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Teaching Consonant Blends and Digraphs
Consonant Blends and digraphs are something almost every lower elementary teacher teaches or reviews. Yet there is still SO many misconceptions about what is a blend and what is a
How To Use Word Ladders in Your Classroom
I know word ladders are not a new thing to the classroom but maybe you have still yet to use them in yours. Or maybe you haven’t realized all the
10 Distance Learning Activities to Increase Engagement
Being a year long virtual teacher, engagement seems to get harder as the year goes on. Here are some of my go-to activities that have increased engagement within lessons or
My Favorite Lesson to Teach
Have you ever been asked this question- What is your favorite lesson you have taught? It is almost a guaranteed to be asked in an interview. For whatever reason,
Teaching Syllables
If I’m being completely honest, it has only been recently that I have jumped on the teaching syllable type train. I have taught open and closed syllables for years,
Every Word Needs a Vowel…Or Does It?
In order to teach our language effectively, we need to make sure we use our language intentionally. I have heard and seen over and over again in curriculums and