Ideas and resources to help you teach with BLISS!
In this post, we examine a strong phonics scope and sequence for Kindergarten – 2nd grade students. Research shows students must be taught with a systematic and explicit approach phonics in order to build solid foundations for reading. Too often it is assumed that learning to read is a natural process, like learning to talk or walk. But decades of… Read More
Get students excited about reading at home with an adopt a pet reading buddy. Classroom reading pets build students’ responsibility and enthusiasm for reading! As teachers we know the importance of reading cannot be underestimated. We not only teach students how to read but also try to cultivate a love of reading. We know that reading for pleasure can improve… Read More
Here’s a list of 11 free reading websites for kids! Download a free list of online reading sites to help your students practice reading at school or home! I don’t know a teacher who doesn’t LOVE books! In this time of school closures and distance learning, it is hard not having access to our leveled libraries, mentor texts, and all… Read More
Free sentence building activities! This DIFFERENTIATED writing center will help students practice writing conventions and build reading fluency skills. As teachers we know that in any classroom you’ll find a wide range of abilities among students. While we can probably all agree that differentiating instruction is important, meeting the needs of all your students can often feel like a daunting… Read More
Elkonin boxes are an excellent phonics intervention strategy. Use these free blank templates of elkonin boxes with students who are learning to segment & blend phonemes while building a relationship to spelling words. One of the biggest jobs we have as early elementary school teachers is teaching children how to read, but it is no easy task! Did you know… Read More
Fun sight word apps (many free) are perfect for beginning readers to practice high frequency sight words on an iPad or other mobile device. One of the best and most important jobs we have as teachers to young learners is teaching them how to read. While there are many skills and strategies we use to do so, one that gets… Read More
