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Fun Reading Activities for Kids

Looking for ways to make reading fun for your students. From the classroom to the school library, these ideas will have your students motivated to read.

Reading is one of the most important skills to learn.  When students learn to read the world is open to them. They can learn anything they want.  So how can you plan fun reading activities for kids? Try these Fun Reading Activities  1. Give Choice This reading BINGO is one of my favorite reading ... read more

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My Favorite Fictional Narrative Mentor Texts

Looking for new mentor texts for your fictional writer's workshop? These books are a great addition to any reading or writing fiction workshop.

Writing the fictional narrative gives kids the chance to play with their imaginations.  They can work out problems, create new words, and explore their dreams and fears.  These fictional narrative mentor texts are excellent guides students to getting what they imagine on paper. If you want to ... read more

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25 Books I Couldn’t Put Down!

25 books I couldn't put down.

Getting bored with the same stories?  Need something that will make you love reading again?  These 25 books I couldn't put down!  These books are ones that have become a part of me. And if you don't have time to sit and read, I've learned that Audible is a fabulous way to stay current on my reading ... read more

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How I Overcame My Fear of Teaching Poetry

How I overcame my fear of teaching poetry.

When I began teaching, I was afraid of poetry. My last memory of poetry was in high school. The professor read a poem, and then wanted to know what the poem meant. I didn’t raise my hand, but he called on me anyway. My heart was pounding, my brain froze, and my mouth whispered something that I can’t ... read more

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Lowercase Letter Recognition: For Preschool and Beginning Readers

Letter Recognition strategies for young readers.

Lowercase letters recognition is one first things that young readers learn to identify. Why? Because these are seen the most -  in books, in their names, and throughout their world. This lowercase letter recognition resource is designed for both parents and teachers to easily use as a resource for ... read more

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