New readers need lots of practice. Most "easy readers" are really not very easy. They throw in all sorts of patterns that students who are being taught with a structured approach don't know yet. The numbering or letter system is all over the place. A student may think they can read "level one" books but… Continue reading Decodable Readers
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My Favorite Rhyming Picture Books
Rhyming Rhyming is an early pre-reading skill. Some children pick it up quickly, others struggle. There is some research suggesting that ability to rhyme can be a predictor of future reading success. Rhyming is fun. It can be silly, and most preschoolers love to play with sounds and words in this way. I begin all of… Continue reading My Favorite Rhyming Picture Books
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