F_dng7v6wa4EoSbQ-kr9Marv7NsWSCdaC3Os1Jf9vTwN_LeemWQsjK7laOOIZhOOpelmKbw3m-QV7KXt-rlhbBqB8RkahIYSOGb9FiP9eUTRQXVthF7a4bDmYZkxIoVKEV8/s320/DREAMERS.jpg" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3vGtc1T " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMUx9qWfNDBur7vgKB8HxpxgK5rS5QOrvFHfumV8ddDqWWffz97_dcZhlw98SmpN1v0FKR3dJIhUwtVYH4ghiv5RLMAH2QhYv8G2epHH5bWSk1bUH4y8AHq73vzzhytXJ876u4o-oJQA/s320/3+minute.jpg" /></a></div></span></span></h3><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3xCAfu1 " target="_blank">Scrapbook Kit</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Mix creativity and journaling with this fun set. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xCAfu1 " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1483" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Pp9uvLHJqnm9KFA9nnHEi_aNgxfsiNq0f2y5s8YjYTJjpaGU6mKtzsDnKNydwS-6NNDdVF69Tv6APRYZ9XABZzekFtDMY4mckb7zrJXm-Lrz2WlPh69YCRkZYNC4_VUOZ1_hsqfcO-w/s320/CRAFTS.jpg" /></a></div></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3D6hsvL" target="_blank">Pen Pal Kit</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Letter writing practice! This kit has everything you need to write to a pal. </span></span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3D6hsvL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0DbLZBSduHe5YDSyA8-FG8lX6Q2GreQqw0Ew8J_ibFLQ3Gm1iQMAxqp42R8JGgRrj76gmy1keBR1EwjihAutQ9ain6JwDpXMN9wAE7FsTYfBimbRydyIrwCqEKH7H55xZ7En3tad927g9GlAQoiAZKzOIc_B03P-HWjPrvs7fj3EonC8PlyyaP74ebg/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-10%20at%2012.41.33%20PM.png" width="299" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3c2SKC4" target="_blank">MEGA Art Kit</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Where your young author and illustrator meet. </span></div></div><div><span><span><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gDv5a8 " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9FZop31ODxJr7aZymsYi4XXvrBwd22wbVplJ_apmVTZMSOO22cG6K3pH3Pcw5aSPBrT4E2fkfBEmgt2twEhaZTm-RR-hPrFA89DXZRGZcabLWl1Q8BjzrBHZ7WfzatblnRMtviM5tAE/s320/Super+Megd.jpg" /></a></div></span></h3></div><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3><div><h3 style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/3DW2qrm" target="_blank">Banagrams</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">The perfect game to boost vocabulary and practice spelling. Plus you can use the letters for so many other things!</span></h3><div style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DW2qrm" style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nrUfDNkdEFRUodctHYxXf_tqmadSFaw1tki77kn_QAJgjnlUK7XzLbchhqo10bCkzBBg6ctLYGpzi7gopP_7ulwF6tvdY6Sk3ZzVpGtF5fBaTQq62j2u_FS2KAYDdSMh5Qz-x5G1Vxw/s320/BANANAGRAMS%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3xweHyT " target="_blank">Scrabble Junior</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">A classic...but for kids! Build words and practice spelling with these fun characters.</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xweHyT " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZcFRCWOMOvEhs6Fga5ZbAGDHRx96KlAf6tcd3gBPkh1heVzjEd-W5I2bkAdRM6DH1XegGaBEuCYDrlL2n8jdrHY-ePg00j6tXBrPcwQVNqB4mg66_1wBWqi5DUN2ujMllk4KwN-78Ag/s320/AGES+54.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></span></div><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></div></span><div><span><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254);">.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); color: #2b00fe;"> </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3iQMT4g " target="_blank">Play on Words Game</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Another word building game to boost vocabulary!</span></h3><div><span><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></div><div style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3iQMT4g " style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmaXe8qb8D3qAImwXIsrMhOzqFS09ze2otkaSNuU5Lz69mkKsVdiv6tBbExipYwUmfz2IxIIq55UeO6_UJ9prx35y62PUXosoo47fdIcHwG6nQCeFFHRF8Hq-KY9ZmcwTXfIN9Y5ilc4/s320/The+Word-Building%252C+Word-Changing+Card+Game.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/35zkQ1p " target="_blank">Sentence Building Dominoes</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">The classic game with a writing twist. </span></span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35zkQ1p " style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlAm5GJaZYqDdMPcpFWrgj2kD-H1kUv8FJgukEyNoV1PDG00AwqoLQvKwl87PPkmMx7uZjZ-hDBYCp9jw0V1xaXSEG4tAC5rkZXCBULLoxSlVltAGoKXDYRr_0cU-x7VwQwYTRxZMdPE/s320/Sentence.jpg" /></a></div></div></span></span></div></div><div><span><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/3vF2XZy" target="_blank">Kindle</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">So many possibilities--digital books, reading games, audiobooks, you name it!</span></span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vF2XZy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiOOlaWGIW6VcH5DPsT4yx5zjfVFvhps6rDezGHCUqyReDIpCW43qNFefpcnkqrSm0FRLQt2hZM16jHwxXGZTe52NSyAmNJ88ubh-MthRvLupK9yCj8Re96RdFIQXx_720YZ2wo5lYTQ/s320/Hello+Sam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"></h3></span></div></span></div><div><span><div><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">11. <a href="https://amzn.to/3zC8un3 " target="_blank">Wireless Headphones</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Perfect for listening to your favorite audiobooks!