Aug 16
Published 😊
I published an article! Since I was in grad school it's been a goal to publish an article on education.
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Aug 09
Ain't no hollaback girl 🍌 phonics #5
Phonics is hard work to teach, but as your child's skills grow, it can actually be really fun.
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Aug 02
...but why is it spelled like that? phonics #4
Teaching a child to spell starts off simple (cat, dog, etc.), but quickly gets challenging
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Jul 26
a, e, i, o, u and sometimes... phonics #3
These five little letters a, e, i, o, u may seem straight forward, they often take the longest time to teach and learn.
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Jul 19
What are Letter Boxes? Phonics series #2
With a little nudge, any new speller can sound out the word pen ✍️ Elkonin Letter Boxes are a tool used to spell CVC words (consonant vowel consonant). They are a tool used to break down the sounds in a word.
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Jul 12
Let's talk phonics... #1
Over the next 5 weeks I'll share a series on phonics- here's the first one. Phonics simply means the method used to teach reading and writing. It's for languages with an alphabet- like English and it's not for the faint of heart.
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Jun 28
A new beginning
I resigned: Until recently, I thought I would teach for my entire career. I felt sad and defeated as I packed up my classroom, but I knew "it's about damn time."
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Jun 21
No more negotiating!
As the adults in the room, we are the ones who have to teach kids when to stop trying and accept no for an answer.
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Jun 14
Summer Slide
During those hot summer days, all your child's progress this year could be drifting away
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