What Children Need to Learn to READ. This item is unavailable.What Children Need to Learn to READ

Your Child's First Reading Teacher Is ... YOU! What Children Need to Learn to READ is the ultimate resource for parents and other adults who want to encourage literacy in young children. Packed with age-appropriate tips, techniques, fun activities, checklists, and common-sense suggestions, this one-of-a-kind book will answer your questions, boost your confidence, and prepare you for one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do!! You'll learn: What works best for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school students. How to make reading a FUN and familiar part of everyday life. Where to find the best children's books, magazines, games, websites, and more.

Michelle Vallene resides in Redmond, Washington, with her husband, Brian, and their three wonderful children, Briana, Brittany, and Kevin. She holds a teaching degree from Washington State University, with endorsements in English and reading. She was the Student State President of the Washington Education Association while in college. Michelle first started teaching at Slem Woods Elementary in Monroe, Washington, and now teaches part-time at Einstein Elementary in Redmond, Washington. When Michelle took time off to raise her children, she started a successful education company, Learners Lane, which specializes in after-school, and summer enrichment programs, as well as dynamic educational products. During this time, she worked to developed an unparalleled reading curriculum that she started teaching out of her home to groups of young children. The classes became so successful that she hired additional teachers to help her with the growing demand. The classes then moved out of her home and into local community centers where they still continue to help young children get a jump-start in learning to read. Suzie Connor, her good friend and business partner, has helped Michelle to shape the direction and vision of the company. Michelle and Suzie continue to be innovators in education, developing outstanding enrichment curriculum in the areas of math, creative writing, and chess, in addition to their successful reading programs. The two see the impact that education, teachers, and parents have on the future, and they continue to follow their vision to do their part in making the world a better place, one child at a time.