Do Audiobooks count as real books? Does listening to a story have the same impact as reading it? The quick answer is yes and yes. Let’s explore why audiobooks “count” as real reading, how our brains react to listening versus reading ourselves, and how you can utilize audiobooks effectively in your classroom. Why Audiobooks are “Real” Books First, before we…
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to start off strong with your reading and writing instruction. As you start heading back to school, in addition to focusing on the typical do’s and don’t for a new school year, here are 4 tips on how to start off strong with literacy in your classroom. Communicate with Parents…
Parents often want to help their children develop reading skills, but they’re not quite sure how to do it. They can be unsure where to even start. Today, I’m going to share 6 ways parents can help their children become stronger readers. I’m also going to share a free, printable guide you can send home with parents as well. Read…
Reader’s theater is always a hit with students, but it also has many reading benefits. Anything that kids love and that also works on important reading skills, is always a great choice for instructional practice. Here are the reasons why you should use reader’s theater in your classroom and how to make it work. What is Reader’s Theater? First, let’s…
Readers are leaders. This simple phrase is one of my favorites. It’s also something my students and own children probably get sick of hearing, but it’s the truth. In our classrooms, and in our homes, it’s important that we’re providing the children in our lives with quality books. That why, when Ethicool Books reached out and offered to send me…