Teaching a child how to read is such a rewarding experience! However, it can also be a challenging and a bit overwhelming, especially when introducing new phonics concepts, such as teaching CVCe words. That’s why I’ve worked so hard to make the Ready2Read curriculum, a program that gives you simple day-by-day instruction to teach reading…
Teaching a child how to read is such a rewarding experience! However, it can also be a challenging and a bit overwhelming. That’s why I’ve worked so hard to make the Ready2Read curriculum, a program that gives you simple day-by-day instruction to teach reading in fun and effective ways. More specifically, it’s packed with plenty…
Teaching phonics skills to beginning readers can be so rewarding. Nonetheless, it can often be challenging to find ways to get students interested in learning phonics or to get them to want to practice their phonics skills. So how do you make phonics practice fun? With phonics games! The Roll it, Read it, Keep it!…
Guided Reading Level D Curriculum is here! This level of Guided Reading will move students to a more independent level of reading with simple stories, basic sight words, and targeted reading strategies. In addition, the phonics focus for this level is decoding CVCe (silent e) and vowel team words. Now that I’ve finished Levels A-D,…
Without a doubt, teaching a child how to write in first grade is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. In fact, this is perhaps the biggest struggle for many teachers in my private Facebook group. While we are talking about this struggle, let’s be honest: not all kids love to write. However, when implemented effectively,…
Beginning in 3rd Grade, students can take what they have learned about standard measurement and basic multiplication, and apply it to measuring perimeter and area of a variety shapes. These math concepts are best learned with engaging and hands-on measurement activities. This Math Made Fun Unit teaches these skills along with estimating and adding together…
If you’re looking for some fun ways to incorporate creativity, following directions and writing into the classroom, directed drawings are one of the best ways to do just that! Directed drawings are the perfect way to help students build confidence and pay attention to detail. Don’t forget to grab the freebie at the bottom of…
