Don’t Miss these 10 St. Patrick’s Day Ideas! In March, everything is green, lucky, and—let’s be honest—a little bit chaotic. If your classroom is anything like mine, the mere mention of a leprechaun is enough to send your students into a total frenzy of ‘traps’ and ‘pots of gold’ talk.
6 Ways to Use Riddles to Enhance Your Teaching What has a beginning but no end, and a classroom full of students ready to learn? The answer is an engaging lesson that uses riddles to get kids engaged in learning! You can transform your teaching by adding in a bit
5 Ways to Boost Phonemic Awareness Now for Your Early Learners Phonological and phonemic awareness are the building blocks of literacy. Without a strong foundation in these skills, it can be tough for our youngest learners to develop effective reading and writing abilities. Let’s explore the importance of teaching phonological
The Classroom Lifesavers: 5 ELA Resources Your Students (and You!) Will Love When your ELA classroom gets chaotic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if you had a secret stash of tools that not only save your sanity but also get your students excited about learning? This post is
Tired of seeing the same writing errors pop up again and again? Are you students confused about parts of speech? Wish you had a more effective way to teach core ELA concepts like cause and effect without spending hours on lesson planning? If you’re ready to simplify your ELA instruction,
Start Strong: 5 Fun Phonics Activities for Your 2nd Grade Classroom Ready or not, the new school year is coming! So many fun phonics activities are waiting for your 2nd graders but instruction can’t start until we review those first grade phonics skills. I know you’re excited to dive into
7 Grab-and-Go Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Tasks for Your Substitute Teacher Crafting the perfect substitute plans can feel like a huge headache, especially when you’re trying to find activities that keep your students learning without you there. We all know how important it is to keep up with foundational skills
Transform Phonics Learning with Fun Centers Now! Are you ready to kick your phonics instruction into high gear and see your students genuinely excited about word work? The Science of Reading shows that while phonics is important, getting your students to truly master skills means getting them really engaged in
Build Strong Readers All Year Long: The Power of Consistent Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Practice As you gear up for back-to-school, your mind is probably buzzing about the year ahead. One thing we all know for sure is how crucial foundational reading skills are, especially phonics and phonemic awareness. But
Bounce Back from the Summer Slide: 6 Fun Phonics Review Ideas for First Grade Back to School Hey there, teachers! As the new school year approaches, we all know the “summer slide” can sometimes mean our students need a little phonics review. But getting them back into the swing of