When childrenĀ learn to write, many struggle with moving beyond attempting the first letter of a word, or copying something down. While more confident students will ‘stretch out the word’, others need a more visual, concrete strategy. It wasn’t until I was teaching (and being trained in) Reading Recovery that I learned to teach students about Read More…
Happy Family Day, great site for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling
Happy Family Day everyone! A short post today with a link to a great website for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling. Have a great day!
SWAP MEET – A PRODUCT SWAP BLOG HOP AND GIVEAWAY
Hello my friends. I’ve got a triple surprise for you today, with a Swap Meet, Giveaway AND Guest Post by friend, mentor and first grade teacher, Amber Rausch of First Grade Diva Creations! You’re in for a real treat. Enjoy the ride!
Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Blog Hop and Giveaway!
Happy almost Halloween everyone! I am so excited to be participating in this Halloween Blog Hop! There are lots of great teacher tips, lessons and freebies along the way, so I hope you’re able to visit each store for inspiration and (who’s kidding who!) the awesome freebies! And check this out: You’ll see the Rafflecopter Read More…
Fun ideas for young students to learn about and Celebrate CANADA!
A freebie, a BINGO game, early literacy printables, a bundle and a free playlist of stories by Canadian authors to help those learning Canadian vocabulary (or just learning to read and write!) get a little practice through fun! And, of course, some great Pinterest Boards! Happy Canada Day everyone!
Earth Day is coming: A Writing Freebie, and the flexibility of 3-part Graphic Organizers
It’s almost Earth Day and if your students are like mine, they will have many ideas to share about ways kids can help the earth! Those of you who are familiar with myĀ Read and Write and More products will recognize this 3-Part Graphic Organizer format. I use it regularly because ofĀ its versatility. PreWriting: Whether students Read More…
The Dealing-With-Feelings Series by That Fun Reading Teacher #DWF
The Dealing-With-Feelings Series by That Fun Reading Teacher #DWF Let me start by thanking those of you who have made these stories so popular over the past six months. This post is dedicated to you in gratitude. You have buoyed my confidence to continue along this path. This is how this series came to be. Read More…
What reading levels mean and why kids should not have to worry about them
What do reading levels mean? Their purpose, and why discussing them should be left to the grown-ups. (Unless, of course, you’re comfortable with everyone at the bus stop comparing the number on the tags of your jeans with the others…)
Teachers Pay Teachers.com – the goldmine of downloads for kids!
I hope I don’t get in trouble for letting you in on this little secret, but I trust you will use this gift for good. This post holds the key to a wealth of information, free (and reasonably priced) downloads for kids. Use with care.
ABCya’s early literacy games and apps
That Fun Reading Teacher’s has selected some popular (and, of course, effective!) games and apps from ABCya.com, a popular website used in schools, to share with you today that focus on early literacy development and fun! Enjoy!