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Playing with books
It is amazing to watch a love for reading develop when a wide variety of books are available to young children all the time. For young boys, it is often a challenge to get them to sit, focus, and...
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…if parents are aware of the increasing rate at which boys are being marginalized in today’s classrooms …why teachers are most likely to refer boys for support or special education services when...
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Literacy for Young Boys Part 2
In Part 1, I talked about the importance of recognizing boys’ interests . The next word that comes to mind for me related to boys’ literacy is: PURPOSE When boys read, they prefer to select texts that...
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Let boys move, wiggle, and fidget as you read aloud
When boys are able to move, wiggle, and fidget, they are often more engaged in what you are reading (even if you are not certain they are paying attention). A great way to engage boys in books and...
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Recess is so important for boys!
Recess is so important for boys! Unfortunately, I have seen too many teachers keep boys in from recess because they have not completed work. Let them go outside, release the energy, and return to...
View ArticleArchetypes Reading List for Teen Boys
The sifting and sorting of papers today, brought about the discovery of a book list for boys influenced by W. Brozo’s book To Be a Boy, To Be a Reader. The list is brief, but the possibilities are...
View Article7 Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers by Steve Reifman
This blog entry is courtesy of Steve Reifman, a National Board Certified Elementary Teacher from Santa Monica, CA. You can find more great resources at: http://www.stevereifman.com 7 Ways to Encourage...
View ArticleWordy Wednesday: 5 Tips for Writing with Boys
For reluctant readers, the opportunity to write and share their own stories sparks an interest in reading. I know many boys who have found their way to great books and the joy of reading through the...
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A Boy’s Bookshelf
For those of you who “Like” Ties to Literacy on Facebook, you are familiar with A Boy’s Bookshelf and its focus on books, authors, and other reading material you might find on a boy’s bookshelf. I have...
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In conversations with moms of boys, a common theme often begins to emerge centered around observations of how their boys are constantly in motion. As a mom of three boys, I am aware of their moving...
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