Many young children reverse numbers (like 12 vs. 21) and letters when learning to read and write, which is normal for most Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade kids! It’s just…
Managing Defiant Behaviors in the Classroom
Managing defiant behaviors in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers. Behavior management is one of the most crucial aspects of working with young children. Veteran and new teachers…
5 Ways to Teach Odd and Even Numbers!
Do some of your kids struggle to identify odd and even numbers? Oddly enough, this concept can be tricky for some children to master, even though it should be completely obvious!…
How to Teach Your Preschooler the Alphabet Through Play
Do you think it is possible for a two year old child to learn the entire alphabet- all of the letters and sounds, out of order- just through play, without…
Tips for Teaching Kids to Write on Lined Paper!
Today, I am excited to share some great tips to help teach kids to write on lined paper! If you are like me, teaching kids to write the alphabet on…
Help! My Child Keeps Failing AR Tests!
Hello! Today, I want to tell you a little bit about how you can help kids improve their reading comprehension in general and do better on AR (Accelerated Reader) quizzes…
Helping Kids Conquer DIBELS!!!
Do you do DIBELS at your school? If you are a parent, does your child take DIBELS tests? DIBELS seems to be quite a mystery for many adults, both parents…
Help! My Child Failed the DIBELS Test!
When children fail tests, parents often panic. And when children fail tests like DIBELS that parents have never even heard of and don’t understand, the feeling intensifies! I have…
Sound Discrimination: What to Do When Children Cannot “Hear” Beginning Sounds
Every year in Kindergarten, there are always a few children in my class who struggle with sound discrimination, or the ability to “hear” and distinguish between the beginning sounds in…
Dealing with Defiance in the Classroom
Defiance, disrespectfulness, kids yelling “NO!” is what a teacher’s classroom management nightmares are made of! These days, most teachers may have had one or two defiant children in their class…