Making Inferences By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: April 28, 2016 An overview of the Iowa Reading Research Center's Making Inferences graphic organizer, a tool to help children organize their thoughts and make inferences.
Infinite Fiction and Series By: Andrew Frisbie Posted on: April 26, 2016 Book series, also known as infinite fiction, are popular in literature, especially among certain genres. A librarian examines series and their appeal.
The Challenge of Choice: Teachers Librarians and Parents Working Together By: Kate Lechtenberg Posted on: April 19, 2016 Covering the complications and best practices when it comes to helping children make their own reading choices.
Reading Goes Beyond Books By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: April 14, 2016 In addition to reading books, children can benefit from reading texts such as letters, magazines, recipes, and even cereal boxes.
Nine Tips for Helping Children Read Unfamiliar Words By: Carla Coleman Posted on: April 12, 2016 There are several ways to help a beginning reader figure out an unknown word they have encountered. Here are nine suggestions for what might be said.
7 Ways for Grandparents to Support Literacy By: Tracy Donohue Posted on: April 7, 2016 Grandparents can be involved in the reading development of their grandchildren. Explore ways for grandparents to make a difference in this way.
Supporting the Power to Choose Reading By: Kate Lechtenberg Posted on: April 4, 2016 When it comes to children making reading choices, teacher librarians are poised to help families make these decisions.