Go with a child’s flow of wanting new books to read. They’ll offer clues as to what opens their floodgates of excitement and interest. Watch, listen and meet them where they’re at.
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Skill Without Joy is Rare
There’s a basic, simple solution that nearly doubles the number of children doing well in learning to read.
They’re Watching Us
Our actions SHOW little ones our values.
Be a Model–of Reading for Fun
If you want children to love reading, show them how much fun it is.
The End of Education?
Living is learning. If we aren’t learning, we are just existing.
Science? Yes, and…
Science-based instruction is important but careful observation of kids to see what they need to succeed is paramount.
Yup…uh, No Way!
There are dozens of ways to say “yes” or “no,” but they aren’t just different looking, actually they are all subtly different in meaning.
Signs Mean More Than They Say
“Sign language” can be a tool to help children learn to read.
Baby Book Talks
It’s never too early to begin reading to and talking with a child. Language and communication skills are acquired from birth. Read on.
Enrich, Diversify Playtime With Books
Toys are the tools children use to learn about their world. Books can diversity playtime by introducing other cultures to a child’s frame of reference.