Month: February 2025

  • A teacher-led phonics lesson incorporating Secret Stories, Heart Word Scramble, and a structured reading program like UFLI or HMH Into Reading.

    How Secret Stories and The Reading Rope Make Phonics Click

    Looking to add something new to your phonics instruction, that makes your life easier, not harder and more complicated?  Teaching phonics can often seem like a big puzzle that builds very slowly one piece at a time. Unfortunately, that’s what learning to read can also feel like, moving at a snail’s pace. Have you tried […]

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  • Valentine’s Anchor Chart Idea: Celebrate What You Love!

    Looking for a simple yet meaningful Valentine’s Day activity? This Valentine’s Anchor Chart is the perfect way to spread positivity in your classroom or professional development session! How It Works 💗 Option 1: Share What You Love About Your Class – Write three reasons you love your students. They’ll feel so special knowing what makes […]

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