What is the “I’M GOING ON A PICNIC” Game?The game is called, “I’m Going on a Picnic…”  This game is a phonological awareness exercise. It makes students think about the patterns they hear in word … read more

The game is called “I’m Going on a Picnic…” This game is a phonological awareness exercise. It makes students think about the patterns they hear in words. This game can be used as a phonological awar … read more

Phonological Awareness (PA) skills are a critical component of learning to read. According to Michael Heggerty, Doctor of Education and author, “Findings show that teaching children to manipulate the … read more

One of the most common questions I am asked is, “What does my child need to know before starting Kindergarten?” Kindergartners are expected to know a lot by the end of their school year, and psycholog … read more

Who does not love a good game of Bingo? A classic game that can be altered in many ways to review material, Bingo takes few supplies and allows for endless excitement. If your students are working tow … read more

Happy Monday everyone! As we begin this new (and very unique) school year, some of us may find ourselves shuffling to find effective ways for our students or children to strengthen and retain reading … read more