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
{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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More about Sight Word Activities for Kindergarten
