Reading and writing are inherently linked, often referred to as being two sides of a coin. Often, we are reading while writing, and writing while we are reading. Conditioning one literacy ‘muscle’ will strengthen the other. Here is what I learned about this reciprocal relationship in my Reading Recovery training, along with some tips for Read More…
Teaching beginning readers to prioritize meaning: the why and the how of Prompt #1
We focus first on teaching reading for meaning, because understanding what we have read is the end goal, and what we have read previously gives context to help us solve that which lies ahead. Here are 6 ways to teach your beginning readers to ensure that their reading makes sense!
The top 3 Reading Prompts for emergent readers
Are you teaching emergent readers the very basics of reading, and overwhelmed by the numberĀ of reading prompts to choose from? The following top three prompts form the basis of what good readers naturally do. Ā The founder and creator of the Reading Recovery program, Marie Clay, studied the strategies proficient readers used. Ā To put it simply, Read More…
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.