Taking Control of Reading I have heard it said that struggling readers feel out of control when they are reading. To them, the act of reading is like a heart beat. They cannot take control of their reading, like they cannot take control of the beating of their hearts. Fluent readers, on the other hand, know when to take control of their reading. To fluent readers, the act of reading is like breathing. The majority of the time, people never think about the act of breathing. Breathing happens … [Read more...]

Choosing a Just Right BookChoosing a just right book can be challenging for students. Through the years of working with first graders and second graders, I have seen numerous students become frustrated when trying to use the "five finger" rule. Therefore, I never want to tell a student that the book is "too hard" for them.  I created these bookmarks to give students a guideline - while not pigeon-holing books into Too Hard and Too Easy categories.  Scenario of a Student Doing a Tricky Word Page … [Read more...]

Do your students struggle with finishing a book - especially a longer, more challenging chapter book? I created this poster and reading log to help students build their reading stamina as they "stick" with reading! Click here to access our Free Resource Library, where you can download the poster and reading log absolutely free. Enjoy! … [Read more...]