"Read to Empower" Week: Classroom Resources #1

"Read to Empower" week begins March 3rd.  We will provide some simple ideas and activities for you to use in the classroom that require little to no extra time for you! 

Need ideas for BOYS who are reluctant readers? 

Great titles on this blog: http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/19847/recommended-books-for-boys

Stories read by celebrities:

• Tim Tebow reads "Green Eggs & Ham" (4.29min): http://youtu.be/jejfpWYlCR0
• Betty White reads "Harry the Dirty Dog" (4.51min): http://youtu.be/7j0OY3236jw
• Justin Beiber reads "Cat in the Hat" (8.27min): http://youtu.be/8jV_VaKW4Tw
• Melissa Gilbert reads "My Readheaded Older Brother" (10.11min): http://youtu.be/ogoEpqfdVaw

Other good videos of books being read:

• Fun version of "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" (4.25min): http://youtu.be/nUubMSfIs-U
• Very cheesy but good version of "The Grouchy Ladybug" (10:40min): http://youtu.be/RFNZvJbzmms

Totally random but awesome video I came across...

• LL Cool J raps about punctuation!!! (1.07min): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhJJMn4yTho&feature=share&list=PL5590C03657E32B52&index=30

(I previewed all of these videos for you.  However, if anything "odd" comes up, please let me know right away!)

Always,