reading

understanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning

teach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos

nonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks

10 ways to create a literacy rich environment

getting kids to love reading with a literacy club: LITClub

5 great reasons to read words OUT of context

math and writing: ten apples up on top

street signs for early literacy and math skill building

how to help kids choose just right books

how to host a summer reading book swap event

how to help your child remember what he reads

how to make silent reading more meaningful

improve fluency: slow down speedy readers

how to make summer reading FUN for your kids

kicking off summer reading: backyard book party

learning to spell contractions: sneaky games and play

learning during read-alouds: oral language development

learning during read-alouds: making back-to-school connections

learning during read-alouds: making connections and questioning (with siblings!)

a word a day: getting the family involved