Pumpkin and Jack-O-Lantern Science Activities for K–2: Easy Pumpkin Observation Journal
Every October, I love finding ways to use all the fun that comes with the season to actually support what we are learning in the classroom. Pumpkins are an easy…
Apple Activities for Elementary Students
September is the perfect time for all things apple! Apple activities for elementary students are a great way to seamlessly bring a seasonal theme into your lessons while still working…
Constitution Day Activities for Elementary Students
If Constitution Day sneaks up on you every year, I am right there with you. September is busy. There are routines to practice, you are still getting to know your…
Helping Beginning Readers at Home: The Right Kind of Reading Practice
“How can I help my child with reading practice at home?” Goodness gracious! If I have heard that question once, I have heard it a thousand times. And honestly, I…
An Easy Way to Build Reading Fluency in Kindergarten
How I Use Reading Fluency Folders in Kindergarten The first few minutes of the morning truly set the tone for the day—at least they do in my classroom. How about…
How to Use Decodable Readers in Science of Reading Small Groups
If you’re using decodable readers in your Science of Reading small groups, you’ve already taken an important step toward giving students reading practice that aligns with the Science of Reading….
How to Set Up Your Science of Reading Classroom
It’s almost time to set up your classroom for the new year, and you have so many ideas! New centers, fresh new border, and Science of Reading essentials? You might…
✏️ Working Orthographic Mapping Into Your Literacy Routines
Word mapping is a very powerful tool for beginning readers and writers, and building a strong foundation in phoneme-grapheme connections is so important in helping students become confident, fluent readers….
Reading Fluency with Decodable Text
You’ve done the hard work of weaving decodable text into your small‑group lessons. Your students are filling phonics gaps, sounding out unfamiliar words, and growing more confident every day. 🎉But…
