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Homeschool and classroom lesson ideas and activities for reading in elementary and middle school.

10 Real-Life Ways to Help Your Child Read More

10 Real-Life Ways to Help Your Child Read More

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Looking for ways to help your child read more? Here are 10 practical ideas that they’ll eagerly take to – even after a day of school!

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Fun Ways to Teach Figurative Language

Fun Ways to Teach Figurative Language

April 7, 2025October 7, 2024

From similes to metaphors to personification, teach figurative language with these fun and engaging activities.

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Fun and Engaging Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Read

Fun and Engaging Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Read

March 24, 2025March 25, 2025

Struggling with helping your child learn to read? Here are some easy fun and engaging ideas that will help!

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12 Alternatives to Popcorn Reading to Assess Fluency

12 Alternatives to Popcorn Reading to Assess Fluency

January 6, 2025October 5, 2024

You don’t need to use the outdated practice of popcorn reading to assess fluency. Try one of these twelve alternatives.

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Teaching Letter Sounds

How to Teach Letter Sounds

December 2, 2024August 22, 2024

In order to learn to read, you have to learn the letter sounds. Learn how to teach letter sounds in a simple, fun, and effective way.

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Teaching Kids How to Choose Good Fit Books

Teaching Kids How to Choose Good Fit Books

October 14, 2024October 6, 2024

Teach your students to select good fit books, books that are both right on their reading level and aligned with their interests!

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Restate the Question Activities

Restate the Question Activities

September 11, 2024September 1, 2024

Restating the question helps students answer fully and clearly. Teach this valuable skill with these restate the question activities.

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Activities for Arrival Time

Activities for Arrival Time

June 12, 2024August 5, 2024

Check out these creative and teacher-tested activities for arrival time that you can easily implement in your classroom.

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Ways to Use LEGOs to Teach Reading

Ways to Use LEGOs to Teach Reading

April 24, 2024April 12, 2024

Using LEGOs to teach reading makes the process more enjoyable for everyone! Make reading instruction click with these 9 creative ideas.

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How to Teach Short Vowel Words

How to Teach Short Vowel Words

April 16, 2024April 5, 2024

Short vowel words are the first words a beginning reader learns to read. Check out these ten tips to teaching short vowel words.

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Hosting a Book Tasting

Hosting a Book Tasting

March 26, 2024March 1, 2024

A book tasting is a novel way to introduce students to new books. Find out how to set up, organize, and host a book tasting event.

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Main Idea vs Theme

Main Idea Vs. Theme

March 20, 2024March 1, 2024

Can you identify the main idea and the theme of a story? Do you know the difference? Learn about main idea vs. theme with examples.

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Book Club Activities for Students

Book Club Activities for Students

March 5, 2024February 2, 2024

Do you want to instill a love of reading in your students? Try these engaging book club activities for students at your next book club!

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Best Book Club Books for Middle Schoolers

Best Book Club Books for Middle Schoolers

February 29, 2024February 23, 2024

This list of the best book club books for middle school will inspire your middle schoolers to fall in love with reading.

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25 April books for Kids

25 April Books for Kids

February 27, 2024September 9, 2023

Despite all the rain, warmer weather is on the way. So while it is raining out, enjoy some April books for kids with your kids.

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What to Do If You Suspect a Student Has Dyslexia

What to Do If You Suspect a Student Has Dyslexia

February 22, 2024February 2, 2024

If you suspect a student has dyslexia, what should you do? Learn how to spot the signs of dyslexia and the next steps to take.

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10 Tips for Helping Struggling Readers

10 Tips for Helping Struggling Readers

February 21, 2024February 2, 2024

Do you have students who struggle with reading? These ten ways to help struggling readers are practical, simple, and effective.

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Reading to Reduce Stress in Kids

Reading to Reduce Stress in Kids

January 29, 2024December 20, 2023

If you want to help your child unwind, try reading to reduce stress. Reading relaxes the mind and body. Just follow these tips to get started!

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Incorporating the Science of Reading in Your Homeschool

Incorporating the Science of Reading in Your Homeschool

January 17, 2024February 5, 2024

Teaching Science of Reading principles in your homeschool reading lesson will improve your child’s decoding and reading comprehension.

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What are the Six Syllable Types

What are the Six Syllable Types?

January 16, 2024December 8, 2023

All words are comprised of syllables. Teach kids to recognize the six syllable types and give them the skills they need to read fluently.

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