Teaching Open and Closed Syllables
Open and closed syllables is a very important foundational skill for reading multisyllabic words. This really is the next big step for readers in their decoding journey once they have…
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Lightsaber pointers for reading
My students are going NUTSO for these and we aren’t even in person! I’m just getting my early readers to focus on the text and work on one to one…
Fine Motor Skill Practice
My kids are in college now….but oh, those baby, toddler, preschool years. 🥰😍 #givemeallthefeels Some of my best memories in life have been raising these kids, building forts, helping them…
Candy Corn Fun in small groups and MORE
I love Fall, all the things EXCEPT pumpkin spice! #notafan ☕ However pumpkin decorations, sweaters, boots, changing leaves and all the other things I’m down for and LOVE! 🍂🍁🎃👻👢 Welcome…
The importance of one to one correspondence
Welcome to another edition of… Tracking words for young, emergent readers is crucial to their inital growth in reading. Research shows that having a clear understanding of concepts of print…
Small Group Tips for Distant Learning
Welcome to another edition of … Today I want to share small group tips to help with reading instruction. Some of these ideas can be used for small group or…
