When I read books, I use a piece of paper for my bookmark. On it I take notes and have for some time now, perhaps dating back to high school....I also write down every word that I don't know. (I only read non-fiction!) And when I finish the book, I type up my notes on [...]
Kids all learn (are taught) to read at different rates and by different means. With all the phonics books, websites, and theories out there... I still doubt there's a better approach than sitting down with them and playing with something like Bananagrams. "Furball"? That's an old nickname of mine wielded by my golf jabronis. And [...]
