First grade is a HUGE year of growth academically….especially with regards to reading. You may see a child start the year in easy readers but move to reading beginning chapter books by the end of the year. One way to increase time reading is for kids to LOVE the books that they’re reading. And a […]
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Your Kids Will Love These New Easy Readers
If you’re a teacher or parent of someone learning to read, you know how important quality, engaging, and interesting reading material is to hook your kids. These new easy readers are really awesome — you’re going to love them! See ALL My Recommended Easy Readers. If your child is learning to read or you teach […]
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Keep your soon to be 1st (first) graders, ages 6 and 7, practicing their growing reading skills with the best, most highly recommended books! These are favorite books for beginning readers from the easiest books with a few words per page to beginning chapter books with a sentence per page. (For my kids, this was first grade but for […]
Continue ReadingSkill-Building Easy Readers with Excellent Stories
Are your kids learning to read? Then you need good easy readers to get them excited to practice their burgeoning skills. I have a big list of easy reader recommendations HERE which will also include today’s list of newly published books. What will you find on the list today? Well, Mo Willems has a new […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s a Good Book for a New Reader?
What is a good book for your new reader to read? How about 8!? These new easy readers just hit the shelves. I think you’ll find them entertaining for your growing readers to read. Repeatedly. 🙂 What’s a Good Book for a New Reader? What Is Chasing Duck? by Jan Thomas Jan Thomas is […]
Continue Reading13 Books That Are Perfect for 6- to 9- Year Olds
I can’t wait for your 6- to 9- to read these books. Especially Stinkbomb and Ketchup Face, Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea, and The Bad Guys — talk about entertaining!! But, there are other great titles for early elementary age readers, too. You’ll find books for animal lovers, superhero fans, and other topics that interest kids. […]
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Early readers always need lots of practice reading in books at their just-right reading level. It’s more motivating if you can find books that interest your new readers –that they choose themselves. (If the books are too challenging, read aloud to them and save the challenges for later . . . ) Remember, as you read with your growing readers, […]
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