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Aug 12, 2008 10:38AM
Aug 12, 2008 10:38AM
Oprah wants kids to read, too!
Oprah’s famous book club has added a section for kids! Check it out at this link. It looks pretty great - there are separate sections for different age levels, and also a section for books that are Classics. This is definitely worth a look-see! The best way to get kids reading is to get the right books into [...]
Aug 06, 2008 07:06AM
By now, surely you have heard how incredibly important it is to read to your child as much as possible. I mean, it’s critical. According to Literacy and Reading News, “”Reading aloud to children helps them develop oral language…It teaches them how to listen and how narrative is structured. They also learn vocabulary and how [...]
Jul 22, 2008 07:04PM
Getting Ready For Kindergarten - Reading isn?t all that matters?
I spend lots and lots of time thinking about teaching preschool children. Teaching kids reading is not only essential to ensure a strong academic start, it really helps with confidence and self-esteem at a young age. Nevertheless, I’ll never forget the single most important piece of advice given to me by a teacher when my first [...]
Jul 20, 2008 06:00PM
How to cope with a difficult teacher?
When teaching preschool children, it’s important to be aware of the attitudes and behaviors of their teachers and caregivers. The more positive and supportive the teacher, the happier and more confident your child will be in preschool. The reverse is also true: Children tend to internalize negative attitudes and behaviors. If you suspect that your [...]
Jul 03, 2008 06:30PM
How to teach your child to read?
Preschool Mama has some really great suggestions on her web site for how to teach a child to read. Here are some of the highlights: Catch Them Young Make Reading Part of their Daily Routine Make Friends with Books Make Reading a Fun Activity Use Word Games and Often And I couldn’t agree with her more! If you are wondering [...]