With all the changes in teaching standards public schools have had in the recent years, it's no wonder teachers feel the pressure when it comes to teaching kids how to read. Teaching reading is hard. And demanding. And detailed. And there is an enormous amount of responsibility associated with it! Are you equipped for teaching reading to your elementary school kids this fall? Imagine this … [Read more...]
Vocabulary – Your Questions Answered
Vocabulary knowledge is fundamental to reading success. It goes hand in hand with comprehension. A child simply cannot understand text without having a working knowledge of what the words actually mean. Just like phonemic awareness and phonics, vocabulary development is one of the five components of effective reading instruction. Teaching reading is a huge task. Big enough that a complete … [Read more...]
