No matter how much you want to believe that your students will read over break – whether it be winter break, Spring break, or during the summer months, the hard truth is that most children do not. In fact, according to the National Education Association: Only 53 percent of children ages three to five…
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
by Sara Herrera, Guest Blogger My all-time favorite event in my classroom is the Reading Across America, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Event! I always try to elaborate on every story I read to my students, but with Dr. Seuss’ books it is way too much fun to do. I simply can’t imagine a classroom without the…
Creating a Seuss-Inspired Curriculum
Dr. Seuss’ timeless story treasures are an easy way to get students excited about the written word. Using vocabulary and sight words that only serve to enhance a child’s vocabulary, the books are ideal for any emergent reader. In fact, the stories are so versatile that they can be used across the curriculum to create…