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Do you want to see massive literacy growth and improvement in phonics and reading skills by implementing small group instruction? Look no further! I have a guide designed especially for you as a kindergarten through 2nd grade teacher: The SWEET Framework. In this post: Why I Said “NO THANKS” to a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Literacy…
There is a HUGE push for explicit phonics instruction in lower elementary classrooms these days, and rightfully so! This Spring Mystery CVC Words phonics activity is perfect when paired with direct phonics instruction during the spring months. In this post: Save this post for later on Pinterest! Why are phonics instruction and phonics activities important?…
Planning for small group instruction can take a significant amount of time. From gathering resources to mapping out the specific skills students need to develop; teachers use so much energy preparing for their reading small groups. You can cut the time in half that it takes to plan for small group instruction! How, you ask?…
Kindergarten foundational literacy skills are literally the groundwork for successful reading. That’s why Kindergarten Literacy Routines are here for you and your little learners! Teaching reading to kindergarteners is so hard! I’ve been there, and I’m right in the trenches with you now. There are a ton of skills that are taught in kindergarten: concepts…
Welcome to part 2 of the Simplified Preschool Lesson Planning Process! Here we dig into the nitty gritty of lesson planning. If you missed part 1, be sure to check that out here. In this post: Grab the First 5 Days of Preschool Lesson Plans now! Areas of development for preschool lesson planning Preschool is…
Wow! Summer is coming to an end, and I bet you are beginning to ponder preschool lesson planning for the beginning of the school year. I’m sure there are so many thoughts and questions bouncing around in your mind about how to get started planning for the first week of preschool and beyond. Here’s the…
I’ve got something so wonderful for you! The First 5 Days of Preschool Lesson Plans are done for you, all you must do is download them! The lesson plans were developed using what I’ve learned throughout my over 15 years of early childhood teaching. You can expect these preschool lesson plans to be developmentally appropriate,…
Music activities spark joy and laughter in preschool children. This post is all about incorporating music into your child’s day. In this post: Pin this post for later! Why is music education important in preschool? Besides bringing delight to children everywhere, music has so many benefits to developing preschoolers. Music aids in children’s brain development…
Music can bring so much joy to people, especially our smallest children singing their preschool songs. If you are looking for songs to teach to your preschooler or young child, you came to the right place! By the time you are done reading this, you will have a huge bank of children’s songs. In this…
Kids crave learning by having fun! Parents and teachers need quick activities that don’t take long to prepare. This number recognition game for preschool and kindergarten is the best of both worlds! Get the Number ZAP! Game here! In this post: Click here to learn more about number recognition in our comprehensive post. You can…