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Tag Archives: Jim Trelease
Chapter Reading Summary at School
As a teacher, I write about many things I do with young children. I will tell you that the most important thing I do is reading aloud. I know this is #1. I also chapter read, which is uncommon in … Continue reading
Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Jim Trelease, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged Chapter reading books, Charlotte's Web, Jim Trelease, language, language development, Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, Mr. Popper's Penguins, My Father’s Dragon
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A Free ‘Oral Vaccine’ for Literacy
Yes, there really is a free oral vaccine for literacy. It is reading aloud. No, not reading. Reading aloud. Because, in order to become a reader (and a lifelong reader) you have to hear the words – first – over … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Jim Trelease, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged a free 'oral vaccine' for literacy, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Jim Trelease, language development, literacy, Quotations, reading aloud, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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A Free ‘Oral Vaccine’ for Literacy
Yes, people would definitely stand in line for days and pay hundreds of dollars. Yet, it’s all right there, in the words of a book. Read aloud, go to the library. Get that free ‘oral vaccine’ for literacy. Make a … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, picture books, Quotes, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Early Education, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, language development, literacy, Make a difference, Quotations, reading aloud, reading books to children, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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More Than Reading Aloud – SSR
Penguin Books, The Read-Aloud Handbook, 2013 It is a given that I read aloud to children multiple times a day. I know, and you know, that it makes a difference. In this blog post, I will address more than reading … Continue reading
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged Early Education, Jim Trelease, language development, Learning to read, preschool, reading aloud, SSR, Sustained Silent Reading, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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Language, Literacy, and Storytelling – Part 3
In Part 2, I shared worrisome statistics about children who enter school excited to learn to read, and the dramatic drop-off when they are not exposed to books and hearing words. I talked about the next step, engaging children in both … Continue reading
Language, Literacy, and Storytelling – Part 1
As a teacher, I want to grow readers. I want to help children develop a sense of understanding. I want children to become curious, and eager to discover. I learned early on that in order to do this, it all … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, geography, Imagination, Jim Trelease, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, storytelling, Teaching young children, Writing
Tagged chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Humphrey The Lost Whale, Imagination, Jim Trelease, language, language development, literacy, reading aloud, reading books to children, teaching young children, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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My Classroom Bookshelf
My classroom bookshelf is the most important and popular place to be. I think so, and children certainly feel that way. They congregate like squirrels at a bird feeder. Yes, there are fights over books, loud times, and also quiet … Continue reading
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, self esteem, Teaching young children
Tagged classroom bookshelf, Early Education, Jim Trelease, language development, literacy, parent tips on reading to children, reading aloud, reading books to children, teaching young children
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The Importance of Reading Aloud – Guest Post
Thank you Norah Colvin at readilearn for having me as a guest. I’m so glad you asked. It was a pleasure. The Importance of Reading Aloud — A Guest Post by Jennie Fitzkee Jennie, a passionate and inspirational teacher, has … Continue reading
Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Jim Trelease, picture books, reading, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged chapter books, chapter reading, Early Education, emergent curriculum, guest post, Jim Trelease, language development, literacy, Norah Colvin, reading aloud, reading books to children, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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