Booksource Banter Blog helps educators select the best classroom library books for their students, manage their classroom libraries and foster engaged reading. Here’s a roundup of the best literacy takeaways of this year!
1. The Lifelong Benefits of Reading
While strong reading skills support academic success, engaged reading benefits students long after they leave the […]
Popular children’s book author John Schu, aka Mr. Schu, sent us a letter, and it’s addressed to you! Read his thoughts on the benefits of read alouds and sharing stories in the classroom and learn more about his recent books.
Dear Colleague,
I am writing you this message on October 11, 2022, from 32,000 feet […]
Getting students hooked on a series means that there is a built-in next book that they are already excited to read. When the series ends they will be looking for a similar one to fly through during independent reading time! Discover eight reasons that encouraging students to read more series will help them in and […]
While decodables are an excellent opportunity for in-context phonics practice, these books can become repetitive when they are not paired with more engaging texts. That’s why trade books are the perfect supplement! They give students a chance to practice letters and sounds while experiencing books they enjoy.
Fun Ways Educators Can Use Books in […]
Kids are the future, and the quality of their lives depends on the state of our planet! Although your students may think they are too young to make a change, these timely books about environmentalism say otherwise. Encourage readers of all ages to get involved in saving the Earth when you share books about climate […]
While we know literacy impacts success across all subject areas, there are many factors that affect why students may struggle with or dislike reading. Luckily, there are also many reliable ways to engage readers and help them achieve long-term success!
1. Choose books across various topics and genres.
If a student is not excited to […]
Everywhere your students learn, they still need books. While digital instruction has become a necessity due to the pandemic, many schools and districts are recognizing the need for alternatives to e-books and other digital texts. Reading real, physical books can benefit your students in the following ways:
Improves comprehension & retention
Students who read from a physical book are more likely to understand the […]
We know it is hard to talk about political elections and voting, especially in the classroom, but no matter what age group you teach, there are many resources you can use to help your students understand our democratic process.
Books are one of our favorite tools for introducing any number of topics, because you can draw from engaging fiction and nonfiction titles at the right […]
If your school or district is receiving CARES Act funding, you can use it to meet your students’ literacy needs. Because your students still need books, we are working with educators across the country to create custom solutions that capitalize on their CARES funding and ensure book access and choice for students.
The trend to add e-readers, laptops and tablets to classrooms has led many […]
If your school or district is receiving CARES Act funding, you can use it to meet your students’ literacy needs. Because your students still need books, we are working with educators across the country to create custom solutions that capitalize on their CARES funding and ensure book access and choice for students.
As teachers, you know that reading together supports children’s literacy development, specifically […]
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