We believe children need to be good listeners before they can become great readers. We also believe that listening skills lead to better writing skills - for many of the same reasons.
Listen, You'll Write Better
August 24, 2019
Gwen Mak
Your Classroom,
classroom,
listening,
Literacy Instruction,
High Schoolers,
High School,
21st Century Skills
It's no fun to be sick! What are some things you like to do to help feel better when you're under the weather? Kids of all ages like to be snuggled up in bed, watching cartoons or old movies. But…
Happy Spring!
March 21, 2019
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Learning Resources,
Spring Break,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
listen,
listening,
Weather,
STEM,
School,
Listening Activities
The calendar and weather are finally beginning to agree that it's spring! As the daylight grows longer, we've been hearing from many of you that you're stretching your creative and planning minds as…
Are you a resolution maker? Intention setter? Goal getter? However you like to start the year, we suggest adding listening to your list. These are just a few of the many great reasons you'll love…
Let's face it - the holidays can be stressful! Taking some time for yourself might be one of the best gifts you get (or give!) this season. Here are some ideas to help you relax amid the holiday…
It's that time of year again - when students follow the weather reports closely, wear their pajamas backwards, and choreograph snow dances. Everyone loves a snow day! They're great for catching up on…
You may have noticed the Tales2go desktop player looks a little different. We're so excited to introduce you to the new and improved browsing structure that will help you find titles faster and…
Guest Post: Dyslexia, The New Laws, and Audiobooks
August 16, 2018
Guest blogger
Learning Resources,
Using Tales2go,
Your Classroom,
listen,
listening,
Literacy,
Literacy Instruction,
Dyslexia,
Case Study
**Editor's Note: This post was written by Certified Academic Language Therapist, Denise Emert. She is an interventionist in the Marshfield Schools in Missouri, and has been teaching in public…
Spring has sprung!
March 27, 2018
Gwen Mak
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Teacher Materials,
classroom,
listening,
Tradition,
STEM,
STEAM
It’s hard to tell with the chilly weather we’ve had in the DC area, but spring has officially begun and it’s nearly Easter! In today’s post, we’re encouraging Mother Nature to warm up a bit with some…
St. Patrick's Day
March 13, 2018
Gwen Mak
Holidays, Seasons and Celebrations,
Stories,
Teacher Materials,
Your Classroom,
listening
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, celebrated around the globe as a cultural and religious holiday. Here are some festive ideas to help support your curriculum, keep your leprechauns out of mischief,…
