Systematic Teaching for First and Second Grade
Just as McDonald’s continues to innovate the fast food market with automations, I’ve discovered automating my 2nd grade spelling tests will really help make a difference this year. By having my spelling tests on autopilot, students can test as they need to and not because… Keep Reading…
Why We Should Differentiate SpellingI feel that as teachers we are often told we must differentiate. I sometimes hear the word “differentiate” so often that it makes me want to roll my eyes. But there are good reasons why this word is popular.We all know… Keep Reading…
Why Should Students Practice Sight Words?Since sight words are also high frequency words, students will encounter these words in their reading quite often. When we have students practice sight words they gain a better ability to comprehend what they are reading. In other words, they… Keep Reading…
I have found through trial and error plus lots of research that there are 5 powerful ways for how to introduce sight words. I am also a firm believer that it is extremely important to have time built into each and every school day to… Keep Reading…
When I first started teaching first graders one of my most commonly asked questions by their parents was how to help their child at home. My answer was always to practice sight words and read books. A great way to encourage this is to host… Keep Reading…
