4 Fun Read Alouds for April
Create engaged learners with these fun read alouds for April!
Category: Science of Reading
4 Fun Read Alouds for March
It’s time to talk about read alouds for March! This month is when the world seems to come alive after the long slumber of winter. The days start to get longer, and there’s something about the coming days that make you want to get out of the house! It’s also
December Read Alouds for Kindergarten
There is something so magical about the month of December. The air is electric and you feel as if anything is possible! The little ones are antsy, so I decided long ago to give in to it all and make December as fun as possible. This means that we utilize
5 Ways to Build Letter Recognition
When you say letter recognition, it’s almost synonymous with saying kindergarten! It is one of the pillars of literacy in the primary grades, along with phonological awareness. As this is something that we tend to cover the entire year, it’s always great to take a look at your practice and
4 September Read Alouds for Kindergarten
September read alouds for kindergarten are a crucial part of the early school year as the academic journey kicks into high gear. As an educator with a passion for nurturing young minds, I understand the significance of selecting the right books to foster listening comprehension and ignite curiosity in young
Back to School Read Alouds
One of my favorite times of the school year is back-to-school time, simply for the read alouds. I love being able to make a book come alive for a little one! That means voices, theatrics, and everything! I usually begin the year with reading for enjoyment and introducing concepts of
Developing Print Awareness Through Writing
There are many recipes in developing print awareness, but they all pretty much contain the same ingredients. We can help students to develop print awareness through reading, but we can also work on it during writing. Just as reading activities are crucial components of an effective literacy program, writing plays
Developing Print Awareness Through Reading
There are many predictors of reading success for the littlest of learners. Print awareness is definitely on that list. What students are taught is important, but perhaps even more crucial is how they are taught. As educators, it is our job to ensure that they learn most effectively. To develop
Predictors of Reading Success
Research has shown time and time again that students must have exposure to repeated positive literacy experiences in order to be successful. There are many things that factor into the reading success of little ones, such as print awareness. They all come to school with their unique backgrounds and it is
Black History Read Alouds for the Primary Classroom
Hey guys and dolls, how’s it going? February came quickly, and out of nowhere! I feel like we barely got back to school, and poof! There went January! February is one of my favorite months, not only because of Valentine’s Day but also because of Black History Month! It also means that spring is