</span></span></h3><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3zC8un3 " style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1150" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3Kukkqelt_Hlo7FCImar0kdeIsbEFfs_OXwwXSBtbzoShExHSNVCpy-uT6V4Tajfjxc9TiekLqrws55TCytagVpBSiuYshLGhRCLHIlxHLcZt2ANoXYHGhiFi1S4BfTEPNGoDWBueNQ/s320/71wVVFOuLxL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" /></a></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">12. <a href="https://amzn.to/3cTOMJD " target="_blank">Audible/Amazon Giftcard</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Speaking of audiobooks, how about a gift card to download audible versions??</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3cTOMJD " style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbGzeDd8wBvkZOAYqznegW-Tkg7ktaos6LBiOXxY5cy3Z44CE6HIlf0QAQFCmZ9NqyfhI_RqbB5Bnng4EOhhawiIlyv3Fg67NwTdimU6cKrCHtL9VwviQB43cbRN3bE_KakY3mDE4DZs/s320/81sJe21t0JL._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">13. <a href="https://amzn.to/35xtEou" target="_blank">Plugo Word Games</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Combine word games, technology, and hands on experience!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/35xtEou" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-VvjnlgTi3wwcpVf55n9mGV0n4UvIkoRfrH6W4u8WkE_FtRqBYCaikVADvk8dWhIcRtXKG-6TtfvkAxf1zEng4-4wBWWiNdNSPl0EsKVb5ifhB-l6awXMjTEFYDby2IAKvisXV6KDxQ/s320/DRE+TID.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">14. <a href="https://amzn.to/3q6wDOa " target="_blank">Magnetic Dry Erase Board</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Practice writing by leaving fun notes!</span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3q6wDOa " style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1161" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23tZZR1DdGc8IFLkUVuGbzpvkJP-N84WseRUPdYBuYUNEESlfJXJDQic2hQasTiVuppJektx7VOgsmqppdh48mhga6ZIxXjPw-j74Q8N7hY-KsKQDcJJBDTLXnuyZARPBdeTpdqziBy4/s320/P+Magnetic.jpg" /></a></div></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"></h3></span></div><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: xx-large;">15. Book sets: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Grab one of these favorite books sets (or so many others!). Getting a whole set encourages your young reader to get hooked and keep reading! (</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3cUoZRL " target="_blank">Kate DiCamillo Set</a><span>, </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3q8FUoP " target="_blank">Harry Potter</a><span>, </span>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3cQSRhc" target="_blank">Magic Treehouse</a><span>). </span></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Edit: <a href="https://amzn.to/3vNi4jQ" target="_blank">>>Also click here for an amazing deal on Magic Treehouse Books 1-4<<</a></span></span></span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3cUoZRL " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="346" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoK8QtM0oZ25vksAutTOYft8wzzTerhk-ZxEhBxcMVYer4Zd20XZxltF60XBkGdwZuOH_H1AZoNXXarMERlmFmCRQcLVarYJVRgZaqan9uNnRLRjXb4Y850VRfGAYJGh_f5ftTxJEeqyI/s320/DICAMILLO.jpg" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3q8FUoP " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0F4uU-prI3Zmt9mOH6MaAExVoYvYpurpvjjQdT5xIs7ECIPTG_VLxwWNpqMgEeP76DW2WugTowAel1PcLyzA50AQ-p13cCx3HKFoOjhj0-coSHdtvSy7v1mxqKi6gyd6ogBjBsSLo2M/s320/ROWLING.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3cQSRhc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pVxrL-ZreVh22dWRmG3EHU3M4aRpOD3-Sj3rANZsf4dnU28kEmbAkFj4aKXJyltDO6YB8dILRlo1q2bHsPYZuxl_8ayFSe8UYbu0NvsOijD6lJt86iVLB0OG1Cf0nRbkNwXjQp2qd80/s320/VACK+TRIE+HOUSE.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: justify;"><br /></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></i></span></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-60549078353611501172021-06-19T20:33:00.007-07:002023-07-10T09:24:59.282-07:0015 Literacy Centered Gifts for PRESCHOOL<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-v2ryfZwO0bQb0-sDMAfaBoO8BcLiL45o7IsSEiBNQWU6bBbMoeDWp8n8G3aqShdMp94EgQRDps-8qDnuEDntF_D5sDwnK5Sa0u1Hi-dwAYamRXoLAq14PHxGiPQoBPI4G0E3PE1330/s2048/gift+post+pre1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for 15 Literacy Centered Gifts for Preschoolers" border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-v2ryfZwO0bQb0-sDMAfaBoO8BcLiL45o7IsSEiBNQWU6bBbMoeDWp8n8G3aqShdMp94EgQRDps-8qDnuEDntF_D5sDwnK5Sa0u1Hi-dwAYamRXoLAq14PHxGiPQoBPI4G0E3PE1330/w640-h482/gift+post+pre1.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">It's time for another family gathering, birthday party, or holiday. So what can you bring? Choosing the perfect gift doesn't have to be hard! Plus it can be meaningful and educational! Read on for a few suggestions for PRESCHOOLERS.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2021/06/15-literacy-centered-gifts-for_21.html" target="_blank">>>Shopping for an elementary schooler? Check out this list!