Collective Works on Teaching and Enhancing Reading Skills

Reading and writing have always been my passion. Aside from loving to read and write and doing them both for my enjoyment, I also have become a specialist in teaching children how to read. I learned how to read at the wee age of 3 and haven't put the books down since.

My first teaching experience was with my own little sister. I helped my mother teach her how to read. When it became that time, in addition to whatever lessons my mom gave her, I also worked with her in many ways. It became something of a hobby for me. Each day I looked forward to working with her on whatever area I had planned out. My sister is an excellent reader because of the dedication of both my mother and myself.

Now that I have my own children, teaching reading has become a part of my daily life. There is a reading lesson in everything.

That said, here is a collection of my methods on teaching reading. Using these methods has benefited my children as well as others. I recommend bookmarking these to your favorites under a folder called "reading" or whatever other title you will choose. Having them all handy in one place will help make reading time much easier.

Comprehension Lesson Plan
This is a simple reading comprehension lesson for children who have intermediate reading fluency. It is a story with questions.

Using Your Child's Interests To Enhance Learning
This article explains how you can draw on your child's interests interests to help enhance interest in learning.

Incorporating Learning Into Your Child's Daily Life
Here you will find out how to make everyday life a fun learning experience.

Comprehension Practice Grades K-5
In this lesson, your child will learn how to better understand what is being read. This is a lesson that can be repeated at least 3 times per week. It should be done right after your child has read a book.

Study Materials Every Parent Should have Around
This will tell you what materials you should have and how to use them effectively. Plus, you'll get some game ideas as well.

Making Activity Bins For Studying Writing
Writing is an essential part of reading. Here you'll learn how to create a bin of fun activities and games that will enhance these skills.

How To Make Activity Bins For Studying Reading
Reading should be fun. In this article, you'll learn how to make many fun games and activities for reading.

Spelling And Vocabulary
These skills will help your child understand what is being read. Learn how to make some fun games and plan activities for enhancing these skills.

Free Internet Resources For Teaching Reading Skills
This is a compilation of internet sites that have a variety of lessons for reading.

Choosing Children's Books That Create Smart Readers
This is a parenting lesson on choosing books that will help enhance your child's reading skills.

Comprehension-Building In Your Child: Two Beneficial Activities
Here's directions for two activities that help stimulate the mind and enhance comprehension skills.

My 3 Year Old's Starting To Spell! Boy, A I in For Truble!
This is an article about my word-smart 3-year old. This may give parents some ideas on how to make words a part of their child's day.

Cut The Baby Talk Already: Your Child's Intellect Is Suffering
This is article on the effects of using baby talk with your baby or child.

Creating A Library
This article is directed at homeschooling families, but can really apply to any family.

Family-Time How-To: Reading Circle
This is a how-to guide on a great activity for reading.

Skip Has Fun
This is my newest reader for beginning readers. There are also instructions on how to make it into a long-lasting book your child can read over and over again.