Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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From book buddies to series reads, these 4 strategies help teachers build lasting reading habits from everyday classroom moments.

Reading is not only a valuable classroom skill, it’s also one of the great joys of life. But a love of reading does not always come naturally to elementary students. These four strategies help young readers start building a habit of reading—and sustain their excitement in the world of books.

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