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4 Signs of Weakness in Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness is the ability to hear and work with the individual sounds in words. It’s a critical skill for early reading development, so it’s essential to identify any weaknesses as soon as possible. Read on or press play! This post contains affiliate links, you can take a peek at
The difference between phonemic awareness and phonics
It is essential for educators to understand the difference between phonemic awareness and phonics when teaching children how to read. They often appear similar on the surface, but in actuality, they are two different skills that work together to create proficient readers. Phonemic awareness focuses on identifying individual sounds within
Prewriting for Primary Students
Many educators downplay the importance of prewriting, but I believe that it is essential, especially in the primary grades. Prewriting is important because it helps students to think about what they know and organize their thoughts so that they can better express themselves in writing. This is especially important in
3 Reasons Why Prewriting is Important
Crafting a written piece of work can be daunting, but prewriting is an essential tool to kickstart the process. Not only does it help young writers consider and organize their ideas, but by providing them with a structure for expression, they can more effectively communicate themselves in writing. Although this
The 1st Day of Writing Workshop
Teaching writing in the primary grades can be extremely tough. We’re asking students to engage in a writing workshop before they can really write, BUT, we have to start somewhere. I always say the best place to start is by getting your room ready for a writing workshop before you
The 1st Minutes of Small Group Instruction
Students are at your small group table for small group instruction, but what should you do first? Read on or press play, and I’ll share with you what the first minutes of small group instruction look like in my classroom. This post contains affiliate links. You can take a peek
