Phonics.....so much skill and drill.  Read and reread.  It can be monotonous and boring for many students learning to read.  Engagement is c...

Who else is ready for school to start?  I have been thinking a lot this summer about how to set my new students up for success right from t...

Looking for a fool-proof way to have pencils last you the ENTIRE year?!?!?  Yes, I am not kidding!  Since I have implemented this concept 5 ...

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