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Tips for starting a Reading Buddies (or Learning Buddies) program in your classroom

August 5, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

Tips and tools for starting a reading buddy in your classroom any time of year! | That Fun Reading Teacher.com #readingbuddies #teaching #teachersoftpt #literacy #education

Thinking about starting a Reading Buddies program in your classroom this year? Here are some tips and tools to get things rolling!

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The benefits of a Reading Buddies program

July 24, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher 2 Comments

The benefits of a Reading Buddy program for big and little buddies

Thinking of having Reading Buddies for your class this year? Here are some of the benefits (for more than just the little buddies!)

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End of Year Writing Lesson: Writing for a purpose – Summer Lists!

May 25, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

Writing for Real Purposes in the Summer!

Have you noticed that in the last few weeks of the school year, it gets a bit more challenging to motivate kids write? Summer is an ideal time for making plans and getting kids involved in making lists. Enjoy this storybook lesson and two #WritingForRealPurposes freebies!

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Motivating young students to edit their writing!

April 27, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

When I first started teaching, one of the greatest hurdles to overcome in language instruction was getting my first grade students to edit their writing. That piece of the writing process made no sense to them, regardless of how many fancy checklists I could find, stickers I gave out, ways we split up the time Read More…

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Motivating students to monitor reading – with humor!

March 3, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

St. Patrick's Day lesson: Using humor to motivate kids to monitor their reading! #stpatricksday #teaching #earlyliteracy #readingstrategies

Are your students motivated to really think about what they are reading? Sometimes laughter is just what kids need to make the efforts they put into reading worthwhile!

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Happy Family Day, great site for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling

February 2, 2016 By thatfunreadingteacher 12 Comments

Happy Family Day everyone! A short post today with a link to a great website for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling. Have a great day!

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The importance of Reading for Joy

November 25, 2015 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

Research behind the importance of reading for joy! | That Fun Reading Teacher.com

When we were kids, reading didn’t have nearly the competition for time and attention that it does today. How many kids do you know that really enjoy reading or hearing a story? Here is some interesting research and a freebie with tips for making reading fun with kids!

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Rethinking Reading Logs for beginning readers

August 27, 2015 By thatfunreadingteacher 7 Comments

Rethinking reading logs for early readers

Rethinking the traditional reading log in the name of reading for joy! | That Fun Reading Teacher.com

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Reading and writing through play!

June 10, 2015 By thatfunreadingteacher Leave a Comment

Does your child like to role-play? The good news is that there are a lot of opportunities for reading and writing practice through play – and here are examples and links to some (deceptive) templates to aid in the fun!

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How to make reading homework FUN!

November 12, 2014 By thatfunreadingteacher 3 Comments

How to make reading homework fun by That Fun Reading Teacher

How to make reading homework fun – link to a free printable for parents, volunteers and other reading mentors!

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