The Best Tips For Teaching Closed Syllable Words Examples Are you looking for the best way to teach closed syllable words examples to your students? Teaching the six syllable types is THE BEST way to get your students reading with success and independence. Check out the the secret sauce of
The Secret Sauce of Reading Success: Six Syllable Types What do the six syllable types and secret sauce have in common? They are both essential for an amazing experience! Were you taught the six syllable types as a kid? I had a super hard time learning to read and it
Why You Need A Vowel Valley In Your Classroom Have you ever wondered if you need a vowel valley in your elementary classroom? Well, the answer is YES! And, you’ve come to the right place! I’m so glad you are here teacher friend! Looking into ways to make your classroom
Building Reading Stamina – The Best Tools and Tips for Teachers Building reading stamina is a key goal of literacy instruction, providing students with the ability to continue comprehending and making inferences while they read for extended periods of time. Here are some effective strategies and tools you can use
rules for small groups : 3 must-haves for first graders Are you ready to start literacy centers in your classroom but wondering if you need rules for small groups? The answer is yes! Your students need to know the expectations for small group rules. Rules and expectations are especially important
How to Run Successful Literacy Centers in First Grade Have you ever wondered what it takes to run successful literacy centers in your first grade classroom? Well, you aren’t alone! I get this question from teachers all the time! In this post, I will share the top 6 things that
How to Set Up a Classroom Using Organizational Zones Like a Pro Wondering how to set up a classroom for success? Do you have zones in your classroom? Here are my top 3 reasons you NEED classroom zones and the most important classroom zones you need to have an organized
7 of the Best Bins for Classroom Organization Are you looking for bins for classroom organization? There are sooo many options for bins for classroom organization, but I have compiled a list of 7 essential bins that you need for your classroom! Using bins for classroom organization will allow you
Why is Classroom Organization Important For This School Year? 5 Daily Habits Ever wonder why is classroom organization important? The quick answer is that teaching is stressful… There has been a lot of talk this year about the importance of mental health. For me, it has made a huge difference
5 Tips that will make you love hands-on phonics activities Ever think hands-on phonics activities would be great in your classroom, but how can you make it happen without it being super complicated? I’ve been there! My first year in first grade I wasn’t sure how in the world I
