 Kindergarten teacher Jenn faced a challenge familiar to many educators—a classroom full of little learners during a loud, stormy day. Teacher Jenn is located in western Pennsylvania, where weather can be wild and a common topic among her students. As thunder rumbled outside, one of her students, James, became especially frightened. Wanting to comfort and engage him, Jenn had an idea. She remembered that James was a strong reader for his age, so she logged onto ReadWorks and searched for Kindergarten level reading passages about thunder, lightning, and weather. Not only was James instantly engaged and distracted from his fears, but he also built his confidence and background knowledge on the very thing that had scared him. Learning about the science behind storms helped him feel more at ease—and he even got in some extra reading time! Moments like this remind us of the power of reading to transform emotions, spark curiosity, and provide comfort—all while building essential literacy skills. Click on the text or the images below to see the passages the teacher Jenn used to help James: Want to find the perfect ReadWorks passage for your students? Explore our free library today.
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