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Homeschool and classroom lesson ideas and activities for reading in elementary and middle school.

10 Ways to Build Confident Readers and Help Students Love Reading

10 Ways to Build Confident Readers and Help Students Love Reading

June 13, 2023October 19, 2023

Reading is an essential skill that is vital to success both in and out of the classroom. Confident readers are set up for success! Here’s how to grow them!

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July Books for Kids

July Books for Kids

June 9, 2023October 20, 2023

Bring learning and fun outside to enjoy the first whole month of summer. These July books for kids are additions to your reading list.

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5+ Homeschool Curriculums You Should Be Using Right Now

5+ Homeschool Curriculums You Should Be Using Right Now

June 8, 2023October 20, 2023

With so many (SO MANY!) homeschool curriculums to choose from, it can be challenging to know which ones are going to work best for you and your family.

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25 June Books for Kids

25 June Books for Kids

May 26, 2023October 27, 2023

Kick off summer by reading some refreshing June books for kids. These books may even spark some summer play ideas for your kids at home.

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What Is Ear Reading and Why It's a Game Changer for Those with Dyslexia

What Is Ear Reading and Why It’s a Game Changer for Those with Dyslexia

May 22, 2023October 27, 2023

Reading isn’t just for the eyes. Learn about ear reading and its multitude of benefits, especially for those with dyslexia.

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What to Put in a Summer Packet for Students

What to Put in a Summer Packet for Students

May 10, 2023November 3, 2023

Give your students a summer packet to help prevent the summer slide. Keep reading for some ideas of what to include.

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May Books for Kids

25 May Books for Kids

May 6, 2023November 4, 2023

The flowers are blooming all around. Grab some May books for kids and head outside to enjoy reading in beautiful weather.

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Supports for Teaching Reading

5 Supports for Teaching Reading

April 5, 2023March 28, 2023

Teaching reading can be challenging, but with the right supports in place, it doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are 5 must-have supports!

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The 3 Ds Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

The 3 Ds: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

April 3, 2023March 2, 2023

Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia…what do each of these entail? And is there anything that links them? Read on for a summary of the 3 Ds.

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What is Dyslexia

What Is Dyslexia?

March 13, 2023March 1, 2023

What exactly is dyslexia? Here’s what you need to know about dyslexia: what it is, how to spot it, and how to treat it.

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Poetry Books for Teens

Poetry Books for Teens

March 8, 2023March 1, 2023

Looking for poems for your teen? Keep reading to see the list of more than a dozen great books of poetry for teens and tweens.

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How to Make a Secret Coded Message and 3 Codes

How to Make a Secret Coded Message and 3 Codes

March 7, 2023February 24, 2023

Spark some fun today by doing secret code writing. Learning to make a secret code to cracking a coded message, your kids will love it all!

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25 March Books for Kids

25 March Books for Kids

February 15, 2023August 13, 2023

Spring has sprung! Ring in the change of season with these 25 March books for kids.

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Dyslexia Resources for Teachers

Dyslexia Resources for Teachers

January 19, 2023October 31, 2023

How do you help kids with dyslexia? For starters, you can start using dyslexia resources. We’ve got a list right here!

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Adjacent Consonants or Consonant Digraphs

Adjacent Consonants or Consonant Digraphs?

January 16, 2023August 13, 2023

How do you tell the difference between adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs? And by the way, what are they? We’ve got the answers here!

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25 Childrens Books with Strong Female Characters

25 Children’s Books with Strong Female Characters

January 4, 2023July 12, 2023

Looking for an empowering picture or chapter book? Try one of these children’s books with strong female characters for the win!

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How to Teach Poetry

How to Teach Poetry

January 2, 2023March 28, 2024

Inspire your elementary students to love poetry and compose their own poems with these simple and fun activities.

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Teaching Vowels and Consonants

Teaching Vowels and Consonants

December 26, 2022July 12, 2023

Letters come in two varieties: vowels and consonants. Teaching vowels and consonants in a fun and memorable way is easy! Here’s how!

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25 January Books for Kids

25 January Books for Kids

December 22, 2022August 13, 2023

It’s the start of the new year! Why not make a resolution to inspire kids to read? You can make it happen with this list of 25 January books kids will love.

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Complete List of Word Families

A Complete List of Word Families

December 19, 2022April 16, 2023

Not sure which word families to use? Check out this complete list of word families that are perfect for using when teaching elementary!

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