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A Simple, Effective Reading Center Using Decodable Readers

One of my favorite parts of our literacy block is guided reading and independent phonics centers. I love getting to meet with students in small group It’s a time when my students get to apply the phonics skills they’ve been learning in a purposeful and independent way. Over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of […]

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Make Phonics Fun Again: Fun and Engaging Mystery Pictures

Supercharge Your Reading Block with Phonics Mystery Pictures: A Fun, Science of Reading-Aligned Activity! As we kick off a new school year, it’s crucial to give students a strong start by reviewing key skills they learned the previous year. That’s why I dedicate the first three weeks of school to building classroom routines, teaching expectations,

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