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Time Saving Classroom Resources
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 […]
Introduction to the Reading Rope My first exposure to the Reading Rope was at a workshop where we were supposed to “build it” with pipe cleaners. Did a bunch of teachers act like kids and not follow the directions? YES! Did it help me understand the Reading Rope? Well… no. It wasn’t until I learned […]
