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Popular literacy and educational blog posts by That Fun Reading Teacher. Discover ideas for classroom management and literacy centers for kindergarten through 2nd grade. Also find early reading intervention strategies that are helpful for special education and speech therapy. Engage reluctant readers with fun stories and lesson activities.
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Remembrance Day and Veterans Day – Giving children a way to relate through gratitude and a commitmen
Age-appropriate stories and activities to teach kindergartners about Veterans Day.
My Favorite Children's Books to Ease Back to School Anxiety
Here are my favorite children's stories to welcome young students back to the classroom. These books are great for easing anxiety and helping new kindergarteners feel welcome and safe at school.
Managing Back to School Anxiety - Teacher tips
Back to school anxiety is very real for our students and even for teachers! Read these tips for for managing back to school anxiety before school starts, and making a plan for the first day of school to have strategies in place to help the day run smoothly.
How to Help Kids Communicate Feelings
Use these 5 teaching tips during your social emotional learning time. Increasing young children's emotional vocabulary helps create a safe learning environment and helps children develop empathy.
How to Start a Reading Buddies Program in Your Classroom
Learn how to start a Reading Buddies program in your classroom. There are so many benefits to having learning buddies-both for the younger and older students.
Veterans Day Activities for Kindergarten
Discover my favorite books to teach Kindergartners about Veterans Day. There is even a storybook lesson that you can sing! Age appropriate activities for kindergarten through third grade, to honor those who have sacrificed and served our country.
Tips for Starting a Reading Buddies Program in Your Classroom
Learn how to start a reading buddies program in your classroom. There are so many benefits to having learning buddies-both for the younger and older students!
What Reading Levels Mean and Why Kids Should Not Have to Worry About Them
Reading levels can be a helpful tool for teachers, but putting too much attention on book levels can be harmful to young children.
Tips for Starting a Reading Buddies Program in Your Classroom
Wondering about how to go about starting a Reading Buddies program in your classroom? Here are some tips for getting started! There are so many benefits to having learning buddies-both for the younger and older students.
The Benefits of a Reading Buddies Program
I love using Reading Buddies in my kindergarten classroom! I have seen so many benefits-for my kindergarten students as well as their 4th grade buddies. The individual attention from big kids helps my early readers, while the older students experience increased self-confidence as they have responsibility helping the younger children. What benefits have you seen using learning buddies in your classroom?
Rethinking Reading Logs for beginning readers
Rethinking Reading Logs for young readers - How traditional reading logs can be perceived at home, and making a flexible compromise! Read on for more info and links to freebies! #earlychildhoodeducation #readingforjoy #kindergarten #1stgrade #teachersknow
The benefits of a using a visual schedule in kindergarten and early primary classrooms
I have used a visual schedule in my kindergarten classroom for years, because of the many benefits to my students and me personally. Here are the highlights! #teaching #kindergarten #primary #visuals #earlylearning #thatfunreadingteacher
5 teacher tips for a safe & positive 1st day of kindergarten
5 Kindergarten teacher tips for a safe & positive 1st day of school! #teacherlife #kindergarten #btsanxiety #teaching #thatfunreadingteacher
Children's stories to ease the transition into school!
Looking for children’s stories to ease the transition into or back to school? Here is a selection of the stories I return to year after year! Between familiar characters, fun, upbeat rhymes and the calming factor, they make a great mix. Free, comforting book companion linked!
Teacher Tips for a Happy 1st Day of Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is exciting, but it can also be a little scary! Use these 5 ideas to help your students have a happy and positive first day of school so they are excited to come back!