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6 Essential Young Adult Books by Authors of Color

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Posted on 6 August 20237 June 2024
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These are 6 great books by authors of color that highlight the minority experience. Great for the classroom or your home! With so much talk about literacy lately, I have to remind myself that I teach middle school. Ha! I teach in an area comprised of mainly minorities. I speak from experience when I say

The Ultimate Guide to Back-to-School Night

The Ultimate Parent Guide to Back-to-School Night

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 3 August 20237 June 2024
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What is back-to-school night? What should I ask? Should I make it a priority? I’ve got a complete guide, plus questions for you to ask your student’s teacher. As we head back to school, it is important to make a mental note of all the events taking place at the school this year. In my

40+ Easy Letter Recognition Activities for Pre-Reading

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 3 August 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Did you need easy letter recognition activities? Letter recognition skills are crucial for literacy development. We’ve got 40+ games to help your child master all their letters! Are you looking for creative and easy letter recognition activities for your preschooler? Look no further! Our collection of fun activities and games is sure to captivate your

25+ Engaging Print Awareness Games for Pre-Reading Success

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 2 August 202315 August 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Print awareness is often overlooked when it comes to pre-reading but it is an important indicator for reading success. Looking for fun and interactive ways to boost your child’s print awareness skills? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled a list of 25+ engaging print awareness games that are guaranteed to set your

4 Reasons to Develop Oral Reading

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Posted on 9 July 20236 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Oral reading is different from silent reading and as a result, affects brain development differently. It is essential we understand how reading aloud impacts literacy. What is Oral Reading? In the world of language development, oral reading holds a special place. It is not just a simple act of reading out loud, but rather a

9 Ways to Create Foster a Calm Classroom & Positive Learning Environment

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 30 June 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources

Strategies for teachers wanting to create a calm classroom in a face-paced life. Introduction If I could look back into the weeks leading up to my first ever class, I would see my bright-eyed nieveté. I thought the kids would sit down calmly, do things as instructed, and we would do things like they did

Flying High: Exploring the Iconic Reading Rainbow Lyrics

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 27 June 20238 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources

The Reading Rainbow lyrics are iconic. That’s why I created typed out the lyrics and created a couple of free Reading Rainbow posters for you! The Iconic Reading Rainbow Lyrics Do you remember the feeling of excitement as a child when you heard the familiar opening notes of a beloved TV show? For many of

5 Great Historical Fiction Books for Kids

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 24 June 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Musings, Parent Resources

Part IV: In this post we will look at classic historical fiction books for kids and how to read these books with today’s generation. IV. Classic Historical Fiction Books for Kids: Stepping into the Past Historical fiction books for kids play a significant role in children’s literature, offering a unique opportunity to bring history to

5 Essential Classic Mystery Novels for Kids

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 24 June 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Musings, Parent Resources

Part III of IV: Classic mystery novels for kids. We will discuss how to read these classics with today’s children. Classic Mystery Novels: A Special Place in Children’s Literature Classic mystery novels have long held a special place in children’s literature, captivating young readers with their intriguing plots and the thrill of solving puzzles. As

Part II: Classic Adventure Tales for Kids

5 Best Classic Adventure Tales for Kids

By - thewearyeducator.com
Posted on 24 June 20237 June 2024
Posted in Blog, Educator Resources, Parent Resources

Part II of IV: Part II of classic adventure tales for kids, we will dive into adventure tales and how to read them in today’s world. Part II: Classic Adventure Tales for Kids Classic adventure tales have a magnetic pull on young readers, captivating their imaginations and transporting them to worlds filled with excitement and

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