Tag Archives: language development
Last (and Best) Parent Newsletter of the Year
My final newsletter to parents. I tell them in a nutshell everything that mattered; the best thirty minutes of the day that made children’s minds come alive and made their hearts beat. And every day, every thirty minutes, it happened. … Continue reading
Look What Happened!
Independent reading. SSR. Call it what you like. It is crossing over from learning to read words, to learning to read. Parents and teachers alike take a deep breath and clasp their hands together when this happens. There are no words … Continue reading
“The Stop Game”, From Dinosaurs to Poetry
I invented a game for reading-aloud children’s books that are, well…long or potentially boring in the eyes of the child. Poetry! Fact books! In my heart, I know these books are hugely important. I just needed to find a way … Continue reading
The Best of Jim Trelease
I love a good story, especially one that involves reading aloud and the stunning difference it makes with children. Here is a favorite story of mine, from the million-copy best selling book, The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease: “During his … Continue reading
Jim Trelease Quote, Reading and Writing, and a Journey of Teaching
A great quote can pack as much power as a good book. When both come together in one package, then you have it all. That’s Jim Trelease. That’s The Read-Aloud Handbook. “People would stand in line for days and pay … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” -Dr. Seuss- Today Dr. Seuss would have been one-hundred-and-thirteen years old. His books continue to be popular with children. … Continue reading
When a Fairy Tale is Not Enough
If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. -Albert Einstein- Fairy Tales are the root of storytelling. They are also the most popular … Continue reading
