Let’s Get Our Science of Reading Small Groups Going
If you do a deep dive into the research surrounding small group instruction, you’ll find teachers divided—some are Team Whole Group all the way, and others are firmly Team Small…
Why Reading Fluency Matters (and How I Finally Found an Easy Way to Build It)
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
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:…
🧠 The Secret to Small Group Reading Instruction Success?
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?”…
Decodable Texts Can Be Fun For Any Season!
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…
Decodable Reading Comprehension Passages
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…
Halloween Short Stories with Decodable Text
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…
Pumpkin Jack O Lantern Decomposition Ideas
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?
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…
The First Hour of Kindergarten During the Back To School Season
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…
