There are many ways to play with Dominoes. People have played variations of the game for centuries. But did you know that Dominoes are an excellent tool for teaching addition? Years ago, I discovered that a bit of creativity ... Read More
Your Phonics Scope and Sequence Questions Answered
If you’ve been following along on our Science of Reading journey this far, you know that phonics instruction is a key piece of the reading puzzle. But maybe you’re left with more questions than answers. Like, how should I create ... Read More
Moving to Heart Words from Sight Words
Ever had a student get stuck on a relatively common yet phonetically tricky word? A better question would be...who hasn't? I can't even count the number of times I've been in this situation. In those moments, we run through our mental ... Read More
FREE Number Talks
First grade teachers, access 20 FREE Number Talk Prompts to enhance your place value unit and get your students engaged in conversation.
7 Spring Read Alouds That Will Make You Feel the Sunshine
There's something truly magical about a New England spring. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining again and... well...yes, sometimes it's still snowing. Or sleeting. And the temperature might drop below 20 degrees (anyone else ... Read More
Science of Reading Series Part 5: How to Advocate for Change on a Bigger Scale
Welcome back to our Science of Reading deep-dive. In part one, we opened the door to understanding the research behind the Science of Reading. In part two, we examined the recommendations for classroom practice, and in part three and ... Read More
Science of Reading Series Part 4: How to Make Manageable Shifts Towards the Science of Reading
I'm so excited to be back for part four of our series on the Science of Reading! Today we're going to dig deeper into how we can make adaptations in our own classrooms that will benefit all students. Especially if we’re teaching in a ... Read More
