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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 […]
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? […]
How To Teach Your Child To Hold A Pencil Correctly Is your child struggling with how to hold a pencil? Maybe they hold it with their fist or struggle to pinch it. Most children can hold a pencil or crayon properly between the ages of 3 and 3 ½. The older a child gets, the harder […]
Summer Reading Motivation – am I right?! Are you looking for a fun and different way to motivate your kids with summer reading? Kids love, love, LOVE to chart their progress and visually see their success. It might seem strange, but there is value in visually seeing your progress improve daily. This graph to 1000 […]
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 […]
