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Time Saving Classroom Resources
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 […]
Ever notice how your child can spot their favorite snack on the shelf from a mile away? That’s environmental print at work! Those everyday signs and labels are the first steps in their reading journey. Now, imagine weaving those little moments into something bigger—like the Reading Rope. This Reading Rope is all about the skills […]
Make Your Own Name Book: A Fun Way to Learn Names and Letters! Looking for a fun and easy way to help your little one learn family names, letter sounds, and even how to spell their own name? This Make Your Own Name Book is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and beginning readers. Who Am I? […]
We love to read and we love LEGO! Does reading a book about your favorite toy count as reading? Yes! What about comic books, does that still count as reading? Yes! I’ve pulled together our Top 10 Beginning Reader LEGO Books. If you’re curious about how to figure out your child’s reading level, you’ll like “The […]
Use the Five Finger Rule Is your child having a problem choosing a Just Right Book? Maybe you as the parent, grandparent, or teacher is having difficulty finding books that fits your reader. If you’re not sure what their reading level is, that’s okay! Let’s learn how to choose a book for your little reader […]
Is your child or student ready to stop using their “Reader Finger”, but still needs something to hold their place when reading? Using a Reading Tracker (I call them “sliders”) allows students to track the words across the page. Since the trackers are transparent, readers can see the upcoming text on the page. From my […]
