Category Archives: Teaching Tips
Tips for using songs and music in small classes
Many of us have learned the advantages in using songs to teach large classes. Large classes can be amazingly fun, right? In a large class, students benefit from the crowd effect, and the energetic ones pull the whole class into … Continue reading
Weekend Reading: The Value of Children’s Literature
Children’s books can sometimes be dismissed as “kids stuff.” However, there is often tremendous depth, wisdom, and beauty to be found in the pages of the picture books we read to our children. Teachers and parents would be wise not … Continue reading
5 MORE Simple Tips for Reading to Children
We just had a post on 5 Simple Reading Tips, and we received some great comments on that post. We weren’t finished! Here are 5 more tips for you to try. 1) Have a familiar story time routine. A routine is … Continue reading
5 Simple Tips for Reading to Children
Many factors go into making a children’s book a hit in your home or classroom. The story, the pictures, and the characters are all important. Your role in reading the book is an important factor as well. Here are 5 … Continue reading