Science of Reading has taken over all things literacy in the classroom. Some of you may be asking, can I still conduct centers with the Science of Reading? The answer is YES! In this post we’ll discuss all about utilizing centers that are aligned to the science of reading. Not only are they aligned, they are hands on, fun, and… Read More
The Impact of Using Heart Words
I don’t know about you, but when I first started hearing about Heart Words, I asked myself… “Ok, what’s all the hype about?” So of course I did a deep dive of research. I spent the better part of the year doing a lot of research, learning, and to be honest, a lot of unlearning. I quickly realized the many… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is all the rage in today’s classroom and for good reason! It has created a lot of shifts to happen in our schools with its scientifically based research. It’s all about the science behind how we learn to read and it’s pretty fascinating! While many of us may have thought reading just happens along the way… Read More
The Impact of Sound vs Word Walls
Can I be really honest with you all? When I first started hearing about sound walls I wasn’t sure if they were just going to be the newest trend. There was so much hype about moving away from our beloved word walls and replacing them with new shiny sound walls. I will admit I was slow to jump on and… Read More
The Many Benefits of Using Read Alouds
There are so many benefits of using read alouds in your classroom. To state a few- students who listen to their teacher read aloud will develop a strong vocabulary, build connections between spoken and written words, increase their attention span, and it strengthens their cognitive abilities. Not to mention, it’s fun! In this post, we’ll talk about just how crucial… Read More
Building Background Knowledge Made Easy
Building background knowledge is like building a bridge. It’s meeting your students where they are and then continuing to build on what they already know. Eventually you guys will keep building until you reach mastery and that bridge is completely constructed. It is a crucial part of learning and helps students make meaningful connections so they can retain the information… Read More