PERFECTLY PLANNED LESSONS & ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Smart and Simple Resources for Your Favorite Back-to-School Books
5 Lesson Plans, 5 Extenstion Activities, 5 Vocabulary Resource Sets - Just $9
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This is Your Shortcut to Purposeful Read Alouds
The Back-to-School season is officially upon us and we're guessing your to-do list is about a mile long right now. There's so much you want to get ready for the first few days of school and so little time!
Sure, starting the year off with a well-planned read aloud sounds wonderful but first you've got to set up your bulletin boards, figure out how to arrange your desks, untangle the headphones, update the class website, prep those emergency sub plans (because life), oh - and you've got to prep nametags for the first day of school - you can't forget the nametags!
So the idea of turning your back-to-school read alouds into a time for purposeful instruction isn't exactly on your radar - even though you know it should be!
Plus, with all the new research coming out around the best way to use children's books in your classroom, you're not even entirely sure WHAT to do!!
Which is why we're here to help. According to leading research, read alouds are an essential component of SoR aligned instruction. They are one of the most powerful tools in your classroom - especially when you have lesson plans and activities that let you use them to teach key reading skills and strategies.
Because your daily read alouds can (and should be) so much more than just Storytime, it's important to choose your read alouds and plan your instruction with intention. Here's what it takes to plan a purposeful read aloud:
- You've got to figure out which books to read
- Consider which words might stand in the way of your students' comprehension
- Think about how you'll activate their prior knowledge so they can engage with the text right away
- Study the text and figure out how to connect the read aloud to your instructional goals
- Then you have to make ALL the resources to support your instructional goals
It's a lot to think about. And still, it's work worth doing.
But what if you didn't have to do all the work? What if you could simply choose the books you want to teach with and trust that everything else was done for you?
Sound too good to be true? It's not.
We know how busy teachers are, but being busy doesn't mean you can't give your students what they need.
That's why we created the ultimate set of read aloud resources for the best Back-to-School books - because great teaching shouldn’t require endless hours of planning and prep.
Our resources are your shortcut to delivering impactful, engaging read alouds so you can hit the ground running, without spending hours planning, prepping, and thinking about how to make the most of your storytime.
Everything You Need to Teach with the Best Back-to-School Books
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The Day You Begin Lesson Plan + Activity
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First Day Jitters Lesson Plan + Activity
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All Are Welcome Lesson Plan + Activity
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Chrysanthemum Lesson Plan + Activity
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School's First Day of School Lesson Plan + Activity
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Comprehension Strategy Posters
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August and September Reading Challanges
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Activity
Back-to-School Read Aloud Bundle
Here's Everything You're Getting for Just $9 Today
Plus, You Get These Must-Have Bonus Resources
Here's How The Back-to-School Bundle Will Simplify Your First 2-3 Weeks of School
With lesson plans and activities perfectly paired to Back-to-School read alouds, you get to dodge all the stressful planning and jump straight into engaging, effective teaching.
You won't have to worry about aligning read-alouds to your instructional goals or searching for the right materials to engage your students. Instead, you'll have everything you need to set the stage for meaningful read alouds - starting on the very the first day of school.
- Consistent Lessons and Routines:
We all thrive when we know the routine and know what's expected of us. That's why all of our lesson plans follow a consistent format. Imagine starting your day with confidence, knowing exactly how your lesson will flow. - Seamless Planning:
The resources in this bundle are designed to support critical thinking skills, creative writing, and vocabulary development. Additionally, the books themselves address social-emotional skills, ensuring a well-rounded approach to learning. - Hassle-Free:
Our resources are designed with busy teachers in mind. They are incredibly easy to use—just print and go, with no prep necessary. That means you can walk into your classroom, knowing that all you have to print the resources and grab your copy of the book.
Here's What You'll Get In Your Back-to-School Bundle
The Day You Begin Lesson Plan
The Day You Begin Ice-Breaker Activity
First Day Jitters Lesson Plan
First Day Jitters Writing Activity
All Are Welcome Lesson Plan
All Are Welcome All About Me Book
Chrysanthemum Lesson Plan
Chrysanthemum Name Game
School's First Day of School Lesson Plan
School's First Day of School Cause and Effect Match-Up Game
Vocabulary Resources for All Five Books
Why Now is the Best Time to Try a BookPagez Bundle in Your Classroom
The beginning of the school year is the perfect opportunity to set the stage for a successful year of reading and learning.
Here are a few reasons why now is the ideal time to integrate these resources into your teaching:
Here's How The Back-to-School Bundle Will Simplify Your First 2-3 Weeks of School
With lesson plans and activities perfectly paired to Back-to-School read alouds, you get to dodge all the stressful planning and jump straight into engaging, effective teaching.
You won't have to worry about aligning read-alouds to your instructional goals or searching for the right materials to engage your students. Instead, you'll have everything you need to set the stage for meaningful read alouds - starting on the very the first day of school.
Here’s how these resources will lay the foundation for a year of successful reading:
You Have High Student Engagement: At the start of the school year, students are excited and eager to learn. Captivate their enthusiasm with engaging read-alouds and activities from the BookPagez Bundle, fostering a love for reading right from the beginning.
You Can Reverse Summer Setbacks: The BookPagez Bundle is an essential tool for overcoming the summer slide and leveling the playing field for all your students. Many of the activities included can serve as a review, helping students regain and reinforce the skills they might have lost over the summer. By starting the year with these targeted resources, you can ensure that every student begins on a strong footing, ready to tackle new challenges with confidence.
You'll Slide into The School Year with More Ease: The transition back to school can be challenging for students. The BookPagez Bundle provides structured, consistent lessons that help ease this transition, making students feel secure and ready to learn. Establishing these routines early on can lead to a more organized and peaceful classroom environment.
You'll Lay the Foundation for the Year Ahead: Lay the groundwork for a year of successful reading by incorporating critical thinking, creative writing, and social-emotional skills from day one. The BookPagez Bundle ensures your students develop essential skills that will support their academic growth all year long.
You Can Be Prepared without the Hassle : Starting the year with the BookPagez Bundle means you’re equipped with ready-to-use, hassle-free resources. This allows you to focus on building relationships and creating a vibrant classroom environment, rather than spending endless hours on lesson planning.
You'll Be More Confident: With everything organized and ready to go, you’ll feel more confident in your teaching. This confidence translates into a smoother classroom experience, where both you and your students can thrive.
You Can Have Immediate Impact: Implementing the BookPagez Bundle at the start of the school year means you’ll see immediate benefits. From increased student engagement to more efficient lesson delivery, the positive effects will be felt from day one.
You Can Create a Culture of Readers Starting on Day One: There’s no better time than the beginning of the school year to instill a passion for reading in your students. The BookPagez Bundle makes it easy to create memorable reading experiences that inspire a lifelong love of books.
