With the right tools, summer can be a season of growth—especially when students stay engaged through writing, journaling, and storytelling. These 10 free summer learning...
I wanted to highlight a few ways students can continue engaging with words during summer break. The free printable vocabulary worksheets for summer included in this article...
Get ready to make Summer Reading 2025 a success! In this post, you’ll explore what it takes to put an effective summer reading action plan into motion—from building...
In a recent webinar, Dr. Wiley Blevins, phonics expert and author ofFrom Phonics to Reading, shared his experience delivering a lesson while student teaching. While he...
As the school year winds down, it can be challenging to keep students focused and engaged. While they’re counting down to summer break, I’m looking for creative ways to make...
These fun poetry activities will make it easy to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month at home or in the classroom. All month, students and teachers across the country...
For many young readers, encountering multisyllabic words can feel like hitting a roadblock. Suddenly, words that once seemed simple stretch into daunting, unfamiliar...
Have students fill out brackets for vocabulary words and let them decide the "ultimate vocabulary word" in the categories of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. With Bracket Battle...
Independent phonics practice activities play a crucial role in developing foundational literacy skills. In this post, we’ll explore why independent practice is essential and...
Building a strong vocabulary is essential for ELL students to thrive in the classroom and beyond. A solid foundation in vocabulary not only helps them engage with lessons but...
With February quickly approaching, it’s time to harness the excitement surrounding an upcoming calendar holiday to get students engaged in learning! In this article you’ll...
In this post, we’ll take a deeper look at the importance of summarizing as a demonstration of reading comprehension. Additionally, we’ll examine the progression of this skill...