One big mistake I made my first year teaching was that I did not spend nearly enough time on sight word instruction. Phonics? Oh yes. Comprehension strategies? You betcha. Fluency? Of course. Close reads? Heck… >

There is nothing more satisfying as a teacher than having the necessary materials and tools to help your students, right at your fingertips. Don’t you agree? That’s why I’m constantly brainstorming new ideas, resources, and… >

Learning to read is like cracking a code! It takes a tremendous amount of practice and time to learn to read and understand new words.