When getting started, it’s important to remember that you have set what I like to call “table expectations”. These little ones will probably need constant reminders of what you e… See more

I like to have an alphabet chart out at each student’s spot. We sing a little chant as we name … See more

As you continue to work on building their letter knowledge, you also want them to learn how letters and sounds work together. We did this often times through phonemic awareness … See more

The next thing we will do is use a book. Yes, we use books even though they cannot decode the text on their own. Here is why: our readers will never learn concepts a… See more

A great way to include interactive writing is to close the session with a short time of interactive writing. I always try to squeeze this in with my guided reading groups, but I don’t alway… See more