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Black History Read Alouds for the Primary Classroom
Hey guys and dolls, how’s it going? February came quickly, and out of nowhere! I feel like we barely got back to school, and poof! There went January! February is one of my favorite months, not only because of Valentine’s Day but also because of Black History Month! It also means that spring is
Print Awareness – Early Literacy Series
Welcome to the beginning of a series focused on early literacy! We’re going to kick this off by discussing print awareness. Research shows that students will have a higher chance of being successful in reading when they have strong print awareness skills. Throughout the school day, teachers must be intentional
Using Wordless Books in a Primary Classroom
Books, books and more books! For every topic that you want to learn about, you can find a book on it. I love to introduce and review concepts with any books that I can get my hands on!
6 of the Best Fine Motor Activities Part 2
Fine motor activities seem to only be thought of at the beginning of the year, but it is something that students need practice with all year long! It doesn’t take up a lot of extra time, just a few materials and they are ready to go! Awhile ago we discussed
An Introduction to the Alphabet
One of my fave subjects to teach is reading. I absolutely love our morning literacy time. When I plan my year of phonics instruction out, there are basically three parts that it includes. There is some sort of letter introduction at the beginning of the year, where I introduce every
5 of the Best Literacy PD Books
If you have been in education any length of time, you know how education trends change in no time at all. Just like doctors need to be current on new procedures and surgeries and accountants have to be current on tax laws, educators must stay on top of what is
