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Top 5 Phonics Activities That Boost Reading Skills
I think it’s unanimous now- explicit phonics instruction is a MUST for learning to read. But not all phonics activities are created equal! With all of the options out there, which ones are most effective and efficient? Let’s cut through the noise and take a close look at five phonics activities that make a real…
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Planning for Small Group Instruction: Reading in Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Planning for small group instruction in your K-1 classroom can feel like a daunting task, but with a little thoughtful preparation and some practical tips, small-group reading can become the highlight of your teaching day! Whether you’re looking to create groups, fine-tune your schedule, or streamline your lesson-planning, I’ve got some tried and true strategies…
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How to Use Phonics and Fluency Pages for Small-group Reading Lessons
The Science of Reading is like a recipe for success in literacy. And just like a recipe, it requires multiple ingredients to make it work. Phonics is an important ingredient, but it’s not the only one. We also need to make sure we are teaching our students comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing to help our…
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6 Ways to Boost Students’ Confidence for Guided Reading
Some kids LOVE when they get called for guided reading. They may cheer, get their book baggie, and skip over to you with a smile. But, some kids dread it and drag their feet across the room to your table. If lack of confidence is the culprit for their lack of motivation, then you’ll want…
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21 Ways to Motivate Kindergarten and First-Grade Students to Read
Do you have students who don’t love to read? Most students in kindergarten and first grade love being read to and looking through pictures in books, but it may be a different story when they’re asked to read. Reading is an important part of school and life, but not all kids love it. Luckily, there…
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Why and How to Teach Sequencing
I had so many questions after reading one of my student’s stories: “I asked my mom if I could have cake and my sister got mad at me. Mom said it was ok so we had the cake. My dad got the cake for my mom.” After questioning, I learned that Dad had bought a…