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...
As a teacher, you know how important it is for your Kindergarten students to practice math skills introduced in class. Centers are a great way to reinforce learning while fostering independence—a key skill at this age. But finding simple, engaging centers that don’t...
Have you tried using decodable readers in kindergarten? These amazing tools help young learners practice phonics skills in a way that builds confidence and keeps reading simple and fun. They’re especially helpful for struggling readers, making them feel successful and...
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with 11 interactive stations that combine learning, fun, and creativity! These stations are designed for students to rotate through during the day, keeping them engaged while practicing essential skills. Each station is simple to set...
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...
Phonics is a big part of helping young readers become strong readers by teaching them how letters and sounds work together. A phonics screener can be a great way to spot any gaps in a child's phonetic understanding, so you know exactly where to focus instruction....
For a long time, guided reading, where students work in small groups on books matched to their independent reading level, was a staple in many classrooms, mine included. However, research on the Science of Reading has started to cast doubt on its effectiveness,...
Struggling to teach writing effectively while keeping your students engaged? Or, are you seeing a lack of writing skill growth? If you answered yes to either of these questions, our easy to follow, Science of Reading aligned curriculum, Lucky to Learn Writing, covers...
When the weather doesn't allow for outside play, it can be a challenge to keep students entertained. Or maybe you're a teacher looking for a change from the usual school day routine. Either way, give one of these fun rainy day classroom activities ideas a try! 1....
