Literacy instruction encompasses a lot of subject areas that usually have to be taught in a limited amount of time. Sometimes, it feels overwhelming to try and fit everything into a single 90 minute (or less) block of time. Plus, teachers have to differentiate, run centers, create small group lessons, and more. Instead of trying to come up with entire lessons focusing on single areas of literacy, ... Read More about Simple Ways to Incorporate Each Pillar of Literacy in 5 Minutes
The Three Elements of Science-Backed Phonics Instruction
When it comes to teaching kids how to read, we want a research-backed, proven approach to our phonics instruction. We've learned that memorization, guessing, and just "reading a lot" will not effectively teach our children to read. We know that the Science of Reading shows us that we need this science-backed phonics instruction. So, exactly what does that look like? Here are the three elements of ... Read More about The Three Elements of Science-Backed Phonics Instruction
What is the “Science of Reading”
What is the Science of Reading? I'm sure you have heard about this "new reading movement sweeping the nation" and are wondering if it really is the right way to teach students how to read. Spoiler alert: It IS NOT just an education buzzword or trend, and it's not new at all. I am going to share everything you need to know about the Science of Reading and why it is the way to teach reading ... Read More about What is the “Science of Reading”
My 3 Favorite Supplies for Tactile Learning
When I was little, I remember struggling with how to tie my shoes. I watched my mom show me 1000 times, but I just could not get it. It wasn't until she helped me do it by placing her hands over mine while showing me, that I was able to learn independently. Many kids need to learn by DOING. You can tell them and model something a bunch of times, but sometimes it takes them doing it or using ... Read More about My 3 Favorite Supplies for Tactile Learning
2 Simple Ways to Incorporate Visuals in a Multi-Sensory Phonics Lesson
Teachers are often missing one simple key to their phonics lesson: visuals. You need to include visual instruction when planning your systematic and explicit phonics lessons. Visuals are essential to multi-sensory learning, and effective lessons will always start with some phonics type of visual reference. This is probably the simplest piece of planning your phonics lesson, so let's talk about 2 ... Read More about 2 Simple Ways to Incorporate Visuals in a Multi-Sensory Phonics Lesson
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