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May 7, 2019

Sticky Note Prediction | Episode 063

Making predictions while reading is a great way to help your child stay actively involved in the story. It will also help your child with listening comprehension. CONTINUE READING

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April 21, 2019

Question Mark Detective | Episode 060

by Alyse E.

Pointing out question marks and modeling how to read a question will help your child learn to use correct phrasing and expression when reading independently.CONTINUE READING

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December 1, 2018

Whisper Reading | Episode 047

by Alyse E.

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

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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

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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

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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

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September 7, 2018

Does the Sentence Make Sense? | Episode 036

by Alyse E.

It is important to explicitly teach emergent and beginning readers that every sentence needs to make sense. Modeling self-monitoring, thinking about one’s own reading, for young children will help them become successful independent readers.CONTINUE READING

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August 15, 2018

Guess the Rhyme | Episode 033

by Alyse E.

The ability to identify and produce rhyming words is an important pre-reading skill. Guess the Rhyme also helps children think about the meaning of the story and what word would best complete the sentence.CONTINUE READING

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May 16, 2018

Character Switch | Episode 025

by Alyse E.

Asking an open ended question like, “Why did you like trading places with the character?” allows your child to use higher level thinking skills. Your child will need to come up with reasons why he/she liked trading places with the character which will force him/her to analyze and evaluate the story. Your child will love the change of hearing his/her name inserted in the story.CONTINUE READING

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May 10, 2018

Movement Surprise | Episode 024

by Alyse E.

When reading aloud “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” you can open and close the last two pages to make it look like the butterfly is flying. Your child will love helping you make the butterfly “fly.” Check out Episode 024 to learn additional ideas on how to move the read aloud book in unusual ways.CONTINUE READING

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