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1/26/2015

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Kids Stories and the Importance of Reading

We are always told growing up how important reading is. It is good for our mental development and is an essential part of our ongoing education. It is a valuable skill that you will use for the rest of your life for communication. 

Beyond all that, reading is something that can open new worlds to young students and help them understand complex issues we face each day in life. Reading can inspire and motivate us to do better. It can give us new insights into people and cultures from all walks of life and encourage us to be better for others. 

Reading should start early. Parents can read to their children before they even know what words are. There are many resources available for children's stories and books. Many of them don't cost anything. You can find them online or in your public library.

Here are some useful links for children's stories. 


http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/
http://www.gutenberg.org/
http://manybooks.net/
http://www.shortstories101.com/?PageSpeed=noscript
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/
http://www.sparknotes.com/
http://rong-chang.com/kids.htm

It's important to help kids understand that reading is more than just boring busy work. Encourage them and help them find their creative joy and imagination. 
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Happy New Year!

1/1/2015

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Happy New Year!

It's January again and that means that another year is ending and a new one is beginning. Its an exciting time to think about what we have done and what we want to do. A reflective moment to remember our past and look forward to a better future. 

We have some great worksheets HERE for you and your students. There are many activities to get kids involved in the holiday and to understand the passage of time and what that means for us.

If your like me you have probably already started a list of things to accomplish this coming year and set some high, achievable goals for yourself. Help students manage their goals. These should include academic goals as well as life ones. Many people focus on improving themselves and their personal relationships. Discuss with students how they can positively effect the lives of others and contribute to society in a meaningful way. 

Spend time with family and friends and have a wonderful and safe New Years Eve and New Years Day. Enjoy!

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    ESL Kidz

    I'm an ESL teacher living and working abroad for 12 years now. I created this website as a way to share materials and ideas with other teachers all over the world. Enjoy ^_^

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