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2008/5/7

Making Predictions are Fun during Reading Aloud with Kids

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@ 10:02 PM (3 days, 21 hours ago)
A special type of question are prediction questions that ask children to make an informed guess about what will happen next in a story. Prediction questions develop children's logical thinking skills. The key is this: Do not only ask for a prediction, also ask for the reasoning behind the prediction. The principle we must bear in mind is: the quality of a prediction is determined not by what actually happens next in the book but by the quality of the reasoning behind the prediction.

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2008/4/28

Getting Children to Comment and Question During Read Aloud

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@ 10:48 PM (12 days, 20 hours ago)
Remember that 'Reading aloud is a journey, not a race'. To make this journey longer, more valuable and more enjoyable, we adults should not be the only ones talking just because we are the only ones reading aloud. The key point is: Being active can increase children's understanding, enjoyment and learning.

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2008/3/26

How to Prepare to Read Aloud

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@ 10:00 PM (1 month, 15 days ago)
The key point is: If dads practice first before reading aloud to children, they can do a better job. Because their goal is to convince children to love reading, just like sellers need to know their products well in order to convince customers to buy them, they need to know the books they will read well in order to convince children of the joys of reading. So, if possible, dads should practice first.

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2008/2/11

Making the Solar System interesting for Kids

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@ 08:08 PM (2 months, 29 days ago)
Killing aliens with the x-box may not be the only way for your kids to step outside the planet. Dads and kids can still share the thrill of a darkened planetarium or the awe of a star-bright night sky. Such experiences can make the universe seem within our reach, help dads bond with their children.

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