A Teacher's Daze

        Use Audiobooks in the classroom to engage reluctant readers The power of using audiobooks in the classroom cannot be stressed enough.  As a classroom teacher, for 27 years, I can say, without a doubt, that an audio device, such as affordable iPods, shown in the picture, above, is one of the most affordable ways to purchase iPods for groups in your classroom.  I found refurbished iPods on amazon.com and found great deals, especially when purchasing the earlier generation iPods.  Next, choose exciting books that will capture your students attention, within the first few pages.  Soon, you will find that students will be asking when they can read in their “reading group.”  Students who have never read a “real” chapter book have found how much they enjoy reading.   Reading fluently reflects a student’s success, throughout school, as well as throughout their entire life!  I hope this post encourages you to use audiobooks in your classroom.  It will be one of the best investments made