I recently re-read two very helpful books on the subject of reading aloud: The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon, and Jim Trelease‘s Read Aloud Handbook (8th ed.). The… Read More ›
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Early Literacy Skills and More Using Bear Books
The preschool program at my school focuses on using the students’ interests and the world around them to guide classroom themes. Being from Michigan, we see very distinct seasonal changes. What animals do during each season is often observed by… Read More ›
Prior Knowledge and Inquiry in Reading
Reading and Knowledge Often students will ask me to read an essay or paper and give them feedback on the content. About five years ago a student came in with an assignment where the teacher had given each student a slogan… Read More ›