<<</a></span></p><div><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhH8e6DZq-OYSxAjlUA3RI77c1dsLpSTPh5sbmWf-RUtgKSJ9cmN6wf85mSv8pETmNOvohHTJe5CVjTl1-ORBIGRhv6RTbihXSAdiCwEjoPHB9d5bY-ANokuWK5DZ7FcHk_j1zRVDTig/s2048/gift+post+pre2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Image for 15 Literacy Centered Gifts for Preschoolers" border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhH8e6DZq-OYSxAjlUA3RI77c1dsLpSTPh5sbmWf-RUtgKSJ9cmN6wf85mSv8pETmNOvohHTJe5CVjTl1-ORBIGRhv6RTbihXSAdiCwEjoPHB9d5bY-ANokuWK5DZ7FcHk_j1zRVDTig/w640-h482/gift+post+pre2.png" width="640" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://amzn.to/44iVzVV" target="_blank">Mail dramatic play</a>: <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Encourage writing AND dramatic play at the same time! </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44iVzVV" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="780" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipRN527iOGxTomlxA0uRSypTUK-0Nl8Z8DnWbrxUpWuiQEUaLYLIOlwWYxQ2h5QGwm_Qd8hEXxylKKl48QsPh4dfB_lscysUJ1txzTM6oZePcRTucKSxpTQ6SXtgcW70PSWQaOG97qCMQmkmtIQHRpcSuJRwQsge_PR_3M9M03mGQjLKEtRmoDAkxCWU/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-10%20at%2012.09.02%20PM.png" width="288" /></a></div></div></span></h3><h3><div style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></span></div></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div><span><span></span></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Paytone One; font-weight: normal;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">2. Bath toys (<a href="https://amzn.to/3vDSv4s" target="_blank">foam letters</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3xzj9gf" target="_blank">crayons</a>): </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Add some learning to bath time! Practice both letters and numbers with this set. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vDSv4s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="679" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILOUNuy7u7byod4XYfLDAJChOIRD4AVZjMrI3dVz18e9jPTt9jwgQvFtlbSV1rJfKWltQmzuObDKuvJDctLysLe0QMHgl3NRKctF7UJSeFucGSxwdYVHGNLP6To8C0u9LW05Jhpc72oc/w200-h200/munchkins.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3xzj9gf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="679" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0T-6bi5WpkDPp2jw7FAcSY8PS0X2lQoOf2sHc98Mv-9AHU-nc9pmmwayFITW7rViiCnJ-0gry2RGF-ZFgBlgw53jWjkTGLz-US_xEZYbGd_2b6WhK6i5YluUOFgA9MscoDYU8fhsLElc/w200-h200/81E2kW6YboL._SX679_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3xvKKzc" target="_blank">Alphabet Play-Doh</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This set will build fine motor skills along with letter recognition. The perfect combination!</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xvKKzc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4MJ3EmN8yG-j6lyRPYTpY_A6QhTaEfo5Bl0wgq2puFGnTN6LUyzN_a0pscB7tHl25SbLgAglI9X7Akn1Jgrba9rmqeTzrCUQeLC0c5cEB57ctDbB3FQ6RYulj1jeLru0gq3moJID4DY/s320/Letters+%25E2%2580%25A2+Lettres.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"></h3><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3xws3v7" target="_blank">Letter Construction Puzzle</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This puzzle is open ended and promotes creativity along with letter recognition. </span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xws3v7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C3SOmzaQ6n2qIcNEVB8b_zCh-VBmvVQS9pudja8GPmlbCohRg7alqS9dx_IXbLGld-0gBhQ0OiFKb-VatQD-banqnfblZApwUAc0b2RyAnYROTWLJM9PFaWztY5X4OZL_H5hFnQ6No8/s320/61Povz2uVDL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span><span><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large;"><span><h3><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3O6jYIx" target="_blank">Spelling Blocks</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Think "Boggle" for kids! Practice both letter recognition and vocabulary. </span></h3></span><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3O6jYIx" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="780" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbhiVRnDy66pE2AKQNUuNG-XBb6gMv29D9okS6mzb0F3tCEHuzKhhl2NH7o7CAxAmxw3FG8ETiGVkDMs92mkLytQcLCn2Tz-dKFt9H-6nUow-UvjKJZTGWyZkT10S1LKfh4sR9o4ThJLLEXlvgKPjRxQnmAlE2BZTaBGkbWC_OyXxbF8bz9DQ314ccPc/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-10%20at%2012.10.50%20PM.png" width="288" /></a></div></span></h3></div><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3><div><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">6. <a href="https://amzn.to/44lhOuC" target="_blank">Alphabet Fishing Game</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Letter recognition, fine motor skills, patience, AND fun!</span></h3><div style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/44lhOuC" imageanchor="1" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Pi38Ck452MvEghStr4YXwVgRsZaP3U0BGEAYTsv9jYeGpWDFm1WaAgD0DuYF3_O9QTAH6FQb-KOFOobmdVLPgTRJw5_gUc8-x-YBL4VG457cc83MJ-hHles6w9ZSxGSBtdNExC7YAFvEr0vSGewb5l78wKh_fl16MZVmspBoPrqkNG0FvsBox78uANU/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-10%20at%2012.11.31%20PM.png" width="299" /></a></div></span></div></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span><h3><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">7. <a href="https://amzn.to/3vEAl2P " target="_blank">Alphabet Marks the Spot Game</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This letter recognition game will get your kids moving and excited!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vEAl2P " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOqcyIBs2LZTNec3J9mXIeAe5NRD5pLhZ8tgJyAxVMR8LB8p5F05b01iBgUOOS0nDCDT-8gnv5j-GwkYLujeERaS-e8FDSdemNxxYlTr6YvHa6eyNO36BqFFgmNvmANvLliwQIxgTDiI/s320/Teaches.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></span></div><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></div></span><div><span><span><span><h3 style="color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254);">.