When I was in school, we didn't do much in reading. We were all at our seats and the teacher would call out our names to have us read a paragraph or two. I hated reading out loud and wanted to drop out of school for it. However, I decided to go to college and become a teacher. Right now I am a stay at home mom, but I do have a degree in Education -- Math and Language Arts.
During my Language Arts classes, I learned that one way to make reading more fun for the children is to have a reading center. Some reading centers were small and just had little mats on the floor for the children. Some were larger and had round coffee table, sleeper chair, regular chairs, rugs, and much much more. Of course, we can't forget the most important part of a reading center -- the books.
If you have chairs that may damage the floor, then you can get chair leg caps to product the floor.
Please remember that the main thing about a reading center is to make it comfortable for the students. Our main goal here is to make reading fun and if the students are comfortable, then that is one step closer to them believing “Reading is fun”
Thanks,
Julie
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Table of content
I have had some suggestions from fellow teachers to put the whole story up so they can read it and decided how best to use it in their classrooms. Therefore, I have posted each page as a separate entry and included a table of content below. This will allow everyone to get to each page. My next entry will be some activities you can use "Listen to Me!" with or other great books you can buy at my AStore (Amazon.com).
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Table of content
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 1
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 2
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 3
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 4
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 5
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 6
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 7
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 8
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 8
So the next day, I got to miss school. And guess what? The police believed me. They gave me an ice cream cone. They told me it was because I kept telling someone until they believed. But I think it's because it was hot, and they wanted one, too.
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- activities -- coming soon -- any suggestion please email me at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 7
So I went home and said, "Listen to me."
They asked, "Little One, what's wrong?"
I told them everything that had happened. Deep down I knew this time was different. But I was still scared for I didn't want them to say I was lying or to get into trouble.
Their first words was, "Oh, Little One, why didn't you tell us last night. It's not your fault you could not sleep. We have to go tell the police. They have been asking for anyone to come forward with information."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 8
They asked, "Little One, what's wrong?"
I told them everything that had happened. Deep down I knew this time was different. But I was still scared for I didn't want them to say I was lying or to get into trouble.
Their first words was, "Oh, Little One, why didn't you tell us last night. It's not your fault you could not sleep. We have to go tell the police. They have been asking for anyone to come forward with information."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 6
I went to Danger and said, "I give up. Nobody will believe a second grader."
"Remember the saying that goes something like this- if someone is hurting someone, and you don't think it is right, then you must keep telling someone- anyone until that someone says 'I believe' and does something about it."
"Oh Danger, thank you so much. But who do I tell?"
"How about your mommy and daddy?"
"Oh, no, I can't do that. I was supposed to be in bed and they will be mad at me."
"Little One, think about this. If you tell any other adult and they believe you, your parents will soon find out."
"You're right. I'll tell them tonight."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 7
"Remember the saying that goes something like this- if someone is hurting someone, and you don't think it is right, then you must keep telling someone- anyone until that someone says 'I believe' and does something about it."
"Oh Danger, thank you so much. But who do I tell?"
"How about your mommy and daddy?"
"Oh, no, I can't do that. I was supposed to be in bed and they will be mad at me."
"Little One, think about this. If you tell any other adult and they believe you, your parents will soon find out."
"You're right. I'll tell them tonight."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 7
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 5
At recess I went to the office to talk to him. "Listen to me," I cried.
"Of course, I will."
So I told him, and I received my second blow.
"Oh, Little One, why must you lie? The Turtle family would never do that. Go back to class, and if you want to use that wonderful imagination of yours maybe you should become a writer."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 6
"Of course, I will."
So I told him, and I received my second blow.
"Oh, Little One, why must you lie? The Turtle family would never do that. Go back to class, and if you want to use that wonderful imagination of yours maybe you should become a writer."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next.
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 6
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 4
Danger, my best friend, came up and said, "Guess what? Last night, I over heard my dad was telling my mom about Trouble being sent to the hospital. Trouble claims he fell down a flight of stairs, but Dad don't think he's telling the truth."
"I know. I saw his mom hit him, but nobody will believe me."
