Teaching Kindergarten Students Sight Words As a kindergarten teacher, teaching sight words is one of my most important priorities. If my students can learn to read quickly, they will be able to understand everything they read and have so much more success in their education. That’s why it’s important for me to know which activities… Continue reading Teaching Kindergarten Students Sight Words
Mastering Phonics and Phonemic Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide In the realm of early literacy, mastering phonics and phonemic awareness serves as the cornerstone for proficient reading and language acquisition. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify these fundamental components, providing educators, parents, and learners with valuable insights, strategies, and practical tips to foster a strong… Continue reading Mastering Phonics and Phonemic Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide
In 2022, Is Third Grade Still the Make–or–Break Year for Reading? In celebration of National Reading Month, educators and parents across the U.S. are reading daily with their students. With each book, they’re discussing new sounds, unfamiliar words, and world–expanding narratives. Of course, we know that the work of learning to read extends far beyond… Continue reading In 2022, Is Third Grade Still the Make–or–Break Year for Reading?
Everything You Need to Know About Sight Words When kids start learning to read, it’s important for them to practice reading sight words. Sight words are the most frequently used words that appear on every page of the textbook many times. Sight words include words like the, who, like, he, at, but, there, etc. These… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Sight Words
New Year, Same Science: 3 Goals for Improved Literacy Instruction in 2022 We’ve conquered more than one month of 2022: a remarkable feat for any teacher or caregiver working alongside a child in their early reading journey. With a pandemic, teacher shortages, and districtwide shifts in curricula, the age–old simplicity of cozying up with a… Continue reading New Year, Same Science: 3 Goals for Improved Literacy Instruction in 2022
Family Engagement to Push for Science–Based Reading Education While educators and legislators are essential in strategic efforts to boost literacy, families play an equally vital role in a child’s reading journey. This week, we discuss the importance of families and parents in supporting lifelong literacy, as well as strategies that can be employed outside of… Continue reading Science–Based Reading Education, Family help
Innovative Approaches to Teaching Sight Words to ESL Students The ability to recognize sight words is an important part of becoming a proficient reader. For English language learners, the challenge is even greater because they must learn to recognize the words while continuing to learn English. Fortunately, there are innovative approaches to teaching sight… Continue reading Innovative Approaches to Teaching Sight Words to ESL Students
How Kids Learn to Read in Kindergarten Introduction: Learning to read is a crucial part of a child’s development and sets the foundation for success in school and beyond. The process of learning to read begins in Kindergarten, where children are introduced to the basics of reading and start building the skills they need… Continue reading How Kids Learn to Read in Kindergarten
Have you never used a Reading Program? A Case Study on How Reading Teacher Transformed One Elementary Classroom Note: This case study was developed in partnership with an elementary school. To protect the privacy of individuals involved, some of the information has been changed. Introduction: Barbara is an elementary teacher with eight years of teaching… Continue reading Have you never used a Reading Program? A Case Study on How Reading Teacher Transformed One Elementary Classroom”
How to Help a Struggling Reader: 8 Tips for Parents and Teachers As a highly trained teacher with a background in elementary education, I understand the importance of reading proficiency and how it lays the foundation for future academic success. If you have a student or child who is struggling with reading, it can be… Continue reading How to Help a Struggling Reader: 8 Tips for Parents and Teachers
