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Things Good Readers Do: Abandon Books
We've started talking in this series about the habits of good readers. Once we know what good readers do, we can start to practice them, have our little ones practice them, and help all of us become even better readers. Last post, I talked about how I teach kids how to find "just right" books.… Continue reading Things Good Readers Do: Abandon Books
Things Good Readers Do: Find “Just Right” Books
Who's ready to learn about the habits that good readers develop? If you haven't read the series introduction, check it out so you know where we're going in this blog post and future ones. In Part 1, we're going to be focusing on the habits that good readers practice and in Part 2, we'll take… Continue reading Things Good Readers Do: Find “Just Right” Books
Things Good Readers Do: Series Introduction
When I published the top reading tips from educators post last month, I was so excited to share those tips with parents and anyone who has kids in their lives. I'm still excited, because I think that post is a great start for people to know how to interact with kids and their books. But… Continue reading Things Good Readers Do: Series Introduction
The Best Read-Aloud Book: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles + Free Resources
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. This is the best book in the world.- A reluctant reader who only reads Magic Tree House books [It was] perfect and funny. I will cry.… Continue reading The Best Read-Aloud Book: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles + Free Resources
45 Educators Give Their Top 3 Reading Tips for Parents
Jump to Tips Picture this: It’s parent-teacher conference time. You’re sitting across from your child’s teacher (or perhaps, these days, seeing them on Zoom), and they’re telling you that your child is behind in reading. As a teacher, I know that’s disheartening for parents to hear, and perhaps the pronouncement even throws you into a… Continue reading 45 Educators Give Their Top 3 Reading Tips for Parents
Class vs. Teacher Reading Challenge
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the things that has been killing me about teaching online is that I can't have my class do their 15 minutes of daily independent reading at the beginning of ELA class, nor meet for one-on-one reading conferences during that time. Last year, students read independently every day and… Continue reading Class vs. Teacher Reading Challenge
Classroom Library: Organization
Note: If you are starting the year virtually, this may not be the time to think of overhauling your physical classroom library. Bookmark this post so you can return to it at a later date. It will still be here! If you're like me, figuring out a simple, sustainable way to organize your classroom library… Continue reading Classroom Library: Organization
The Best Teacher Book I’ve Ever Read
Photo by bongkarn thanyakij on Pexels.com Last year, toward the end of the school year, my co-teacher recommended a book to me for summer reading. I've worked with her long enough to know that her suggestions are good and worth considering 99% of the time. And that other 1% just needs a tweak to be… Continue reading The Best Teacher Book I’ve Ever Read
