Determining a Student's Reading Level

books Knowing and utilizing a student's reading level is important to getting the most out of their education. If they are working or reading at a level that is not suitable, they are wasting their time. If they work at a reading level that is too high for them, they can become frustrated. Working at a level that is too low, does not offer a challenge or a chance for growth. Use our guide to find tips and activities to make the most out of a child's reading ability and help them grow and progress at a rate that meets their ever changing needs.

Creating Accelerated Reading Level for Walk Two Moons

What to do with your knowledge of the accelerated reading level of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech? Convert those numbers into tangible learning! Here are some fun activities...

Helping Your Child Become a Good Reader

Reading is possibly the most important skill your child will learn. Elementary school is the best time to introduce effective activities to improve good reading skills. Find out how...

Choosing a Textbook Part 1: Readability

With burdened budgets across most school districts, the opportunities to purchase and select new textbooks for your classroom are becoming fewer and further in between. So when the time does arrive to...

Creating Accelerated Reading Level for Walk Two Moons

What to do with your knowledge of the accelerated reading level of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech? Convert those numbers into tangible learning! Here are some fun activities you can try in your...

Summer School Activities to Motivate Students

Many summer school programs in elementary schools are for enrichment and for extra practice. Some students look forward to extending the school year; but in general, students are ready for school to...

What Can I Do with My Reading Specialist Degree?

If you have a reading specialist degree, what are the different jobs you can pursue? You could work in a school as a Title I teacher or as a literacy coach. You could also become a reading tutor or...

Freckle Juice Lesson Plans

Andrew wanted to have freckles! He wanted them so much that he used his allowance to pay for a freckle juice recipe. Will it work? Freckle Juice lesson plans will include math, health/safety...

Summer School Activities to Motivate Students

Many summer school programs in elementary schools are for enrichment and for extra practice. Some students look forward to extending the school year; but in general, students are...

Helping Challenged Readers Choose a Book

High school students who are challenged readers are the hardest students to help improve reading skills. You must tap into their interests and discover what makes them come alive. Then...