It's that time of year! As we enter into parent teacher conference season, it's important for us to share our students' reading information with parents. However, it can be really overwhelming when we start talking about fluency and reading levels. We hand them parent teacher conference forms, … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Conference Forms for Reading
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Read-Aloud: Say Something!
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: Say Something! by Peter H. ReynoldsIn this book ... Reynolds encourages kids to use their voice. He discusses different ways to say something - with words, actions and creativity. Reynolds also explains that your voice is important, even if it feels as though no one … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: Say Something!
Creating a School Reading Community
What is a School Reading Community?A school reading community is created when students, teachers, staff and families are all invested in the reading experience. It is a community in which books are celebrated and enjoyed by all! Here are some ideas for creating a school reading community!1. Free … [Read more...] about Creating a School Reading Community
How to Use Books to Celebrate Student Birthdays
Use Books to Celebrate Student BirthdaysBirthdays are such a special day for children of all ages. Young kids (heck, even us adults!) are so excited on our day! Why not use books to celebrate student birthdays? One of the most powerful ways to encourage reading in children is to show them how … [Read more...] about How to Use Books to Celebrate Student Birthdays
Read-Aloud: How to Read a Book
Colorful Classroom Read-Aloud: How to Read a Book by Kwame AlexanderIn this book ... Kwame shares a poem that he wrote for World Read Aloud Day. He captures the reading experience in this story and shares how truly wonderful books can be. He paints a picture of the journey readers take each time … [Read more...] about Read-Aloud: How to Read a Book
Tips for Reading at Home
Students should be reading at home every night. Easier said than done, right? In this busy age, it can be a challenge for families to read at home with their children every night. These tips for reading at home will help encourage parents make it a habit.Why Students Aren't Reading at HomeMaybe … [Read more...] about Tips for Reading at Home