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
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,
It’s back-to-school season again and chances are you’re looking for some back-to-school read-alouds for Kindergarten. The two main books that may be popping up everywhere are The Kissing Hand and First Day Jitters. While they are great books, I wanted to find some different options for that first week of
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
It’s almost the end of the year! Your Kindergarteners have been hard at work all year and their growth is truly amazing! The last few weeks of school, I love reading some fun end of year books with them to get them excited for next year as First Graders. Here’s
Spring is such a fun time in Kindergarten! It’s when everything starts clicking and students are making tremendous growth. It’s the time when everything is blooming outside. Plus, we love all the fun Spring-themed books! We love reading books about spring, spring animals, gardens, and rainy/windy weather. Today, I am
The weather outside is frightful (aka COLD!), but the read alouds are so delightful! In January, we learn about snow, penguins, and the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Today, I am sharing 15 of my favorite January read alouds, perfect for those cold, snowy days. Let It Snow! The
November is a time for being grateful, as well as celebrating family and friendships. In my classroom, I like to focus on what we are thankful for, as well as traditions, the history of Thanksgiving, and family. Today, I am going to share my top Thanksgiving books for Kindergarten. Thanksgiving
Rhyming is one of the most important skills that Kindergarteners need to learn. This skill helps students learn word families, build reading fluency, and spell words. Rhyming read alouds are a great way to introduce and practice rhyming to help strengthen these skills. There are plenty of books that can
