Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch and the first-graders as they return to the book to focus on Vocabulary. Lift Off to Literacy™ is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
Teacher Talk
Welcome to Teacher Talk, where our authors 'talk' early literacy with teachers. You'll find practical classroom strategies and tips from real educators, as well as personal stories and innovative approaches to improving your teaching practice.
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Whole Group Shared Reading, Grade 1: Returning to the Book, Phonemic Awareness
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch and the first-graders as they return to the book for a lesson in phonemic awareness. Lift Off to Literacy™ is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
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Guided Reading: Returning to the Book for Phonemic Awareness (Video)
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch as she and her guided reading group of 1st-grade students read MONKEY'S TAIL, a Level G title from the FLYING START TO LITERACY™ series. This lesson focuses on Phonics and Phonemic Awareness.
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How to Use the NEW HEIGHTS™ Reading Pen (Video)
The NEW HEIGHTS™ Reading Pen is easy enough for students of all ages to use. Just watch Ivan as he guides you through all the steps and functions of the Pen.
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How to Use the LIFT OFF TO LITERACY™ Reading Pen (Video)
The LIFT OFF TO LITERACY™ Reading Pen is easy enough for students of all ages to use. Just watch Luke as he guides you through all the steps and functions of the Pen. LIFT OFF TO LITERACY™ is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
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How to Use the Reading Pen for DESPEGANDO HACIA LA LECTURA™ (Video)
The Reading Pen for DESPEGANDO HACIA LA LECTURA™: UN ENFOQUE DE LECTURA COMPARTIDA is easy enough for students of all ages to use. Just watch Nathaniel as he guides you through all the steps and functions of the Pen. DESPEGANDO HACIA LA
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Guided Reading: First Reading of Informational Text CLEVER TAILS (Video)
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch as she and her guided reading group of 1st-grade students read CLEVER TAILS, a Level G title from the FLYING START TO LITERACY™ series. FLYING START is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
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Guided Reading: Returning to Informational Text CLEVER TAILS (Video)
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch as she and her guided reading group of 1st-grade students return to CLEVER TAILS, a Level G title from the FLYING START TO LITERACY™ series. FLYING START is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
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Guided Reading: First Reading of Fiction Text MONKEY'S TAIL (Video)
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch as she and her guided reading group of 1st-grade students read MONKEY'S TAIL, a Level G title from the FLYING START TO LITERACY™ series. FLYING START is available from Okapi™ Educational Publishing.
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Guided Reading: Synthesizing and Talking About the Pair (Video)
Join literacy consultant Debra Crouch as she and her guided reading group of 1st grade students talk about CLEVER TAILS and MONKEY'S TAIL, Level G paired texts from the FLYING START TO LITERACY series.