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Back to School with Pip the Pup [15 Pip free downloads]

Pip the Pup - An Introduction Hey there teacher besties! Today I am here to chat all things PIP THE PUP! It's kind of one of those IYKYK (if you know, you know) types of topics. Teachers seem to know all about Pip or are a little WHO is Pip the Pup and what can this pup do for me?! Well, Pip the … [Read more...]

SCIENCE OF READING: GETTING STARTED WITH THE GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND PROGRAM UNIT 1

Today we continue our discussion on all things Science of Reading! You can catch up with the prior posts HERE. In today's post, we will discuss getting started with the Guided Phonics and Beyond Curriculum. The Guided Phonics + Beyond Curriculum is truly a comprehensive and all-inclusive program for … [Read more...]

THE SCIENCE OF READING: Our School’s Journey of Change

This blog post is part of a Science of Reading series. This post is written by Melinda Harris. Pivotal moments in our careers, we all have them, and this one opened our school’s doors to the Science of Reading. I remember it vividly… I was sitting in my principal’s office explaining why … [Read more...]

Science of Reading: Guided Phonics + Beyond Program – UNIT 2 CVC WORDS

In part 1, we learned to define Science of Reading as a framework. We know that the Science of Reading can offer incredible results but it can also cause immense challenges. How do we implement these amazing practices when we don't have a curriculum that encompasses all of the best practices? What … [Read more...]

The Science of Reading: First Steps

This blog post is part of a Science of Reading series. This post is written by Lindsay Kemeny. The term “science of reading” has become a buzzword recently and there is often confusion over what the term means. Sometimes teachers think this refers to a specific curriculum, program, or method, but … [Read more...]

INSTANT Tubs N Trays | NEW CENTERS + FREE DOWNLOAD |

Hey there teacher besties! Today I am here to share all about my new INSTANT Tubs N Trays centers! This is a skill-based center (instead of thematic) bundle! These centers can be used anytime throughout the school year because they are skill-based. This also assists you in differentiating center … [Read more...]

INSTANT Alphabet Tubs N Trays [free centers included]

Hey there teacher besties! Today I am here to share all about my new Alphabet INSTANT Tubs N Trays centers! This is the latest set of centers added to my INSTANT Tubs n Trays bundle! This is a skill-based center (instead of thematic) packet! I also have some additional freebie alphabet centers for … [Read more...]

INSTANT Tubs N Trays [free centers included]

Hey there teacher besties! Today I am here to share all about my new INSTANT Tubs N Trays bundle! My sister reached out to me begging that I create some fun + engaging centers that she can use for her table time! We discussed the importance of creating skill-based centers! With skill-based centers … [Read more...]

SPRING 2021 MUST HAVE BUNDLE!

An Introduction to the VIP Bundle Hey all and happy, happy, happy day! I hope each of you are doing well! Popping in real quick to share something bright and cheery – – my NEW VIP bundle! I released my first VIP bundle a couple of summers ago and it was hit! Of course part 2 had to follow, … [Read more...]