How amazing is it to witness a student’s eyes beam with excitement when they are completely captivated by a story? The great thing is, by harnessing the power of read alouds, we can get our students excited about reading while also building background knowledge, modeling fluent reading, and so much more!Sara Soucy from The Colorful Apple joins us today to share all about read alouds and how beneficial they are for your students. By incorporating a daily read aloud into your classroom you can unlock a love of books, help students learn new things, and build engagement.Inside this episode, Sara breaks down why read alouds are so important, how they help develop literacy skills in students, and what to consider when selecting a book for read aloud. Plus, she is sharing helpful tips for how to engage students who struggle to sit through a read aloud! Episode Highlights:07:11 - Why read alouds are important 10:45 - The impact read alouds have on student learning and development21:08 - Techniques to enhance literacy through a read alouds26:04 - The importance of considering inclusivity and diversity when selecting books32:51 - How to engage students who struggle to sit through a read aloudResources:FREE Book List for Social Emotional LearningGet your Tic-Tac-Toe game board to play to win a $250 shopping spree inside my TPT storeEpisode 3. Using Mentor Texts to Enhance Your Literacy BlockFree Close Reading GuidebookThe Literacy Lounge Facebook groupLeave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode15