Closed Syllables: Games & Activities to Make it Stick
Much of decoding is chunking words into parts and putting the parts together to make a word. Often we tell our young readers to “sound
get your Primary Writing Office
The 6 Traits of Writing for Little Ones
The 6 traits of writing has been a staple in writing instruction for years. To some, the 6 traits seem like something meant for older
Anchor Charts for Reading Workshop on the Go!
If you’ve ever held a small group reading lesson, but weren’t prepared, you’re not alone. You had the data. The students are ready to read
Assessment for Phonics That’s Easy as Pie
Gathering your students’ phonics knowledge can be done in several different ways. You could look at a spelling inventory. Or listen to them read. You
Writing Goals: An Easy to Follow Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever looked at your students’ writing and thought to yourself, “Where do I begin?” We all have. Writing is complex. Teaching it and
Brave Spelling is Exactly What Your Students Need
I’ve never been a fan of spelling tests. Especially the type where students memorize a list of words, write them 5 times each, and then
11 Easy to Use Writing Resources for Primary Students
Have you ever felt like you were answering the same questions over and over again only to find yourself answering the same questions over and
Building a Community of Eager & Excited Young Writers
If you know, you know. Writing can be a struggle in many classrooms, which is why setting the stage for writing in an intentional way
How to Successfully Launch the First 5 Days of Writing Workshop
Have you ever started something in your classroom and it just didn’t go as planned? Then that mess kind of carried on for the rest
Mentor Texts to Launch a Fantastic Writing Workshop
Mentor texts play an important role in writing workshop. Teaching students to look at literature as writers, opens students’ eyes to a whole new way
Closed Syllables: Games & Activities to Make it Stick
Much of decoding is chunking words into parts and putting the parts together to make a word. Often we tell our young readers to “sound
The 6 Traits of Writing for Little Ones
The 6 traits of writing has been a staple in writing instruction for years. To some, the 6 traits seem like something meant for older
Anchor Charts for Reading Workshop on the Go!
If you’ve ever held a small group reading lesson, but weren’t prepared, you’re not alone. You had the data. The students are ready to read
Assessment for Phonics That’s Easy as Pie
Gathering your students’ phonics knowledge can be done in several different ways. You could look at a spelling inventory. Or listen to them read. You
Writing Goals: An Easy to Follow Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever looked at your students’ writing and thought to yourself, “Where do I begin?” We all have. Writing is complex. Teaching it and
Brave Spelling is Exactly What Your Students Need
I’ve never been a fan of spelling tests. Especially the type where students memorize a list of words, write them 5 times each, and then
11 Easy to Use Writing Resources for Primary Students
Have you ever felt like you were answering the same questions over and over again only to find yourself answering the same questions over and
Building a Community of Eager & Excited Young Writers
If you know, you know. Writing can be a struggle in many classrooms, which is why setting the stage for writing in an intentional way
How to Successfully Launch the First 5 Days of Writing Workshop
Have you ever started something in your classroom and it just didn’t go as planned? Then that mess kind of carried on for the rest
Mentor Texts to Launch a Fantastic Writing Workshop
Mentor texts play an important role in writing workshop. Teaching students to look at literature as writers, opens students’ eyes to a whole new way
Hello!
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.