Tuesday’s Tip – Drum Those Syllables!

Tuesday’s Tip – Drum Those Syllables!
Do you have intermediate students who have difficulty breaking multi-syllable words into parts, but would think “clapping” the syllables or using Elkonin boxes to be babyish?  Well, here is something that works and has the… View Post

Five For Friday

Five For Friday
Well lookie here!  My best friend….FRIDAY…is here again!  And it’s a very special Friday because our Spring Break starts at 4:00!  Woohoo!  So here’s a little Five For Friday to celebrate!  Thank you to Doodle… View Post

Let’s Make Reading Fun Again! Here’s How!

Let’s Make Reading Fun Again! Here’s How!
Is reading drudgery or fun for our kids?  I’ve been pondering this a lot lately.  With state testing about to begin and all the push to get those CCSS learned, I can see the look… View Post

Let’s Ask and Answer Questions with Literature!

Let’s Ask and Answer Questions with Literature!
Happy Sunday friends! I am currently sitting on my deck in beautiful, sunny day in a TANK TOP!!! WHAT?!?!?! At the beginning of April in the PNW???? Unheard of! But it’s happening and I love… View Post

Five for Friday

Five for Friday
Happy Friday friends!! Another wonderful week in the books and only one week left until spring break! Woohoo!! We are going to end the week on a good note by linking up with Doodle Bugs… View Post