How to Easily Teach The Schwa Sound in Words
The schwa sound in words is one of the most common in the English language and yet it’s the trickiest to teach. The schwa sound is a weak unstressed sound that occurs in multisyllabic words.…
How to Deal with Makeup Work for Students That Are Out for an Extended Amount of Time
When students are out for an extended amount of time, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to handle makeup work. Here are 3 ideas for how to deal with makeup work when kids…
3 Benefits of Using Picture Books to Teach Vocabulary
Do you still use worksheets as part of your vocabulary instruction? Ditch them! Ok, I didn’t mean to sound so harsh. But really are they bringing you joy? If they are, and your students are…
The #1 Way to Improve Reading Comprehension
What’s the #1 way to improve reading comprehension? Well, it’s super complicated and I almost don’t want to tell you for fear of scaring you off. Just kidding. It’s not complicated at all! The best…
5 End of School Year Picture Books You Should Read
I’ve rounded up 5 picture books you should read at the end of the school year. These are perfect to read those last days of school. I've also included some ideas for writing activities for some…
Simple Ways to Assess if Kids Know How to Decode Multisyllabic Words
Do your kids know how to decode multisyllabic words? Reading big words is important when kids are transitioning to chapter books. In today’s post, I’m going to talk about ways to assess them. Listen to…
3 Ways to Engage Your Students During Reading Test Prep
It’s reading test prep season and you’re dreading another day of review. Another day of opening up those reading test prep books and having kids read the passage and answer the questions. BORING. For you…
You Need to Read These Amazing Black History Month Picture Books
These Black History Month picture books are perfect additions to your library. And you don't need to read them just in February. These books about great leaders in their respective fields can and should be…
7 Kindness Books for Kids You Need to Read
During the holiday season, I try to read lots of kindness books for kids. It’s a great time of year to emphasize this rather than the commercialism of the season. But these books aren't just…
How to Train Kids to Have Reading Stamina
You have to work with readers one-on-one. So you need the rest of the kids to be doing something in the meantime. What if they're just reading? Reading. You don't have to prep any other…