Three’s Good Company When Reading
Two perspectives are fertile ground for the shared exploration of books and the powers of literacy. More perspectives expand the possibilities for inquiry and exploration in thrilling new ways.
Size Matters and TED Knows It
Book length matters to the uninitiated reader who counts pages as if calculating how long they can stay under water, and “short” books might be just the right length for ALL readers.
Robots or Readers?
Have you ever had a computer or phone read something to you from the screen? This is a trick question. Think about your answer.
Stop Worrying About Grade-Level Reading Growth
The concerns about making sure that all children progress at the same pace in their reading test score growth have always been misplaced, misguided, and deeply rooted in U.S. schooling practices. We must join hands to eliminate standard book assignment practices and help kids find books they want to read and enjoy.
Go With the Flow of Meaningful Conversation
The goal of conversation about a book is not to arrive at a predetermined conclusion about a fully known idea or issue. It’s about partnering together to sharpen a shared or possibly new understanding about something, addressing a concern or confusion.
The Birth and Life of an Avid Reader
Avid readers have adopted a delightful path forward in their lives that leads to lifelong growth in their understanding about and the love of books.
Kids Who Read Will Write
Young children who are read to regularly, who receive sweet birthday cards and other notes in the mail, or who observe their parents as they receive important written communications, easily come to understand that print, along with art and other modes of self-expression, provide the potential for reaching out to “touch” others.
Add More Lap Time to Your Days
Literacy starts with little ones sitting in the laps of trusted loved ones, reading and discussing books that children love.
Expression Over Accuracy: Supporting the Development of Joyful Readers
For those who care about lifelong reading and learning, reading speed and accuracy are low priorities. When teaching children to become eager daily readers, kids benefit from learning to express emotion when reading to themselves or others.
Children’s Questions Lead to Lifelong Learning
Exploring the possibilities for obtaining answers to their own questions about the world helps children form a foundation for enriched lifelong learning.
Jot It? Got It!
Jotting is a perfect, always-there, literacy experience, and it is never too early to help a child old enough to hold a pencil or crayon to appreciate and adopt easy ways to develop the habit of recording something for later.
The Skilled Non-Reader
An understanding about books and reading transforms reluctant and skilled non-readers into lifelong readers and learners.
How Not to Lose Ground in Literacy Growth
Literacy growth does not halt for children during breaks from formal education if they enjoy daily, relaxed reading of self-selected books.
One Good Book
The first step toward a life of avid and fulfilling reading begins with one good book.
The Baby Won’t Stop Crying. What to Do?
Unsuccessful attempts to console a crying baby are roughly equivalent to failed attempts to interest a child in reading.
Books That Celebrate Diverse Readers
New or reluctant readers must encounter one or more things that make them increasingly comfortable with the expanding range of books that they take into their hands.
Books are Perfect Toys
Children’s toys and books provide a reflection of what so many of us hope will be a new perspective on issues like race, gender, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and more.
They’re Watching Us
Children don’t miss much of what we do, so they need to regularly see us reading to observe that reading is a valuable, enjoyable thing to do.
Let’s Change Parent/Teacher Conversations About Reading
Children’s daily engagements with books contribute to their language ability and eagerness to use books to explore the world beyond home.
Knowing and Growing Takes All Types of Books
All types of books can ignite reading energy in kids. Let them choose what’s interesting to them—storybooks, nonfiction, comics—they’re all good!