Blogs about: Reading Readiness
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Chatter Box
Constant chatter can be quite annoying especially if you are you are trying to accomplish something that requires concentration. Then, chatter just gets on your nerves! But if you’re a young ch… more →
Teach Learn Laugh
How can I teach my child vowel sounds?
wrote 16 minutes ago: I have followed a low tech system somewhat similar to teaching consonant sounds, but a system that i … more →
Are nursery rhymes still important?
wrote 1 week ago: Yes, they are, but sadly, more and more children come to school today with little knowledge of them. … more →
Thank you, Super Why.
wrote 2 weeks ago: My children do not watch a lot of TV. I may have one of the only eight year olds who does not know t … more →
It's been a while...
wrote 3 weeks ago: It has been far too long since I have blogged. Time just flies. I feel like I blinked and my kids ar … more →
In my library, I saw some wordless picture books. What are they for?
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wrote 3 weeks ago: Wordless picture books (books with no words except for the titles) and almost-wordless books (books … more →
How can I make reading to my four-year-old a more educational experience (not just fun)?
wrote 1 month ago: Children pick up many foundational skills when someone reads to them frequently. In fact, reading t … more →
Why is reading such a complex skill?
wrote 1 month ago: According to an April 2000 study (www.nationalreadingpanel.org) researched by the National Institute … more →
Seven Tips for Reading with Kids
wrote 2 months ago: A child’s accomplishment as a reader instigates much before the first day of school. Reading, … more →
"Self-esteem and social competence of the adopted child" | Judith Land - Adoption Detective
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wrote 3 months ago: “Child development is greatly influenced by the way parents interact with their children. Early inte … more →
I CAN read!!!
wrote 3 months ago: Now that you have read my tips for preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond, here come the b … more →
Assignment 3: Early Literacy Resources
wrote 3 months ago: With the advent of the Internet, there is a huge selection of resources available to help select mat … more →
ASSIGNMENT 3: Evaluation of Five Reading Readiness/Early Literacy Tools
wrote 3 months ago: 1. Kindergarten Readiness http://www.kindergartenreadiness.net/ Founded by a teacher who want childr … more →
Do preschool-aged boys prefer different reading materials from girls?
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wrote 3 months ago: Yes. Even three- and four-year-olds show differences. Here are some differences worth pointing out … more →
Do The Write Thing
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wrote 4 months ago: By now, if you have been reading my blog, you know my philosophy well: stop bringing your kid to cla … more →
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
wrote 4 months ago: We are super excited to announce a new program that will be launching later this month! 1,000 Books … more →
You can always count on numbers to provide hours of fun (pun intended)
wrote 4 months ago: In today’s blog I would like to explore another tip. We have been focusing on social and literacy sk … more →
Pick a book, any book.
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wrote 4 months ago: In my last post, I recommended that you read with your child. I suggested that y … more →
When in doubt, READ
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wrote 5 months ago: When I was a little girl, my favorite time was when my parents read to us. When I was a teacher, my … more →
What is the right age for a child to learn to read?
wrote 5 months ago: The old rule of thumb was that when a child could put his hand over his head and touch the ear on th … more →
