K-3rd Educators

Engaging and Effective Virtual Read Alouds

Lesson plans, tips, and tricks for virtual read alouds that hold children’s attention and build the language foundations they need.

Reading together on the carpet is the anchor of an early elementary classroom community. How can you continue to connect with students and develop social and emotional learning while your classroom is virtual?

Virtual Read Aloud Tips and Tricks

Virtual Read Aloud Walkthrough

Rollins Facilitator Cheryl Kirksey walks us through a virtual read aloud by Jasmine Williams of Drew Charter School in Atlanta, explaining how she makes the magic (and the science!) of read alouds come alive… even virtually.

Sulwe: Virtual Read Alouds

Watch along as Ms. Williams does three read alouds of Sulwe, one of our favorite books for young readers! Notice how during each story read, she focuses on a different aspect of the characters or story.

START Guide
Read Aloud Lesson Plans

START guide read aloud lesson plans include everything you need for an engaging and effective read aloud: think alouds, open-ended questions, vocabulary, extension activities, and DLL visual aids for three repeated reads.

Drum Dream Girl

Julian is a Mermaid

My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

Sulwe

Downloadable Teaching Resources for Virtual Read Alouds

Story Guide
Teacher Reference
Templates

START Read Aloud Lesson Plan Template

Use this lesson plan template to plan a read aloud for any book of your choosing.

Read Alouds

Tips for an Engaging K-3 START Read

This tip sheet has creative ideas to implement during your next virtual read aloud.

More Virtual Teaching Resource Bundles
for Early Elementary Educators

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Deliver Assessments Virtually

How to use the National Reading Panel’s Big 5 to inform virtual instruction, identify areas in which your students are proficient and where they may need more help, individualize teaching and monitor student progress.

"Classroom" Environment - Educator Support

Community Building In A Virtual Setting

Create a culture of trust, safety and learning – even without walls. Learn how with our demonstration video, tips and resources.

Virtual Small Group Instruction - Educator Support

Virtual Small Group Instruction

Small group instruction approaches that have proven effective in classroom settings are adapted here for virtual application so you can help each child reach grade level reading and beyond.

Pathway to Language & Literacy for K-3 Teachers

Chart the course for every student with relevant, helpful reading instruction content for K-3rd teachers.

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