"Butter or Buter?" The Best Vowel-Trick EVER!

"Butter or Buter?" The Best Vowel-Trick EVER!

"Why do I have to write two T's in the word butter when I only hear one sound? And how do I know whether to make the long or short...

"Butter or Buter?" The Best Vowel-Trick EVER!

"Why do I have to write two T's in the word butter when I only hear one sound? And how do I know whether to make the long or short...

The Aha! Moment of Teaching

The Aha! Moment of Teaching

Another professional development day.... Oh joy! Another 8 hours of sitting while thinking of all the productive things that could be accomplished in my classroom! That’s what many teachers think...

The Aha! Moment of Teaching

Another professional development day.... Oh joy! Another 8 hours of sitting while thinking of all the productive things that could be accomplished in my classroom! That’s what many teachers think...

Skip the Phonics Bus and Catch the Merry-Go-Round!

Skip the Phonics Bus and Catch the Merry-Go-Round!

§ Does it ever feel like every day is a new day in Johnny's head? What I mean is, have you ever spent an entire week teaching something, only to...

Skip the Phonics Bus and Catch the Merry-Go-Round!

§ Does it ever feel like every day is a new day in Johnny's head? What I mean is, have you ever spent an entire week teaching something, only to...

"Kid-Created" Phonics Secrets!

"Kid-Created" Phonics Secrets!

I received an email from the mom of an adorable little boy who had been diagnosed with high functioning autism. Her frustration and despair were heartfelt, and her words really...

"Kid-Created" Phonics Secrets!

I received an email from the mom of an adorable little boy who had been diagnosed with high functioning autism. Her frustration and despair were heartfelt, and her words really...