The “Dead Words” List: Burying Boring Vocabulary and Bringing Writing to Life Nothing kills a good story faster than boring words. Honestly, as a teacher, I see the same pattern over and over, especially around 3rd and 4th grade. A student has a brilliant idea for an adventure story. There are dragons! There are spaceships! … Read more
List of Words with Silent Letters Sometimes I think the English language is just trying to mess with us. Honestly, teaching phonics is going smoothly. The kids are sounding out c-a-t (cat) and d-o-g (dog). They feel confident. They feel like readers. And then, they open a book and see a picture of a man … Read more
Words Ending in Y: The Ultimate School List You know what? The letter Y is the troublemaker of the alphabet. Honestly, it causes more confusion in my classroom than any other letter. Is it a consonant? Is it a vowel? Why does it sound like “Eye” sometimes and “Ee” other times? When I am teaching … Read more
You know what? English is a very tricky language to teach. Honestly, I see it every day in my classroom. A student raises their hand. They ask how to spell a word. I tell them to “sound it out.” But that advice does not always work. Think about the sound “uh.” At the end of … Read more
From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Creative Learning Adventures with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Transforming Eric Carle’s beloved story into rich sensory and craft experiences that support the EYFS Every early years practitioner knows the magic that happens when you open “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” with a group of young children. Eyes light up, fingers start wiggling … Read more
Positive Person Adjectives to Celebrate Diversity and Ability The power of positive language used around children cannot be overstated. Using affirmative positive person adjectives not only boosts self-esteem but also cultivates an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique strengths of every learner. This article explores a range of positive person adjectives particularly relevant to special … Read more
Common Objects Beginning with B That Will Be in Your Home or Classroom Ever wondered how many everyday items in your surroundings start with the letter B? You’ll be surprised at the abundance of B-initialed objects that populate our daily lives. These objects are found from the bathroom to the bedroom. They are also in … Read more
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