I’ve been fascinated by how children learn to read and write for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of students in the classroom—some who seemed to pick up reading effortlessly, and others who struggled despite their best efforts. Determined to better support all learners, I completed three specialized…
Homeschool Reading Curriculum Overview
I have something truly exciting to share with you… We now know exactly how to teach children to read! Yes, you read that right! And today, I will show you how to do it, too! As a Teacher and Certified Reading Specialist, I am going to help you understand how reading develops in children. We…
Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers
If you’re just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term ‘decodable readers’ tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: “Hey… I can actually read this!” That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering…
Games for Letter Recognition from How Wee Read
Today, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into one of my most valuable resources! As a Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Special Education Specialist, I have a unique set of skills designed to help you teach your children with confidence. But—I’m also a seasoned homeschooling mom to four amazing kids, so I know…
Count-ing Syl-la-bles through Play!
Do you remember how we are working through my Beyond the Alphabet: Play into Reading Readiness eBook? Remember how we are playing with one of the seven phonemic awareness activities each week? Remember how I forgot to share one with you last week? Whoops. Sorry friends. Lofty goals I have!! I just really needed to…