reading (primary)

Discusses the ways books and different kinds of writing are organized and how to get the most out of reading for pleasure and for information.

Explains the importance of integrated, holistic reading programs in primary schools, arguing that one-size-fits-all instruction does not work for today's children and offering suggestions for increasing students' interest in reading.

Sharon Taberski shares the lessons she has learned throughout her teaching career and explains how she enhances her students' interest in reading.

Discusses reading and the role of the school library media specialist at the kindergarten through grade five levels.

Contains a collection of lessons plans designed for teachers of first and second grade readers, including bibliographic information, with overviews of setting, character, plot, and summary for thirty-five chapter books.

Presents reproducible activities for teaching theme, plot, character, and setting in grades one through three using Arnold Lobel books such as "Frog and Toad Are Friends, " "Uncle Elephant, " and "Owl at Home.".

Contains a guide to teaching literacy through the books of Lois Ehlert, author of "Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf" and "Eating The Alphabet, " including reproducible pages that provide activities for building vocabulary and developing basic science skills.

Contains twenty-six reading lessons for the first through third grade classroom and includes a theme-related craft or activity and discussion of the story.

An introduction to reading that gives beginners confidence and the chance to use their newly discovered skills.