I have learned by working in a kindergarten classroom that some children are reluctant to learn how to read. Some believe that anything interesting or fun is only on the television these days. Parents and teachers have to be creative. By choosing stories that you know will capture the child's attention is the biggest part of the battle. Some of the educators I have worked with have used videos of stories to grab the attention of their students. Below I have two videos that kindergarten students have found funny or interesting. Enjoy!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
"Teaching Kids to Read and Helping Those Who Struggle"
I came across this website today. It is called Reading Rockets. Reading Rockets is a reading resource that assists parents, teachers, and other educators in helping readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Check out the link below!
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Holiday Stories
It is that time of year again for holiday stories. I found some stories that are great to read to your kids or your students to get them in the holiday mood!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
The Grinch hates Christmas, and wants to stop it from coming. So he forms a devious plan: to impersonate Santy Claus and to steal the Whos’ Christmas presents. But come Christmas morning, the Grinch is in for a shocking surprise. He did not stop Christmas from coming! And the Grinch realizes something new. That maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. That maybe Christmas . . . perhaps . . . means a little bit more!
Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel
What are the poor villagers to do? The holiday-hating, hill-dwelling hobgoblins are bound and determined to ruin yet another Hanukkah for them. Every year the beasties snuff out the menorah candles, destroy the dreidels, and pitch the potato latkes on the floor. But these wicked wet blankets never counted on someone as clever as Hershel of Ostropol showing up. Using his wits and a few props--pickles, eggs, and a dreidel (a square-shaped top with Hebrew letters on each side)--Hershel manages to outwit all the creepy critters and break the spell.
Seven Spools of Thread by Angela Shelf Medearis
In an African village live seven brothers who make life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread or they will be turned out as beggars.
The Grinch hates Christmas, and wants to stop it from coming. So he forms a devious plan: to impersonate Santy Claus and to steal the Whos’ Christmas presents. But come Christmas morning, the Grinch is in for a shocking surprise. He did not stop Christmas from coming! And the Grinch realizes something new. That maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. That maybe Christmas . . . perhaps . . . means a little bit more!
What are the poor villagers to do? The holiday-hating, hill-dwelling hobgoblins are bound and determined to ruin yet another Hanukkah for them. Every year the beasties snuff out the menorah candles, destroy the dreidels, and pitch the potato latkes on the floor. But these wicked wet blankets never counted on someone as clever as Hershel of Ostropol showing up. Using his wits and a few props--pickles, eggs, and a dreidel (a square-shaped top with Hebrew letters on each side)--Hershel manages to outwit all the creepy critters and break the spell.
In an African village live seven brothers who make life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread or they will be turned out as beggars.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
First Post!
This is my reading blog! On here I will share some of my favorite kindergarten stories. Hope you enjoy!
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