When I left the traditional classroom in 2017, one thing I knew I was going to miss was the chance to learn from other teachers. Thus, began my search for teachers with an online presence. I didn't just want to find teachers with Pinterest-worthy classroom decor. I wanted to find teachers that could teach me… Continue reading I’m an Ambassador!
Category: Literacy
A Reflection on Word Study (Part Two): Sight Words and High Frequency Words
An important part of teaching word study is teaching sight words and high frequency words. What's the difference? Not much, really. The difference lies in the word's decodability. High frequency words are words that are important for students to know because they occur with such high frequency in written English. Due to their frequency, we… Continue reading A Reflection on Word Study (Part Two): Sight Words and High Frequency Words
Grow Young Readers at Home
I can't even begin to imagine what parents have been going through the past few months. Or, what they are going through as they try to decide whether or not to send their children back into the classroom settings as the new school year approaches. As teachers, we are accustomed to having new things thrown… Continue reading Grow Young Readers at Home
My Routine for Tutoring Writing
As I said in my previous blog post, I've been tutoring for the past few months. Along with my reading students, I have a few kiddos that see me for support with their writing. Although I try to include writing in all the subjects I tutor, I have a specific routine that I use for… Continue reading My Routine for Tutoring Writing
My Tutoring Routine for Reading
For the past couple of years, I've been tutoring small groups and individuals. I work with a variety of students in multiple subject areas at all levels. Reading is one subject area that parents often want support for their children. After experimenting with different activities and routines, I've finally found a routine with activities that… Continue reading My Tutoring Routine for Reading
Half the Battle
This past week, a first-grader I tutor came in and declared, "I want to read this book to you!" She's a hard-working firstie, and she'll work on whatever I ask her to, but she's never volunteered to read something to me. So, imagine the flutter in my little teacher heart when she told me she… Continue reading Half the Battle
For Teachers, By Teachers: Learning at the Primary Pond
Hello Everyone! I'm so happy to share what I hope will become a series on Teaching In Pink. One thing I love most about being a teacher is how collaborative it is. So, from time to time, I'd like to share some teacher blogs that I've found helpful in the continual development of my teaching… Continue reading For Teachers, By Teachers: Learning at the Primary Pond
All About Read Across America
*Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by the NEA (National Education Association) or Read Across America, but it will contain links to the NEA's page regarding Read Across America. Last week, in schools and libraries all over the United States, students celebrated Dr. Seuss and reading. This annual event is called Read Across America, and… Continue reading All About Read Across America

