Reading
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.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Hello friends! Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day and I had such a treat tonight. St. Nicholas visited my church. No, not Santa. St. Nicholas. Complete with a staff and mitre. He has visited my parish a few times in the past and tonight was the first time I attended. What
Alphabet Tracing Cards… Simple and SO Effective
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. This year I have become a teacher on a mission. Last summer’s book study of The Next Step in Guided Reading by Jan
Thanksgiving Feast Color by Number
Kindergarten and First Grade teachers have been praising my color by number pages. Have you found this gem yet? This Time to Feast page was one of the first color by number pages I created. It’s an oldie but a goodie! Stop by my TpT store to grab this great
Interactive Readers for Thanksgiving and Late Fall
Are you looking for ways to get into the Thanksgiving spirit without sacrificing any instructional time? Interactive Sight Word Readers are here to help! All of my Interactive Sight Word Readers are 6-page booklets that get students reading and using sight words in a way that is engaging, fun, and
Teach the Alphabet with Shutterfly Photo Books
It may be November, but I am already preparing for one of my favorite springtime photo projects. For the past two years I have created a Kindergarten photo book that is filled with many of our favorite memories from the school year, organized in a very kinder-friendly fashion: THE ALPHABET!
Making Color Words FUN for All {FREEBIE}
I am so excited to begin a two-week color word study in my classroom on Monday. I enjoy every moment of our color word study. We do fun activities, sing songs about the colors, even dress in special colors throughout the study. The kids have a blast and so do
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.
My Favorite Reading Resources
Bundle of Books – set 100 Interactive Sight Word Books
Bundle of Books Part 2 – set of 100 Interactive Sight Word Readers
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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!