The Importance of Fluency: A Critical Factor
Accuracy is getting a lot of attention right now. And rightly so. If a child isn’t accurately reading the words, there’s not much chance of them gaining much meaning from…
Powerful Vocabulary Instruction In Read Alouds
There’s no question the humble read aloud is a truly powerful teaching tool. Of the many, many reasons this is true, one of the biggest is the rich vocabulary they…
10 Powerful Vocabulary Instruction Tips Every Teacher Needs to Know
What’s one of the biggest barriers to comprehension? Vocabulary. No matter how well kids can pronounce the words they read or how clearly they hear a word said aloud, comprehension…
Knowledge Building is the Fuel Strong Readers Need
If you’re a reading, social studies, science, or even a math teacher, you know how important it is that students comprehend the material. You also know that many things can…
Uncover the Hidden Potential of Running Records [12 Tips]
A running record is a way to record what a child does when they read a portion of a text aloud. The teacher records the errors made and reading behaviors…