</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); color: #2b00fe;"> </span></span><a href="https://amzn.to/3qjcAwh" target="_blank">Sidewalk Chalk</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Get outside, draw pictures, and practice writing!</span></h3><div><span><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></h3><h3 style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"></span></span></div><div style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qjcAwh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqlHiwlLuVUziVhVDZys88Qzp7ARWrrybwTQHABAth9JkZDQlcFWgFFRefnVMuVRpd9UVI6iHUGxzXv4glVNCMlYS4Dszs70BuCx8Z7nep6bIM38LgqyEdt3sfkcI2Uyq1c4rKaaCLww/s320/Sidewalk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span></span></div></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"></h3></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://amzn.to/3iQGpSR " target="_blank">Large paper </a>and <a href="https://amzn.to/3gFmaFi " target="_blank">Twistable Crayons</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This is a favorite drawing/writing activity in my home! Roll the paper across the floor and draw something BIG. </span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3iQGpSR " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1385" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61CsNywW0PiY9CMa-PL5kI3b0ytTStt886eedukZ2thbYUmiU8CkaY2gH-hM-vgqXcnRphnCTTVT_L8WhcdL2OMINLe0QRjEdLL04JnrHTPcUdsd55vJzxK9vzNXqujeiJCMXEPK4ZLI/w184-h200/61UDmBMd0vL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="184" /></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3gFmaFi " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="545" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFchEtDPltzNKDqD-wjUZdt8ZZD7hMaC8GMTk1bxLoqto-pXZIoUvHC9ggG1EZNedgYipF2xmGexntBgsLxTeWsQdYavoQPaIzoJ01SNvLHwicAxPo4_lRrZPjws6dAs2-EaoxHCx178/w170-h200/Crayola%252C.jpg" width="170" /></a></div></div></span></span></div></div><div><span><h3 style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://amzn.to/3O78nZW" target="_blank">Water Painting Mat</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Painting WITHOUT the mess? YES! All you need it water and this mat!</span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3O78nZW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccOBRIK5PvnDMD5K1ESBOWDibYMTOJM08qF-9WglVDeLg3MmJ28uCE8VbGG80qInRADxcFajuSi6t_5YcKxpVXgt-FF5g2FYDhUVdJozWKUuVeuV_s_VN4aGY-ziPUhONECRGXv1pU-0/s0/BORa+RAR.jpg" /></a></div></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center;"></h3></span></div></span></div><div><span><div><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">11. <a href="https://amzn.to/3pz25ZL" target="_blank">Magnet Drawing Board</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This board is great on-the-go or at home!</span></h3><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3pz25ZL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1oJdjEGmLrzbJYqGDHOdJa8p62XIQmyfa0TqrY66IdGuz9br7oKSxJDjMWhUfC2fQfhBiOTjsJcntKMWdTClCEY0uIkQbHP97CPDqv1lpaVwLKp3KbtQd9yM86lF1FxHvYkMtzETbjs/s0/B07DKDGCPS.jpg" /></a></div></div></div><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One;">12. <a href="https://amzn.to/3cWwUxF" target="_blank">Easel</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This easel is a favorite at our house. With the chalk on one side and dry erase on the other, it's perfect!</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3cWwUxF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5x_n63M3JcJGS8DASTz9u0pSVZh9YGND-0GbaCqBlp7JcQqUp9AHbQdJitKXeSwBuHKWVx2oTbdKcNOXYif64LsQuH2RWpDCvYRdCG0EM2Q3QKL5oQyIs486E_T3q6rDNF4cL_FhvI4g/s320/new+easel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Paytone One";"><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";">13. <a href="https://amzn.to/3xqQCcI " target="_blank">Leap Pad/Early Reader</a>: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Your kids will feel like they're using technology, but they'll be learning! As they grow, you can add additional books to help them grow. </span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xqQCcI " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielgzELjaPRSKdRSCEq2xtVwWgQtGnL4feZu0d0rb8HQqiMsBD0hnN9M4jPNP7t5Js_DbO_wgW8QS4KSB5C0GPYDNfl_-Tbr3rCKtJNpfzEfJV1gqle153vOha1oU_3A32rbqNxVG_U68/s0/146-7063324-9168900.jpg" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;"><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">14. <a href="https://amzn.to/2S7F27s" target="_blank">Leveled Readers</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">Consider a set of books with favorite characters! We personally own these Pete the Cat readers and love them. </span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2S7F27s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="582" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpt8le5P_pbj3q3q45uKRvFa4ajx6jdmyu9Zvp00ZhQ964vCyYomU3wdx8hhWBPqYWIYMiPp-GHJdvdI-RPc8r75QWFO8fN0FyPFTFNr6_BXJ_1zq2H3LGFdj5qCeUyp_VfCfqQe2eT4/s320/Features+short+and.jpg" /></a></div></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "Paytone One";"><div style="color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"></span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: center;"></h3></span></div><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">15. <a href="https://amzn.to/3DYUC82" target="_blank">Osmo</a>: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: justify;">This starter set goes with your iPad (Fire tablet version also available) and provides a hands-on way to use technology!