Teaching Early Reading and Writing

Reading levels can be a helpful tool for teachers, but putting too much attention on book levels can be harmful to young children.

I love using Reading Buddies in my kindergarten classroom! I have seen so many benefits-for my kindergarten students as well as their 4th grade buddies. The individual attention from big kids helps my early readers, while the older students experience increased self-confidence as they have responsibility helping the younger children. What benefits have you seen using learning buddies in your classroom?

Designed specifically for kindergarten and first grade students, these alternative reading logs put the emphasis on reading for fun and interest. They encourage a love of reading and and help children develop a sense of responsibility.

Use these redesigned reading logs to inspire a love for reading! Teach students to read for JOY! Perfect for kindergarten and 1st grade.

Do you have parents asking why their children are bringing home easy books? Share these FREE parent handouts to explain the benefits of reading books kids are familiar with. Lots of strategies for how to make these reading times more enjoyable for both parents and children.

Encourage a love of reading with this alternative to a traditional reading log. This reading log encourages shared reading experiences, responsibility, and an emphasis on reading for fun! This is a free sample of my yearlong reading journals.

Reading Buddies activities to use the whole year! I love using Reading/Learning Buddies in my kindergarten classroom. This resource includes everything you need to get a Reading Buddies program started at your elementary school, as well as fun literacy activities for the students to do together. Activities include a story lesson, Venn diagrams, conversation starters, and many more engaging activities.

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Wondering about how to go about starting a Reading Buddies program in your classroom? Here are some tips for getting started! There are so many benefits to having learning buddies-both for the younger and older students.

Learn how to start a reading buddies program in your classroom. There are so many benefits to having learning buddies-both for the younger and older students!

This FREE printable children's story lesson is perfect for social emotional learning, and is part of the Dealing With Feelings series. This printable book teaches kids strategies for how to manage feeling lonely. Includes a horizontal version that can be accessed through Easel by TpT.