Pumpkin Soup a Fabulous Fall Tale of Friendship and Learning to Cooperate

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

Pumpkin Soup is a fall favorite for the story and illustrations. It also leads well to talking about friendship and working together when not everyone agrees. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to...

Turkey Trick or Treat in Search of the Perfect Classroom Halloween Costume

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

This silly series by Wendi Silvano is a first-grade favorite and Turkey Trick or Treat is a great read-aloud choice to add to your Halloween week lesson plans! Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to...

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything A Classic Halloween Read Aloud

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

If you have ever taught on Halloween, you know the excitement to come can be very distracting. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a perfect read-aloud to combine movement and keep students engaged. Quick LinksThe Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid...

Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat Read Aloud for Classroom Halloween Fun

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

Halloween stories don’t have to be scary. Doreen Cronin has written one with the barnyards friends of Click, Clack, Moo. Farmer Brown’s pajamas are sure to bring a few giggles too! Quick LinksClick, Clack, Boo! SummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring...

Room on the Broom Fun Rhyming Read Aloud Halloween Alternative

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

Although Room on the Broom doesn’t mention Halloween, the main character is a witch, so it fits in nicely with your October read-alouds. Quick LinksSummaryRead Aloud QuestionsBefore ReadingDuring ReadingAfter ReadingConnecting Standards to Room on the BroomStory...

The Pigeon Has to Go to School Will Have Students Laughing

by Resource Ranch | Reading, Language Arts, Learning Through Literature

The Pigeon Has to Go to School uses humor to ease the first day of school jitters. It is a good story to address fears. Some of the things Pigeon worries about could never happen. Some of his concerns could happen, and students may share those things; the story is an...