10 Small Reading Group Ideas that will Boost Student Performance
Kids love reading groups and They get that extra special teacher time sprinkled with lots of attention and the chance to be themselves. If you’re
get your Primary Writing Office
Are High Frequency Words the Same as Sight Words?
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Phonics vs. Phonemic Awareness: What You Need to Know
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Goals In Writing For Kinder, First, And Second Graders
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Improve Your Students’ Understanding of the Alphabetic Principle
So there’s plenty of ways to improve your phonics instruction, but this post is just about one of those ways. I kind of look at
Peek at My First Week of School Lesson Plans
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Phonological Awareness Made Easy
You know that phonological awareness (P.A.) is an important part of literacy. You also know that without curriculum, it can be difficult to sneak it
Step-by-Step Crafts for Your Literacy Centers
As teachers, we’re always looking for literacy centers that will both benefit our students and keep them engaged. And sometimes that can be a challenge.
Reading Response Journals for a Quick Comprehension Check
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Writing Buddies Make Great Writing Partnerships
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10 Small Reading Group Ideas that will Boost Student Performance
Kids love reading groups and They get that extra special teacher time sprinkled with lots of attention and the chance to be themselves. If you’re
Are High Frequency Words the Same as Sight Words?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably. But are high frequency words the same as sight words? Let’s look at the similarities and differences. What
Phonics vs. Phonemic Awareness: What You Need to Know
Phonics includes the relationship between letter(s) and the sounds they make. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear the sounds that make up a word
Goals In Writing For Kinder, First, And Second Graders
Setting students up for writing success is important in the younger grades. We want them to enjoy writing and we want them to practice their
Improve Your Students’ Understanding of the Alphabetic Principle
So there’s plenty of ways to improve your phonics instruction, but this post is just about one of those ways. I kind of look at
Peek at My First Week of School Lesson Plans
Let’s see, we need to unpack our classrooms from summer storage and, you know, get ready for the first week of school. Yet we still
Phonological Awareness Made Easy
You know that phonological awareness (P.A.) is an important part of literacy. You also know that without curriculum, it can be difficult to sneak it
Step-by-Step Crafts for Your Literacy Centers
As teachers, we’re always looking for literacy centers that will both benefit our students and keep them engaged. And sometimes that can be a challenge.
Reading Response Journals for a Quick Comprehension Check
Checking for comprehension takes time, so here’s an idea that you can use with all of your students. . . Reading response journals. What You’ll
Writing Buddies Make Great Writing Partnerships
Kids love working with a partner. It adds the social interaction they crave. But then you find they enjoy it a little too much, and
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I’m Stacy and welcome to the Literacy Please website! With over 20 years of classroom experience, I’m a passionate educator dedicated to helping young writers find their voices and love for writing. Throughout my career, I’ve developed practical, engaging strategies that nurture creativity, build confidence, and strengthen foundational writing skills in young learners. My goal is to support teachers in transforming writing instruction, making it a joyful and enriching part of the day for Kindergarten through second-grade students.
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