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It’s time for part three of my ten-part series on the components of reading! In this series, I talk about

Each year as the holiday season approaches, excitement in the classroom seems to build daily. At the end of every

In our second installment on the components of reading, we’ll explore why phonemic awareness skills are so important for young

If you’ve taught primary grades (kindergarten, first, and second), you know how challenging it can be to teach reading, especially

Veterans Day is fast approaching, and you might be looking for ways to teach your students more about this important

Each year as Halloween approaches, the excitement in the classroom seems to reach incredible heights. Students are eagerly looking forward

There is no denying the demands on today’s teachers are incredibly high. With standardized testing always looming over us, it

Do you ever wish you had options for independent work that aren’t basic worksheets? Look no further than the Differentiated

As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, I still can’t wrap

I’m not sure why, but once the Fourth of July hits, I feel like summer is over and I need

If you’ve read my blog post about anchor charts, you know how important I think they are in the classroom.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so it’s time to plan how you’ll incorporate this holiday into your