February Read Alouds; For the Love!
February Picture books add some seasonal fun and flair to your teaching day. Enjoy these cute tales hand-picked by the teachers at the Southern Schoolhouse.
Fantastic Must-Read Books for the 100th Day of School Celebration
These engaging books highlight learning, perseverance, and growth as students celebrate 100 days of school.
The Power of Kindness: Small Acts, Big Impact
In February, we focus on kindness as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. Here are some of our favorites..
Inspiring Black History Month Stories Every Student Should Know
Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month in February. Searching for books for all the different holidays isn’t always easy. We wanted to make it easier for you my having lots of different book choices all in one place.
January Read Alouds to Beat the Winter Blues
Loud Winter Nap,
Meet January,
Tacky the Penguin,
Snowman Paul and Kate’s Olympic Dream,
The Snow Thief,
How to Catch a Snowman,
Snowmen at Night,
Snowmen at Work,
The Mitten,
Squirrel’s New Years Resolution
January SEL Focus: Courage-Building Books for Students
Little Yellow Bus,
The Jar of Laughter,
Be Brave Little Penguin,
Brave Irene,
I Am Courage,
The Day You Begin,
A Little Spot of Courage,
When You Are Brave,
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave
Education and Teaching Books for New Teachers
Reading educational and teaching books is important because it provides a way to gain knowledge, deepen your understanding of topics and develop teaching skills. Here are some books for new teachers as they begin their journey as a teacher.
Helpful Books for Reading Development in the Early Years
These helpful books encourage future basic reading skills. Shop our helpful picks collated from the Southern Schoolhouse, then cuddle up and enjoy!
Turn Math into an Adventure with Math Start Books!
I use the Start Right books with my younger students to reinforce various math concepts, making learning both educational and enjoyable. I am still building my collection and have mostly Level 1 books because that is where a lot of my resource students fall. Below you will find some of my favorites!
Counting Made Fun with These Magical Counting Storybooks!
I love using these magical counting storybooks by by Amanda Sobotka with my younger students throughout the year! Whether it’s counting pumpkins in a Halloween tale, reindeer at Christmas, leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day, or counting turtles, bulldozers, and fish, these books make learning fun and engaging! Each story features vibrant illustrations and exciting themes that keep kids excited as they count, touch, and explore.
Poke-a-Dot Adventures in Reading
Poke-a-Dot books are popular and fun because they connect interactive play with storytelling. Kids love pressing and popping the colorful dots, which adds a tactile part to reading, making it more engaging.
ABC Adventures: Fun Learning for Young Minds!
Exposure to the ABC alphabet books supports building a foundation for early literacy and language development.
The Perfect Book Series for Little Ones
The Little Blue Truck book series is a sweet and fun collection of stories about a cheerful blue truck and his animal friends.
Teaching Character Analysis- Book Suggestions
Teaching Character Analysis- Book Suggestions
Favorite Chapter Books-Fantasy Genre for a Great Bedtime Routine
These highlighted series are my all time favorite fantasy read-alouds. The literary adventures have created many memories and childhood fun for my family and I hope to share them with you. Even my 22 year old will still cuddle up beside me while I read Harry Potter to his little brother. Happy adventuring…
Chapter Books for the Hesitant Reader
Most of my experience as a regular education teacher has been with the upper elementary students. As the students move into 3rd grade, they move towards reading chapter books instead of picture books. A pattern I noticed over the years is that students enjoy having that chapter book in hand whether they can actually read it or not. The thicker the better. Chapter books just become “the thing” when the students get into the upper grades.