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Helping Kids Identify “Just Right” Books for Themselves {FREE Printable Included!}

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In order to help our kids grow as readers, we want their main diet* of reading to be at their “just right” level. What exactly does “just right” mean? What are “Just Right” Books? Kids know most of the words (95% or more) Readers have the strategies to figure out most of the words they don’t know using context or…
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FREE Rhyme Time Pack {Updated and Expanded}

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My Rhyme Time Pack has now been updated and MAJORLY expanded! It’s now over twice the size than the original pack! Woohoo! Find more Reading Readiness Printables HERE. *Scroll to the bottom of the post to download the pack. Note that there are TWO download links for it. Rhyme Time Pack In this pack, you’ll find hands-on activities (see the…
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DIY Fluency Boards

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Thank you, Becky, for inviting me to write at This Reading Mama. My name is Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures and I am a huge fan and truly honored to be here. Today I would like to share a quick and easy way to practice fluency with any age reader. Whether its in a classroom with 30 first graders, or…
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FREE Printable Resource Pack from Choosing “Just Right” Books

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When choosing “just right” books for kids, it is important to note how well the reader reads the words (word identification) AND how well he understands what he has read (comprehension/understanding). But what exactly are we looking and listening for as the reader readers aloud? Included the appendix of my book, How to Choose “Just Right” Books: Helping Kids Grow as Readers,…
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Dr. Seuss Cut it Out! Pack

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*This post contains affiliate links. To find out more, please read my full disclosure policy. Today, I’m so excited to share my Dr. Seuss Cut it Out! Pack. If you’re new to my Cut it Out! Packs, you will find four levels of cutting: 1- straight lines, 2- curvy lines, 3- zig-zag lines, and 4- shapes; perfect for preschoolers just…
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