When I'm asked how to get children interested in reading who say they don't like to read, my first answer is usually to try a graphic novel. Graphic novels for early readers help to build confidence, View Post
Your Guide to Beginning Chapter Book Series for New Readers
It's a whole new world when readers are ready to move into beginning chapter book series. For many kids, this is a time when they start to read voluminously. Book series are wonderful for new View Post
Clipboard Phonics Sheets
Are you working with a beginning reader? It's amazing to watch new readers figure out the code, blend words, and begin to read. Learning to read with a strong foundation in phonics is necessary for View Post
Rocket to the Moon Sight Word Activity
Do your kids like to be active and creative? Then I have a great activity for you to share with them today. Best of all, it's a fun way to work on reading sight words. My boys actually created View Post
My Guided Reading Suitcase
You just found out you that you are headed to Hawaii! It's time to pack. You'll need all the essentials for a warm and festive vacation. Sounds good, right? Young emerging readers have that same View Post
Reading Comprehension: Rainbow Retelling
Proficient readers are fluent at decoding and comprehend what is read. Reading comprehension can be nurtured long before a child begins to read on her own. Rainbow retelling is a fun way to work View Post
Beginning Sound Pancakes
Our Playful Preschool Series theme this week is all about pancakes. I've been wanting to share this beginning sound activity for awhile, but was holding it for the series this month. Well, great View Post