The ability to read is essential because it is the foundation for learning, communication, and personal development. Here are some reasons w...

How can you tell if a student has a learning disability? If you're lucky, the student will simply ask for help and tell you they are str...

October is dyslexia awareness month. Dyslexia affects 20% of the population in the US and represents 80-90% of all those with learning disab...

Holy Moly! This has been a year! I just finished up my 23rd year of teaching special education and it was a doozy! I am so lucky that I have...

What are the elements of a strong reading lesson? All lessons should include  -phonics -phonemic awareness -vocabulary -fluency -comprehensi...

Do your students struggle with inferencing? I just finished 3 great packs of inferencing task cards. Each set of task cards are available fo...

Do you use Seesaw? It is, by far, the best learning platform for elementary-aged students. It can be used with tablets or laptops. I created...

I have finally made a breakthrough with my students and I wanted to share it with you all.  I am so excited because I have 2, 5th-grade s...

Word building is such an important skill for students to practice.  If you're like me, word building materials make you absolutel...

Do you need to keep kids engaged the last few weeks of school?  Are your kids bored at home?  STEM camp?  I have the answer for you!  In...

Do your students struggle with expository writing?  It's hard for students because they often lack the background knowledge necessary. ...