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    • comprehension
      • activating schema
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      • inferring
      • predicting
      • questioning
      • retelling / summarizing
      • visualizing
    • concepts of print
    • environmental print
    • fluency
    • non-fiction
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    • word building
    • word consciousness
    • vocabulary
  • writing
    • creative writing
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    • informative writing
    • tripod grip
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    • computation
    • counting
    • numbers
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    • science experiments for kids
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successful school year

how every family can start the school year off right

Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly …
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3 reasons kids need early reader books with characters they love

table of contents3 Reasons Kids Need Early Reader Books With Characters They LovePopular Characters in Early Reader Texts are SUPER High-InterestBooks …
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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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PAW Patrol, Blues Clues & You! and Melissa & Doug

My love and admiration for Melissa & Doug products is not a secret. And when I found out that both Blues Clues & You! and PAW Patrol have …
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fun at-home activities for bored tweens and teens

Who isn’t looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids? And who doesn’t want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens? …
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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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coolest gift for moms & teachers? MASTERCLASS

Let’s face it: every year, we stress about what to do for the women we love most in the world–our moms and grandmas. Or the women who …
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SUPER melissa & doug sale on zulily

My Instagram DMs have been blowing up ever since I shared some of my top Melissa & Doug picks that are on sale on Zulily right now. SHOP …
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Educators Connected: Advancement Courses teACh Team 2021

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Advancement Courses, a leader in K-12 professional development with over 280 online courses in 20 different subject …
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how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give it a …
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how to talk to kids about politically-charged violence in dc

Today, January 6, 2021, has been a devastating, embarrassing, confusing day in our nation’s history. How do we wrap our heads around what …
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learn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC

Duolingo ABC is a free app that teaches children ages 3 – 7 how to read. Did you get that? Free app. That teaches children ages 3 …
Read morelearn to read app for kids 3-7: Duolingo ABC

the learning match: connecting families with educators

The Learning Match simply connects families with educators. That’s it. In this crazy, uncertain time we are all in, we all need help. …
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Navigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Summit for Educators

Friends! Our first Virtual Summit for Educators was such a hit–and the response was so great–that we knew we had to plan another. So …
Read moreNavigating Education in a Time of Uncertainty: A Virtual Summit for Educators

how professional development for educators has changed and where it needs to go

Now, more than ever, we need to re-think education.  These past few months have taught us so much. One thing we’ve realized is that we don’t …
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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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Virtual Summit for Educators: Navigating the Online Classroom & Beyond

Okay, teacher friends, it’s time that you got a little fun and pampering! You have worked your tails off this spring, so we’ve put a …
Read moreVirtual Summit for Educators: Navigating the Online Classroom & Beyond

helping kids manage anxiety: one teacher at a time

In my many years of working with students, anxiety is something I have seen manifest in a number of ways. As a parent, I’ve seen numerous …
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get siblings outside, thinking, and working together

This free Get Out & Move in the ‘Hood activity will get kids–siblings, even!–outside, thinking, and working together. …
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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/

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

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

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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—

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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? 

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

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What are some of the common signs of dyslexia?

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True ✅ or false ❌?

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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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Quick! There’s still time to see if your area is registered to participate in this year’s National Civics Bee! #ad

Click the link in my bio to learn more and to grab a TON of free resources for families and educators. 

This year’s registration deadline is approaching, but you still have time! 

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

https://teachmama.com/bring-the-national-civics-bee-to-your-community/

#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
View
Open
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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