Catch a Falling Reader

"Hebert is a literacy luminary. In this book, she provides the inspiration, moral purpose, and practical strategies that will help teachers across the country develop a generation of lifelong readers, writers, and thinkers."-Gaeton F. Stella, SuperintendentWoodbridge School District, CTCatch EVERY falling reader by giving students the confidence and skills to soar!Well-known consultant and trainer Connie R. Hebert offers reader-friendly, research-based strategies that can open up academic and social opportunities for youngsters by catching reading and writing inadequacies before bad habits and low self-esteem develop. The second edition illustrates how to:Stimulate students' interest in reading through innovative teaching techniquesPromote healthy reading habits through repetition and modelingBreak the cycle of poor reading habits by identifying common mistakes of young readersFoster well-adjusted, social individuals through increased fluency and positive reinforcement Catch a Falling Reader, Second Edition, inspires teachers and coaches as they strive to improve the confidence and performance of struggling readers in kindergarten and the primary grades.