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Let the Learning Begin… Non-Fiction Picture Books for Young Children

The Children’s section of the library is rich in non-fiction books for youngsters of all ages. In my many years as a mother, grandmother and teacher, I’ve often searched the stacks for quality non-fiction with the goal of introducing or … Continue reading

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Positive Impact of Rhyming Picture Books

My great, great niece, Nora, turned one on March 7th. Like many young couples, her parents, Emma and Joe, prepared to be the best parents ever. That included a commitment to read to Nora every day and when we were … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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PCQC – A Powerful Test-Taking Strategy

For many years I worked with struggling readers. Like most students across the country, my students worried about the standardized test they would have to take before the school year ended. Early on, I created a series of simple steps … Continue reading

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A Simple Way to Jumpstart Literacy Skills

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post introducing you to Denise Gealer, a former colleague and recent author. At the time, Denise promised to write a guest post, which she sent to me this week. In this post, … Continue reading

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