Listening to simple chapter books introduces preschoolers to characterization and plot, and helps develop recall and imagination.

Jan 11, 2012 - Nicole Fravel

Effective read aloud time is all about creating a positive reading experience by using read aloud tips and strategies to engage a preschooler.

Nov 11, 2008 - Dorit Sasson

Treat toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners to fun and hilarious stories in these read aloud books for kids.

Jan 18, 2010 - Michael Jung

Paranoid squirrels, feuding friends, and an unusual pirate celebrate stories of nonsensical silliness in these great read aloud books for kids.

Mar 17, 2011 - Michael Jung

Reading aloud to children at an early age is important for the development of reading skills. There are many good books for kids and parents to choose from.

Apr 20, 2010 - Walker Thornton

Looking for fun read aloud books for preschoolers and young children? Read these reviews of funny animal and dinosaur books for toddlers and kindergartners.

Mar 8, 2010 - Michael Jung

Make reading exciting for kids by using one of the best tools you have, your voice. Say it high, fast, loud, low, soft and slow to make reading fun.

Nov 26, 2010 - Tami Nicholson

When the children have grown keep the family tradition of reading aloud on Christmas Eve. Try Alistair MacLeod's "To Every Thing There is a Season".

Nov 12, 2010 - Alan McNairn

Taking a break from school for the summer? Keep brains active and spend time as a family with family summer reading time.

Jun 30, 2007 - Christine Alcott

Why reading aloud to your child can develop a foundation for fantastic literacy skills and foster a love for literature.

Mar 21, 2007 - Brooke Olive

One way to help young children understand the true meaning of Christmas is through books. There are many wonderful books for reading aloud to children.

Nov 7, 2010 - Walker Thornton

The best children's poetry offers the child a strong rhythm, a fun story, and a chance to be a little naughty. A.A. Milne's "Disobedience" does all three.

Jun 12, 2010 - Leah Abramovitz

Whimsical illustrations and heartwarming plots fill these read aloud picture books for younger children.

Jun 4, 2010 - Michael Jung

When adults read aloud to children they enter a new world together. One in which they share adventures, sadness and joy. This enhances creativity and helps with bonding.

Mar 13, 2010 - Lisl Fair

By respecting the students' backgrounds, teachers can encourage important language developments during read-aloud experiences.

Mar 21, 2009 - Dorit Sasson

Picture book read-alouds can be a great way to introduce and illustrate the topic of a reading lesson, prompting conversations that explore those topics in depth.

Mar 28, 2007 - Bonnie D. Bonifield

Young children like stories read to them especially by their parents. Bring some life into the reading of the book and a child's ESL vocabulary will grow rapidly.

Mar 9, 2007 - Dorit Sasson

Professional development can happen at the beach with this summer reading list created specifically for early childhood educators.

Jun 30, 2011 - Nicole Fravel

This article presents the case for using think-alouds for helping struggling math students . It demonstrates the process for teaching math thinking.

Jul 22, 2011 - Beth McKenna

Find fun stories for children in the read aloud picture books for kids below, which spotlight fun illustrations of fantasy realms and animals.

Nov 27, 2010 - Michael Jung