So many teachers are always looking for a way to make extra money. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried it all — online teaching, tutoring, afterschool programs, Etsy shop, making shirts, selling your teaching resources on TpT (which I do and HIGHLY recommend). As educators, we are always looking for the best side hustles […]
Free Science of Reading Aligned Word Mapping Mats and How to Use Them
I’m sure you’ve seen and heard of word mapping mats by now, but you may be wondering, what’s the big idea and do I really need these? If so, this blog post is for you! Find out what word maps really mean when it comes to teaching reading and decide if they are right for your students!
Here’s the Truth About Teaching Phonemic Awareness Without Letters
For a long time, I always understood phonemic awareness as something you could do with your eyes closed or with the lights off. It was something we MUST DO WITHOUT LETTERS, otherwise it was not considered phonemic awareness. So when I learned this, it shook me to my core!