Sight words are words that are very frequently used in the English language. These words are so common that when they are learned they can help develop strong reading fluency and literacy skills. Early readers will come across these words so often (and know them) that it will provide great feedback that they are getting faster and better at reading! Learning a sight words list should be fun, ... Read More about Sight Word Sentences: Strategies for strong readers & writers
{Free} Reading Log template: How and WHY I use reading logs!
I love teaching my students to read! I love watching that little light bulb go off (over and over) and seeing them develop into independent readers. Guided reading – reading texts that are at an appropriate level so a student can understand and enjoy the story – is an essential component to any reading program. It not only helps teach children excellent reading strategies, but also (hopefully) ... Read More about {Free} Reading Log template: How and WHY I use reading logs!
First Grade Writing Prompts
As a teacher, we’re always looking for different writing strategies to help our students succeed. Each child is set up with their own strengths and weaknesses and it’s up to us as teachers to figure out what teaching writing strategies work best for them! When it comes time to improve writing skills for elementary students, I’m a big believer that writing checklists are one of the critical ... Read More about First Grade Writing Prompts
Sight Word Activities for Kindergarten
Sight word Activities for Kindergarten: Sight words are high frequency words that are commonly seen throughout the English language. Often, the mistake with teaching sight words is that kids are encouraged to memorize sight words. The issue is that most people have trouble memorizing things just by sight. I’m sure we can all remember the varied strategies we have used over the years to try and ... Read More about Sight Word Activities for Kindergarten
How Full is Your Bucket?
How Full is Your Bucket is one of my favorite children’s picture books to date. It is packed with so many great messages for kids on how (and why) to be kind to one another, how (and why) to be inclusive, and the wonderful message that ALL our actions have consequences. What does it mean to fill your bucket? Well a bucket filler is a metaphor for doing nice things (little or big) for others. ... Read More about How Full is Your Bucket?
Inspirational Quotes on Life
iWho doesn’t love passing around inspirational quotes on life? We all want to be inspired. Inspirational messages lift us up. Motivational words and great quotes about life can really frame our thinking and help us craft our hero narrative. Do you think that way? I am always looking to write my own story – and I want it to be epic. When things aren’t going well, when failure knocks me down and ... Read More about Inspirational Quotes on Life
