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

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

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

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