After children have learned a few single consonant letter-sound correspondences and at least one vowel, they are ready to read some simple words. Think about it…  How many CVC words can be made using … read more

As a teacher, I regularly am asked by parents, “What can I do to help my child?” The answer to this question is very simple, but also pretty complex – phonemic awareness. On the complex side, phonemic … read more

According to author Jo Fitzpatrick, the path to phonemic awareness is sequential. It begins with an awareness of spoken words, then syllables (cat =1 syllable), followed by onsets and rimes (c-at) and … read more

Many of us in the education community have heard about the summer slide that our students experience. But what about us educators? How many of us have participated in useful professional development, … read more

Getting outside is an excellent strategy for learning in general, but with so many of us stuck at home right now, it is more important than ever. Sidewalk chalk is a cheap, simple, fast way to have fu … read more

You do not need to leave the house to incorporate adventure in teaching your children.  Tempting your student with delicious treats will not only provide them with vital skills, but also allow them to … read more