Helping Teachers and Parents Create Better Readers
"A good vocabulary is a strong element in a child's self-esteem. The more words children know, the less other people can talk over their heads and the taller they stand in their own eyes." Joegil Lundquist - English From the Roots Up.
Welcome! All the tips, suggestions and books featured on this web site were created by Janet Caruthers, Ed. S. She is presently an Academic Intervention Specialist with the School District of Hillsborough County, Florida. She earned a B.A. degree from the University of South Florida in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, a M.S. degree in English and an Ed. S. (Educational Specialist) degree in Reading from Nova Southeastern University. Her education plus her 28 years as a teacher has given her first hand knowledge of what children really need to know to ensure they are successful in school.
"You CAN give your children/students an AMAZING vocabulary."
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As Seen on ABC, NBC, FOX Infant through grade 2 |
Workbook & TE Ages 8 through adults |
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"The Parts of Everyday Things book is great. My son is almost five now and this book is helping him to increase his memory and vocabulary in a fun and useful manner. He enjoys putting his finger on the word and following the long arrows down to the photographs. Once he masters the picture he points straight to the specific part of the picture and tells me what it is. He thinks it's really fun to then show Mom (or anyone for that matter) what he's learned.
I must say that I think Janet has done excellent work on this book in a unique, and thoughtful manner. I'm glad to have it and I know my son will enjoy it for years to come." Jeff Clark, Au.D, CCC-A, F-AAA |
“I used the lessons that Ms. Caruthers created to teach morphemes to my 4th grade students. They enjoyed the lessons and learned about how word parts can aid them in word meaning. After just a couple of lessons, the students would point out morphemes in new words and try to find the word meaning using the parts they had learned. I have continued reinforcing the lessons throughout the year. I feel the lessons help my students better understand the unfamiliar words that they encounter every day.”
Karen Carroll / Wimauma Elementary |
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your book and enjoy using it in my class. I was so excited about it that I implemented it into my classroom the very next day and two days later I used it for an observation by the principal." Patti Thorsen - Avalon Elementary |
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This site last updated 07/19/2011