Reading and writing are inherently linked, often referred to as being two sides of a coin. Often, we are reading while writing, and writing while we are reading. Conditioning one literacy ‘muscle’ will strengthen the other. Here is what I learned about this reciprocal relationship in my Reading Recovery training, along with some tips for Read More…
Fun, pirate-themed no (and low) prep literacy printables!
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Fun Winter writing activities for kids!
Hello everyone! Are you heading back to school tomorrow morning? If you’re looking for fun winter writing activities to jump start the new year with a smile, here is a freebie you can use for years to come: Surprise Winter Writing update! I am simplifying things this year. Below you will see the pin image Read More…
Writing for real purposes – at Christmas!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for kids to be motivated to write! Think back to when you were a kid. When did you pull out pencil and paper on your own initiative to write a letter? This is one of those ‘teachable moments’ – grab the enthusiasm while the getting’s good!
End of Year Writing Lesson: Writing for a purpose – Summer Lists!
Have you noticed that in the last few weeks of the school year, it gets a bit more challenging to motivate kids write? Summer is an ideal time for making plans and getting kids involved in making lists. Enjoy this storybook lesson and two #WritingForRealPurposes freebies!
Mother’s Day card for beginning writers!
Free lesson: Differentiated Mother’s Day Card for K-1! #MothersDay #writing #kindergarten #1stgrade #writeforrealpurposes
Motivating young students to edit their writing!
When I first started teaching, one of the greatest hurdles to overcome in language instruction was getting my first grade students to edit their writing. That piece of the writing process made no sense to them, regardless of how many fancy checklists I could find, stickers I gave out, ways we split up the time Read More…
Phonemic awareness – hearing sounds in words with Elkonin sound boxes.
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…
Christmas Early Literacy no-prep printables!
Hello my friends. The countdown is on to the holidays. Here are some fun, no-prep printable reading and writing activities for kindergarten and grade one students (or even grade 2) if you need some last-minute ideas to keep calm and carry on! Phonics, syllables, reading, graphic organizers, decorative writing paper and more! Take care of you. We’re almost there.
Counting reindeer by twos, fun, phrasing and fluency, and showing what quotation marks mean!
It’s Christmas time, and we have been gifted with many teachable moments through Rudolph and Santa’s reindeer. Here are just a few that have been deceptively tucked into one of my most popular products, but can really be applied in so many ways… Happy last two weeks everyone!