Welcome back, friends! If you’ve been on this Science of Reading journey with me this far, you’ve got an understanding of what the research says and the components of the Science of Reading. You’re probably itching to put some of these ... Read More
Science of Reading Series Part 2: What are the Components of SoR-Aligned Instruction?
Welcome back to our Science of Reading deep-dive. In the first post in this series, we talked about what the Science of Reading is and why it is so important right now. Let's get into the nitty-gritty and explore what this actually ... Read More
Science of Reading Series Part 1: What is the Science of Reading?
Today, we’re digging into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: reading. My relationship with reading was not always simple. Reading did not come easily for me as a child; I struggled as a student, and as a ... Read More
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5 Must-Have Time to the Minute Activities
Give yourself and your students a huge round of applause. If you're reading this post, it probably means that you have been working hard on learning to tell time or you are about to dive in. Either way, you are gearing up to teach time ... Read More
How to Reinforce Time to the Half Hour During Centers
Eureka! Your students are feeling confident with their ability to tell time to the hour. What's next? Telling Time to the half hour! Let's take a moment to think about what that means. Yes, your students know that the small hand ... Read More
Telling Time to the Hour Must-Have Activities for Your Centers
Can you think of a moment when you looked at an analog clock, and it took you a moment to register the time? Even though you have been practicing telling time unconsciously your whole life, telling time to the hour is more complicated ... Read More