</span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3DYUC82" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="679" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilvxAnpz1v3XGhVxkO1lC4WcAO4kpUkj5bbNGNPp61KRNTCR2dHUd7AwpBKbi4KmJP9NhZ4WcujYkk_ax1HqQ4GK-ptobDMlWXswirQQf7oo1NfBLPnMnqseaWSzWbCFhyphenhyphen3DEz6sWoJI/s320/%25E2%2580%25A2Starter+Kit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><h3 style="font-family: -webkit-standard; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR8ie8lD2PAGtOeD3RswdBiC_7MuZAMY3wmlPyT0Th8Ywsa524vMWlJ3013XM6Mtpo28EXJ7KJjPCoWZHW3GTfP5J0IXQL7qGrqpJaiAGXVqnYvZaT85mWDt4OEbYScgy4QB-FKb4xSY/s540/bookmark+challenge+post.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Title Pin for How to Encourage Reading Over School Breaks" border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="540" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR8ie8lD2PAGtOeD3RswdBiC_7MuZAMY3wmlPyT0Th8Ywsa524vMWlJ3013XM6Mtpo28EXJ7KJjPCoWZHW3GTfP5J0IXQL7qGrqpJaiAGXVqnYvZaT85mWDt4OEbYScgy4QB-FKb4xSY/w640-h480/bookmark+challenge+post.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Required summer reading. Do you remember the last minute rush to finish, effectively ruining the end of your vacation? </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Or perhaps worse, have you been a teacher trying to 'enforce' summer reading? Should students who don't participate start the year with a failing grade? There's not much more demoralizing for a reluctant reader. And how about students who are new to the school? There's no fair way to get around that. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is why a few years ago I said GOODBYE to required reading and HELLO to a new system. Read on for what I do now!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVW2v1nKgwQPcID9p9zChoDvjNwYYs4VGtaOprdMo7fQ2X9wjALNVnHao0YKPpn_89nK6Lv7fQ-CU0UhKVBRaqIZfr3cLMcsjaEMkeiZ9PqzK5nF9fFRI-2aTHdaqtXoV9JHw4KXSWTYk/s540/bookmark+challenge+post2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How to Encourage Reading Over School Breaks" border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="540" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVW2v1nKgwQPcID9p9zChoDvjNwYYs4VGtaOprdMo7fQ2X9wjALNVnHao0YKPpn_89nK6Lv7fQ-CU0UhKVBRaqIZfr3cLMcsjaEMkeiZ9PqzK5nF9fFRI-2aTHdaqtXoV9JHw4KXSWTYk/w640-h480/bookmark+challenge+post2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">Summer Reading Bookmark Challenge</span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">First, I love using bookmarks in the classroom. If you haven't seen my bookmark read aloud companions <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Read-Aloud-Companions-307522?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank"><i>you can view those here</i></a>! They are versatile and easy to keep up with (as long as you can convince students to leave them in their books!). For this reason I chose to use a bookmark format for <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-4595811?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank"><i>my summer reading challenge</i></a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Each bookmark is labelled with 10 challenges. (For example: read a book set in the winter.) Students are challenged to read a book that fits into each category and record it on their bookmark. They have full choice over the book, reading level, when/where to read, etc. All they must do is read <i>something</i> for each category and return the bookmark to me. </span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(115, 155, 127); color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">Why does this work? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">1. Reluctant readers are given CHOICE. Reading will automatically be of interest to the student because they get to choose it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">2. No need to worry about differentiation. Since students are asked to choose their own books, you don't need to differentiate the book list for them. They can read whatever they are able. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">3. There's no pressure on you, the teacher. You don't have to enforce, grade, or worry about this at all. If students choose to participate, they will!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">4. You can use this same list year after year--students can simply choose new book! You'll never need to coordinate with prior grades to choose new texts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">5. Parents love it! I've gotten amazing feedback on this system from parents. They love the challenge and the flexibility. The mission is to INSPIRE NOT REQUIRE reading and this challenge does just that!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">**</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do I have 100% participation? No! But that's not the point. Even with <i>required</i> reading you won't have 100% participation. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I've found these to be an amazing alternative required reading that are well received.**</span></p><p><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">Where can I find this challenge?