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Free Literacy Resources for At-Home Learning

March 16, 2020March 23, 2020 readingexpressions

Free tools to help your child continue to grow as a reader even if school is closed. Continue reading Free Literacy Resources for At-Home Learning

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Make it Personal

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 readingexpressions

How making connections helps your child become a stronger reader Continue reading Make it Personal

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The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children of All Ages

March 3, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

“My child is able to read books independently. Does this mean I should stop reading aloud to them?” Continue reading The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children of All Ages

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

February 19, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

This Caldecott-winner about a zookeeper and his animal friends is a favorite among families and teachers! Continue reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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Door

January 31, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

This wordless picture book provides a valuable opportunity for readers to use their imagination to tell the story in their own words. Continue reading Door

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Why should my child make predictions when we read?

January 30, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

Making predictions is an important way for a reader to engage with a story. But how can we encourage children to make predictions without fear of being wrong? Continue reading Why should my child make predictions when we read?

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
  • fiction
  • history
  • biography
  • wordless
  • fairytale
  • social emotional learning
  • empathy
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • teamwork
  • family
  • gender
  • activism
  • animals
  • community
  • immigration
  • science
  • art
  • architecture
  • heritage
  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

  • summarizing
  • picture clues
  • making connections
  • predictions
  • point of view
  • sequencing
  • compare and contrast
  • fluency
  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

Interest Level

  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
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