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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 11 MIN

24. Creating Home-School Reading Connections That Actually Work

from The Read Aloud Classroom · host Sara Soucy | Picture Book Enthusiast | Elementary Teacher

Are your students leaving their reading skills at the classroom door? In this episode, I break down how to create home-school reading connections that actually work for real families living real lives. Forget complicated reading logs and forced 20-minute sessions that everyone dreads. I'm sharing practical strategies that transform reading at home from a chore into a natural, enjoyable part of family life.Discover how to communicate effectively with parents, address diverse family situations, and celebrate authentic reading moments without adding more to your teaching plate. I'll walk you through common misconceptions about home reading and show you how small, consistent interactions with text—whether it's books, magazines, or even cereal boxes—create powerful connections that foster a genuine love of reading. Plus, learn how to use my free Parent Reading Toolkit that makes this whole process so much easier for both you and your students' families!🧰 Read Aloud Toolkit for Families📝 Show Notes Join the Colorful Apple Book Club!Check out the TpT Store.Join our FREE Facebook Group all about read alouds.Keep your teaching colorful,Sara :)The Colorful AppleFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are usually affiliate links which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.

Are your students leaving their reading skills at the classroom door? In this episode, I break down how to create home-school reading connections that actually work for real families living real lives. Forget complicated reading logs and forced 20-minute sessions that everyone dreads. I'm sharing practical strategies that transform reading at home from a chore into a natural, enjoyable part of family life. Discover how to communicate effectively with parents, address diverse family situations...

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