Do you remember using reading logs as a kid? I remember having them throughout elementary and middle school. And as a teacher, most schools have required me to assign reading logs to my students. But as I have learned more about reading and best practices (based on research), I have learned that they are not…
Summer is the perfect time for children to relax and take a break from the rigors of school. However, it’s also essential that they continue to engage in educational activities to prevent the “summer slide” – a decline in reading ability and academic skills during the summer months. One effective and enjoyable way to accomplish…
Prosody plays a vital role in reading and speaking skills. It refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of words in a sentence, which helps you convey meaning and emotion when you communicate with others. Developing strong prosodic skills not only enhances speech intelligibility but also improves overall language understanding and reading fluency. Activities such…
Have you ever wondered how young children become successful readers and writers? Well, it all begins with developing their phonemic awareness skills. One crucial skill to learn is onset and rime. But what exactly is onset and rime? Why are they so important? And how can we help our students learn these skills? In this…
Have you ever stumbled across a passage in a book that you just couldn’t get through? Or had a student who struggled to read fluently? Choral reading may just be the solution you’re looking for! Choral reading is a collaborative reading strategy that involves groups of students reading a passage or text together in unison….