Oral reading fluency can create the bridge between decoding and reading comprehension. With proper fluency and expression, students are able to focus on the meaning of the text and less on decoding. So reading with automatically is a critical skill, … Continue reading →
If you are around my age, you may remember the huge beanie baby craze. People were spending a fortune to grab the hottest versions which were the most collectible. As with most crazes, it passed and families had hoards of … Continue reading →
I have always been very honored to be a go to person to many friends both in the education field as well as parents looking for some feedback about what is happening with children in school. While I was staying … Continue reading →
S.T.E.M. is certainly a hot toy market these days, which excites most educators and parents! Today we headed to Barnes and Noble to check out the Mini Maker Fair and get our hands on toys that we would never get … Continue reading →
I asked my children what makes someone a hero: One child responded by saying that a spider must bite you and then you turn into a super hero. The other one (the older child) said that you must accomplish something … Continue reading →
When my youngest was five she begged for the ABCmouse.com subscription and after being worn down by her repeated requests, I finally tried the free trial. We were very happy with what they offered. I contacted the company to see … Continue reading →
Do you know what it is to chiffonade? Have you done it? Thanks to Brain Chase and their cooking elective, my 9 year old used the chiffonade method to cut basil for our cauliflower pizzas. In fact he not only … Continue reading →
Last year I shared with you some great cheap or free summer activities and programs. We have always participated in the summer reading programs through Barnes and Noble. Usually the kids need to read and record ten books to achieve … Continue reading →
The summer slide is not exactly a fun ride at a water park, but it is, however, a reality for most students. As a teacher, I have tried everything to keep the kids up with academics over the summer. Usually … Continue reading →
A friend recommended the app and website Bedtime Math. I am not sure about at your house, but we have been seeing an increase in the amount of time our school is spending on problem solving. Don’t you remember … Continue reading →
