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St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets – Literacy Activities for K-5

Are you looking for fun, no prep, and engaging St. Patrick’s Day worksheets and activities for your literacy block? I looked around and found a few literacy activities that would be great for the month of March or the week of St. Patrick’s Day. Some of the activities are free and some are available to…

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Structured Literacy And How It Compares to Balanced Literacy

When it comes to teaching reading, there are two main approaches: structured literacy and balanced literacy. While both methods have their pros and cons, it can be tough to decide which is the best for your classroom or child. In this blog post, we’ll break down the key differences between these two approaches and share…

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Teaching Consonant Blends & Consonant Digraphs + FREE Word List & Chart

What are blends and digraphs? And what’s the best way to teach them? These are very common questions I get all the time. Many students really struggle with consonant blends and consonant digraphs, and some teachers are even confused about them In this post, I’m talking all about consonant blends, consonant digraphs, how to teach…

Spelling Strategies That Follow Science of Reading + FREE Guide

Spelling Strategies That Follow Science of Reading + FREE Guide

If you’re looking for spelling strategies to help struggling learners then keep reading. In this post, I share my favorite effective multisensory spelling strategies that help with any kind of spelling list. These spelling strategies have been very successful with struggling learners because they integrate multiple senses and provide several options for the information to…

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Syllable Division Rules: Dividing Words Into Syllables – FREE Charts

Are you confused about how to divide words into syllables? Or maybe you’re not sure exactly how to teach your students the syllable division rules. It can be tricky, but with a few simple rules, you’ll be able to do it like a pro. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common ways…