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've loved this reading format so much that I now offer 4 different challenges! One for fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks. I give them out at each break and have a great response each time! You can them out in detail here:</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-for-Reading-5308783?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank">Fall Break Reading Challenge </a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-5111217?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Winter </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Break Reading Challenge</span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-for-Reading-5308826?aref=nhbqi2p6&utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Spring </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Break Reading Challenge</span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Break-Bookmark-Challenge-4595811?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Summer </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Break Reading Challenge</span></span></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Challenge-BUNDLE-for-summer-winter-fall-and-spring-break-5308860?utm_source=fifthintheforest.com&utm_campaign=Reading%20Challenge%20Bookmark%20Post" target="_blank">Reading Challenge BUNDLE ($$ saving option)</a></span></p><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Inspiring student reading is so so important and it’s FUN! I hope you can use some of these suggestions soon. If you need suggestions for WHAT to read, check out my lists for <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">third</a>, <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">fourth</a>, and <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">fifth grade</a> here!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would also love to hear your tips for read aloud time! Please connect with me here in the comments or on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank">@fifthintheforest</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hYwqQkEiHN3D4XuyrhyeE3IS0gWQmMiSKsPguDkL0eNGdPihS3sZZ_pYNQ7Qju4sHgBmq31bTpM9yvm9nvMPCdvlaPKTTO70S79SXUMWfe3W0ws92QsXgvXJR7BF_v640gKPP66Ywlc/s1218/bookmark+challenge+post5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How to Encourage Reading Over School Breaks" border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="814" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hYwqQkEiHN3D4XuyrhyeE3IS0gWQmMiSKsPguDkL0eNGdPihS3sZZ_pYNQ7Qju4sHgBmq31bTpM9yvm9nvMPCdvlaPKTTO70S79SXUMWfe3W0ws92QsXgvXJR7BF_v640gKPP66Ywlc/w268-h400/bookmark+challenge+post5.png" width="268" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9guDnGHgMSJT_mCTkdepuHieoJYWQzDweBMvOtJ-h1fIPZJIKgY5CHzNo1VLvUYJMZfTmtiCN13hDjWN0n048lr9OfxsGAL51Jy8B4aZHO5XXVGNVFqxjgrv1DDZlhm7dM3NGzEHHQiA/s1218/bookmark+challenge+post8.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for How to Encourage Reading Over School Breaks" border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="814" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9guDnGHgMSJT_mCTkdepuHieoJYWQzDweBMvOtJ-h1fIPZJIKgY5CHzNo1VLvUYJMZfTmtiCN13hDjWN0n048lr9OfxsGAL51Jy8B4aZHO5XXVGNVFqxjgrv1DDZlhm7dM3NGzEHHQiA/w268-h400/bookmark+challenge+post8.png" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-80841044714957169612021-05-08T12:52:00.010-07:002021-05-08T13:02:24.805-07:005 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations in Upper Elementary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthM1AFkqa6D3qf-D8VyjwKRZTizV5ZeabgNghezRhTJnalqM1H3hZR3HIxPAMJCl7uiTgCl3WkEKhiBAtJrVWqm1SqEVwhqU__aco8TJZ5TtfBeAI7tzkdqzgx-8K-u_pjd2J2APCSmw/s720/movie+post1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for 5 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations in Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthM1AFkqa6D3qf-D8VyjwKRZTizV5ZeabgNghezRhTJnalqM1H3hZR3HIxPAMJCl7uiTgCl3WkEKhiBAtJrVWqm1SqEVwhqU__aco8TJZ5TtfBeAI7tzkdqzgx-8K-u_pjd2J2APCSmw/w640-h480/movie+post1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I've know teachers with verrrry different opinions on this. But I LOVE reading books to my class that are based on movies. I've found that engagement is UP, not down, when they already know the story. Even if the move isn't Rated G for classroom viewing, it's still fun to use if it's popular. Here are a few reasons why!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs5154mD4SD8nC_Wi1gI-rYadpot0QLv6u85-mjJ_Jp8kebrYues3TED9qzD7AkQU5w8qNv8w-RQKzoJU5C2KAFyV0CRUZinhOBkh3mSU4lhgHU671y9nKoYBpa7gWFtClAy_QKEoarg/s720/movie+post2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for 5 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations in Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs5154mD4SD8nC_Wi1gI-rYadpot0QLv6u85-mjJ_Jp8kebrYues3TED9qzD7AkQU5w8qNv8w-RQKzoJU5C2KAFyV0CRUZinhOBkh3mSU4lhgHU671y9nKoYBpa7gWFtClAy_QKEoarg/w640-h480/movie+post2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Paytone One"; font-size: xx-large;">5 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations</span></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. Conversations are rich</span></h3><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">We can have deep conversations that compare the book to the movie. There are usually differences in plot, characters, etc. and students are quick to pick up on those. </span><br /></span><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Comprehension is up</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even if the movie plot is slightly different, comprehension is UP. For struggling readers, this is a real confidence