3 Must-Have Elements in Your Phonics Lessons
Teaching phonics can feel overwhelming. You have so much curriculum to cover. Youโre expected to do both reading and writing workshops. You only have so much time to teach phonics…
Teaching Sight Words with the Science of Reading
Are your students struggling to learn sight words? Sight words are incredibly tricky, especially for students that may have low working memory or other learning challenges. Learn how to teach…
February Classroom Activities Round Up
The month of February can feel incredibly long, but it’s a busy one! We are all counting down until spring break. Your students may be stir crazy if you’ve had…
Super Bowl Activities for the Classroom
The month of January can feel VERY long. You’ve returned from break. It’s cold outside. Your students are stir-crazy, especially if you live in an area that gets bad weather…
Phonemic Awareness Activities in the Classroom: Phoneme Isolation
WHAT IS PHONEME ISOLATION? Phoneme isolation is the ability to identify specific sounds within a word. Isolation is the first layer in phonemic awareness. The graphic below from Really Great…
5 Must-Do Read Aloud Activities for the First Week of School
The first week of school can be so hectic. Use these 5 read aloud activities to make your planning a breeze. You’ll cover expectations, build community, and teach about cooperative…
16 Classroom Books for Social Emotional Learning
Social emotional learning is โthe process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal…
Important Literacy Centers for First Grade
Literacy centers are a necessary part of the K-2 classroom because they provide an opportunity for teachers to differentiate instruction for their students. Children also learn to work independently and…
What is Phonics? A Guide for Parents
What is phonics? Use this guide to help your child learn at to read at home! Understanding phonics instruction doesn’t have to be hard and time-consuming!
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