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The Do’s and Don’ts of Science of Reading

Science of Reading is spreading all throughout our elementary classrooms.   It’s an intense, researched based approach to teaching literacy.   I spent this last school year digging deeply into this approach, and I absolutely loved what I learned.  I came up with a list of do’s and don’ts that can help you get started! Tip […]

Consonant Blends Puzzles

I never knew how much I love teaching phonics until I got back into the classroom! I have kindergarten, first grade and now second grade under my belt. I have a love for all three grades, but I think second grade is my favorite so far! We help transition our students from learning to read […]

Phonics Activities for Early Learners

Phonics skills are an integral part of my literacy curriculum in my classroom. I absolutely love teaching phonics and watching my learners grow as readers. Much like math, phonics must be hands on for little minds to understand how words are built. These phonics activities for early learners are perfect for any classroom or homeschool […]

Winter Digraphs

Kindergarten is a big year for many milestones! They walk in the first day of school knowing very little about reading. By the end of the year, they are reading their first books. They move from reading consonant-vowel-consonant words to words with digraphs and blends. After we introduce and practice blends, we then move on to […]

Phonics with Letter Cards

Phonics are a vital part of early elementary classrooms. It’s the beginning steps to reading, and having the right tools is so important. My letter cards are perfect for your beginner readers! Ways to Use Letter Cards There are many fun ways to use these cards! Whether it’s for whole group or small group, they […]

Word Work Stations Made Easy with Oriental Trading

Planning Word Work stations in the classroom can be a little overwhelming, time consuming and expensive.  You want to make sure that your learners are getting the most out of the time they spend in your literacy block, but you need a variety of materials to make their Word Work time effective.  I am excited […]