Mrs. Wine
Hi and welcome to Title I 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 here at Chebanse. In addition to Title I reading, I have taught grades . . . read more
Keep Reading Skills Sharp This Summer
Can you imagine taking your child to the doctor for a check-up and learning that his growth has been stunted? That he is no longer growing and what gains he has made are being reversed? How disturbing! Yet, this is what often happens in the . . . 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 based on the advice gleaned from parents and teachers, Jessica Snyder from Reading Rockets (2002) at www.readingrockets.org . . . read more
The 100 Most Common Words
These are the most common words in English, ranked in frequency order. The first 25 make up about a third of all printed material. The first 100 make up about half of all written material. Is it any wonder that all students must learn to . . . read more
Maintaining 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
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
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 to . . . read more
Choosing a Book as a Gift
The holidays are fast approaching and shopping is in full swing. Perhaps this year you'll want to choose a book for that special kid on your gift list. Given as a gift, a book will last a long time and can be enjoyed over . . . read more
Help Your Children Feel Good About Themselves
Feeling good about themselves gives children the confidence they need to try new experiences such as reading. Parents and teachers can do a lot to help build confidence: Give lots of praise. Praise the effort , not just the . . . read more
How to Help Your Child Succeed in School
Every child has the potential to succeed in school and in life. Our school is committed to his/her achievement of important educational goals. A child spends about 180 days learning in school but clearly, the days a child is not in school . . . read more
