This blog post will explore the benefits of incorporating questioning techniques into your child’s reading routine and provide practical tips to make it a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies: Reading Aloud and Expanding Topics
I will explore two key reading comprehension strategies in this blog post: reading aloud and gradually expanding topics. By incorporating these techniques into your child’s reading routine, you can enhance their focus, processing abilities, and overall engagement with the text.
How to Effectively Teach Plot Structure to Elementary Students
A solid grasp of plot structure and its connected elements is essential for students to understand and enjoy fictional texts. Once students master the structure of a plot, they unlock the ability to read and appreciate numerous picture books and read-alouds.
Enhancing Context Clue Skills through Crossword Puzzles: A Fun and Engaging Approach
Crossword puzzles not only promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practice using context clues. Let’s dive in and explore how this fun activity can enhance our students’ language abilities!
10 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slump
The summer slump refers to learning regression that happens in the summer when kids aren’t actively learning. I provide 10 ways for parents to help encourage and support their child’s reading habits to prevent that reading regression.I also provide a free summer bucket list that provides diverse experiences to build up background knowledge, which will help with reading comprehension.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Watercress and Other Read Alouds
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and it’s an excellent opportunity to celebrate the contributions and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our classroom. As educators, it’s essential to help our students understand the diversity and richness of different cultures, and one way to do that is through literature. One particularly fittingContinue reading “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Watercress and Other Read Alouds”
Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World
Introduction As teachers, we all want to inspire our students to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers. We want them to engage with the world around them and develop empathy for others. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) provide a framework for teaching essential skills that will prepare our students for success in college, career, and life. In thisContinue reading “Teaching Reading with the CCSS: Making Connections to Self, Across Texts, and to the World”
8 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension for 2nd Graders: Strategies and Book Suggestions
I remember struggling with my son’s reading comprehension in 2nd grade. Although he could read the words, he often couldn’t answer questions about the text because he wasn’t paying attention to what he was reading. This is a common problem that elementary educators face with their students. It can be frustrating for both parents and teachers toContinue reading “8 Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension for 2nd Graders: Strategies and Book Suggestions”
Engage Your Students with Fun and Educational Activities: How to Catch a Leprechaun Book Companion
Are you looking for an exciting and educational way to engage your students during reading time? Look no further than my book companion for the read-aloud book “How to Catch a Leprechaun.” This fun and engaging activity pack is designed to help children develop important skills while enjoying a beloved tale of trickery and adventure.Continue reading “Engage Your Students with Fun and Educational Activities: How to Catch a Leprechaun Book Companion”
Benefits of Reading Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs During Your Weather Unit
Integrating literature into content areas is a powerful way to engage students in learning. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett is an excellent example of a book that can be used in the classroom to supplement a weather unit in science. Reading this book aloud to elementary students can have numerous benefitsContinue reading “Benefits of Reading Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs During Your Weather Unit”
