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My Favorite Read Alouds as an Elementary Teacher

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These are my favorite books/read-alouds for every month/season as a first grade teacher.
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Breakfast Read Alouds

My favorite read Alouds to read during breakfast time.
 
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Book #2 in the series
The Locker Ate Lucy!: A Branches Book
 
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Book #3 in the series
Recess Is a Jungle! (Eerie Elementary #3)
 
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Book #4 in the series.
The Science Fair is Freaky! A Branches Book
 
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Book #5 in the series
School Freezes Over!: A Branches Book
 
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Book #6 in the series
Sam Battles the Machine!: A Branches Book
 
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Book #7 in the series.
Classes Are Canceled!: A Branches Book
 
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Book #8 in the series.
EERIE ELEMENTARY #8 : THE HALL MONITORS ARE
 
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Book #9 in the series.
The Art Show Attacks!: A Branches Book
 
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Book #10 in the series. This is the last book in this series.
Eerie Elementary #10: The End Of Orson
 
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The Eerie Elementary series is so fun! The kids love it. It is just the right amount of spooky for this age.
The School is Alive! (Eerie Elementary #1)

Beginning of Year Favorites

My favorites for the beginning of school in August and September
 
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This is such a fun book to talk about how you are a family at school and talk about class routines and expectations.
Our Class is a Family - Classroom Collection
 
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This book is so fun! Anything Pete is always a hit
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
 
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A fun way to teach kids how to use school supplies.
On Strike Box Set, Books 1-8: Pencils on Strike, Swings on Strike, Chairs on Strike, Glues On Strike, Crayons on Strike, Scissors on Strike, Erasers on Strike, Rulers on Strike
 
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The second part of the book set to teach how to be responsible with school items.
On Strike Box Set 2, Books 9-16: Books on Strike, Tablets on Strike, Paints on Strike, Play Dough On Strike, Markers on Strike, Highlighters on Strike, Sharpeners on Strike, Desks on Strike
 
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A great book if you have a chatty class.
My Mouth Is a Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting

Fall Favorites

These books are perfect for autumn and fall, Halloween, and thanksgiving
 
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Perfect for teaching the pumpkin life cycle
From Seed to Pumpkin: A Fall Book for Kids
 
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This is a cute little book about dressing up
Clifford's Halloween (Classic Storybook)
 
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The kids love this book!
The Leaf Thief
 
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Kids love Pete!
Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving
 
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This is such a fun book to read on the first day of fall
Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn: A Charming
 
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Kids love this one as well. It is more geared toward Halloween.
THE PUMPKIN THIEF: A Halloween Mystery Adventure
 
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This book is fun if you want to incorporate science!
Pumpkin Jack - Books
 
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All of the food group books are a hit!
The Humble Pie: A Funny and Empowering Food Group
 
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I love this book for talking about the Macy's Day Parade and then letting them make their own balloons!
Balloons Over Broadway: An Inspiring True Story