Grumpy. Grouchy. Cranky. Irritable. Crabby. You name it…we’ve all felt it. Most adults have ways of managing our emotions, but children haven’t figured it out yet. Emotions often run wild and unchecked. As adults, guiding children through the maze of…
I love word families! If you've read my blog before you know I have several posts all about word families or onset and rime. Helping students break down words between the onset and rime can help build a foundation for…
Summer isn't too fair off. In Coastal Virginia, we are ready to rest, recharge, and review the year and reinvent some lessons while we refresh others. Whew! Quick Summer writing A few years ago I wanted something to offer my…
CVC Words are the cornerstone of reading and writing. The majority of early learners need very specific things: a foundation of letters and sounds and their clear connections, a bank of known words, and exposure to lots and lots of…
Poem of the Week...a powerhouse of lessons. This seemingly small part of the day, can have a big impact...IF you know how to use it. Before talking to about how to use the poems there are a few ground rules…
I won't drone on about the importance of sight words. I believe even the earliest learners can be taught to recognize sight words...even before they know the letters. I, personally, don't want them to think of the words as parts…
Paint Chips. I can't help it. There is something about those multi-hues that is so appealing. I used them when I taught a scrapbook class on colors. AND I love the commercials from Sherman-Williams using animated paint chips. Here…
