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Simplifying Reading: What are the Essential Skills?
It can be so easy to get pulled in multiple directions when teaching reading. From all the different assessments, the data, making sure students are in the right small group
How to Use Trace, Copy, Cover, Avert
Trace, Copy, Cover, Avert is a routine used in the Orton Gillingham approach. It is multisensory in the simple format using auditory, visual and tactile skills. I used it in
What Makes An Effective Phonics Program?
What Makes An Effective Phonics Program? We all want to know if what we are using for our students or own children is effective and good no matter what it
Structured Literacy Resources- My Favorite Go-Tos
As you are beginning to prep for the school year whether in a classroom or homeschooling, I wanted to share my favorite go-to resources I use year after year to
5 Free Ways To Strengthen Your Teaching
I know teachers’ brain never really turns off and you might be thinking of ways you want to change your teaching for the upcoming school year. Maybe you are looking
Phonics Review Game Your Students Will Love
Year after year no matter what grade I have taught, Guess My Number has been a favorite math game. I started thinking how can I work this into literacy? Last