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06/26/23

The Power of Unfamiliar Books to Engage Emergent Readers

Providing young children with lots of opportunities and encouragement to read unfamiliar books helps them to become adventurous, confident readers who are highly engaged meaning-makers.  (continue reading)
06/23/23

Let’s Gather: A Read-Aloud and Shared Reading Curriculum

Read-aloud time is an opportunity to mentor children in the mindset, habits, and strategies of proficient readers.  (continue reading)
06/20/23

Putting Books into the Hands of Teachers of Teenagers: The Book Love Foundation

The goal of The Book Love Foundation is to put books in the hands of teachers of teenagers. We aim instruction toward increasing volume, stamina, and joy in reading in middle and high school.  (continue reading)
06/06/23

How to Engage Adolescent Readers: 3 Strategies for Finding the Right Books for Your Students

Finding the right books for your classroom of adolescent readers is key to building engagement. The right book in the hands of a kid can change a life forever.  (continue reading)
07/29/22

3 Reasons to Love Independent Reading

For anyone looking for high-quality reading instructional methods, it’s easy to fall in love with independent reading time.  (continue reading)
02/01/22

Why Independent Reading is Exactly What Students Need Right Now

As you make plans for future instruction, build in time for independent reading first. Learn why from the authors of Trusting Readers.  (continue reading)
08/19/21

Building Better Independent Reading: Building Relationships Through Inquiry and Conferring

When students feel trusted, supported, and cared for, they are more likely to take an active role in their own learning, feel more engaged, and transfer literacy learning into independence.  (continue reading)
08/11/21

Building Better Independent Reading: Creating Classroom Spaces for Independent Reading

When we value time, choice, talk and teacher support in independent reading, we can design a classroom that promotes these principles.  (continue reading)
04/29/21

Half-Day Virtual PD Sessions with Cornelius Minor!

From his work around the world over the last two decades, including virtual work with teachers, districts, and communities since the start of the pandemic, Cornelius Minor has a clear idea of the challenges facing teachers in this moment.  (continue reading)
04/28/21

Reading Identity And Why It Matters by Jennifer Scoggin And Hannah Schneewind

When we listen closely to the stories readers tell about their reading lives, we are better able to name their strengths as a reader.  (continue reading)

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