There is so much more to reading than just sounding out words. Kids need to be able to THINK about what they’re reading too! These fun reading comprehension activities help students learn how to understand what a story or reading passage is all about. They’re great for kids in kindergarten on up. Reading Comprehension Activities First up?! Stretch […]
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Reading Cheat Sheets
Activities for ages 3 to 8. Do some of your students struggle to read but you’re not sure how to help? Have you ever imagined having an easy cheat sheet for picking “just right” reading lessons for every student in class? Wish. Granted. Whether you need a quick reference to help you plan your reading group […]
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Close Reading Activity Cards
Close reading differs from regular reading by intentionally looking more closely at text in order to fully understand the content and meaning. These close reading activity cards are perfect for Grade 1 and Grade 2 children – the texts are short to help keep concentration high! Why do we use close reading? When children are learning […]
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Little Books to Read and Match
Little books are a novel way to encourage reading for meaning and reading for fun! Children will love making their own books, then “getting to work”. These little books are great to use at school or at home, as the basis of an extended activity or just a quick 5 minute read-through. Reading for Comprehension When […]
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20 Fun Reading Comprehension Questions for Kids
Activity for ages 3 to 8. There are few things better than settling in with your kids to read a good book. The snuggles. The laughter. The “one more, pleeeeease.” It’s simply awesome. While you’re sneaking in some good old fashioned bonding, storytime is also a great opportunity to work on kids’ reading comprehension – understanding what’s actually happening in […]
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