Each year at the beginning of March, school children kick off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss. March also opens up the time of the school year that kids nee … read more

Movement! Some of our students just need to get up, move around, and let out some energy. Why not practice some word reading featuring tricky sounds while getting active!? The hopscotch mat showcased … read more

“In these days, it is doubtful that any child may be reasonably expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to prov … read more

Introducing the –tch rule was a lot of fun using my own Bitmoji! Here I am with a big baseball glove, perfect for “catch.” In my first grade class I begin with a whole group lesson using a PowerPoint … read more

What is the -dge Rule?The -dge rule is a key spelling rule in English that helps maintain the short vowel sound in one-syllable words ending with the /j/ sound. According to this rule, when the /j/ so … read more

Over the past several years, laws pertaining to dyslexia have sprung up at both the state and national level. Many of these laws have resulted from a strong and dedicated group of teachers, parents, … read more