Mrs. Wine
Hi and welcome to reading at Chebanse Elementary! I am Mrs. Donna Wine and it is a privilege for me to teach as a reading specialist with the capable staff at Chebanse. This will be my 19th year of teaching in the public . . . read more
March Is the Month for ISAT
In March each year students in grades 3 and 4 here at Chebanse Elementary take the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). The ISAT measures individual student achievement as it relates to the Illinois Learning Standards. Third graders . . . read more
Motivating a Reluctant Reader
How can you motivate a child to read - especially if he or she isn't excited about books? In an excellent article gleaned from the advice of parents and teachers, Jessica Snyder from Reading Rockets (2002) at www.readingrockets.org . . . read more
What Is Reading Fluency, Anyway?
In educational circles these days there is a lot of talk about reading fluency. What, exactly, does "reading fluency" mean? Why is it an important part of a child's education? Fluency is the ability to read and comprehend a text . . . read more
Choosing a Book as a Gift
Out of gift ideas for the holidays? Why not choose a book? Given as a gift, a book will last a long time and be enjoyed over and over again by your child. The question, then, is how do you choose a good children's . . . read more
Some Ways to Maintain Good Reading Habits
Parents can make good reading habits easy for children. Here are some suggestions for maintaining reading and book-sharing practices in your home: Make weekly visits to the library. Keep plenty of reading materials . . . read more
Why Should I Read Aloud to My Child?
I am often asked by parents, "How can I help my child be a better reader?" Part of my answer always includes, "Read aloud to him or her." Why is reading aloud so important? Because children learn so many things when books are read aloud . . . read more
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