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Do you teach young readers? Here you will find tips, ideas, and resources for teaching the alphabet, phonics, and sight words.  And . . . find book suggestions for a variety of themes and holidays.

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15 Spring Picture Books Your Students Will Love

Spring is in the air! It is filled with new growth, fresh colors, baby animals and a renewed sense of life.  It’s one of my favorite seasons! Add some spring to your lesson plans with these spring picture books. Your students will love learning more about spring through these books.

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17 picture books for St. Patrick's Day to read aloud to kids

17 St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Ireland. One of the best ways to introduce children to this festive occasion is through books. Picture books can provide a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about leprechauns, Irish folklore, and the history

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Easy Cat in the Hat Art for Reading Month

Reading month is coming to a close, but it’s not too late to incorporate a little celebratory art into your classroom – especially if you are counting down the minutes and looking for an easy way to fill the time until spring break can finally begin. Here is the perfect

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A hand-picked collection of picture books to read on Valentine's Day that are perfect for young children.

15 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

There’s something about Valentine’s Day that draws in even the youngest of kids.  Maybe it is the cards and candy, or maybe it is the feeling of being loved by family and friends.  These Valentine’s Day books are the perfect addition to your read alouds this February. But don’t worry

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Try this Cut and Paste Book Instead of Color Word Worksheets!

Are you still using traditional worksheets to help your students master their color words? In my experience best way to help students that are struggling to learn their sight words is to provide opportunities for students to really study the letters in a meaningful way. Flashcards and color word worksheets alone just won’t cut it if a child is truly struggling. But cutting, unscrambling, and gluing to spell can make a meaningful difference and truly help. Today I’m thrilled to share a simple, but vibrant, booklet to help your students get one step closer to color word mastery for FREE. My students loved this project and I know that yours will too.

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13 Books About Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is coming and I for one am ready for spring! I’ve rounded up a collection of 13 books about Groundhog Day to help you prepare to teach your students this fun American tradition. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite books from Amazon. This post contains affiliate links for your

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Free I See the Farm Sight Word Reader

Download a FREE copy of “I See the Farm” Sight Word Reader and make learning sight words fun and interactive for your students.

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After years of teaching kindergarten, I now focus on helping teachers and I’m here to make your job easier.  When I’m not doing that you will find me playing with my kids, hanging with the hubby, or occasionally enjoying a little “me” time with an at-home manicure and a vanilla latte. Want to learn more? Check out my story below.  I’m sure we have a lot in common! 

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