Building Readers From the Playground to Print: Unlock the Magic of Joyful Reading Instruction

Wondering how to make reading instruction fun and engaging for the kids?Teaching reading to young children can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies and approach, it can also be incredibly rewarding. In Building Readers From the Playground to Print, Jennifer Burns shares the keys to successful reading instruction for young learners with this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for kindergarten and first-grade educators.In this easy-to-read book, you’ll discover why teaching reading to young learners is crucial and how to do it effectively. Dive into the fundamental four builds of literacy instruction and explore specific strategies for teaching letter sounds, sight words, and decoding skills. From phonics to fluency, this guide covers all the essential elements of early reading instruction.Packed with clear and concise plans, practical teaching strategies, and engaging activities, this book provides everything you need to create a dynamic and stimulating learning environment for your students. Within the pages of this book, Jennifer shares some actionable tips to help your students develop the critical reading skills they need to succeed.In this book, you will learn:Four Fundamental builds teachers need to develop readers.How to help students learn letters, sounds and words while engaging in texts.Interactive whole-class reading experiences that move students into authentic reading practices.How to create landmarks in print.How to align literacy stations to your whole class lesson, simplifying the literacy block. No more disjointed activities.Get ready to transform your reading instruction and set your students on the path to reading success with this invaluable resource. Read more