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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
6 of the Best Tech Activities for Kindergarten
Looking to seamlessly integrate technology into your centers, but don’t know where to begin? You’ve come to the right place! There is so much tech that is available for little learners, but not all of it lends itself to a great starting point. This post is all about how I
Play in the Primary Classroom
Play has always seemed synonymous with children because it’s what they do. When students come to school now, it seems as if the decision-makers want to limit the amount of playing that goes on in primary classrooms. It is also relegated to the outskirts of the day, where children are
Building Number Sense in the Primary Classroom
I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on the role of math in my classroom and, more specifically, building number sense. I’ve been analyzing our math routines, considering what’s working well, and identifying areas wherewe can improve. As educators, we constantly evaluate and refine our teaching practices to better support our students.
Story Task Cards for Read Alouds
Hey guys and dolls, today I’m here to quickly chat with you about questioning your students in the classroom, especially during read aloud time. I know how chopped up our school day can get, and sometimes we just need a quick routine to make the most of our day. Sometimes