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Time Saving Classroom Resources
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 […]
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 […]
Phonics Time Cheer: A Fun Way to Learn Sounds! Looking for an exciting way to introduce a new phonics sound or concept? Say hello to the Phonics Time cheer! Getting Started: First, I started this little routine with my small groups. Then, it was such a hit that I brought it into the whole classroom. […]
Raising kids is no joke. We all want to be the most effective parents possible, making sure our children grow up with a sense of emotional and physical safety, strong connections, clear boundaries, and plenty of patience. But there’s one area of parenting that often leaves us scratching our heads—how do we instill values or […]
As teachers, we know that reading is foundational to all students’ success. Being able to read literally impacts every single subject area. But with so many approaches out there, let’s focus on the five essential pillars of reading instruction. One framework that helps explain the interconnections of the Five Pillars of Reading is Scarborough’s Rope. […]
Are You Interested in Raising a Reader? Every caregiver dreams of raising a confident reader. But when it comes to getting your preschooler on the path to reading, it can feel like a mystery. How do you turn their curiosity into a love for letters, sounds, and eventually, books? In this post, I’ll share five […]
