Small Groups Made Simple: 5-Step Daily Routine
“Anyone use a small group routine they love?” “What do you do in your small groups?” “I need help during small group/center time.” Targeted small
“Anyone use a small group routine they love?” “What do you do in your small groups?” “I need help during small group/center time.” Targeted small
Learning to identify beginning sounds is a key skill when our students are first learning to read. Sometimes getting those beginning sounds to stick can
So your students now recognize their letters and associate these letters with their sounds (phonemic awareness). And, they are beginning to grasp that sounds can
How do you check for student understanding? As educators, we are constantly checking in with our students. Perhaps you are already including some type of
So, this is 39 Ideas for Word Work? You may be thinking, does anyone need that many? I DO! I like to meet the needs
I’ve always loved teaching phonics, but there have been many times when I couldn’t come up with fun activities to pair with my otherwise engaging
For many of us, our reading block lasts anywhere from 90-120 minutes every day. That time is extremely important because it is the one time
Students with Dyslexia are sometimes the most challenging students to figure out! They seem brilliant at specific tasks but then never master the alphabet. They
If we want to help our students learn their letters and sounds, we must have multiple Strategies for Teaching Letters and Sounds. Alphabet recognition and
Improving reading fluency in our students is one of the main goals of any elementary school teacher. I personally struggle with finding additional resources to
The topic of homework seems to be a hot-button issue in education lately. Do we give it to students? Do we not? If we provide
Should I put a sound wall up in my classroom? Perhaps you were like me and wanted to, but didn’t know what to do with