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Monthly Archives: June 2025
Summer Reading Strategies: Part 5 – Fluency Fun for More Than One
How well I remember searching for ways to keep the kids entertained and happy during those long summer days. No parent wants to see their child lounging around watching TV or playing video games for long periods of time. On … Continue reading
Summer Reading Strategies Series: Part 4 A Musical Way to Boost Fluency
As promised in my last post, here is another way to boost your child’s fluency. Years ago I attended a workshop presented by renowned author and educational consultant, Ralph Fletcher. After reviewing the components of fluency (accuracy, expression and reading … Continue reading
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Summer Reading Strategies Series: Part 3 Fun Ways to Boost Fluency
Simply because a child can read the words accurately, does not mean they are a fluent reader. Ever try to pour cottage cheese into a cup? It moves slowly, it sticks, it requires you to push it along. Conversely, pouring … Continue reading
Summer Reading Strategies: Part 2 Embrace the Power of Picture Books
Summertime and the reading is easy” or can be if you establish a read-aloud routine. A vacation from after-school activities and homework offers the gift of time. Lazy days on the beach, family evenings in the backyard, later bedtimes and … Continue reading
Summer Reading Strategies Series #1: Independent Reading Plan
Well, it finally feels like summer. Of course it the helps that as I write, I’m sitting by the bay enjoying a lovely respite from the cold, damp month of May we experienced. Many children have ended the school year, … Continue reading
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