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Getting your dyslexia child to want to read this summer can sometimes be a challenge. I have students whose moms reveal their kids will simply not pick up a book on their own. They will however, if mom or dad initiates it, and provides a bit of support like reading together, reading aloud or…
Welcome to the Fourth of July Blog hop everyone! I’m so glad you stopped by my blog today. I’m sure many of you are spending this holiday weekend relaxing with family and friends. As a kid growing up in the Boston area, my family and I would head to the Charles River every year to…
If your partner, parent, child, sibling, or dear friend is a dedicated and hard-working structured literacy teacher or tutor, you may be searching for thoughtful and useful gifts you can surprise them with this holiday season. You need ideas for gifts for structured literacy teachers. I’m here to help – with this list of gifts that…
With summer break quickly approaching, it’s time to take a look at the dangers of the “summer slide”. The summer slide is a term used to describe the learning loss during the summer vacation. Challenged students are particularly at risk of losing ground in their quest to become fluent readers. The statistics are alarming. According…
Late summer means cooler evenings and back to school! I can already picture the shine of freshly sharpened pencils, new sneakers, and the excitement of seeing friends. However, even for the most seasoned teachers, back to school can create nerves. But, I’ve got tips for all my structured literacy teacher friends! Here are My Top…
Welcome to a new year with Mentor Monday! If you are new to this weekly post, I choose a topic to share picture books ideas you may want to use. There’s usually a few fun ideas thrown in there, too. Today, we’re talking about activities for honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther…
Thanks for linking up! I live in New England too (NH) and grew up here. I can't imagine living anywhere else!
Bex
Reading and Writing Redhead
I forgot you were a New Englander too Bex! You get even better foliage than I do! :))
I am thankful for you! I enjoy my Literacy Land buddies. 🙂
We have many similar items on our lists…family, friends, health, and the teacher/blogging community.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family (and Peaches). Can't wait for his/her official arrival!
Wendy
Read With Me ABC
I loved reading your list, Emily, and I can't wait to hear of Peaches' arrival in a few months. It's been so much fun connecting up with such wonderful reading buddies. I can't wait to see what all we put together in the coming year. I am thankful to have met you through blog land, and I really appreciate your expertise in the field of reading with your OG experience. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Carla
Comprehension Connection
Thank you Wendy! I'm so thankful to have met you! You're so sweet to mention Peaches too! We feel incredibly blessed to have our growing family. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Carla! I've been so thankful to me you and learn from you too! You're one of my fearless cyber mentors! This upcoming year is going to be a whirlwind of amazing events. I'm looking forward to sharing them with you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!