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BOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!

It is absolutely time to start stocking up on books that kids love because right now you can score a ton of kid-faves over on Zulily for less than $10 …
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support for struggling readers: audiobooks

Score a FREE 3-month trial of Audible! When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should …
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The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway

This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Summer looks different for everyone this year.  Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and …
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backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”

Backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”. Really, it does! “The Never Starting Tales” may sound …
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5 books for the middle school gamers in your life

I’ve found five books for the middle school gamers in your life. Have a middle schooler (or high schooler) who just can’t seem to tear …
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raise a reader gift idea

This is the must-have gift for anyone who wants to raise a reader. THE gift for new parents who want to raise a reader. THE gift for …
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Ward’s Science: grants, lessons, products and more

This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward’s …
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5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast

We all know that reading is super important, but how do we read with our kids when it seems like everyone is busy, busy, busy? I sat down with …
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from a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope: #NationAtHope

For the last two years, I’ve been a member of the Aspen Institute’s Parent Panel for the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and …
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top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens

Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for  kids. Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar …
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where to find inexpensive books for your kids

I’m so thankful that my mom is always looking for inexpensive books for my kids. From the time my kids were born, she’s been on the hunt …
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unplug to play and learn: 4 quick and easy ideas

Guess what? It’s time to have our kids unplug. Yep. Right now. Right this very minute. Turn off the television, the tablet, the phone, the …
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5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading

5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading

Believe it—summer is around the corner.  Woo-hoo! Around the corner!  As in like just a few weeks away!  It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms in …
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books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers

How can you start to spread a little kindness now? At your home? With your kids? In your community? I’ve got a few great books about kindness …
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sight word bingo: color and learn sight words

Playing Sight Word Bingo with my first graders means that these kids are getting more and more practice learning these important words! Like …
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Wonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie

We had the amazing opportunity to catch a screening of Wonder the movie last week, and it totally lived up to all of our expectations. Maddy, Owen, …
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rick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love

We have long been fans of Rick Riordan, ever since we fell hard for Percy Jackson way back when. So when my friends from Disney books asked if we …
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join the #readchallenge and celebrate reading all month long

March is the time to really celebrate reading, my friends! Especially this year, now that I’m back in the classroom, I have been eating, …
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to correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes

Okay, friends. To correct or not to correct your child’s reading: that is the question. So many people have asked me about this, so I made it …
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Big Fat Notebooks: study help for middle schoolers #BigFatNotebooks

I’m always on the hunt for best-fit books for my kids, so when I was sent these Big Fat Notebooks from Workman Publishing, I knew they’d …
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What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

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What do you know about dyslexia? 

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What better way to get students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities? 

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#CivicsBuzz #strongcommunities #middleschool #civicsbee #teachersofIG
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Have you heard of The National Civics Bee? #ad 

The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. 

Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in your community will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. 

Learn how to bring The National Civics Bee to YOUR community now: https://teachmama.com/bring-the-national-civics-bee-to-your-community/

I’m thrilled to have partnered with @mom_select and @civicsbuzz for this exciting campaign! ♥️🤍💙

#CivicsBuzz #middleschoolers #teachersofIG #communitypartners
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Oh HEEEEEYYY, @luvvie — did you see that @littletroublemaker made our hallway bulletin board? 😉♥️

(It’s what Rusty the 🦊 is currently reading.) 

Find it at your favorite bookstore or order here: https://amzn.to/3Pu3tWs

(This is my affiliate link, so when you use it, I will earn a small percentage of the sale, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for using my link and supporting my small business!)

#readingteacher #raiseareader #kidlit #bestbooks #linkinbio
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How can people with dyslexia learn to read? 🤔

Here are the 3️⃣ elements that reading instruction should contain in order to be most effective for students with dyslexia—

#demystifyingdyslexia #raiseareader #readingteacher #teachreading #dyslexiaawareness
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Lately when I find four leaf clovers, I’ve been leaving them. 🍀🤷🏼‍♀️

So if you’re in Maryland, and you happen upon a lonely, little 4-leafer with very little grass, weeds, or leaves around it, I don’t know WHO tried to set you up for success.

#yougotthis #keepyoureyesopen #itsthelittlethings #kilpattyluck
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Okay—how do we know if someone has dyslexia? 

Which professionas are able to make that important determination? 

▶️ Watch to find out. 

Hit me with the questions you still have about dyslexia—and know we have a few more posts to go!

#demystifyingdyslexia #raiseareader #teachreading #readingteachersofig
View
Open
What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

Watch to learn and find out!

#demystifyingdyslexia #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading #dyslexia
View
Open
True ✅ or false ❌?

#demystifyingdyslexia #dyslexiaeducation #readingteacher #raiseareader #teachreading
View
Open
What do you know about dyslexia? 

What questions do you have about dyslexia? 

For the next few weeks leading up to my own start to the school year I am sharing a new series called “De-Mystifying Dyslexia” and I would love for you to join me! 

Follow in my stories or on the highlight above!

#dyslexia #teading  #readingteacher #raiseareader #demystifyingdyslexia

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