Just like fashion frenzies, language often takes on trends. I recall watching old Westerns when I was younger and hearing, “Come an’ git’it, it’s time for chow” as a dinner announcement. Depending on … read more

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published in August 2019.] If you watch television, are on social media, listen to the radio, or read magazines, you have likely seen dozens of advertiseme … read more

Conversation hearts are so much more than a sweet treat! These heart-shaped, sugary concoctions are a fantastic multisensory tool. Below are multiple activities you can do with them to incorporate som … read more

If you have been a teacher for any length of time, you have been bombarded with the idea of “using data to guide instruction.” Occasionally, however, the amount of data demanded is confusing – and qui … read more

Valentines Day is right around the corner, so I thought it’d be the perfect time to play a game all about finding ‘The Perfect Match’! In this activity, students will match syllables to create r … read more

Phonemic Awareness is at the top of the phonological awareness continuum. Readers must be able to blend, manipulate, and delete phonemes in their heads with automaticity. Often, we hear these skills r … read more