Help struggling readers and English-language learners develop a better sense of the “lilt” of the English language by having students read catchy poems orally as a group with your guidance. Consider the poetry of wonderful poets such as Jack Prelutsky or Shel Silverstein to name just a few. Find poems that have a good sense [...]

I just read about a great idea to get kids excited about reading that I wanted to share today. According to an article in the Washington Post, the Purcellevilla Library in Loudoun County, Virginia has implemented a new program called Paws to Read. In this program, students practice reading their favorite books to specially trained [...]

Good readers have one huge characteristic in common. They all spend a significant amount of time actively practicing their skill. Reading is a “participation sport.” In other words, we all have to DO reading to become more fluent in our reading. What gets practiced, improves. Although many people may associate fluency with beginning readers, all [...]