Picture this: it's October, and your read alouds feel more like classroom management battles than magical learning moments. Students are wiggling, interrupting, and completely checked out during what should be the most engaging part of your day. Sound familiar? The truth is, those October struggles often trace back to what happened (or didn't happen) during those crucial first weeks of school. The routines you establish in August and September will either set you up for a year of read aloud magic or a year of read aloud mayhem.
In this episode, I'm sharing my week-by-week framework for transforming your read alouds from surviving to thriving during that critical first month of school. We'll dive into the most common mistakes teachers make early on (like jumping into content too quickly or assuming students know your expectations), and I'll walk you through exactly what to focus on each week to build rock-solid routines that will support meaningful read alouds all year long. Plus, I'm sharing my one non-negotiable practice that every teacher should implement in those first few weeks. If you want to set yourself up for read aloud success from day one, this episode is for you!
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