March Read Aloud Books-Sparkling in Second Grade

Courtney from Ramona Recommends and I have decided to put our two libraries together {& she’s got a big one} to recommend some monthly-themed books!

Check back with us each month for our top picks for K-5 classrooms.

Yes, we are a little late to the March party, but we are here to give recommendations anyways!

I’m Irish, so I absolutely LOVE March when I can read my little kiddies Irish-themed books!

Check out some of our favorite read alouds…

The Two Giants

A clever Irish tale of how Giant’s Causeway was created.

Read more about this book here {I’ve got a whole blog post dedicated to it!}. I have to admit, I think this one is out of print 🙁

Use for teaching: fables/folklore, characterization, cause/effect
Grades: K-3

There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover

A St. Patrick’s Day twist on a classic “There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”.

Use for teaching: sequence, St. Patrick’s Day fun
Grades: k-3

Magic Tree House Fact Checker: Leprechauns & Irish Folklore

Raise your hand if you love Magic Tree House!? My 2nd graders were OBSESSED last year. Then I discovered FACT TRACKERS, the non-fiction version of Magic Tree House. Thank you thank you Mary Pop Osborne 🙂 We couldn’t be happier! In this fact checker, Jack and Annie learn all about leprechauns and Irish folk tales. There are facts, photos, illustrations, and fun tip bits all about Ireland.

Use for teaching: non-fiction, Ireland, different cultures, facts vs. opinion

Grades: 2-5

The Naughty Leprechaun

This book is similar to Silly McGilly, where little leprechauns can come and visit. You get to pick if you get tricked or treated each night 🙂
Use for teaching: St. Patrick’s Day fun, behavior management
Grades: K-3 (or whoever will buy into it ;))

This is Ireland