Silent reading can--and should--be a meaningful, rich, awesome experience for kids. And parents … [Read more...]
develop strong reading skills early: skimming vs reading
I realized something recently that I should have noticed way before now. Actually, I had an idea … [Read more...]
help! when kids hate reading: 3 tips for parents
It's hard--I get that. Parenting in general is a tough gig, but when your child dislikes … [Read more...]
3 ways to talk to your kids about books
I remember a time, not so long ago, when Maddy, Owen, and Cora would talk to me for (what seemed to … [Read more...]
improve fluency: slow down speedy readers
I've said before that one of the things that you never want to say to a reader is Slow down! You're … [Read more...]
learning during read-alouds: critical thinking, new literacies
I read an extremely interesting article this week that has really left me … [Read more...]
learning during read-alouds: what IS reading?
So. . . what IS reading? Is it the ability to read a single word on a page? Is it the … [Read more...]
best of teach mama countdown: #9 — building words, names
This post, which rolls in at #9, continues to surprise me with the amount of hits it gets. Maybe … [Read more...]
mom’s homeroom: ideas, advice, videos, crazy-cool blogs
I am over the moon to share some exciting news: I've been working with MSN and Frosted Mini-Wheats … [Read more...]
new for us friday: newmark learning early reading resources (and FOUR giveaways!)
Nearly every parent I know wants to do what he or she can to support early learning for their … [Read more...]
learning during read-alouds: making back-to-school connections
Today I sent the big O-man off to Kindergarten and Maddy off to second grade, and I absolutely … [Read more...]
