Tag Archives: literacy
Children Don’t Forget
I wish I could remember everything important, like the titles of all the books I intend to read this summer. I can recall stories galore of yesteryear, with crystal clear pictures in my head. The present often seems cloudy in … 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 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
A Gift of Charlotte’s Web
When Sydney’s mother asked me if she could get every child in the class a copy of Charlotte’s Web, I was speechless. “Scholastic has the book for a dollar this month. It’s really not much”, she said. Not much? Are you … 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
World Read Aloud Day
Today, February 16th, is World Read Aloud Day. What could be better on this day than finishing reading a favorite book with my library reading group? We have been reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown since September. Yes, September! We … Continue reading
