If you’ve been relying on a word wall and still seeing your students struggle with decoding, you’re not alone. For years, I used word walls faithfully—only to find that they weren’t moving the needle for many of my readers. That all changed when I discovered sound walls. Rooted in the
So you want to plan a teacher read-aloud? As educators, we have been told time and time again how read-alouds are important. It’s so important to really think about what we want to accomplish, move on to planning our read-aloud, and then prepping what we need. Today I’m going to
Reading books is just what teachers do, but why? Are you wondering what a teacher read aloud is all about? In this post, I’m going to share with you exactly what it is, and why it’s so important in your classroom. Read on or press play for more info! What
The simple view of reading has been a big part of the science of reading that is sweeping across educational circles. But what is it exactly, and how can we use it to inform our instruction? It’s no secret that reading problems in students have grown exponentially in recent years.
The term “science of reading” has been thrown out there a lot, but I’m not sure that I have found a clear, concise definition for it that didn’t sound like it was written by a scientist. Have you ever wondered what exactly IS the science of reading? Today I want
Create engaged learners with this February-themed read-aloud book companion. This read-aloud bundle comes with 4 weeks of plans to help discuss the Valentine’s Day, Dental Health Month, model text-to-self connections and more!
Engaging students in their ABCs doesn’t have to be hard! Here are 5 centers to help promote letter recognition in your classroom!
It’s time for read alouds for May! For many schools, May is considered to be the home stretch. You can almost see the finish line, although the kids are acting as if we have passed the finish line and school is done! No worries, you can keep them engaged by
Create engaged learners with these fun read alouds for April!
It’s time to talk about read alouds for March! This month is when the world seems to come alive after the long slumber of winter. The days start to get longer, and there’s something about the coming days that make you want to get out of the house! It’s also
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