
Looking for the Right Spelling Assessment?
You’ve probably seen different spelling inventories out there. They have different names and are branded in many different ways. But they’re all just testing students’
You’ve probably seen different spelling inventories out there. They have different names and are branded in many different ways. But they’re all just testing students’
Most teachers love Fridays because. . . well it’s Friday. Let me give you another reason to love Fridays. . . Friday Letters. Narrative writing
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 has been a staple in writing instruction for years. To some, the 6 traits seem like something meant for older
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
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
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
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
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
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
You’ve probably seen different spelling inventories out there. They have different names and are branded in many different ways. But they’re all just testing students’
Most teachers love Fridays because. . . well it’s Friday. Let me give you another reason to love Fridays. . . Friday Letters. Narrative writing
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 has been a staple in writing instruction for years. To some, the 6 traits seem like something meant for older
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.