Help a Student Write a Poem

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Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Five Ways to Build Lifelong Readers

Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Five Ways to Build Lifelong Readers: Guest post by Maddie Witter The new Common Core State Standards list skills to prepare American young people on the path toward the colleg...

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SIGHT WORDS-- Your Lists Right Here

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Readers are leaders!
I recommend all kids learn SIGHT WORDS
as soon as possible to improve fluency and build confidence.  

Here's your complete list of SIGHT WORDS from easiest to most difficult.   

Who, What, Where.....in that Book?

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What are simple ways to discuss with children what they're reading?  

Try Some Fairy Tales & Poems on for Size!

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Want ideas on inviting activities to get kids excited about writing?
Get them hooked on poetry and rhyming to yield wonderful surprises and success! 
April is national poetry month, so gear up now to make this spring a special celebration.

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