print concepts
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Print Concepts: Essential Guide for Educators + FREE Printable!!

Before kids can learn to read, they need to understand how print works. Print concepts are the basic rules that show how books and written language function. These early skills help children make sense of text and build a strong foundation for reading success. As a parent or teacher, you play a big role in…

Reading Logs: FREE Resources + Reading Log  Alternatives
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Reading Logs: FREE Resources + Reading Log Alternatives

Do you remember using reading logs as a kid? I remember having them throughout elementary and middle school. And as a teacher, most schools have required me to assign reading logs to my students. But as I have learned more about reading and best practices (based on research), I have learned that they are not…

All About Language Comprehension + Freebies!
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All About Language Comprehension + Freebies!

What do you think of when you hear the word “comprehension”? Many people might think of reading comprehension, which is definitely an important aspect of literacy. But what about language comprehension? This term can encompass a lot – listening comprehension, speaking comprehension, and reading comprehension. In this post, we’ll explore language comprehension and offer some…

reading guide manipulative for reading
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The Best Reading Manipulatives + Freebies!!

Whether you’re new to teaching reading or you’re a seasoned educator, you know that using manipulatives in your reading instruction is important. Reading manipulatives help students of all ages engage with the text, build fluency, and develop comprehension skills. There are a lot of different reading manipulatives out there, so it can be tough to…

st patricks day worksheets and activities
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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…