Ready for simple ways to increase reading comprehension in your classroom without a ton of planning and prep? Better yet, are you looking for digital resources you can use when students are working in a virtual or socially distanced environment? This post offers up my favorite go-tos to boost proficiency
Are you concerned that your students are not getting the most out of your phonics instruction? It’s easy to become frustrated and feel like we’re not doing everything in our power to meet our students’ needs. I’d like to share some teacher-tested and student-approved best practices with you because I
Working with struggling readers can be challenging, but effective reading intervention can make all the difference. If you’re seeking new strategies, keep reading for 5 ways to help your K-2nd grade readers succeed. Scroll to the end for a special offer! Be Prepared Have your flash cards ready to go.
Hi everyone, My Phonics Curriculum has finally arrived and I could not be more thrilled! I have been brainstorming this project for months now and I’m so excited to share some new things with you. ** Stick around.. I have a BIG SURPRISE for you at the end of this
Hi everyone, I’m here to show you what we have been working on in our guided reading groups this month! My little readers have been growing so much this year. I just love to watch them work so hard on decoding new words, recognizing sight words, and practicing new comprehension
Hi everyone, I am very happy to announce that we are FINALLY working on sight words in my class! Yes, we started looking at them at the very beginning of the year. However, we are now in full swing “Sight Word Bootcamp” over here!! We read sight words every morning,
Small group reading time is powerful, but keeping students engaged can be tricky! Hands-on activities for small group reading make learning fun while building fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills. From word-building games to interactive story retelling, these easy ideas will keep your readers excited and learning. Let’s dive in! (new
Several of my students needed extra support with fluency this year, so I began using quick warm-ups during small group sessions. These short fluency phrases have helped build word recognition and confidence while keeping our routine simple and effective. Let me share some of my top tips to incorporate fluency
