In this blog post: Grab a set of 6 differentiated, Dental Health themed Science of Reading literacy centers that are perfect for pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade!
I know I say this every month, but January has actually flown by! It's time to start planning for February, and honestly, that is one of my favorite months in the classroom.
February is packed full of fun themes and holidays that keep the month excited - Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and of course, Dental Health ...
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4 Free Winter Themed Decodable Readers
In this blog post: Grab a set of 4 free winter themed decodable readers perfect for Kindergarten or first grade students.
One of the biggest challenges I had when switching from leveled books to decodable readers was not having books for all of my favorite classroom themes. It was such an easy way to instantly hook students in what we were reading!
That's why I started writing seasonal and thematic decodable readers.
And i'll admit, it's been a special kind of challenge to write books ...
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New Year Bash (7 Days of Free Resources!)
In this blog post: Come celebrate our teacher New Year Bash with 7 days of free resources for Kindergarten, Preschool, Pre-K, and 1st Grade!
Believe it or not, it's already time again for our annual New Year Bash! This is a fun time when we get to celebrate YOU and all that you've done already this year. A big part of this celebration is taking place in our free teacher Facebook group, so if you haven't yet, come join us there!
What is our New Year Bash? This is week full of fun when we ...
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How To Teach Sight Words With the Science of Reading in Mind
In this blog post: Learn how to teach and review sight words, or high frequency words and heart words, with the Science of Reading in mind.
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there lived a teacher who was all too fed up with her sight word instruction. *Ahem* That teacher was me.
We had both a whole group and small group sight word routine and, yes, it worked for many students. But for many students.. it didn't.
Have you ever felt fed up with your sight word instruction? Have ...
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5 Free Christmas Decodable Readers
In this blog post: Grab a set of 5 free Science of Reading aligned Christmas decodable readers perfect for Kindergarten or first grade students.
When my friend Jenn from Embrace the SoR Journey reached out about writing Christmas themed decodable readers, I knew we had to make this happen.
We realized that there weren't many decodable resources out there that were Christmas themed, and it was harder still to find ones that were 100% decodable. So we got to work!
She brainstormed a list ...
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Free Winter Themed Science of Reading Literacy Centers
In this blog post: Grab a set of 5 differentiated, winter themed Science of Reading literacy centers that are perfect for pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade!
I'm pretty sure I blinked and summer went straight into winter this year! We've only had one real snow so far in Michigan, but that's enough for me. It's time to start planning and prepping all this snow and winter!
I've been promising more free Science of Reading aligned literacy centers for months now to our Facebook ...
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Sound Wall Frequently Asked Questions
In this blog post: I am answering your frequently asked sound wall questions about how to prepare and use a sound wall in your classroom.
If you’ve been hanging around my little spot of the internet for a while, you’ve know that in recent years I made the shift from balanced literacy to all in with the Science of Reading.
Leaning into the Science of Reading wasn't a hard decision for me; after all, it just made sense! But there was one thing I was hesitant about...
Switching from a word ...
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The Best December Morning Tubs for Preschool and Pre-k
In this blog post: Take a closer look at the December morning tubs and bins for Preschool and Pre-K. You will find 24 hands-on winter morning tub ideas for your students!
It's no secret that December, while full of magic and fun, is one of the most chaotic times in the early childhood classroom. Students excited for the holidays, sickness running rampant, and teachers in need of a (much deserved) break!
Having hands-on, engaging December morning tub activities planned out and ready to go ...
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110 Holidays Around the World Books: The Ultimate List!
In this blog post: Searching for a list of the best Christmas or Holidays Around the World books for Kindergarten or early elementary students? These picture books will be the perfect addition to any Holidays Around the World Unit!
It's no secret that we love our Holidays Around the World unit in Kindergarten. Students are completely fascinated with learning about other countries and their cultures and traditions!
As we learn about each holiday, we also like to read picture books that ...
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How To Plan Your Holidays Around the World Unit
In this blog post: Find the best Holidays Around the World activities to help you start planning for your Holidays Around the World Unit in Kindergarten or 1st grade.
The holiday season is upon us which means it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And by most wonderful time of the year, I mean that nobody is listening and everybody is hopped up on thoughts of Christmas - ha!
I learned many years ago to stop trying to fight the holiday energy and start learning into it. And what better ...
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