Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
In this post, I explain the differences between guided reading and small group instruction. I dive into some of the problems with guided reading and discuss why small group instruction is a more effective way to teach our beginning readers. Then I offer you decodable books you can use to replace your leveled guided reading books and offer you 5… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
In this post, I share 5 simple things you can do to get students to engage with your classroom sound wall. I’ll share simple instructional routines you can implement, sound wall games, and routines for review. All of these things are sure to keep your kindergarten, first and second-grade students excited about using a sound wall in the classroom! I… Read More
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