what to say when kids make reading mistakes originally published on 8/5/10 but sharing again because we all need these refreshers. . . So what should you say when a child makes …Read morewhat to say when kids make reading mistakes
nonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks I’ve said this before: June and July are crazy for us with our busy swim and dive schedules. So honestly, any downtime my kids can get, …Read morenonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading. Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on …Read morebest books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge
10 ways to create a literacy rich environment The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by Kate of An Everyday Story. Kate is a former teacher who now homeschools her two littles using …Read more10 ways to create a literacy rich environment
getting kids to love reading with a literacy club: LITClub This post about getting reluctant readers to love reading is written by Ali Dent of Courage on the Edge of Tomorrow. Thank you, Ali, for this …Read moregetting kids to love reading with a literacy club: LITClub
the ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds What should parents know about read-alouds? What must every read-aloud have? Should parents memorize a list of strategies, techniques, or …Read morethe ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds
2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime Believe it. You can teach your kids how to read while you’re sitting down to breakfast. You can teach your kids to read while you’re …Read more2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime
reading informational text and crafting: easy, beautiful jewelry-making One of the things that my kids love to do is crafts, so when Melissa & Doug came out with the Art Activity …Read morereading informational text and crafting: easy, beautiful jewelry-making
10 must-read multicultural children’s books Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and we are celebrating diversity in children’s …Read more10 must-read multicultural children’s books
summarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill The other day, Maddy came home with not necessarily a homework assignment but a challenge from her fourth grade teacher: find …Read moresummarizing: at-home practice of a super-important reading skill
3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now It’s hard to find books that work for your kids. I totally get it. So every so often, I’m going to share 3 …Read more3 cool kids, 3 cool books: what we’re reading now
important early literacy terms that every parent needs to know Originally posted on ABC & 123, 4/05/10 & on teachmama.com on 5/10/10. Sharing again because. . . well, it’s totally worth your …Read moreimportant early literacy terms that every parent needs to know
top 2 insider secrets for motivating your kids to read Every parent hopes that their kids grow up to be readers, right? Sure above all, we hope our kids grow to be happy, law-abiding, well-adjusted …Read moretop 2 insider secrets for motivating your kids to read
5 great reasons to read words OUT of context The following guest post is written by Becky Spence of This Reading Mama. Becky is a busy homeschooling mama of four littles, and she constantly …Read more5 great reasons to read words OUT of context
outdoor learning and conservation: chat with expert educators and georgia-pacific The fall is such a fabulous time for bringing learning outdoors. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are cooler. Those …Read moreoutdoor learning and conservation: chat with expert educators and georgia-pacific
math and writing: ten apples up on top The following guest post is written by Jackie Higgins, of Ready-Set-Read. Jackie is a great friend and longtime we teach …Read moremath and writing: ten apples up on top
street signs for early literacy and math skill building I’ve shared time and again the importance of using what is around you–environmental print–for early literacy and math …Read morestreet signs for early literacy and math skill building
the national book festival: what it is and why you should go The National Book Festival is this weekend, September 21-23, 2013. Go. It’s awesome. And it’s free. It’s on the National …Read morethe national book festival: what it is and why you should go
learning during read-alouds: improving fluency This is a re-post of a November 16, 2011 post because it’s totally worth revisiting. Fluency is a tricky–but totally …Read morelearning during read-alouds: improving fluency