12 Alternatives to Popcorn Reading to Assess Fluency
You don’t need to use the outdated practice of popcorn reading to assess fluency. Try one of these twelve alternatives.
How to Teach Letter Sounds
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.
Teaching Kids How to Choose Good Fit Books
Teach your students to select good fit books, books that are both right on their reading level and aligned with their interests!
Restate the Question Activities
Restating the question helps students answer fully and clearly. Teach this valuable skill with these restate the question activities.
Activities for Arrival Time
Check out these creative and teacher-tested activities for arrival time that you can easily implement in your classroom.
Ways to Use LEGOs to Teach Reading
Using LEGOs to teach reading makes the process more enjoyable for everyone! Make reading instruction click with these 9 creative ideas.
How to Teach Short Vowel Words
Short vowel words are the first words a beginning reader learns to read. Check out these ten tips to teaching short vowel words.
Hosting a Book Tasting
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.
Main Idea Vs. Theme
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.
Book Club Activities for Students
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!
Best Book Club Books for Middle Schoolers
This list of the best book club books for middle school will inspire your middle schoolers to fall in love with reading.
25 April Books for Kids
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.
What to Do If You Suspect a Student Has Dyslexia
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.
10 Tips for Helping Struggling Readers
Do you have students who struggle with reading? These ten ways to help struggling readers are practical, simple, and effective.
Reading to Reduce Stress in Kids
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!
Incorporating the Science of Reading in Your Homeschool
Teaching Science of Reading principles in your homeschool reading lesson will improve your child’s decoding and reading comprehension.
What are the Six Syllable Types?
All words are comprised of syllables. Teach kids to recognize the six syllable types and give them the skills they need to read fluently.
25+ Creative Ways to Use Composition Notebooks with Kids
Not sure how to use composition notebooks in the classroom or when homeschooling? Here are 25+ ideas that can be game changers for learning!
Everything You Need to Know About Reading Centers in Lower Elementary
Reading centers help students practice key reading skills and free up teachers to work with small groups. Learn all about reading centers.
Activities to Teach Main Idea and Supporting Details in Elementary
These activities will teach identifying the main idea and supporting details, a key component of reading comprehension and paragraph writing.