When I start the new school year, I pick a book of the day for the first two weeks. I create a variety of activities to go with each book. I use a lot of books that focus on social and emotional learning, including kindness, friendship, and respect. But, I also add in some fun silly books. Here are some of my favorite books that your probably already have in your class library. Chicka Chicka ... Read More about 8 Books for Back to School
The Alphabetic Principle
The Alphabetic Principal. It sounds so fancy, right? It's talked about in the Science of Reading. What does it mean? It is knowing that oral sounds (phonemes) in spoken words are represented by letters in print. We know, once children develop the alphabetic principle, their ability to read improves. How do I support students with the Alphabetic Principle? You can support students by ... Read More about The Alphabetic Principle
First Day of Kindergarten
There is nothing like the first week of Kindergarten. It is exhausting. There is no way to prepare for the exhaustion, but there are a few ways to make it go smoother. Have a plan that is developmentally appropriate. Model and practice classroom procedures...over an dover again. Think About Procedures When planning your first day, that about what do you want your kids to do when they come ... Read More about First Day of Kindergarten
5 Math Manipulatives
Children learn best when they get their hands on materials. They need to physically move an object to count, add, and take away. Today, I am sharing my 5 favorite math manipulatives. Dominos I like to use dominoes in my classroom because they are open ended. You can count them, you can add with them, and you can subtract them. You can work with numbers 1-10 or numbers 10-20, depending on ... Read More about 5 Math Manipulatives
Centers and the Science of Reading
Recently, I have seen some debates on using centers and the Science of Reading. If you have been a teacher for a long time, centers were a HUGE part of Balanced Literacy. Recently, teachers have shifted away from balanced of literacy to research based Science of Reading. You can read my Science of Reading Post 101 here. I am huge believer in we know better, we do better. I am fortunate that my ... Read More about Centers and the Science of Reading
Science of Reading 101
I have had numerous teachers reach out to me to ask me about my thoughts on the Science of Reading. I have been teaching in special education for 16 years. I have been trained in Reading Recovery. I spent 12 years perfecting my guided reading instruction. Then, four years ago I attended an amazing training based on the Science of Reading. It changed EVERYTHING I knew about teaching reading. The ... Read More about Science of Reading 101
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