Ways to Use Audio Books in the Classroom

Audio books are great for more than just a listening center. Although they are likely a staple in your reader's workshop instruction, they have potential that goes far beyond reading centers! Using audio books can benefit your elementary students in so many ways. Of course they can be a great model of fluency and expression, but they also help develop listening skills, give students the opportunity to focus only on the content, rather than the act of reading itself, and even...

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!