10 Benefits of the Interactive Read Aloud
Ah, the interactive read aloud. It’s often one of the things we all remember most about our own elementary school days. And they overflow with teaching possibilities. In her book…
Why Wordless Books are Full of Powerful Teaching Possibilities
I love a good book picture, maybe even more than most people. They are beautiful for teaching! The words evoke such strong images, feelings, and mood. Whether learning about the…
Accessible Text Made Easy
Here’s a conundrum. It’s pretty common to have a huge range of student need in every classroom. There are kids who don’t or just barely speak English, kids who might…
Are Graphic Novels Any Good for Kids?
There’s no question that graphic novels are all the rage for kids. These days, it’s rare to see a child read anything but a graphic novel. Teachers often grapple with…
The Significance of Syntax in Comprehension
A very important part of reading comprehension is language comprehension. It’s one of the two factors named in the long-ago created Simple View of Reading, and is also a big…