…and did you know you had a choice? I was visiting Julie Cole over at The Mabelhood, after her tweet caught my eye… Full day or half day kindergarten? I’m trying to decide whether to send my kid next year. – Julie Cole, twitter That would be her sixth kid. As I started Read More…
The importance of Reading for Joy
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!
The Dealing-With-Feelings Series by That Fun Reading Teacher #DWF
The Dealing-With-Feelings Series by That Fun Reading Teacher #DWF Let me start by thanking those of you who have made these stories so popular over the past six months. This post is dedicated to you in gratitude. You have buoyed my confidence to continue along this path. This is how this series came to be. Read More…
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…
Online letter learning games and apps for kids
What child doesn’t love playing on the computer these days? (And what parent isn’t happy for a bit of time to make dinner?) Interactive computer games can add some fun variety and independence to literacy learning, and have the added bonus of modeling the proper pronunciation of letter sounds for those who may be learning English as a second language.
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!
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!
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.