[Ask an Educator] Teachers Share Their Favorite Classroom Read Alouds

March is National Reading Month! During National Reading Month, we not only reflect on the importance of developing strong reading and comprehension skills for students, but we also celebrate the joy and fulfillment that comes with a lifelong love of reading.

Many students and educators celebrate National Reading month by both discovering new stories to read and by returning to old favorites. For some expert recommendations on what to read next, we turned to our amazing network of educators on Twitter and Facebook and asked you to tell us: What book or story do you enjoy reading to/with your class the most? What makes it special? 

Over 100 educators shared their favorite reads with us! Here are just a few of our favorite answers:

The Three Little Kittens

My favorite book to read to my kids may be The Three Little Kittens. It was mine when I was a little girl and I wrote my name on it in my childish writing. It came with a record with story told in song. I sing it to them every year and they love it. I will catch them singing it.

— Melissa Tilson (@melnatenik) February 17, 2022

The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne

My students love the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne! The magic, the mystery, the suspense keeps them wanting to read more and more. We do one chapter a day and they beg me to keep reading!!! pic.twitter.com/j0WxWpETKh

— Tiffanie Spencer (@TiffanieSpenc16) February 16, 2022

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

Love reading The Invisible Boy with my students! So relatable and every student has a story they can tell when they felt similar! #EducatorFirst pic.twitter.com/P7jpkYf4iO

— Mrs.Kteaches5th (@kteaches5th) February 16, 2022

You are Mine by Julie Monico

I read this to my Ss every year on the last day of school & remind them that while people might try to judge them, they are special! I tell them they are always welcome to come back & visit me or email and I will always remind them of how special they are. #relationshipsmatter pic.twitter.com/SySJ0zj3gQ

— Julie Monico (@JulieMonico) February 18, 2022

I Have a Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Kadir Nelson

I Have a Dream (Book & CD)
by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Kadir Nelson
The children love to read this book because they feel each word is pertaining to them. Words are expressions and these just invoke so much humanity within the students when we are reading this book. pic.twitter.com/WoM30NIo7A

— Vasha7UP (@Vasha7Up) February 18, 2022

Penguin Problems by Jory John

I love reading 'Penguin Problems' as there is SO MUCH personality in that story! Lots of laughs had by all! #EducatorFirst pic.twitter.com/93hOcOEqeh

— Mrs. B (@LitCoachB) February 16, 2022

My Weird School series by Dan Gutman

My second graders LOVE The Bad Guys book series & The Weird School Series by @DanGutmanBooks. Why? It makes them want to read & laugh. They now request to have time during the school day to just read

— Ashley (@PlanterAsh) February 17, 2022

The Great Peach Experiment series by Erin Soderberg Downing

Currently love reading When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie @erindowning. Love the discussions we have as a class @CheneyElem #4thgrade

— Laurie Thisius (@Lthisius) February 17, 2022

How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio

Love reading everyday to my students! Currently reading How to Win a Slime War by @maerespicio So fun!!!

— Beth Pederson (@BethPederson4) February 17, 2022

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe

I like to read The Tell Take Heart by Edgar Allen Poe around Halloween. It is my fave short story and I love sharing it.

— Amy J Burger (@AmyJBurger) February 16, 2022

Swimmy by Leo Lionni

I enjoy reading Swimmy by Leo Lionni to my 2nd Grade Class because it teaches all my students all about being brave and to think outside the box on how to handle challenging situations in life! #teachers #students #reading #EducatorFirst

— Mr. Balde (Mr. Koffee) (@tchytchr) February 17, 2022

The One and Only Bob and other novels by Katherine Applegate

My students have enjoyed our read aloud from @kaaauthor 's novels. "The One and Only Ivan" "The One and Only Bob" and now we are reading "Crenshaw". It teaches empathy for humans and animals.

— MzJd (@jcae2008) February 16, 2022

How will you celebrate National Reading Month in your classroom? Be sure to check out Edmentum's fantastic free Reading Month resources, including printable reading log bookmarks, 30-day challenges, games, classroom activties, and more!

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