Nouns and Verbs: From Books to Play
Why Start with Nouns and Verbs? When we think about building language, it helps to start with the basics: nouns (people, places, and things) and verbs(actions). These are the foundation for helping young […]
Work Tasks and Activities to Work on Pre-Reading Skills
Pre-reading skills can involve many activities, which you can incorporate into your work tasks, direct instruction, or small group lessons. These skills help lay the foundation for future reading skills. […]
How to Create and Use Individualized Learning Bins
Kindergarten is a time for young learners to develop foundational skills, but each child progresses at their own pace and has unique learning needs. One effective way to address this […]
Boosting Literacy with Adaptive Books: Tips for Special Education Teachers
As a special education teacher, finding the right resources to help students build literacy skills can be a challenge. Adaptive books are a fantastic tool to engage students with varying […]
School is Back in Session!
As the back-to-school season kicks in, I have been chatting with classroom teachers about their immediate must haves. While everyone is still getting a routine down, there have been some […]