When it comes to early reading, few topics cause more confusion than sight words. Are they the same as high-frequency words? Should students memorize them? What are “heart words”? And how do you actually track progress?

If you’ve ever felt unsure, you’re not alone. Let’s break down everything you really need to know about sight words so you can confidently ...

Have you ever asked yourself, “What DOES a child really need to know before learning to read?” My friend shared that she felt this question a little deeper with her second child. After all, her first born got all the letter matching activities, alphabet puzzles, and one-on-one time with her. I can relate to this so much and my children are very close in age. But you know what...

Games and activities bring fun to the classroom! Students are always more engaged when we can play a game to learn a concept. There are many easy activities and games you can do in your classroom that are low prep and engaging to have your students practice with vowel teams! Today, we are sharing some vowel teams games you can do in your classroom that are low-prep, effective...