Alyse Eligulashvili - Reading Specialist

Author / Alyse E.

December 1, 2018

Whisper Reading | Episode 047

The Whisper Reading strategy will make any read aloud interesting because of the novelty of whispering. Your child will love being in charge of reminding you to quiet down with the “sh” sign, and will learn the “sh” sound in the meantime.CONTINUE READING

Category:During Reading

November 14, 2018

Last Page | Episode 046

by Alyse E.

Creating a new last page of the book will help your child make a personal connection to the story and will allow for use of higher order thinking skills. Your child will need to analyze and evaluate what happened in the story to create a last page.CONTINUE READING

Category:After Reading

November 9, 2018

Quick Tip on Window Books | Episode 045

by Alyse E.

Incorporate books that help your child see the world around them into your daily read aloud time. Children need to read about experiences that differ from their own and see people that look different than them in the books they read.CONTINUE READING

Category:Quick Tips

November 2, 2018

Quick Tip on Fonts | Episode 044

by Alyse E.

Often times, authors use different types of fonts in addition to boldface words to cue reading with expression. Point out the change in font when reading to your child, and model reading those words louder and with more expression. This quick tip will help your child when it’s time for independent reading.CONTINUE READING

Category:Quick Tips

October 26, 2018

Original Illustration | Episode 043

by Alyse E.

Drawing a picture that matches the text helps children practice visualizing or “making a picture” in their minds. Having the ability to visualize what is being read is crucial to reading comprehension. This strategy is a fun, interactive, and important to practice!CONTINUE READING

Category:During Reading

October 9, 2018

Name Puzzle | Episode 041

by Alyse E.

Searching for letters in your child’s name helps with letter recognition and identification. It also helps your child become aware that the letters in their name are in other words. Your child will love finding the letters in their name in this fun after reading strategy.CONTINUE READING

Category:After Reading

October 2, 2018

Quick Tip on Environmental Print | Episode 040

by Alyse E.

Engage your child in a fun game of I Spy. You can say, “I spy the letter S on a sign out the car window.” Your child will have fun looking out the window at words on buildings and signs to find the letter S! Have fun playing I Spy with any environmental print your child can see from the car!CONTINUE READING

Category:Quick Tips

September 25, 2018

Quick Tip on Cookbooks | Episode 039

by Alyse E.

Reading aloud cookbooks, then following one of recipes with your child helps them follow step by step directions and learn the layout of recipes. Reading and following a recipe is a useful life skill. Your child will love reading recipes from a delicious cookbook with you!CONTINUE READING

Category:Quick Tips

September 21, 2018

Partner Reading | Episode 038

by Alyse E.

Partner Reading allows beginning readers to practice reading texts at their independent or instructional level because a more skilled reader is taking on half of the load. It also gives beginning readers an opportunity to practice reading fluently and with expression. Your child will love reading aloud with you and will feel a great sense of accomplishment! CONTINUE READING

Category:During Reading

September 14, 2018

Period. | Episode 037

by Alyse E.

By pointing out, “air” painting, and talking about periods, your child will understand the importance and purpose of periods. Your child’s understanding of punctuation will help him/her become a more fluent independent reader. Your child will love the period cheer!CONTINUE READING

Category:During Reading

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