Fun Ways to Build Reading Fluency By April Connelley Fluency is essential for skilled reading. It is often referred to as the bridge between decoding and comprehension. I’d add that it’s also a huge factor when it comes to joyful… Continue Reading…
August 10, 2022
Reading Manipulatives 10 Simple Things Every Early Reading Teacher Needs By April Connelley August means only one thing, back to school. Teachers gear up by organizing, decorating, and creating a physical space that supports learning. This is the time… Continue Reading…
July 11, 2022
7 Picture Books to Use with Older Readers By April Connelley Picture books aren’t just for preschoolers and younger children, readers of all ages enjoy and learn from picture books. I LOVE picture books! They are full of rich… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Reading
July 21, 2022
Foundational Literacy Tidbits HIGH-FREQUENCY WORDS: DEBUNKING “YOU JUST HAVE TO MEMORIZE THEM” Helping readers acquire automaticity with a set of words frequently used in the English language, is a widely used practice. It is so common it is almost… Continue Reading…
April 26, 2022
Fostering Life-Long Reading Habits: THE POWER OF A READING STACK by April Connelley The routines and rituals that put books in our hands are important. They aren’t just crucial for personal growth, they are critical lessons that we need to… Continue Reading…