boost. </span></span></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">3. Students are excited to read</span></h3><div><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Students get excited before even starting the book! If they already love the movie, they will think it's great fun to read the story too. </span></span></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Visualization</span></h3><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This is sometimes a tricky concept to teach, but I've had wonderful conversations with students when their visuals of the book didn't match the movie. </span></p></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. Connections to home life</span></h3><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Chances are, if a students has watched a movie, their family has as well. You can encourage students to talk about the book/movie with their families ad discuss their learning. Any time you can bridge the gap between school and home it is GOOD. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Reading to your students is so so important and it’s FUN! I hope you can use some of these suggestions soon. If you need suggestions for WHAT to read, check out my lists for <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">third</a>, <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">fourth</a>, and <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">fifth grade</a> here!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would also love to hear your tips for read aloud time! Please connect with me here in the comments or on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank">@fifthintheforest</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL91BAjY_XhRGUJ0XU57vkBx9RV3IC1cN1fEToCCyYq5XUweXlERJNvhJt6cAfsLKQLNi2hxovkcigjujbh10amcixwtyzkI3SSZniHb660L44BvZjM8PcQGZ8KII6YNWGQd_Z0q822Nw/s1079/movie+post3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for 5 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations in Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL91BAjY_XhRGUJ0XU57vkBx9RV3IC1cN1fEToCCyYq5XUweXlERJNvhJt6cAfsLKQLNi2hxovkcigjujbh10amcixwtyzkI3SSZniHb660L44BvZjM8PcQGZ8KII6YNWGQd_Z0q822Nw/w268-h400/movie+post3.jpg" width="268" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvnW3N3SadnLfkRyRhO3LtaUwkSyOokPx15rrdJOcICBX2gucHvdNcyQ0yL4SNIEVnfeey5hWJikuTN5-P7JkfA2AW1f9UMTRQjgzGwxaIjJNjp7R6-G0nz4BaEOdLcM8NmFm3a4zmzU/s1079/movie+post4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin Image for 5 Reasons to Use Read Alouds with Movie Adaptations in Upper Elementary" border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhvnW3N3SadnLfkRyRhO3LtaUwkSyOokPx15rrdJOcICBX2gucHvdNcyQ0yL4SNIEVnfeey5hWJikuTN5-P7JkfA2AW1f9UMTRQjgzGwxaIjJNjp7R6-G0nz4BaEOdLcM8NmFm3a4zmzU/w268-h400/movie+post4.jpg" width="268" /></a></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392281286519358627.post-36234683549199258272021-04-11T12:36:00.013-07:002021-04-11T12:49:02.063-07:00How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2jDPPpnvrlvRQmnwcXC5kWqPq0auO-LzYtUgIGzWsth1fJvFlxM6KpwFobJqYLsRtC2-_XNNp_n_8WDZbhNtlbZ0I40hfPJ_r9hHv1AoyoPDOd4xnaIx7GwnpgXUIb5cLyUOpIUjYtY/s1966/Time+for+Read+Alouds.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds" border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1966" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2jDPPpnvrlvRQmnwcXC5kWqPq0auO-LzYtUgIGzWsth1fJvFlxM6KpwFobJqYLsRtC2-_XNNp_n_8WDZbhNtlbZ0I40hfPJ_r9hHv1AoyoPDOd4xnaIx7GwnpgXUIb5cLyUOpIUjYtY/w640-h478/Time+for+Read+Alouds.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Let me ask you a question. When your schedule is tight and changing, what do you choose to cut? </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I’ll bet read aloud time is one of the first things. And I totally get that! It feels like the least important, non standards-based solution. And then once you abandon it one day, it gets easier and easier not to pick up that book again. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">But please don’t! Research shows that reading aloud helps students in so many ways. It is important for individual reading skills, building community, enhancing written and verbal communication, and so much more!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">So today I’m sharing 6 simple ways to make time for read alouds. Will you still have days where you just don’t have time? Of course! But by building on these tips you can start some strong read aloud habits. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak01c2Em9bGP79A92WKm6xps16PL6DQbTdB4T07PC9ftELgkt0Cl5K1RbrtmnKMk8cWYS3tFbaNDv-UNk-DjA6kOqKRVTzEwQnn74GNRnQHv0oTME6vnSvjWyd3QxIn079VtGQqoVhNg/s1966/Time+for+Read+Alouds2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image for How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds" border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1966" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak01c2Em9bGP79A92WKm6xps16PL6DQbTdB4T07PC9ftELgkt0Cl5K1RbrtmnKMk8cWYS3tFbaNDv-UNk-DjA6kOqKRVTzEwQnn74GNRnQHv0oTME6vnSvjWyd3QxIn079VtGQqoVhNg/w640-h478/Time+for+Read+Alouds2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">6 Ways to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds</span></h1><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">1. Make it part of your schedule from the beginning of the year.