Poetry is one of the most fun and engaging ways to get your students writing. However, many teachers find it challenging to introduce and teach different types of poetry in 2nd grade. We’re here to guide you through the process and share our top four poetry types:...
Messy handwriting. Difficulty drawing or coloring. Low stamina for typing. Frustration when cutting with scissors. Does this sound like one of your students? Fine motor skills play an important role in academic and personal success. What can teachers do if they...
You’ve done the trainings. You believe in the Science of Reading. But… some of those old routines still feel comfortable! Letting go of familiar practices can be tough, but these easy swaps will make a big difference for your students. The best part? These...
Looking to refresh your classroom without spending hours scrolling Pinterest? We’ve got you covered! We asked real teachers in our Lucky Teachers Facebook Group to share their favorite classroom themes for K-2 and they delivered big-time. Whether you're all about bold...
Parent communication is crucial and should be a top priority to keep families informed about their child’s learning. A positive home-to-school relationship starts with open communication. Here’s how I build strong connections with parents each year. At our school’s...
Parent teacher conferences can go one of two ways and so I am excited to bring to you some tips and tricks that I have learned over the past twelve years to help make your parent teacher conferences a successful and productive time with your families! I have put...
A few words that are often heard when teachers talk about literacy are decodable readers, leveled texts, genre and classroom library... and the big one: SCIENCE OF READING. How can all these things fit together when it comes to the classroom library?Let's make your...
If you’ve been teaching for a while, you’ve probably noticed that small group reading instruction has changed. The old Guided Reading model—where kids read leveled books and used picture clues to figure out words—is no longer considered best practice. Research tells...
Imagine this: It’s a few weeks before testing, and you’re wondering if your students are ready. Do they understand the format? Will they freeze up on test day? Many teachers feel this pressure, but the good news is that test prep doesn’t have to be a last-minute...
This week we will put on our Science of Reading hats, and dig into the importance of phoneme-graphing mapping in early literacy. If these terms are unfamiliar, phoneme-grapheme mapping is a game-changer for helping early readers connect sounds to symbols & this...
