Storytime Selections
Posted by Diane Badden on 06 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Planning and Curriculum
There’s something magical about storytime, isn’t there? I loved reading aloud to my students and witnessing their responses to literature. Even my most reserved students opened up during a great story! I’ll never forget the day a colleague stepped into my room during a bout of hysterical laughter. With her hands placed firmly on her hips, she declared, “What in the world are you reading now?” 
So what is your favorite story to read aloud? It’s hard to choose just one, isn’t it? Well, I say buckle down and make your selection. Here’s why! Each person who posts a favorite read-aloud story before the end of Monday, August 9, will be entered in a drawing for a free book from The Mailbox Books. One lucky person wins a free book of her choice, and everyone collects a super read-aloud list for back-to-school. How’s that for a back-to-school bargain?
Happily,
Diane
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I’ve always loved Mrs. Piggle Wiggle.
“There’s a Nightmare in my Closet” by Munsch. We draw our rooms, drop paint blotto style and have a Language Experience. “Tell me all about your Monster.”
I love books and there are so many great books out there! However, I would have to say that my favorites are Because of Winn Dixie and Koala Lou. Both of these books just tug at the heart strings.
Sideways Stories of Wayside School by Louis Sachar
The students in all of my classes have been able to identify with a character or two from the book. I usually only do a chapter or two per day and everyone always laughs! Great way to start the year and to build classroom community.
“Miss Nelson is Missing” is one of my favorites.
I always read “A, My Name is Alice” during the first week of school. The book is a wonderful introduction to names. Since I teach kindergarten, many students come to school on the first day and don’t know any of their classmates while others can’t even recognize their own names in writing. I extend the book even further by using multiple name activities throughout the week to provide the students with practice writing, reading and recognizing their own names as well as their classmates. If you haven’t read it or used it in your classroom, I highly recommend it!!
I love A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson and Cookie’s Week by Tomie DePaola. I love when my preschoolers say “Read it again!”
as i have a class of 3 to 4 year olds,there are some tears that first week.i like franklin goes to school but this year i will add the kissing hand to my list!
I love to read the Best Nest. It is wonderful for appreciating what you have.
Wow, this is a hard question. I love reading in the class as much as the children enjoy listening. My favorite books are Eric Carle. “The Little Red Hen” would be my second best as there are so many things you can do with this book.
My favorite all time read aloud is Skippy John Jones. I love to use my special voice to add excitement.
One of my favorites to read to preschoolers is called “Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb” I made up hand rhymes to go with the story. It is especially good for little ones who do not like to sit still and the hand motions are a good fine motor work out.