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  • JustOneGuy May 8, 2012 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Very detailed lens. Great job!
    I am totally convinced that phonics is the only way to teach reading that makes any sense. I taught all five of my children to read before kindergarten by spending about 10 minutes a night for two weeks using a simple pad of paper and dark, felt tipped pen. See my lens on teaching your children to read with no stress.
  • RobinDM Nov 24, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    Excellent information. I will be sharing this!
  • vcochrane Apr 22, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Amazing lens. Well done. I love the Bang game.
  • KarenTBTEN Apr 16, 2011 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    An excellent, and very usable, resource.
    SquidAngel blessings!
  • franstan Mar 30, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Another super lens
  • lindarandall Feb 15, 2011 @ 1:10 am | delete
    i used to love reading berestain bear books to my kids when they were little. i found them and richard scarry's books easy for them to learn in grades 1,2, 3. blog rollin my children's stories, and tales about my toy poodle daisy with yours ;)
  • raphaelo Dec 7, 2010 @ 9:57 am | delete
    Thank you so much for your creating and sharing this great informative child reading guide. You're Angel here! I love it :)
  • Asinka Oct 17, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Wow! This is such a wonderful work. A sort of reference for all wanting to teach kids to write. Keep up the good work!
  • vallain Sep 17, 2010 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    I applaud these wonderful ideas to encourage beginning readers. I hope parents take them to heart, as many can be used at home. Don't wait for the school to teach your child to love reading.
    Lensrolled to my Reading Stickers for Children lens.
  • Spook Sep 17, 2010 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Imagine not loving reading? As is so often the case with you, a terrific lens. Blessed by an Angel.
  • SofiaMann Sep 17, 2010 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I remember when my children learned to read my house was full of words on the walls and many other places. It was a beautiful stage. In Spanish it is easier to teach reading by the phonetic analysis of words. In english probably is better the whole language method.
  • lemonsqueezy Sep 17, 2010 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    First, I need to say that this is a very thorough lens.

    Second, I love to read to my children. We read multiple times a day. We can't get enough books.

    Third, I loved your pic of the child on the potty. We are going to attempt to potty train my son this weekend. You have inspired me to sit a group of books next to his little potty. He'll love it!
  • sheilamarie May 5, 2010 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    This is a fantastic lens! I will return again and recommend it to others. I love your games and your integration of many ways to teach a child to read. Excellent!
  • Tipi Aug 5, 2010 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    Excellent is right. - I'm thinking about doing some back to school lenses, and this is a great example of how to go about creating a master-piece.
  • RuntFarmSeries Oct 18, 2009 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens! You've put together so much helpful information for teaching children to read. I'd love for you to drop by my children's books lens and say hello.
  • May 22, 2009 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    Not only is this a great Lens, I've found it at the perfect time! I'm homeschooling my two boys, and working on teaching the older one to read right now. This will definitely be useful! Thanks so much!
  • BarbRad May 13, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Once again you've done a thorough job that will help educators of all kinds.
  • FueltheBrain May 3, 2009 @ 8:02 am | delete
    Evelyn,
    What an awesome lens! You have provided so much valuable information. I do a lot of the activities you mentioned with word walls, funky pointers, literacy centers, whisper phones, and games. We play Bang often in reading groups and the kids can't get enough. This lens is spot on! I also wanted to mention that the Word Wall book you featured under Teaching How to Read (Making Your Word Wall More Interactive) is phenomenal. I use it every week; it is filled with center games and whole group activities.
  • purplelady Nov 26, 2008 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    Wow, I am humbled by your not only visiting my Dr. Seuss site, but also adding it to your lensroll list. What an incredible lens your have created for how parents, grandparents, teachers, and (quite frankly) everyone who has contact with young children can help children to read. Also love your images and book suggestions.
    I have lensrolled you to Dr. Seuss and given you 5 books (stars). Great site.
  • Mortira Sep 30, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Teaching kids to read can be rewarding in so many ways - even unexpected ones. When I was helping my niece learn to read, I was amazed to find that the posters I made were helping my nephew with ASD learn to speak!
    I love the Mr. Munchy Mouth idea! 5 stars and a 'roll!
  • auberginecouch Sep 25, 2008 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Great lens - very comprehensive! This is really setting the benchmark for my future lenses :)
  • RedPanda25 Sep 23, 2008 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    This is a terrific lens! Welcome to my Childrens Books group! Absolutly 5***** I'm glad to have this lens in my groups! Great Job! Good luck with the rest of your lenses!
  • lravidlearner Sep 20, 2008 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    I work with many beginning and struggling readers. The ideas on your lens are AWESOME. Thanks for contributing it.
  • EverythingMouse Sep 4, 2008 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    A beautifully crafted lens as always. Getting a good start in reading is so important. I think one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is the joy of reading. Squid Angel Blessed
  • StephenC Sep 3, 2008 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Terrific Lens! Liked the information. Will come again!
    Be an Unforgettable Teacher!
    StephenC
  • rwoman Aug 15, 2008 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    I read with my child every day -- he reads to me and I read to him. We also write together regularly which is another important literacy skill to emphasize!
  • a_willow Aug 15, 2008 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Great stuff!
  • funwithtrains Jun 5, 2008 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Another great lens Evelyn! 5 stars and a favorite from me! Please visit my Auto Social Poster for Automatic Bookmarking lens.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 20, 2008 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    Great lens! You have a wealth of information to share.
    5 stars
    Lizzy
  • Dean_Geyer May 11, 2008 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    One of the best lenses I've seen. Hey Teacher My Child Can't Read
  • Becca_Sanz Apr 26, 2008 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Your lens is very informative. Staying healthy is very important. I hope you will support movement to promote Healthy Food on college campuses.
  • MaryPop Apr 12, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Wow! This lens is full of great ideas to use in the classroom and at home. Thanks
  • tonyab Apr 10, 2008 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Evelyn, you've done it again. This lens is just beautiful. Thanks for adding it to my KidStories group! -TonyaB.
  • Mac33 Mar 25, 2008 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Excellent lens with tons of info!
  • StephenC Mar 24, 2008 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Holy cow have you spent time making a fantastic lens!
    Teaching Tips
    StephenC
  • rwoman Mar 21, 2008 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! If you need some inspiration check out my lens.
  • JonitasKalimpo Mar 13, 2008 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    evely, what can i say bisides: what a wonderful job!! 5*
  • CreativeArtist Feb 15, 2008 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    You have a wonerful lens and a lot of good information. My favorite teaching idea for reading was using photographs and pictures, asking my daughter to say something about them, and then writing her words down under the picture. I lensrolled this to my lenses, Dictate a Story, and Literacy and Phonetics.
  • GrowWear Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Kudos for this lens! Five stars from me. :)
  • Gavin Jan 21, 2008 @ 9:52 am | delete
    a great lens, well done lots of cool ideas
  • andreakelley Jan 13, 2008 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    This is such a great lens....well done.
  • Shellonline Jan 3, 2008 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    WoW! Excellent, excellent lens! Great job! 5 stars and it is marked as a favorite!
  • Jimmie Oct 3, 2007 @ 10:33 am | delete
    I LOVE that Munchy Mouth! How adorable! You've got some great ideas here!
  • groovyoldlady Oct 1, 2007 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Evelyn, I'm getting the feeling that you are seriously type-A. YOu need to spend some time on my procrastination lens just chilling out! OK...the truth is that I am jealous of all the marvelous lenses you are cranking out. Great job! (But do come by my lens...)

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