The links below take kids on a letter learning adventure, whether they are mining for Jj words, watching a commercial for Super K cereal, singing an Ll song with Bert and Ernie or solving the mystery of the missing Mm with the Special Letter Unit. Fan of Law and Order? The music may Read More…
Online Mother’s Day fun and learning for Kids!
Links to Sesame Street letter songs and podcasts on YouTube – Letters Aa-Ii!
Do you want your kids to learn individual letters the way you did? Here are links to some classic Sesame Street letter songs with the Sesame Street gang. Continuing in true Jim Henson humor, parents may treasure the classics or some spoofs of modern day T.V. with ‘A’s Anatomy, ‘G’ee (Glee), Law and Order, Special Letters’ Unit, to name a few!
Motivating young children to write – the do’s and don’ts!
That Fun Reading Teacher provides two quick lists to summarize the DOs and DON’Ts of motivating young children to write. Did you know that there is a direct relationship between reading and writing? It is optimal to develop both skills at the same time, and easiest is everyone involved truly enjoys the process!
Springtime Songs and Poems for Children!
It is officially Spring, and what better way to usher in spring weather than with some spring songs and poems about spring weather, new life, rainbows, animals and more!
St. Patrick’s Day Videos!
Learn about the history of St. Patrick, Irish dancing and celebrate St. Paddy’s with The Muppets with these fun videos!
St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Poems
A St. Patrick’s Day surprise from That Fun Reading Teacher! Today’s post is written to the tune ‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’ and provides videos of St. Patrick’s Day songs and poems for primary and kindergarten age children. One is a particular treasure teaching the limerick.
St. Patrick’s Day Stories!
Hello lads and lassies! That Fun Reading teacher is ready to say goodbye to this long winter and think ahead to St. Patrick’s day! Here a few of her favorite St. Paddy’s day stories from author / illustrator Tomie dePaola and a list of St. Patrick’s day Read-Alouds for the kids to enjoy! Think green!
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.
Children’s Christmas story read-alouds (and quiet time)
Three YouTube videos of Christmas story readings starring Franklin, Arthur and the Berenstain Bears – because at such a busy time of year, everyone needs a little quiet time.