In classrooms across the country, educators are grappling with a persistent challenge: students are reading and writing well below grade level. While the pandemic may have...
In today’s classroom, grammar instruction can feel like a relic of the past—often overshadowed by flashier elements of literacy. Yet beneath every compelling student essay,...
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The first weeks of school are the perfect time to get students writing! Whether you're looking to assess writing skills or get to know your students better, these simple...
With the right tools, summer can be a season of growth—especially when students stay engaged through writing, journaling, and storytelling. These 10 free summer learning...
I wanted to highlight a few ways students can continue engaging with words during summer break. The free printable vocabulary worksheets for summer included in this article...
Get ready to make Summer Reading 2025 a success! In this post, you’ll explore what it takes to put an effective summer reading action plan into motion—from building...
In a recent webinar, Dr. Wiley Blevins, phonics expert and author ofFrom Phonics to Reading, shared his experience delivering a lesson while student teaching. While he...
As the school year winds down, it can be challenging to keep students focused and engaged. While they’re counting down to summer break, I’m looking for creative ways to make...
These fun poetry activities will make it easy to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month at home or in the classroom. All month, students and teachers across the country...
For many young readers, encountering multisyllabic words can feel like hitting a roadblock. Suddenly, words that once seemed simple stretch into daunting, unfamiliar...
Independent phonics practice activities play a crucial role in developing foundational literacy skills. In this post, we’ll explore why independent practice is essential and...