I’ve got a little confession to make to you, teacher friends. Last summer I wrote a blog post about how using a simple and kid-friendly sound wall in the classroom can be an effective way to enhance phonics and reading instruction. This is completely true of course, but by golly, I have learned a thing or two since then! Through… Read More
Incorporating a sound wall in your classroom is the latest and greatest way to use the science of reading and help your little learners on their journey to becoming skilled readers. SOUND WALLS IN CLASSROOMS: WHAT ON EARTH ARE THEY? Have you heard the buzz amongst your fellow teachers? Maybe you heard it while hanging out with your teacher besties… Read More
In my first year of teaching I felt all kinds of inadequacy, especially when it came to teaching readers. It seemed we had such a long way to go from the beginning of first grade to the end…so many levels to jump! And more importantly, I wanted my students to have meaningful reading experiences that built confidence and gave them… Read More