Learning to read and write takes time, practice, and patience. This is because there are so many skills to learn! For instance, students must know each…
Learning all about phonemic awareness and phonics is tough! There is so much to keep straight between discovering blends, digraphs, syllable types, and letter patterns. However,…
After so many years of doing the same activity, teachers often switch things up. This keeps lessons fresh and exciting while incorporating student interest. Honestly, it…
As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers experience various emotions. For instance, both are eager for summer break and time to enjoy warm…
Learning how to read requires so much time, effort, and practice. During this process, students can become frustrated and overwhelmed. Often, this is due to seeing…
Teachers have a massive goal for each student: making sure they can read words fluently! Honestly, being a strong reader is an essential part of being…
Reading is hard! It is hard to learn and hard to teach. Students become frustrated over not knowing words and having to sound everything out. Additionally,…
Between learning short a, l blends, and digraphs, phonics instruction can make students feel like their heads are spinning! Honestly, there are so many phonics skills…
Learning to read is one of the most complex skills for elementary students. Between letter sounds, blends, articulation, and prosody, there is so much to process…