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Back to School Read Alouds
One of my favorite times of the school year is back-to-school time, simply for the read alouds. I love being able to make a book come alive for a little one! That means voices, theatrics, and everything! I usually begin the year with reading for enjoyment and introducing concepts of
What is Phonological Awareness?
There are so many terms that are used in education, it can definitely be overwhelming! A lot of times they are used interchangeably (incorrectly so), and that adds to the confusion. We hear the words phonics, phonemic awareness and phonological awareness thrown out there, but what do they mean? Let’s
Developing Print Awareness Through Writing
There are many recipes in developing print awareness, but they all pretty much contain the same ingredients. We can help students to develop print awareness through reading, but we can also work on it during writing. Just as reading activities are crucial components of an effective literacy program, writing plays
Developing Print Awareness Through Reading
There are many predictors of reading success for the littlest of learners. Print awareness is definitely on that list. What students are taught is important, but perhaps even more crucial is how they are taught. As educators, it is our job to ensure that they learn most effectively. To develop
Publishing Student Writing in the Primary Classroom
This post is sponsored by Studentreasures. Your class has FINALLY reached the end of your writing unit, and now it’s time for final drafts to be completed and published! It’s so important for young writers to be able to share their work with someone other than their teacher or their
Predictors of Reading Success
Research has shown time and time again that students must have exposure to repeated positive literacy experiences in order to be successful. There are many things that factor into the reading success of little ones, such as print awareness. They all come to school with their unique backgrounds and it is
