For years, spelling instruction has looked pretty much the same in many elementary classrooms.Monday: Here are your spelling words.Tuesday–Thursday: Practice them.Friday: Take the test.And then?We ... READ the POST
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SSOS Vs. Weekly Spelling Lists ✍🏻
The Power of Must-Do, May-Do 💪🏼
Picture This... You finally get your small group settled. Materials are out. Everyone is ready. You start teaching and then... “Wait, what am I supposed to be doing?” Two minutes later... “I’m ... READ the POST
15 Exit Tickets for ANY Classroom!
Make the Last 5 Minutes Actually Matter You know that last five minutes of your lesson?The slightly chaotic, “pack up, wait—did they even get it?!” moment?Yeah… we’re fixing that. 😉Exit tickets ... READ the POST
Phonemic Awareness in Upper Elementary
As we continue to grow in our knowledge of the importance of Science of Reading in Upper elementary, let's talk about something that might be flying under the radar but is oh-so-important: phonemic ... READ the POST
Th Power of a 90-Minute Reading Block in Upper Elementary
Hey there, amazing educators! Today, we're diving into the world of structured reading blocks in upper elementary, and trust me, it's a game-changer. Imagine a reading session that's not just a ... READ the POST
Science of Reading is for Upper Elementary, too!
Science of Reading isn't just a K-2 phenomenon. If you’ve been here for a while, you know I believe this to my core. It’s the reason I spent countless of my own hours outside of school going to ... READ the POST