Does this sound like you when planning…. “It’s 9:42pm on a Sunday night you are searching on Pinterest “March Read Alouds” or “I need to go get my kids from soccer practice, but I need to finish my March lesson plans. What about this?….Your classroom yearly spring fever is slowly starting to sprinkle inside while you peel snowflakes off the windows.
I have been there and I for sure understand spring fever being a 5th grade teacher. To keep the magic going in my classroom and continue to build the love of reading for all of my learners despite their lexile level, I lean hard into picture books.
One Saturday morning I sat on my Open the Magic headquarters floor with five different stacks of books and realized: This is the fuel we need to get to Spring Break.” Whether your Spring Break is in March or April, I can promise you that March might be the best month of picture books in your classroom. In fact, I know it is! Let me help you find the right “book stack for you!”
If you love….staying ahead of the chaos?
Then you need: The March National Days Interactive Calendar.
You are the teacher who loves a good theme. You want engagement, but you don’t have three hours to spend on pinterest. This Canva-made calendar is your secret sauce.
It is pre-planned because you do not have enough time in your day to scout national days. Kids LOVE national days they think they are fun and guess they are! If you are looking for a list of my favorite March National days to send to parents grab mine.
MARCH NATIONAL DAYS INTERACTIVE CALENDAR
If you love….to read picture books?
Then you need: Ramona Recommends Top 12 Favorites March List.
You are the teacher who loves to encourage their students with good literature all year long. You want readers. Wait no… you want your kids to love books!
This resource has 12 of my favorite books for March. I tell you why I love each book and then I give you tips on how you use each book in your classroom.
MY 12 TOP PICKS TO READ IN MARCH
If you love….college basketball, competition, and a good bracket?
Then you need: The March Madness Book List
You are the teacher who loves college basketball, books, and might have a whistle around your neck. You want engagement, but you also want your students to apply their ELA skills and standards.
The vibe in your classroom will bring competition and the love of books. Honestly, THIS is where I usually get 100% by in for books and reading my class. It takes till March, but it is worth it.
MARCH MADNESS PICTURE BOOK BRACKET AND MORE
If you love….uncovering “Hidden Figures”?
Then you need to read: The Women’s History Month Collection
You are the teacher who loves teaching your students that history is more than just dates it is actual people who make up history. You want your students to see themselves in history and help make it better. Empower your students to learn and grow through books about power women.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FAVORITES
If you love….a little bit of MAGIC and MISCHIEF?
Then you need to read: The St. Patrick’s Day Post
You are the teacher who loves teaching about holidays and thinks wearing green everyday in March is fun. You are the
A teacher who still believes a leprechaun might actually visit Room 35. You want your shelves whimsy with a pot of gold at the end.
I’ve read a lot of books and every recommendation here is carefully curated and personally vetted by me: a picture book expert who once struggled in school, so I truly understand what kids need to feel seen, supported, and successful. I want to save you time and show you picture books that meet the standards in your pacing guides. Sometimes you might just need a little guidance… HI! 🙂
Yes, read alouds are in the pacing guides just sometimes the font size is sooo small it’s invisible ;).
