Reading

Kiwi schools raising kids' reading levels with movies! (New Kerala)

30 Aug 2008

Wellington, Aug 30 : Schools in Christchurch, New Zealand are teaching their children with the help of movies - a move that they believe would raise their reading levels.

Student's reading skills target of new program at PISD (The Pampa News)

30 Aug 2008

It is Kathy Carter's job to know the importance of reading skills for students. “Reading effects every subject,� Carter explained. “Having good reading skills can help all content areas.�

Power of Words: A mother's journey into reading (The Ithaca Journal)

30 Aug 2008

When I was a young mom, I had many wonderful influences in my life. Friends and family gave me much advice and guidance. One such friend gave me a book, called “The Read Aloud Handbook,� by James Trelease. This book was my introduction to the importance of reading to very young children. The guide also included reviews of books and what age or reading level the book was best suited for. This was ...