The importance of phonics games and activities-If you’ve ever watched a student light up when a word finally clicks, you know just how powerful strong foundational skills can be. 💛 That’s why I want to talk a little about the magic that happens when we intentionally pair phonemic awareness and phonics—especially through simple, effective routines like the phonics games word chaining or… View Post
Teaching reading well isn’t about doing everything—it’s more about focusing on what truly moves readers forward. The strongest reading teachers are thoughtful, intentional, and clear on where their time and energy matter most. These how to teach reading actions below are simple, powerful shifts you can make right now to strengthen your instruction and support your students more effectively. These aren’t… View Post
🎄 Boost Phonics Skills with Holiday-Themed CVC Decodable Readers! 🎄 Decodable Readers are perfect for K–2 Teachers Looking to Add a Little Festive Fun to Their Literacy Block If you’re searching for a way to keep your students engaged in phonics practice during the busy holiday season, look no further—this Christmas-themed CVC Short Vowel Decodable Readers Set is just what… View Post
A reading intervention kit is kept to provide targeted and organized support for struggling readers while offering a collection of specific resources for focused intervention practice. Keeping a kit ready streamlines intervention sessions, ensuring that materials for skill-building activities like phonics, comprehension, and fluency are readily accessible, which helps to accelerate learning and build confidence. Benefits of Keeping Reading Intervention Kits… View Post
Meet the Teacher Night is the first chance parents have to meet their children’s teachers for the year! And it is a big deal! Whether your night is called Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, or Parent Night, this back to school event at the beginning of the school year is a time of excitement for everyone. And maybe a… View Post
There are a lot of things for a teacher to consider as they teach reading in their elementary classrooms. How we teach reading or the Dos and Don’ts of Teaching Reading can be daunting as there is so much for us as teachers to consider. Today though, we have chosen 8 tips that will help keep us focused on the… View Post
How do I organize my phonics activities and phonics materials? I get asked this question a lot. And it is important because if my materials and phonics activities aren’t where I can get to them easily, they just won’t get used. Phonics activities are such an important part of what we do. And storing all those activities to keep them… View Post
