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Book List for Asking Questions

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*This post contains affiliate links. One important comprehension strategy we want to teach our kids is asking questions. Questions like, “I wonder why…?” or “What does ___ mean?” keep us wanting to read to find out answers. Our curiosity compels us to find the answers. Today, I’m sharing a book list for asking questions. These texts are written in such…
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Alphabet Fishing – a Name Spelling Activity

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Names are a GREAT place to start when teaching kids many concepts, but especially the alphabet. Even reluctant learners may enjoy learning the alphabet if they are the subject of study! This alphabet fishing and sorting game uses kids’ names in a fun, playful name spelling activity. {Our FREE, 27-pg printable pack can be found at the END of this…
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Learning the Alphabet – Letter L Printable Pack

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We’ve made it to letter L! {Our free download link can be found at the end of this post.} We’re almost half way there with Learning the Alphabet, ABC Printable Packs for learning letters and their sounds. If you’re new to Learning the Alphabet, you can find our introductory post here as well as see all our free packs we’ve…
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FREE Discussion Questions for Fiction and Nonfiction

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Too often, we use comprehension questions so unnaturally. Our child finishes a book and we grill her with a barrage of questions: Who was the main character? Where was the setting? What was the problem? The list could go on and on. And don’t get me wrong. I believe kids need to learn these story elements, as they are essential…
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FREE Short Vowel Sounds Clip Cards

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Want a great way to stretch a child’s ear, also known as phonemic awareness, for hearing those middle short vowel sounds? Try these FREE short vowel sounds clip cards! {download found at the END of this post} Kids are typically ready for identifying the middle, short vowel sounds, AFTER they can hear and identify beginning and/or ending sounds. *This post contains…
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