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10 Great Read Alouds to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, I wanted to share a list of books that make
How Strong Reading Comprehension Skills Shape Academic and Life Success for Students
It’s time for the final part of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss
What is Reading Comprehension? A Guide for Elementary Teachers
It’s time for part nine of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what
Why Vocabulary Instruction Matters for Elementary Students
It’s time for part eight of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what
What Should Vocabulary Instruction Include? A Teacher’s Guide to Building Strong Readers
It’s time for part seven of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what
The Importance of Fluency in Reading: How It Helps Students Succeed
It’s time for part six of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what
What is Reading Fluency? A Guide for Elementary Teachers
It’s Time for Part Five of My Ten-Part Series on the Components of Reading! In this series, I discuss what
Why Phonics is Essential for Building Confident, Fluent Readers
It’s time for part four of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I discuss what
Phonics 101: A Teacher’s Guide to the Basics of Early Reading Instruction
It’s time for part three of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I talk about
Standards-Aligned Holiday Fun: History of Gingerbread Houses Scavenger Hunts for Elementary Classrooms
Each year as the holiday season approaches, excitement in the classroom seems to build daily. At the end of every
Why Phonemic Awareness is Essential for Students Learning to Read
In our second installment on the components of reading, we’ll explore why phonemic awareness skills are so important for young
Understanding Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Essential Skills for Early Reading
If you’ve taught primary grades (kindergarten, first, and second), you know how challenging it can be to teach reading, especially