There’s a time and a place for leveled readers and independent reading, BUT there’s also a time and a place for reading aloud to your students for no other gain than being together and listening to reading. Here is a curated list of popular chapter book read alouds for your 1st or 2nd grade classroom.
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Fortunately, the Milk
Unfortunately, the Milk is a silly story that engages all readers with it’s make believe time travel.
Frindle
Frindle is a classic. Here the power of words changes everything and livens up the school year.
Lulu and the Brontosaurus
Lulu wants the brontosaurus as her pet, but the Brontosaurus doesn’t feel the same. Lulu & the Brontosaurus has child-friendly humor everyone in your class will enjoy.
Beatrice Zinker
Fans of Ramona Quinby will adore Beatrice Zinker (Upside Down Thinker). Beatrice does all her best thinking upside down.
Front Desk
Mia Tang moved from China to America when she was 8 years old. English is not her first language. Front Desk tells story many who immigrate to America can understand.
A Boy Called Bat
A Boy Called BAT tells the story of a boy on the autism spectrum. He navigates life and tries to adopt a pet skunk.
The Wild Robot
An action packed novel where technology and nature collide. How can a robot survive in the wild? Read The Wild Robot to find out.
Flat Stanley
One day, a boy is FLATTENED and after many tries to get back to normal, he embraces his feature. Join Flat Stanley on adventures as a flat boy!
My Father’s Dragon
Elmer takes us on a wild ride while trying to save a dragon. You’ll be entertained the whole way through in My Father’s Dragon.
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