Surely you have heard the importance of phonics for beginning readers. Most likely, you would think that a child who does not receive phonics instruction will not learn to read or not learn to read well. And you are right, phonics does have a place in reading instruction, but we think it’s important to have READ MORE
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The Simplest Strategy to Improve Reading Fluency in Beginning Readers
The simplest way to improve reading fluency in young children is to allow them to reread books. Download the Lucky Listeners free fluency chart below to encourage re-reading and promote the love for reading in beginning readers. Re-reading As A Strategy to Improve Reading Fluency Do you wonder if your child should read the same READ MORE
How to Use Eric Carle Books to Teach Reading
Have you ever wondered what makes teaching with Eric Carle books so captivating for children and adults? Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read our full disclosure here. There is no doubt that books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? are beloved by millions READ MORE
What REALLY Motivates Children to Read
It isn’t hard to figure out how to motivate children to read. All we have to do is think about how we read! Please note this post may contain affiliate links and ads, read our full disclosure here. Have you ever been part of a book club where you were given a quiz at READ MORE
How to Help Your Child Choose Books They Can Read
Independent readers know how to choose their own books that they can read! You can help your child choose her own books using the Five-Finger Rule. I recommend teaching children this skill right away so they can use the Five Finger Rule to choose books any time they want to read! Please note this post READ MORE