My child is falling behind in reading!
Dear Teacher, My child’s teacher has informed me that she only went up one reading level this quarter on her most recent assessment. I don’t want her to fall behind. …
Linda Pattison – Dawn Friedal – Janice Firling
Linda Pattison, Dawn Friedal and Janice Firling are the three driving forces behind a program that engages, inspires and motivates children to read. They have been instrumental in promoting literacy by pairing …
Is the Pen Mightier Than the Keyboard?
Is the pen really mightier than the keyboard? According to current research the answer is a resounding yes! Technology is now an integral and necessary part of our society, …
It’s o.k. to make mistakes.
As a reading teacher, the first lesson at the beginning of every school year revolves around getting to know my students and giving them an opportunity to get to know …
Help! My child hates to read!
Dear Teacher, My daughter hates reading! I’ve tried everything to no avail. I thought as she got older she would eventually change her attitude toward reading, but things are getting …
How do you know that?
Has someone ever stated with conviction an opinion on a particular topic or something they considered factual that you thought was wrong? If so, how did you handle it? Did …
Waiting 3 seconds Can Help Students Succeed!
What if I were to tell you that there is a way to increase your child’s scores on academic achievement tests simply by giving him/her more “wait time” when asking …