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When Children Read Because They Want To, Not Because They Have To
As interest in reading research spiked in the 1980s, the bulk of activity focused on the cognitive aspects of reading, ...
Source: Reading Is Fundamental
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Motivating Children to Become Lifelong Readers
by Susan E. KnellWouldn't it be wonderful if we could wave a magic wand and turn all reluctant readers into engaged ...
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Building a Family Library
What's Involved? A home library doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive to provide rich reading experiences. Fancy ...
Source: Reading Is Fundamental
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20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading
The following are some ways to turn a young reader's reluctance into enthusiasm: 1. Scout for things your children ...
Source: Reading Is Fundamental
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Tips for Teaching Kids to Enjoy Reading
1. The key to reading is words: hearing them, saying them, seeing them, and connecting them to everyday life. Simply ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Helping Students Find the Books They Like
Perhaps the most common way to motivate a child to read is to identify the child’s interests and then locate ...
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How can I find appropriate, challenging resources for a child who is reading far above grade-level?
Gifted children present special challenges when it comes to finding appropriate reading materials. The standard ...
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Monthly Reading and Writing Activity Calendars
Download RIF's monthly activity calendars, which provide engaging reading and writing activity suggestions to last a ...
Source: Reading Is Fundamental
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Building Fluency at Home
Family Paired Readings Family paired readings are strong fluency builders and involve children and parents reading ...
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Paying Attention in Primetime: Trading in Television Time for Reading Time
Today’s parents face unprecedented competition for influence in their children’s lives -never has there ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Gender Gap: Why Boys Can't Keep Up
The classroom gender gap might not be what you expect: these days, it's more likely to be male students that just can't...
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Tips on Reading Aloud to Your Children
Reading aloud has a host of educational benefits, but it works best if it isn’t approached as an educational exercise....
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Is the Book Dead?
As the world of publishing gets accustomed to people putting down their books and turning on their computer, so, too,...
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Sixth Grade Reading and Writing: What to Expect
English Language Arts, the only subject required every single year from kindergarten through twelfth grade, becomes...
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5 Ways to Support an Emerging Reader
Find out what you really need to support your emerging reader.
Source: Education.com
