Class Read Aloud: Frindle by Andrew Clements
Date Started: We will begin this read-aloud the first full week of school (August 11th)!
Educational Purpose: Frindle offers rich opportunities for integrating reading/language arts, social-emotional learning, and classroom community building. Through Nick’s creative invention of a new word, students can explore vocabulary development, etymology, and how language changes over time. The story also encourages perseverance, respect for differing viewpoints, and constructive ways to handle conflict, allowing students to reflect on how personal actions can inspire change.
