So you are thinking you may want to leave the classroom and become a reading teacher. But maybe you aren’t completely sure yet. The classroom IS different than a reading specialist’s room is several ways. When I moved from the classroom to become our school’s reading teacher, I was excited. I loved the classroom, but I also really loved teaching… View Post
We all know the saying…there’s no tired like teacher tired. But after several difficult and trying years, it is time for teachers to be serious about taking time to relax, refresh and recharge this summer! You need it and you deserve it. We have 5 actionable, but easy tips to help you get back to you this summer! Take a… View Post
To strengthen phonics skills, we need to build a foundation in phonological awareness. One key way to do this is to target the sounds you are focusing on with your students. For example, if a group of students are working on vowel teams, then we are going to go phonemic awareness activities helping them to target those particular sounds. Just… View Post
Building reading stamina is to be able to sustain being engaged in reading texts for increasing amounts of time without becoming distracted and without becoming a distraction to others. In a shorter way of defining it, can your students enjoy reading for increasing amounts of time? We all have the goal of building reading stamina in our students, but what… View Post
Our must read book list for February is here! I think we have chosen some good ones too. February is a busy month with lots of topics to cover. These four must read books will help with some of those topics. As I researched these books and made my choices, I really enjoyed these four must read February books for… View Post
This is the time of year we start thinking of setting goals again. For ourselves and for our students. I love how setting goals with our students helps them to partner with us as they make progress. It also helps them take ownership of their learning. As you help your students set learning goals, we have some tips for you… View Post
Christmas is just right around the corner! We know it is coming and yet somehow it is suddenly here. If you are needing some Christmas ideas for your students this year, we have you covered. Easy and low cost too! We’ve also included a freebie to dress up your gift! We have FREE Christmas gift tags that are editable for… View Post
