Spring 2010

Learning to Read and Write

Let us think about the "natural" world of the child. It is a very multisensory place. What do children like to do? What do children want to do? What do children choose to do? They enjoy a wide variety of activities.

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Historical Fiction

As humans, however, we have always been drawn to stories, and if a well-written imaginary account of the past can serve as a springboard for further study, why not embrace it?

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Math Teachers Read, Too

One benefit that I think about frequently and value highly is the freedom most independent school teachers are given to choose and modify curriculum as they see fit, and to adopt teaching methods they believe to be most effective.

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A Reading Revival

At St. Clement’s School, a grade 1-12 university preparatory school for girls in Toronto, a culture of reading is clearly evident in our junior school, but the challenge we face is how to sustain students’ interest in reading as they mature.

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