The “A-ha!” Moment We All Want You know that sparkle you see when a child stops sounding-out every…single…letter and suddenly reads a whole sentence like it’s music? That’s reading fluency…
Preventing the Summer Slide: Engaging Reading Activities for K-2 Students Ah, summer break—the season of sunshine, sprinklers, and sticky popsicles. But for teachers, it can also bring a sneaky challenge:…
Decodable Texts That Actually Work! Ever feel like small group reading instruction time is a whirlwind of “Wait—what does she need again?” and “Where did I put those comprehension cards?”…
Even though the school year is in full swing, small groups can still be a tough nut to crack. Between managing the rest of the class and keeping up with…
Fall is such a fun time in the classroom, but let’s be honest—it can also be a bit of a rollercoaster! The kids are coming in from weekends full of…
It’s Halloween season! And as much as I love Halloween, it does take some creativity to maintain some sort of order in my kinder classroom! It’s like the kids flip…
Its October! And since day one, my kiddos have asked me how many more days until Halloween. They were so excited to dress up, get candy, and turn our pumpkin…
Whole Group vs. Small Group Phonics Instruction: What’s the Difference? Hey there! Let’s chat about something that’s always on our minds: phonics instruction. We all know it’s crucial for our…
Setting the tone for a new school year is one of the most important things any teacher can do. I think most of us know this, and that’s why so…
One of my favorite things to do at the end of each school year is to look at my students’ beginning of the year work and their end of the…
