Reading Posts
Helping Your Child Understand Nonfiction
Kids are naturally drawn to nonfiction books but sometimes reading them can be tricky for kids. Read on to learn about some of my favorite reading strategies to help kids understand nonfiction texts better.This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small...
Developing Critical Thinking Skills and Analyzing Texts – Start Young
It is important to teach our kids to be thoughtful about the information and stories they read. Each time you read something you bring your personal experiences, thoughts, and beliefs to understand the text. This can make your reading experience very different from...
Best Read Alouds When Reading to a Class
Literacy Doc Favorite Read Alouds When Reading to a Class Read on to learn tips to selecting a great book and recommendations for crowd-pleasing books by grade-level. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost...
4 Ways to Improve Reading Fluency
Reading fluency is key to your child's success as a reader. Read to find some specific ways to support your child's fluency at home. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I...
Home Design to Encourage Reading and Writing
How we design and organize the spaces in our homes can encourage and foster reading and writing. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and love, or think my...
The 4 Best Ways to Motivate Your Child to Read
Reading motivation is a huge factor in your child’s reading success. Reading motivation is affected by your child’s values and beliefs about reading, as well as their reading behaviors.3 Key Factors for Reading Motivation Interest Confidence Dedication “An interested...
Our System to Get Homework Done
Having trouble getting Homework done at your house? Here is a way we found to motivate my daughter to focus and get her homework done. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I...
Our 5 Favorite Literacy Games for Summer
Literacy learning should continue all summer! Check out our five favorite literacy games that can keep your child engaged and learning all summer long! This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only...
Why Reading Aloud is Good for Your Child
Reading aloud to your child has so many benefits! Read to find out the benefits you give your child when you read texts aloud to them. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend...
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