Monthly Archives: August 2010
Next Time Won’t You Sing With Me? Sharing Alphabet Knowledge with Preschoolers
If you were to ask anyone on the street where you should start “teaching” children to read, I’d be willing to bet the most common answer would be “the alphabet”. True, the alphabet is a pretty basic part of reading, … Continue reading
Next Time Won't You Sing With Me? Sharing Alphabet Knowledge with Preschoolers
If you were to ask anyone on the street where you should start “teaching” children to read, I’d be willing to bet the most common answer would be “the alphabet”. True, the alphabet is a pretty basic part of reading, … Continue reading
Why Don’t You Teach Reading? A Look at Emergent Literacy
Many developmentally appropriate preschool teachers have been asked, “Why don’t you teach reading?” The question is innocent. But teachers often come away frustrated, as most of what they do is focused on building successful readers. Often, outside observers are looking for reading … Continue reading
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Why Don't You Teach Reading? A Look at Emergent Literacy
Many developmentally appropriate preschool teachers have been asked, “Why don’t you teach reading?” The question is innocent. But teachers often come away frustrated, as most of what they do is focused on building successful readers. Often, outside observers are looking for reading … Continue reading
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Weekend Reading for August 14th
I’m glad to see you all survived Friday the 13th unscathed! Here are some articles and posts from around the web, covering a smattering of topics that you might find interesting. Scoot along and check them out! Small Steps, Big Changes: … Continue reading
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No More Tears…an Unfair Request
Kids lose it. They cry. And that can be a stressful thing. Especially when you were already on your last nerve sometime yesterday. But there’s something I hear parents say that makes me cringe a little. It comes in many … Continue reading
Book Activity: Pete’s A Pizza
William Steig’s books are always clever and unique. Pete’s A Pizza is no exception. This book, published when Steig was about 90 years old, is based on a game he used to play with his own daughter decades earlier. The character … Continue reading
Book Activity: Pete's A Pizza
William Steig’s books are always clever and unique. Pete’s A Pizza is no exception. This book, published when Steig was about 90 years old, is based on a game he used to play with his own daughter decades earlier. The character … Continue reading
