Phonics is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in children’s literacy development. It involves understanding the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds, enabling children to decode words and read with fluency. As parents, you have the power to greatly support your child’s phonics skills at home. In
Summer is my favorite time of the year! The last few weeks of school, I try to cram in as many summer books to read with my students. There’s just so many great ones! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite summer themed books that you can read with your
Over the summer, students tend to lose some of what they’ve learned the past year. My best advice is to keep the learning going with these simple ways to help prevent the summer slide after Kindergarten at home. What is the “Summer Slide”? The “Summer Slide” is a nickname for
Sensory bins are a perfect way to keep Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten learners engaged in hands-on learning during the summer! These fun and easy summer sensory bin ideas help children explore phonics, math, and fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and play. Whether you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, or caregiver,
As the school year winds down and summer is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate just how far our Kindergarteners have come! One of my favorite ways to wrap up the year is with an ABC Countdown to Summer. Each day, we do a simple, fun
