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Thomas, Leiah J. G.; Piasta, Shayne B.; Bailet, Laura L.; Zettler-Greeley, Cynthia M.; Lewis, Kandia – Reading Teacher, 2023
Young children's meaning-focused skills are foundational for reading comprehension and begin to develop prior to formal reading instruction. In this article, we argue for the importance of supporting meaning-focused skills in early childhood classrooms. We describe authentic, real-life examples of engaging preschool children in activities that…
Descriptors: Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Comprehension
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Rowsell, Jennifer; Wohlwend, Karen – Reading Teacher, 2016
Building on existing research applying app maps (Israelson, 2015), the authors take an ideological orientation to broaden app evaluations and consider participatory literacies, social and communicational practices relevant to children's everyday digitally mediated lives. Drawing from their North American elementary classroom studies on children's…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Concept Mapping, Ideology, Handheld Devices
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Baker, Deborah Tresidder – Reading Teacher, 1982
Suggests activities for teaching students to put story events in the proper sequence when they read and write. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction, Remedial Instruction
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Ross, Elinor P. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Notes that good oral reading can strengthen the relationship between the spoken and printed word and improve comprehension. Offers suggestions to develop students' ability to read aloud. (FL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities
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Ward, Evangeline – Reading Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Attention Control, Child Development, Learning Activities, Models