Boo! Meow! Eek! Wooo! Ha-Ha-Haaaa! Reading poetry helps students improve fluency because the natural rhythm of most poems enhances ease of expression. Adding sound effects to group or individual Halloween readings incorporates pleasure into reading aloud, often a difficult task for beginning and struggling readers. Then throw in even more levity by… 1 Oct 2020 Gini Musmanno Education, Fluency No Comments Permalink Read Post
How I Got the Textbooks I Needed This is the story about how I got the textbooks I needed for my classes. 1 Sep 2020 Gini Musmanno Comprehension, Creative Writing, Education No Comments Permalink Read Post
A Silver Lining in the Coronavirus Pandemic? Is there any part of a silver lining for teachers in the midst of all our significant pandemic afflictions? Because it seems to have improved familial and neighborhood bonds, COVID-19 has sharpened our recognition of the importance of acceptance, simplicity, and kindness in each of our lives. 1 Aug 2020 Gini Musmanno Education, Parent No Comments Permalink Read Post
Making Lemonade 2020: Independent Reading This Coronavirus pandemic upsets everyone, but independent reading is part of a good solution to children learning at home. Now is a good time to hook them on reading because they can choose their own books according to their own interests while practicing previously taught reading skills. 9 Apr 2020 Gini Musmanno Comprehension, Education, Parent, Summer Reading No Comments Permalink Read Post