We've already discussed the two most powerful predictors of early reading success. These two powerhouses - letter recognition and phonemic awareness - provide the foundation for reading confidence, fluency, and speed. Now that we know the importance of these skills, its now time to consider how to teach the alphabet and which letter sequence we should use.There are stages that all children will ... Read More about How To Teach The Alphabet and The Best Letter Sequence To Use
Learning to Read – A Note to Teachers & Parents
Teachers are often asked by eager parents... "When will my child learn how to read?" Or better yet... "When will YOU teach my child how to read?" (Yikes!)To be quite honest, the first time I was asked these two questions I was kind of at a loss for words. Reading is not only complex, but it takes time, patience, and the mastering of various skills before it can come to fruition. All learners do ... Read More about Learning to Read – A Note to Teachers & Parents
Christmas Elves Comparison Activity
Can you believe it? Christmas is right around the corner, and Santa's little elves are busy building toys and treats for our little ones. Whether you enjoy elves or you're not quite fond of their magical nature, this activity is perfect for working on your learner's comparison skills.Also, if you are working with your learner, you can encourage their expressive language and communication skills ... Read More about Christmas Elves Comparison Activity
“I Have… Who Has…” Multiplication Cards: The Ultimate Multiplication Review
Do you remember when we talked about how great "I Have... Who Has" games are for number sense and subitizing skills? Well, they are also great for reviews and practice of any concept or skill. They are interactive, fast paced, and provide ample opportunities for quick thinking, laughing, and learning to occur!Because of this, they are great games for review. And learners of all ages love this ... Read More about “I Have… Who Has…” Multiplication Cards: The Ultimate Multiplication Review
Halloween Themed Activities!
Here's to adding to the fun and excitement of Halloween! Use these halloween themed activities to get your learners laughing and learning!Candy Apple Alphabet MatchThis 'Halloween Green' candy apple alphabet match activity looks yummy, and will also help your learner increase their letter recognition skills!Have your learner make the candy apples by matching the upper and lower case ... Read More about Halloween Themed Activities!
FREE! ‘I Have, Who Has’ Game Cards – Number Recognition & Subitizing
Are you looking for a fun and engaging game to get your learners laughing and learning while they work on their number recognition and subitizng skills? Look no further, just scroll down!What are Number Recognition and Subitizing skills and why are they important?Number recognition is.... just that. The ability to recognize numbers in both written words (one), and numerals (1). And really, ... Read More about FREE! ‘I Have, Who Has’ Game Cards – Number Recognition & Subitizing
