Reading Pointers: Idea #117

Did your student love using the plastic witch finger yesterday? Kids love to use reading pointers. This morning I have done a little research on reading pointers. They are great to use for beginning readers. Most importantly kids feel so special using them, even pointers that aren't super elaborate. I have complied a list of ten different kinds. The last idea is my personal favorite. See which one your student likes best!

1. Reading pointers made with sparkly pom-poms, wooden rods, and hot glue:
http://lovehugsandladybugs.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-29T13%3A14%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=7

2. Pencil with a topper: http://earlyliteracyconnection.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

3. Hobby Lobby Reading Wands: http://mrsmccumbeesclass.blogspot.com/2011/07/daily-five-choices.html

4. Popsicle sticks: http://blessedtoteach-katherine.blogspot.com/2012/08/monday-made-it-and-target-finds.html

5. Fingasaurs: http://mstremlsteachingblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/fingasaurs.html

6. Holiday popsicle pointers: http://krazy4kinders.blogspot.com/2011/01/cheap-pointers-for-reading.html

7. Foam Sticker Pointers: http://campkindergarden.blogspot.com/2011/10/reading-pointers.html

8. Hand Pointers: http://www.learningresources.com/product/hand+pointers,+set+of+10.do

9. Highlighter Pointer: http://buzzingalonginfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2011/09/pointers-for-reading-groups.html

10. Light-Up Pens (my favorite!): http://www.raymondgeddes.com/67429-spring-garden-light-up-pen.html?gclid=CKnTq5rsg7UCFYp_QgodDTkAcg

Reading pointers will get your student so excited to read to you. Have fun!

You could even use something as simple as a straw!