Vowel Intensive The short vowel activities in the video are fantastic adaptations to the basic Vowel Intensive in Phonics First.  A Vowel Intensive asks the students to focus on differentiating betwe … read more

Hi everyone, Today’s a big day… Teach Chat begins!  I can’t wait to dive into reading, discussing and sharing The Smartest Kids in the World  with you.  I’ve had the book over a week now, and it’s bee … read more

Hi everyone, Happy New Year!  I’m sure you noticed the blog got a makeover!  I’m hoping the new look attracts some attention because 2015 is going to be about growth: more sharing, more ways to partic … read more

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Yes, I am writing a blog on New Year’s Eve, and thrilled to be doing so because… The votes are in… The results have been counted… The winner is… The Smartest Kids in … read more

Hi everyone, Thanks for the great response to the book club!  Keep voting for which book you’d like to read!   Although I’m on break until next year I wanted to make sure I shared Dit … read more

Hi everyone, It’s almost Christmas vacation!  Hang in there!  I know the time before break is tough, but you’re tougher.  I’ll be going on Christmas break here myself for the next 2 weeks.  Posts will … read more