I live in the beautiful state of Arkansas with my husband, little boy Grayson, and yellow lab Ozzie. I love creating fun, engaging resources for my students and sharing them with you too! Read More
Hey there fellow educator, Let’s talk about effective small group instruction aligned to the science of reading. As we dive into this critical aspect of teaching literacy, it’s essential to…
Blending interventions, no way! We were learning letter names, learning letter sounds, (phonemes), and then blending those sounds whole group! We were trucking along, and this teacher thought we were…
Segmenting words into individual phonemes can be such a challenge for new spellers (aka Kindergartners). But with quality instruction from you and a whole lot of we do practice, most…
Hey there, fellow educators! Today, I want to chat with you about something that can be a game-changer in your classroom – the magical world of sound walls. If you’re…
So, you are about to start small groups! Yay! How incredible of you! This blog post will walk you through sorting students into groups and point you in the right…
Hey there, fellow educators! Today, let’s dive deep into the fascinating world of explicit, systematic phonics instruction, and explore how it beautifully aligns with the Science of Reading. So, grab…
Hey there, fellow educators! Are you ready to transform your classroom into a Science of Reading wonderland? Today, let’s dive into ten must-have treasures such as a writing center for…
No one loves a good peruse through the Dollar Tree (should be named the Dollar Twenty-Five Tree now) or the Bull’s Eye bins more than an elementary school teacher. Am…
Counting is a fundamental skill that lays the foundation for mathematical understanding. Counting practice is so much fun and is one of the first math skills many children learn. I…
There is so much to consider when planning for an upcoming school year. One of my biggest summer projects each year is organizing and decorating my classroom. Whether is a…
