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…
Teachers Pay Teachers, or TpT – loads of resources, many for FREE!
Have you heard of TpT, or TeachersPayTeachers.com? It’s becoming quite well known in education circles, but only a few parents know about it, and my prediction is that once more parents learn about its perks (and availability to the general public), it may crash like Twitter on Oscar night. I may become the Ellen Read More…
How to make reading homework FUN!
How to make reading homework fun – link to a free printable for parents, volunteers and other reading mentors!
How to create a personal alphabet book
Considering creating personal alphabet books with your students? Here are some tips to help keep it manageable!
Celebrate Canada with Canadian Childrenās Authors! Robert Munsch
As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day, do you know which best-loved childrenās authors are Canadians? I’m sure you recognize this first one…
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!
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.
Letter Learning Games
A post to be the header of the Letter Learning category on the site. Here is a direct link to the Letter Learning games in the Kids’ Stuff section, and how to access previously written posts about letter learning. Examples include: The difference between letters and words, The benefits of a personal alphabet book, How to help kids hear all of the sounds in the words they are writing and 27 Links to Sesame Street letter songs and podcasts. Enjoy!