"I believe you and you know what they keep telling us, one must keep telling an adult until one believes. Try telling the principal."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 5
"I know. I saw his mom hit him, but nobody will believe me."
"I believe you and you know what they keep telling us, one must keep telling an adult until one believes. Try telling the principal."
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 5
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 3
I went up to my teacher and cried, "Listen to me."
She said, "Of course."
So I told her everything I saw the night before.
She gave me the first blow. "Oh, Little One, will you please go sit down and quit making up things."
And of course I went and sat down for I always listen to my teacher. But I didn't think I should give up on telling someone. I once was taught, "If you believe in what you say, then keep telling someone until they believe," so I thought, "Who would believe?
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 4
She said, "Of course."
So I told her everything I saw the night before.
She gave me the first blow. "Oh, Little One, will you please go sit down and quit making up things."
And of course I went and sat down for I always listen to my teacher. But I didn't think I should give up on telling someone. I once was taught, "If you believe in what you say, then keep telling someone until they believe," so I thought, "Who would believe?
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Stay tune and you will find out what Little One decided.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 4
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 2
I saw Lady turtle, who was well known in the community, hitting her child, Trouble. Then she saw me, and yelled, "If you tell anyone, you'll be next." I was so scared.
"What should I do? I can't tell Daddy and Mommy. They will be mad because I didn't go to sleep. I know, I'll tell my teacher first thing in the morning."
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Stay tune and tomorrow you will find out if Little One went to his teacher.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 3
"What should I do? I can't tell Daddy and Mommy. They will be mad because I didn't go to sleep. I know, I'll tell my teacher first thing in the morning."
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Stay tune and tomorrow you will find out if Little One went to his teacher.
Have the children predict what Little One does next!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 3
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 1
It all started on a cold night in the middle of May. I was a second grader, but that shouldn't make any difference. Should it? I often asked myself.
Daddy Squirrel said, "Little One, go up stairs and go to bed."
Of course I always listen to Daddy Squirrel. But that night, I couldn't sleep. So I got up and stood next to my bedroom window. That's when I saw something I shouldn't have.
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Stay tune and tomorrow you will find out what Little One saw.
Have the children predict what Little One saw!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 2
Daddy Squirrel said, "Little One, go up stairs and go to bed."
Of course I always listen to Daddy Squirrel. But that night, I couldn't sleep. So I got up and stood next to my bedroom window. That's when I saw something I shouldn't have.
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Stay tune and tomorrow you will find out what Little One saw.
Have the children predict what Little One saw!
You can leave comments or email me the responses at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com
If the next blog is posted by the time you find this, then before going on in the story STOP -- and have the child predict what will happen next.
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Go to Listen to Me! By Julie Carr -- Pg 2
Introduction for Let's Make Writing and Reading Fun!
I have a few reasons for starting this blog.
1. I have always enjoyed writing for children and teens.
2. I have a teaching degree, but currently out of the classroom due to being a stay-at-home mom.
3. I have a teenager, who hates to read. I would love to help make it fun for him.
4. I have a 3 and half year old, who loves to be read to. I would love to help her enjoy reading for life.
5. Reading and Writing go together.
Please feel free to post comments on the blog or email me at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com.
I encourage parents and teachers to either have children post comments at the blog or make it a worksheet where they can write their prediction. Please if you do the later, email me some of their work. I am really interested in what the children and/or teens have to say.
Please as the adult in a child’s life, read it first to see if it fits your child or students.
1. I have always enjoyed writing for children and teens.
2. I have a teaching degree, but currently out of the classroom due to being a stay-at-home mom.
3. I have a teenager, who hates to read. I would love to help make it fun for him.
4. I have a 3 and half year old, who loves to be read to. I would love to help her enjoy reading for life.
5. Reading and Writing go together.
Please feel free to post comments on the blog or email me at juliemariecarr@yahoo.com.
I encourage parents and teachers to either have children post comments at the blog or make it a worksheet where they can write their prediction. Please if you do the later, email me some of their work. I am really interested in what the children and/or teens have to say.
Please as the adult in a child’s life, read it first to see if it fits your child or students.
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