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Storytelling Without Books: Why It Still Counts

We were stuck in traffic, the kind that turns a fifteen-minute drive into forty, and my…
FREEBIE Back to School Word Search (Print & Play)

A fun one-page word search packed with 12 back-to-school words — school, friends, teacher, recess, spelling,…
Why Nursery Rhymes Matter More Than Most Parents Realize

I had a parent pull me aside once, half-laughing, a little apologetic. Her daughter was four,…
Free Roll & Read Sight Words Game (Print & Play)

Roll a dice, read a row — it’s that simple. This free one-page Roll and Read…
Before Sight Words: Five Foundational Skills Your Child Needs First

A mum sat down across from me at parent conferences last spring, notebook already open, pen…
What I Wish Parents Knew Before the First Day of School

Every year, on the morning the new school year begins, I arrive at my classroom before…
What Kindergarten Teachers Actually Notice on the First Day (And How to Help Your Child Feel Ready)

The week before kindergarten starts, most parents are busy buying the right backpack, labeling every crayon,…
Does My Child Need to Know How to Write Before Starting School?

Two children started in my class the same year. I think about them a lot when…
Why Some Children Learn to Read Earlier Than Others (And Why It Doesn’t Matter)

I remember a birthday party that I attended a few years back, a friend’s son ,…
When Learning to Read Feels Like a Battle (And What to Do Instead)

I had a little girl in my class once who was obsessed with stories. Totally obsessed.…