Tag Archives: Reading Aloud

This is the Tree featured on ChoiceLiteracy.com

Posted on August 29, 2011 by cathyreads

Start school with rhythm. While This Is the Tree provides interesting facts about the African Baobab tree and engenders further curiosity about the African Savannah, its poetic structures lend themselves to frames for student writing. Read the review and more … Continue reading →

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Book of the Week – Rope ‘em by Stacy Nyikos

Posted on March 25, 2011 by cathyreads

Author: Stacy Nyikos Ages 4 yrs + 36pp Hardback Kane Miller $15.99 Oklahoma author of “Rope ‘Em”, Stacy Nyikos, was recently featured in the Tulsa World. She hosted a book signing at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Below is a link to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Reading with Kids – from PBS’s “Between The Lions”

Posted on February 23, 2010 by cathyreads

Tips for Reading Aloud From PBS ‘Between the Lions’ Show As you may know, Read Across America Day is fast approaching on March 2nd – which just happens to be Dr. Suess’s Birthday! What a great day to celebrate reading … Continue reading →

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Magical adventures of reading

Posted on February 19, 2010 by cathyreads

I have loved reading books since I first learned to read in Mrs. Gorey’s first grade class. Learning to read wasn’t a piece of cake for me. I was in a catch up reading group when I entered first grade, … Continue reading →

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One way to get a kid to read a book…

Posted on August 24, 2009 by cathyreads

When my oldest son was about 9 or 10, I knew there were some great books on my shelf that I wanted him to read.  These were books that I had read as a kid, or that I had read … Continue reading →

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Three B’s of reading – from Jim Trelease

Posted on August 11, 2009 by cathyreads

OK – so I rely heavily on Jim Trelease for recommendations on reading at home with your kids.  You know what, he’s the expert.  So I consider myself one of his disciples, and I am out here spreading his message. … Continue reading →

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Impacts of Parents Reading Aloud on Educational Success

Posted on August 10, 2009 by cathyreads

A commentary regarding the impact of reading aloud to children on their educational success. Continue reading →

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