Cracking the Code: In this video I touch on reading theory, explain the developmental process for cracking the reading code, and how you can help at home!
High Frequency Words: I am going to explain the difference between a sight word, a high frequency word, and word wall word, what instruction might look like and why, and what instruction should look like and why.
Choral Reading: The reason everyone should be choral reading for a portion of their reading time is because of one word. PROSODY. Prosody describes how you sound when you read versus FLUENCY which just describes the rate and accuracy of what you read.
Summer Time: As summer rounds the corner, I hear two very different versions of the same question from parents. Version one: “We are slowing all the day down!! No schedule, no stress.” Version two: “My child must catch up! We’re doubling down on academics!” My answer? It’s all about what research says actually moves the needle for student achievement. Here are my top three summer recommendations!
Invented Spelling Part 1: Today I am going to tell you what invented spelling is, why you should encourage this at home, and how it changes over time. We write to communicate. If people can not read our writing, our message is lost. This is why conventional spelling is important but invented spelling is an early part of the process.
Invented Spelling Part 2: So how do we move from invented spelling to conventional spelling? An IES practice guide suggests these things…
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