Many struggling readers are reluctant to read because of the challenges in presents to them. According to Reading Rockets, “Graphic novels are a great way to help struggling readers strengthen vocabulary, build reading confidence and stamina, and develop a...
This year, in the Reading Room, we have brought out a brand new approach to reading instruction… and have had phenomenal results! The program is called RISE or RISE UP for older students. The entire program is spelled out in the book The Next Step Forward in...
January 24th – Today we read another edition in the Elmer series, Elmer in the Snow, written by David McKee. In this silly story, our favorite elephant is up to trickery once again. He decided to take his elephant friends up a mountain to see snow for the very...
January 17th – Today in Book Bunch we read Pete the Cat: Snow Daze written by James Dean. This is an adorable winter tale about a big problem that Pete the Cat has: he is sick of having snow days! Pete finally takes the matter into his own hands and plows the...
January 10th – Today we read Elmer & Grandpa Eldo by David McKee. In this story we meet Elmer’s fun loving grandfather who has a few tricks up his sleeve, just like Elmer! Book Bunchers used the story to make connections to their own family! We also...
