Picture Book Solutions Lindsey Michaels
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- Kids & Family
Learn how to teach your child to read with the picture books you already have! We’re supporting teachers by helping parents and celebrating kids. There are so many learning styles. Learn what teachers do or have done in the classroom and help your own child learn to read! Every step is a victory! Homeschool, public school, private school, preschool— helping your child learn to read is something you will love!
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Memorial Day - Picture Books That Honor Those Who Gave Their All
There's a different feeling here, talking about something as important as Memorial Day.Looking for a way to remember and honor those who gave everything for our freedom? Read picture books with your children young and old. Here are 3 to help.Listen to Christopher Flannery's podcast episode here, How Sleep the Brave.God bless the ones who serve and God bless their families.Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolutionsIs your reader at the very first stages? How to Teach Your Grownu...
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When They Don't Have Any Guesses for a New Word
They stop and stare at the page. Their brain is probably hard at work, but after 5 seconds they still can't figure it out! You don't have to just tell them the word-- there's a better way. I love how much this method builds a readers' confidence!Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolutionsIs your reader at the very first stages? How to Teach Your Grownup to Read is a picture book you can read with your child where you'll BOTH get comfortable with 5 important reading skills: ...
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New. Readers. Don't. Have. To. Sound. Like. A. Robot. When. They. Read.
Fluency and Expression can be taught early! When you use your favorite PICTURE BOOKS to teach your child to read, everyone can soak in the real purpose of reading. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, let's read it like we speak.Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolutionsIs your reader at the very first stages? How to Teach Your Grownup to Read is a picture book you can read with your child where you'll BOTH get comfortable with 5 important reading skills: 1 to 1 correspondence,...
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When They Make a Mistake: THE 5 SECOND RULE & What to Say
Count on your fingers, write tally marks on paper or carve them in wood. :) Whatever you do, don't interrupt their thinking. If they fix it all by themselves you'll want to see it! If they don't, listen for how to respond.The goal is for them to recognize their mistakes on their own. The first time they fix their own mistake BY THEMSELVES is one of the biggest times for a celebration!Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolutionsIs your reader at the very first stages? How to...
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Picture Walks Set Them Up for Success-- For New OR Experienced Readers
Set them up for success and confidence! Picture walks happen BEFORE a child tries to read a single word. It only takes about a minute and can make the entire experience a positive one. I'll also share some of my favorite books that are a great goal for beginning readers. Once they can read level 16-18, they'll take off forever! (Talking about reading levels is boring. Finding PICTURE BOOKS at the right level makes reading what it should be.)Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolu...
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Feeling nervous? (Are they? Are YOU??) 1 to 1 Correspondence is the very first step!
1 to 1 is for every reader-- you are doing it right now as you read this! Is your child already using it, or ready to learn? These are the books I used for my own kids at home when I didn't have the leveled readers from the classroom.Don't spend all your time in worksheets or learning from a computer. Snuggle up with a favorite picture book! (If you don't have the books mentioned here, the library is waiting for you!)Happy Reading! Join us on Instagram @picturebooksolutionsIs your reader at t...