Ms. Urban EducatorMar 9, 20223 minVisual Reading AccuracyWhat is it? Well, it's the ability to see the word "came" and not mistake it for the word "come." Those two words look the same in many...
Ms. Urban EducatorJan 4, 20203 minEverything But Them: The Problem with Children's BooksDid you know that black children are more likely to read a book about a talking vegetable than a character who looked like them? Well,...
Ms. Urban EducatorDec 2, 20173 minHow To Increase Comprehension (K-2): For Children Who Don't Remember What They Read!"I don't understand, he reads very well." "But she can read the words." "He never, ever messes up a single word when he reads." "How can...
Ms. Urban EducatorAug 11, 20173 minLet's Talk...Now! 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Child is Hearing Words on a Daily BasisIf you read my first post you know vocabulary building is extremely important in the early years if you want to combat the word gap. If...