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Summer 2013 Reading List

May 09,2013 | Posted in Reading, Summer Slide Prevention by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Below is a list of books your child can read to help prevent summer learning loss.
K-1:
Lots of Dots by Craig Frazier: Circular shapes are pointed out in everyday objects.
Plant a Little Seed by Bonnie Christensen: Two friends…

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Cinco De Mayo Book List

May 07,2013 | Posted in Learning Resources, Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Below are some fun books that children from grades K-12 can read to learn more about Cinco de Mayo, Mexican and Mexican-American culture.
K-1:
Cinco de Mouse-O! by Judy Cox: Humorous story about an adventurous mouse & an easy introduction…

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Prevent Summer Learning Loss This Summer!

Apr 09,2013 | Posted in Reading, Summer Slide Prevention by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

During the summer months learning loss does occur. It is important to prevent the standard 2.4 month learning loss. We know that reading is the key to preventing learning loss. However the way we READ makes all the difference!  There…

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Is the Wilson Reading System Right for My Child?

Mar 13,2013 | Posted in Reading, Wilson Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Wilson Reading System is a systematic multi sensory reading program. It is a highly structured program that teaches students the structure of language. It teaches student how to fluently and accurately decode words. It is very interactive and multi sensory…

Tips on Selecting Details in a Book!

Mar 06,2013 | Posted in Reading, Study Tips, Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

As your child gets into reading longer chapter books it becomes more of a challenge for them to remember all the important details. It is important for them to read the book in its entirety but at the same time…

Library Lovers Month!

Feb 18,2013 | Posted in Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

February is Library Lovers Month! Instill the love of reading with your child by visiting your local library. This is a great place to help your child’s love of reading grow. The library is stocked with age-appropriate reading material for…

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Black History Month

Feb 06,2013 | Posted in Black History Month, Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

February is Black History Month or National African American History Month.  This is an annual celebration of the achievements of Black Americans and it is a time which we recognize the role of African Americans in U.S. History.
We have…

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4 Ways to Promote Literacy

Jan 15,2013 | Posted in Learning Resources, Reading, Teaching Games by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

We put together 4 ways to promote literacy at home with your entire family!
Research your State: How much do you know about your state? What is the official song, bird, tree or flower? Work with your child this week…

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Boys Resource for Reading

Dec 14,2012 | Posted in Learning Resources, Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

Part of what we do here at Team Tutor is share great resources that we discover. This website, www.guysread.com  promotes reading for boys. One of the common things we hear from parents of boys is that it is hard to…

October is National Dyslexia Month!

Oct 08,2012 | Posted in Dyslexia, Reading, Wilson Reading by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman

October is National Dyslexia Month! Do you know 1 in 10 people have symptoms of dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. In honor of National Dyslexia Awareness Month I would like to share some facts and some excellent resources…

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