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May 14, 2019

Quick Tip on Books with Number Words | Episode 064

by Alyse E.

In Reading Boots Episode 063, I share an important quick tip that you won’t want to miss!CONTINUE READING

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February 19, 2019

Quick Tip on Books with Mirrors | Episode 056

by Alyse E.

Mirrors add a fun element of surprise to a read aloud and literally allow children to see themselves in the books they read.CONTINUE READING

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January 10, 2019

Quick Tip on Holiday Cards | Episode 051

by Alyse E.

Holiday cards can provide lots of fun early literacy activities. Using holiday cards, you can help your child read names by pointing to the name, then pointing to the picture of the person. Your child can turn into a "name detective" and find letters in a family or friend’s name.CONTINUE READING

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December 15, 2018

Quick Tip on “First 100 Words” Books | Episode 049

by Alyse E.

In Reading Boots Episode 049, you will learn a quick tip about “First 100 Words” books. Quick tip is, these books aren’t just for babies. They are great books for emerging and beginning readers and can be used to practice different strategies.CONTINUE READING

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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

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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

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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

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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

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August 24, 2018

Quick Tip on Books as Mirrors | Episode 034

by Alyse E.

“Mirrors” are books that reflect your child’s own experiences or how your child looks and feels. When children see themselves represented in books, they make connections that allow them to become more interested in reading and feel empowered.CONTINUE READING

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August 3, 2018

Quick Tip on Wordless Books | Episode 031

by Alyse E.

Telling a story with a wordless book helps develop language skills, vocabulary, sequencing, and story comprehension. All of these skills are necessary to become a successful independent reader. You and your child will love creating your own stories using wordless books!CONTINUE READING

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Quick Tip on Books with Number Words | Episode 064

Quick Tip on Books with Mirrors | Episode 056

Quick Tip on Holiday Cards | Episode 051

Quick Tip on “First 100 Words” Books | Episode 049

Quick Tip on Window Books | Episode 045

Quick Tip on Fonts | Episode 044

Quick Tip on Environmental Print | Episode 040

Quick Tip on Cookbooks | Episode 039

Quick Tip on Books as Mirrors | Episode 034

Quick Tip on Wordless Books | Episode 031

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