I saw this video for the first time a few years ago. I didn’t know where the story was going, but I was entranced.

Once upon a time…

Young girl sharing a make-believe story

Do you think that sweet girl has been read to? Talked to? Listened to? It’s clear she has. For many hours for many years. All that work we do as parents and teachers — reading, talking, listening — it pays off. It truly does. In this month of October, I wish you “an orange ring that kills off all the witches.” Related posts: Talk to your baby, narrate what you’re doing, talk to your baby, words, words, words! Do more than read … talk!

About the Author

Joanne Meier has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, including serving on the faculty at the University of Virginia for six years where she trained reading specialists and future classroom teachers. Dr. Meier was Reading Rockets’ research-to-practice consultant from 2002 to 2014, where she wrote the Page by Page blog — sharing best practices in supporting young readers at home and in the classroom.

Publication Date
October 3, 2012

Related Topics

Early Literacy Development, Oral Language, Reading Aloud, Struggling Readers
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