Easter is a great time to shake off those winter blahs and breathe new life into reading with kids, especially those who have fallen into the monotony, robotic reading trap! Here are five fun ways to use rhythm and rhyme to liven things up! 1. Go back to familiar reading and do a Phrasing and Read More…
What reading levels mean and why kids should not have to worry about them
What do reading levels mean? Their purpose, and why discussing them should be left to the grown-ups. (Unless, of course, you’re comfortable with everyone at the bus stop comparing the number on the tags of your jeans with the others…)
Summer is a magical time for stories
Summer holidays can such a special time for kids. As the structure and expectations of the school year loosen, July and August are the perfect time to find the magic that lies in browsing through books. Summer break is the ideal time to enjoy the stories of we choose for ourselves; whether it is for Read More…
Why boys need to see Dad read
Do the boys in your life have a male role model that they see read? They are so very fortunate if they do! Here are some of the perks that boys get from watching Dad read. Please share your own in the comments!
The top three reading prompts for emergent readers
That Fun Reading Teacher shares the top three reading prompts and offers a free giveaway to help early readers.