Valentine’s Day Gifts for Students
Have you seen the price of Valentine’s Day cards lately? WOW, with a little eraser or gift they end up costing $20 – $30 for a class of 25 students!…
Sweet & Simple Homemade Biscotti Using Cake Mix
As the weather turns cooler and we all cozy up indoors, there’s nothing better than a warm drink and a sweet treat to go with it. If you’re looking for…
Boost Fluency with Digraph Strips and Tents
As elementary teachers and reading specialists, we know the importance of building a strong foundation in phonics. Digraphs—those tricky two-letter combinations that produce one sound—can be particularly challenging for early…
Boost Reading Skills with Engaging Fluency Roads
It’s easy to boost fluency with engagement! If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to help your elementary students practice reading, my new resource, “Fluency Roads,” is the…
“Transform Your Classroom with The Hallowiener: Engaging Halloween Activities That Kids Will Love!”
As elementary teachers, we are always on the lookout for books that not only capture our students’ imaginations but also offer meaningful opportunities to develop key academic skills. Look not…
The Magic of the Silent ‘e’ – Fun with Invisible Ink!
Teaching vowel sounds is one of those magical moments in literacy development, and nothing illustrates that magic better than the silent “e.” Let’s make the magic of silent e come…