These posts cover writing tips, strategies for fostering literacy, book suggestions for parents, teachers, and related activities.
If you teach ELAR in any grade from 3rd-High School, and would love to have a huge library of engaging, high quality resources at your fingertips (at a steep 90% discount!) then this sale is… Read More »Sale of the Year: 90% off ELAR Bundles
As summer rolls in, it’s the perfect time to dive into some exciting new books with your young readers. Whether you’re looking for a fun summer book club activity, a mini unit study, or just… Read More »1st-3rd Grade: 6 Summer Reading Picks
As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to dive into a new book (or two!) with your kids. Whether you’re planning a summer book club, looking to create a mini unit study, or simply seeking… Read More »3rd-5th Grade: 6 Summer Reading Picks
A Fun, Literature-Based Social Studies Curriculum Overview Why We Chose Tuttle Twins I was looking for a literature-based social studies program that would introduce my child to key concepts like individual rights, critical thinking, economics,… Read More »Tuttle Twins Curriculum Review
Make reading time more engaging and effective with Storytime Reflect & Review games! This FREE printable sampler helps young readers think, discuss, and reflect after a read-aloud or independent reading session—without boring worksheets. What’s inside?🎲… Read More »Turn Storytime Into an Interactive Learning Adventure!
Pink Shirt Day is a powerful movement that began in 2007, inspired by a group of high school students in Canada who stood up against bullying. The story goes that a student was being bullied… Read More »Pink Shirt Day: The Anti-Bullying Movement
Let’s face it—getting young readers excited about literacy can sometimes feel like convincing a cat to take a bath. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Whether you’re a teacher in a busy classroom or… Read More »10 Games to Promote Literacy for Early Readers
January is a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start—a time to step back, reflect, and reassess your homeschooling goals and intentions for the year ahead. One of my personal favorite ways to kick off the… Read More »25 Books for 2025: Homeschool Edition
The Daily 5 is a literacy management system developed by Joan Moser and Gail Boucher, 2 sisters from America. The system has 5 components for children to work through daily: Students are explicitly taught how… Read More »The Daily 5 Literacy Framework
In the younger years, children often lack strength in the muscles in their hands. This can be fixed with fine motor activities. Check out my post on brain bins. As the strength in their hands… Read More »Writing Stamina: 3 Tips
Drop those dictionaries and pencils! It’s time to lead your resistant writers on an epic hands-on spelling quest that is sure to keep everyone engaged. How does it work? Each student will receive an allotment… Read More »Spelling Quest Starts Here
If you’ve ever gathered with a new group of people, chances are you’ve taken part in ice breakers. Ice breakers are games, challenges, or activities that are meant to relieve inhibitions or tension between people.… Read More »3 Icebreakers for Introverts
