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76How to read text once and remember it
by Keviin
Students often complain that they did read the book but still did poorly on the quiz or test. They may have read it, but did they get it? There are some simple ways to help make sure you not only read the... published 13 months ago
75A Basic Storytime Lesson Outline
by wannabwestern
Here is the basic formula I use for our library's story hour. This can be modified and expanded, but by keeping it consistent, your young audience will know what to expect. "A foolish consistency is the... published 4 months ago
80Great Read-Aloud Children's Books with Reviews and Sample Lesson Plans
by wannabwestern
I was the library storytime presenter at my local library in a small town in western Arizona for three years. Here is my list of read-aloud children's books. I recommend these specific books for their readability in a group setting. published 3 months ago
67Parents Guide to AR Books and Tests: What is Accelerated Reader?
by Lela Davidson
Many parents are initially confused when their kids come home talking about the AR books they checked out of the school library or AR tests they took at school on a given day. Here are the basics of... published 5 months ago
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71Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse—Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Copyright Kevin HenkesLilly is another character, like Ian Falconer's Olivia, who is irrepressible, exuberant, confident, and theatrical. And judging by the situation she finds herself in, I'd say she's in... published 3 months ago
79Olivia — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Olivia is the quintessential renaissance pig. She is at once fashion designer, dancer, architect, artist, and big sister. And she's quite precocious. Olivia is charming, cultured, and yet she acts just like... published 3 months ago
74Harry and The Terrible Whatzit — Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
Harry is sure something terrible is waiting down in the cellar, and furthermore, he is sure it has gotten his mother. What he encounters is "a double-headed, three-clawed, six-toed, long-horned whatzit." ... published 3 months ago
77Boost Your Reading Power: Understanding Syllables
by tutor1235
Most new readers find long words to be quite intimidating. Reading things like 'cat' and 'dog' isn't too scary, but 'commotion' will give anyone pause! Help the new reader in your life understand that big... published 11 months ago
79The Grouchy Ladybug Children's Book Review
by wannabwestern
The Grouchy Ladybug, by Eric Carle, is a classic children's book first published in 1977. It's visual appeal combined with a three-part theme of telling time, bullying, and comparing sizes will entertain and interest your preschool and early elementary age audience for repeat readings. published 2 months ago
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