Every literacy journey begins with a pivotal concept: “Discovering the Alphabetic Principle: A Gateway to […]
Tune into Sounds: Phonemic Awareness Fun!
Introduction First, understanding how to make reading fun for kids can turn a hesitant reader […]
Phonemic Awareness and Reading Success
Discover the role of phonemic awareness in reading success. Learn how sound units aids phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in children.
Unlocking Literacy: Science of Reading Progression
In my latest blog post, I delve into the fascinating world of the science of reading. Drawing from the insights I’ve gleaned over the years in the field, I developed a concise learning progression as an introduction to this science of reading.
The learning progression I created is designed to be easily digestible, with bullet points guiding educators through a series of simple tasks that gradually progress to more complex. By following this progression, teachers can effectively plan their lessons and ensure a systematic approach to teaching reading.
Creepy Carrots Book Study
I’ve gone from starting the school year online for a few weeks, to AB days […]
6 Tips to Jumpstart Planning: How to Plan When You Don’t Know What to Plan
The truth is, we haven’t a clue what fall will bring except uncertainty. In essence, […]
To Summer Schedule or Not
Do you think it’s important to keep a schedule? I do, which is why I […]
51 ZOOM Teacher Interviewing Tips: Do’s and Don’ts
We just got finished conducting two full days of interviews, and I was one of […]
Teachers: Learning to Learn Again
I think teachers pride themselves on being life-long learners, and we truly are! We learn […]
Learn @ Home: How I teach Independence in Kindergarten
Teaching remotely has its challenges, and we are all doing the best we can with […]