#elementary reading

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Lower Elementary - Sustained Silent Reading

We set aside 30 minutes every day to read a book, or two, or three for SSR or Sustained Silent Reading time. It’s rarely actually silent though. Heard so far today: several chuckles (funny books), a few snores (boring books), and a couple sounds that would suggest lunches are being processed by digestive tracts (an opportunity to practice saying, “Excuse me,” instead of giggling). 

We are all busy, but are you setting aside time to sit down, breathe, and let your child see you read your favorite books at home? If not, consider reconnecting with a favorite author or genre; you know, the one you used to read everything from before work, parenting, and social media left you wishing for more hours in the day. In fact, make an appointment with yourself to stop and read. Block off the time on your calendar and invite your child to join you with their favorite book. It’s the kind of time that’s never wasted!

[fourntwentyblackbirds]

Bypass Frustration with Readers That Make Sense {review}

Bypass Frustration with Readers That Make Sense {review}

Who else hates Leveled Reader books? I am loving The Magic Stories (from the guys who made the Reading Game) for two reasons: first, the list of The Naughty 40 (words) to prep before the story and secondly, the squeal of delight when I gave my daughter her own book to color and read for herself.

Have you ever wondered how well your child is reading?

With the full set of book from The Magic…

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[totallytemberton]

8 Ways You Might Be Discouraging Your Child From Reading #spons

8 Ways You Might Be Discouraging Your Child From Reading #spons

I am a Reading Eggs affiliate.  This is an outline summary of an article posted on the Reading Eggs Blog.  I have permission to share it with you. We don’t intentionally discourage our children from reading. But sometimes we can make small yet frequent mistakes that deter our budding young readers over time. Here are some common ways parents can discourage their child from reading, and what you…

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[sjaisling]

Book Review: How To Train Your Dragon

Book Review: How To Train Your Dragon

  As the Hope and Heir to the chiefdom of the tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, young Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III has his work cut out for him: become a hero and prove your place in the tribe. Unfortunately, Hiccup isn’t your typical future-hero. He’s scrawny, enjoys the ‘geeky’ pastime of dragon-watching, and is a letdown concerning the first test that would initiate him into the Hairy Hooligans…

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Reading Comprehension Grades 1st - 3rd ~ Sales Advertisement (by HYPE Educational Specialists)

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Reading Activity for Beginner Readers

Spend less time teaching about reading, and more time practicing reading!

Spend less time sitting passively in a reading activity, and more time engaged in an effective and efficient reading activity.

Spend less time overwhelming beginning readers by having them sound out each and every word, and more time building an early reader's confidence by giving them activities that will allow them to work at a beginner reader's level.

Reading practice doesn't always have to be hard work.  You can also incorporate easy activities that allow children to feel good about where they are at as they learn how to read.  This online reading practice for beginner readers was specifically designed for children to practice reading online.  The videos are short, and therefore easily repeatable, which builds sight words and vocabulary over time.  Short activities will also keep the student's attention level high throughout the activity.  Participation cues give children ample time to repeat and point at the words, and since the words are given, the children are able to complete the task without becoming drained or overwhelmed.  

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Reading activities developed for struggling and reluctant readers.  These streaming videos allow the reader to listen and look at the words, and then most importantly, repeat the words out loud and point at them.  This will change your reading activity from passive observation to active participation.

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