</span></h3><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Most of us have a schedule handed to us by administration. But usually there is wiggle room for the actual instructional time. <b>If reading aloud doesn’t have a dedicated space in your schedule—give it one! </b>I promise you will never just “have time” to read if you don’t make time. So schedule at least 10-15 minutes a day!</span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"><br /></b><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">2. Use it as a calming transition after recess/PE.</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">When retuning from physical activity, most of us spend 10-15 calming students down anyway. Why not make it meaningful? When I get in from recess, students automatically get water and have a seat. <b>I read for 10-15 minutes as they settle and then they’re ready to move on with the day!</b></span></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">3. Try not to let read aloud be the "first to go" when the schedule gets tight.</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I know this is easier said than done. But students see what is a priority for you. If you think reading is important, they will too. <b>Show them that reading is essential!</b></span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"><br /></b></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">4. Tie read alouds into other curriculum.</span></h3><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Read alouds typically aren’t part of our standards, but they can be! <b>I loved using read alouds that match our social studies curriculum.</b> That way, you can teach social studies concepts alongside reading. Also consider your writing curriculum, classroom management needs, etc. </span></p></div><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">5. Participate in a school of grade-level read aloud for the semester/year.</span></h3><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If your school doesn’t do this, suggest it! <b>When other classes get involved it can hold you accountable and lead to valuable cross-class discussions</b>. </span></p><h3><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">6. Save time by preparing discussions in advance.</span></h3><div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One of the biggest time savers for me is having discussion questions prepared in advance. Do you always need to lead discussions after read alouds? Of course not! Reading aloud for fun is important. But <b>I've found a quick discussion is a great way to add meaning and check for understanding.</b> But this takes time! <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Fifth-In-The-Forest/Category/Read-Aloud-Companions-307522" target="_blank">I use these bookmark companions for my read alouds and they've worked perfectly!</a></span></p></div><ol>
</ol><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #739b7f; font-family: Paytone One; font-size: x-large;">......................................</span></h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Reading to your students is so so important and it’s FUN! I hope you can use some of these suggestions soon. If you need suggestions for WHAT to read, check out my lists for <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-10-read-alouds-for-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">third</a>, <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-4th-grade.html" target="_blank">fourth</a>, and <a href="https://www.fifthintheforest.com/2020/09/top-ten-read-alouds-for-5th-grade.html" target="_blank">fifth grade</a> here!</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">
</span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I would also love to hear your tips for read aloud time! Please connect with me here in the comments or on instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fifthintheforest/" target="_blank">@fifthintheforest</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEI7X8CytbDQHoeFC7gkEc_T0YN8GheNGK2um7vCQLZVSrG5TPEDpO_vzEVPjis4Bmc1cOeS7CS4AVcG7MDxYHXnmEalAnIRE_RM3rTR3sTzd6YRayzguYAqpX8eJv8zEzabBzrBfC5A/s1478/Time+for+Read+Alouds3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds" border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="988" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEI7X8CytbDQHoeFC7gkEc_T0YN8GheNGK2um7vCQLZVSrG5TPEDpO_vzEVPjis4Bmc1cOeS7CS4AVcG7MDxYHXnmEalAnIRE_RM3rTR3sTzd6YRayzguYAqpX8eJv8zEzabBzrBfC5A/w268-h400/Time+for+Read+Alouds3.png" width="268" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4dsfRel-TwhAp0OU5jV4KBof7YXh4uvHx3ubH6YRmNRTEt1RqVIh9v8GL4E0_jEuSDNjdUUfClMY9rcMc1xv7HLsHfApU8iRukjIDhEWEJmvYdPGyJK1W3vihEgd4JmU9Mo-CnSVMG0/s1478/Time+for+Read+Alouds4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pin image for How to Make Time for Classroom Read Alouds" border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="988" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4dsfRel-TwhAp0OU5jV4KBof7YXh4uvHx3ubH6YRmNRTEt1RqVIh9v8GL4E0_jEuSDNjdUUfClMY9rcMc1xv7HLsHfApU8iRukjIDhEWEJmvYdPGyJK1W3vihEgd4JmU9Mo-CnSVMG0/w268-h400/Time+for+Read+Alouds4.png" width="268" /></a></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial;"><i>Disclaimer: </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">This post may contain </i><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><i>affiliate links. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">The compensation received will never influence the content, topics, or posts made in this blog. </i></div></div>Fifth in the Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094487699998577478noreply@blogger.com0