Mrs. Winter's Bliss - Resources For Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

Time-saving + research-backed resources, professional development training, activities, and centers aligned with Science of Reading!

How to Choose & Use Decodable Books

In this post, I answer the question “what are decodable books and when should I use them?”  I offer you an explicit routine for using decodable books with your small groups.  Finally, I leave you with 5 FREE DECODABLE BOOKS with comprehension questions and explicit teacher lesson plans that are perfect for small group instruction in Kindergarten, first and second-grade classrooms.  In a recent blog post, I shared the problems ... read more

What is the Schwa Sound & How Do You Teach It?

In this post, I answer the question "what is the schwa sound?" and explain how to identify the schwa sound in words. I offer 4 tips for how to teach the schwa sound to students and leave you with a FREE, downloadable schwa word list. Do you know what the most common vowel sound is in the English language? If you answered, "the schwa sound" you are correct. If you are now asking yourself, 'What is a schwa?" you are not alone! Recently, ... read more

Problems with the Three-Cueing Systems and What To Do Instead

In this blog, I explain three cueing systems, also known as MSV. I discuss why it is an ineffective method and offer research-based tips to help you effectively prompt and teach students how to navigate texts and read unknown words. "Use the picture and think about what makes sense." "Skip the word and go on." "Try a word that might make sense." Do these statements sound familiar to you? If so, you have probably been taught ... read more

The Science of Reading: How to Get Educators on Board

In this post, I first discuss why some educators resist the science of reading. Then, I offer suggestions and resources to help you educate your colleagues and administrators about the science of reading and the benefits of structured literacy. In a recent blog post, I shared information about how to help parents learn more about the science of reading.  While I know it was helpful to many, I did hear from teachers who needed something a ... read more

6 Tips for Teaching Phonemic Awareness

In this post, I explain the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness skills and offer 6 research-based tips for how to teach phonemic awareness. I share details about my science of reading-aligned phonemic awareness lesson plans for kindergarten and first-grade students and leave you with FREE phonemic awareness lesson plans that you can begin using with your small groups right away!  As teachers, there are many ... read more

The Science of Reading: Information for Parents

In this blog post, I share handouts, parent letters, and videos about the science of reading that will help families understand how we teach children to read and how they can help at home. These resources and handouts are perfect to share with families at back-to-school nights, parent-teacher conferences, or any time throughout the year! In classrooms all around the world, we are changing the way we teach our students to read.  Backed ... read more

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