Tag Archives: Building fluency

30 Jul

What a treat! This new book can’t be beat!  How lucky Dr. Seuss’ widow and his longtime assistant found the manuscript and shared with us. Written over fifty years ago, this book is as timely today as if it was just written. Theodor Seuss Geisel, (Dr. Seuss) was an animal lover and his love shines brightly in this wonderful story. I’ve been so excited waiting for the book’s release. What anticipation- what treasures would I find? Would this one be…..

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27 Apr

Just say no to flat, expressionless, boring reading. Say yes to smooth, correctly phrased, lilting lyrical reading! Where do you start? Read to your tummy. No kidding! Next comes lap reading, then keep reading with your child long after that. This is the first step toward building fluency. By modeling your love of reading, children hear the lilt in your voice, see your expression and experience the joy of language. I always encourage family reading time, as well as bedtime…..

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