Hey y’all -- welcome back! Last week we spoke about the importance of beginning phonological awareness, which is a cornerstone among the building blocks of reading. This week we’ll be exploring something just as important: LETTER KNOWLEDGE. Specifically being able to identify the symbol and primary ... read more
How to: Guided Reading for Distance and Hybrid Learning
Last spring was an absolute whirlwind. A total caffeine-fueled haze of emotions and adrenaline for most of us. We made it through, but just barely. We slept little, found sticky notes taped to the backs of our pillows from our midnight epiphanies, and (let’s be honest) drank way too much. This year, ... read more
How To: Guided Reading Planning & Organization
This whole guided reading beast can feel overwhelming at first. Rest assured friends, it can be conquered! We'll walk through step-by-step so you can easily create lesson plans, stay organized and maximize your time with small groups AND individual students. So whether you're a total newbie or a ... read more
How To: Guided Reading Instruction, Organization, and More in a Nutshell
We're diving head first into this school year with a comprehensive literacy series focused on, you guessed it from the title -- GUIDED READING. I am thrilled to share with you all what's widely known as a balanced approach to literacy instruction. The series will focus on reading, not writing, how ... read more
