8 Ideas for Making Decodables More Fun
Of all the education terms we’re hearing a lot of lately, the word decodables is one of the most frequently used. Most schools are now incorporating decodables in their curriculum,…
Want to See an Integrated Literacy Day?
I’m a big proponent of integrated literacy instruction. Why? Well for starters, it just makes good sense. It’s also very supported by research. And it helps make the reading-writing connection…
10 Benefits of the Interactive Read Aloud
Ah, the interactive read aloud. It’s often one of the things we all remember most about our own elementary school days. And they overflow with teaching possibilities. In her book…
Professional Books for Teaching Reading You Should Know
I read a considerably large amount of professional books for teaching reading every year. But because I have more time on my hands in the summer, that’s when I tend…
What Does Reading Actually Mean?
Question: what do you imagine when I ask you what chili is? Take just a second and picture your perfect bowl of chili. (Stick with me. I promise it’s about…