Kids Chapter Check-Ins

Welcome to Episode 5 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 13-15 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.In this episode, listeners willPractice making inferencesBuild vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. Play games that foster speaking and listening skillsThis episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.Read chapters 13-15, then listen and share your thinking!Check back next week for our final episode in our Frindle series, where we talk about the book from beginning to end!If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking in!

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 10-12 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.In this episode, listeners willDetermine a possible theme for the story.Build vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. Play games that foster speaking and listening skillsThis episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.Read chapters 10-12, then listen and share your thinking!If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking in!

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 7-9 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.In this episode, listeners willDetermine and explain the point of view/perspective of the charactersBuild vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. Play games that foster speaking and listening skillsThis episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.Read chapters 7-9, then listen and share your thinking!If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking in!

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Frindle series, where we dive into Chapters 4-6 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.In this episode, listeners willThink about cause and effectReflect on the way that Nick has changed so far in the storyBuild vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. Play games that foster speaking and listening skillsThis episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.Read chapters 4-6, then listen and share your thinking!If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking in!

In the first episode of Kids Chapter Check-Ins, we dive into Chapters 1-3 of Frindle by Andrew Clements.In this episode, listeners willThink about character traits and first impressionsReflect on how Nick approaches school and rulesBuild vocabulary and make predictions about what might happen next. Play games that foster speaking and listening skillsThis episode is perfect for students reading along independently, in the classroom, or with family.Read chapters 1-3, then listen and share your thinking!If you'd like additional reading support, check out the Frindle companion pack HERE The pack is available to purchase and print in order to add even more structure to your chapter check-in time.Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking in!

Welcome to your first Chapter Check-In!In this episode, you can use ANY book you're currently reading! After you've read a few chapters, press play and think along as we practice asking questions while we read.You'll be guided through questions that help you to to:understand what you're readingmake connections between chaptersthink deeply about the story and the charactersshare your ideas out loud or in your headThis episode is perfect forindependent readingclassroom uselistening in the carJust pause the episode when you need more thinking time, and get ready to share your ideas!If this episode seemed like a good fit, check out our novel studies where we explore popular chapter books together!Looking for a fun way to explore words in books? Check out this FREE Word Bingo, perfect for building up new vocabulary with any book!Thanks for checking-in! Keep reading and keep thinking...because books are better together!

Welcome to Kids Chapter Check-Ins, a reading podcast designed for kids in grades 3-6Kids Chapter Check-Ins was created by an elementary school teacher with a passion for bringing meaningful conversations about books wherever kids need them!In each episode kids will read a few chapters independently, and then listen along as we talk through important ideas, vocabulary, and questions that build comprehension and confidence.This podcast is perfect for families and teachers who are looking for ways to engage in meaningful conversations about books.Let's get started!