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Teachers

Teaching kids how to read — and how to enjoy it — is a challenge for any educator, especially when there are so many other demands on your time. Below, you'll find lessons, articles, and curriculums that make it easier for any child to pick up skills.

Lesson Plans and Curriculum

Online Professional Development Course

Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success
Subject: Reading/Language Arts   Grade: PreK - K   Hours: 12
Learn to prepare preschoolers for success by developing early literacy skills using theories and strategies based on the latest research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos (2007). Learn more »
SUPER WHYSUPER WHY Lessons
Have your students learn letters, rhyming, vocabulary and more with these episode-specific lessons plans from SUPER WHY.
READBetween the Lions for Deaf Students
For deaf or hard-of-hearing students, Cornerstones has literacy units based on Between the Lions.
Between the LionsBetween the Lions Curriculum
Between the Lions is based on a comprehensive literacy curriculum for beginning readers ages 4-7. Read the overview and curriculum here, perfect for PreK-3 teachers.
Sesame StreetBringing Sesame Street into Your Classroom
Sesame Street is an inherently educational show, and you can get more value from the episodes with this article highlighting ideas for using the show in the classroom.
girl readingLibrary Time
Libraries are a wonderful resource for both families and teachers. Make the most of library time with this article.