I get this question all the time, WHEN should my child know their letters/sounds & numbers Well, this is a tricky question! First of all, deep breaths. EVERY CHILD LEARNS AT DIFFERENT TIMES. Sorry, I'm not yelling, but I'm kind of yelling. I don't want you to start getting nervous if your child ... Read More about When and HOW do Kids learn Letters & Numbers?
How to apply the best text-to-self connections with Diverse Children’s books
I Promise, by LeBron James (and illustrated by Nina Mata) is a stunning diverse children's book! What I like the most about it is the power that is assumes each child has inside. In this post I'm going to share how wonderful and special this book is and how I would use this with my students (and ... Read More about How to apply the best text-to-self connections with Diverse Children’s books
7 KEY Kindergarten Morning Strategies that will change your day!
A strong Kindergarten morning routine is a MUST. Actually, let me rephrase that. Morning routines are a must. In these times, they’re even more difficult. I love setting up a morning work routine that is predictable AND educational. Stick with me a minute and let me help you! Here are 7 easy, ... Read More about 7 KEY Kindergarten Morning Strategies that will change your day!
25+ Online Phonics Games that will engage your kids in a fun, educational way!
In the past few years, online learning for kids is becoming more and more popular. Now, being in the middle of a pandemic, well, it's almost normal for kids to just log on to their computers to see their teachers. We can now create individualized resources that target multiple intelligences to ... Read More about 25+ Online Phonics Games that will engage your kids in a fun, educational way!
How to teach your child to read, and love it!
Being a literacy teacher first, and then a mom of 4 young kids, I thought teaching my kids to read would be easy. Boy was I wrong. As a literacy teacher, I know all about parents’ anxiety and their uncertainty. Over the years I have had many meetings with my students’ parents about how they ... Read More about How to teach your child to read, and love it!
Sight Word Sentences: Strategies for strong readers & writers
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. Learning a sight words list should be fun, interactive and challenging. Simple sight words worksheets ... Read More about Sight Word Sentences: Strategies for strong readers & writers