Looking for books to read aloud the first day of school? I've got you covered! A new school year is upon us! What better way is there to start the year than to read some spectacular picture books to your learners? Here are my top picks for preschool/pre-K through third grade. Please note that many of these books could fit on multiple lists, and I recommend our personal favorite, Don't Eat Your Classmates!, for ... Read More
7 Tips for helping kids sound out words
TRT Podcast#17: 7 Tips for helping kids sound out words Is "sounding it out" just not clicking for some of your learners? These tips will help! Learn the pre-reading skills kids need before they're ready to sound out words. Discover the power of oral blending. Learn three different approaches to teaching kids to sound it out. Get even more tips for helping kids find success with this important ... Read More
How to build phonemic awareness
TRT Podcast#16: How to build phonemic awareness Did you know that a child's level of phonemic awareness is the greatest predictor of future success in reading? Learn exactly what phonemic awareness is. Discover how much time you need to teach phonemic awareness daily (hint: it's not much!). Learn how to teach the four elements of phonemic awareness. Get real-life examples for teaching phonemic ... Read More
Quick tips for teaching letter sounds
TRT Podcast#15: Quick tips for teaching letter sounds Do you have learners who struggle to remember letter sounds? Discover two daily activities that will make the biggest impact. Get ideas for teaching letter sounds in small groups. Learn how to teach letter sounds with resources you already have. Check out my brand new (free!) intervention tool to help kids learn letter sounds. Full episode ... Read More
Printable for teaching letter sounds
If you're wondering how to teach letter sounds, you'll love this free printable and video tutorial! Today I'm sharing a printable that I'm using with my four-year-old to help him master letter sounds. And it's working! Here's how it works. Print the letter sounds book. Cut apart the pages and staple together on the far left. Print the pictures and cut them apart. Save them in a zip-top baggie with a glue ... Read More
How to help learners who struggle to learn the alphabet
TRT Podcast#14: How to help learners who struggle to learn the alphabet Do you have learners who are in PreK or kindergarten and are struggling to remember the letters of the alphabet? This episode is for you! Learn how to get started with letter learning. Discover what to look for in an alphabet curriculum. Get links to free printables for teaching the alphabet. Find out about my new collection of ... Read More
5 Strategies for teaching struggling readers
TRT Podcast#13: 5 Tips for teaching struggling readers Teaching struggling readers is immensely rewarding. But it's not without its challenges! In this episode I share five must-use strategies for teaching struggling readers. Full episode transcript Other resources mentioned in this episode Free Elkonin boxes A recommended order for teaching letters and sounds: m, a, s, p, t, n, i, d, r, c, f, b, ... Read More
NEW no-print resources!
Check out this huge collection of NEW no-print resources! (Psssst ... did you know that members of The Measured Mom Plus get ALL OF THESE for free? Learn more about membership here.) Want to see the bundles first? These resources available in my shop as individual products. But for now through May 10, you can get many of them in reduced-price bundles. Long vowel teams bundle (just $5) 2nd grade math ... Read More
How to teach writing at home
TRT Podcast#12: How to teach writing at home Teaching writing isn't easy for anyone - not even for trained teachers! But it's so important ... and these tips will help! Get answers to these questions: How often should your child write? How should you handle spelling? Should you teach your child the writing process? How can you help your child write for authentic purposes? Episode Freebie Grab ... Read More
How to support math learning at home
TRT Podcast#11: How to support math learning at home How do you help your kids with their math homework when it's different from the way you learned it? What math games (that you may already have in your house) build math skills? What are simple ways to build math skills in everyday life? And what's a fun, free online tool that you and your kids will fall in love with? Listen and find out! Full ... Read More