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5 Ways to Teach the Alphabet - These five ways to teach the alphabet are foundational for teaching reading and writing. Simple, hands-on ideas for teaching the alphabet.

Not sure how to teach tens and ones to kindergarten students? This step-by-step process makes it a lot easier - and a lot more fun!

A collection of sight word readers for beginning readers to practice sight words.

The days of the week are an integral part of our world. If you are wondering how to teach days of the week to kids, look no further.

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Learning sight words is an important stage in learning to read. Sight words are words that are frequently used and they appear on almost every page of text. These are also words that can’t necessarily

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Transform your preschool day with effective transitions. Explore how music, chants, and stories can engage and guide children through different activities.

Learning alphabet letter sounds is an important step in teaching children to read. As I was thinking about how to teach my preschooler the phonetic sounds of alphabet letters, I wanted to create a fun

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Red, orange, red, orange...what comes next? Learn how to teach patterning with these simple and fun pattern activities and pattern examples.

Kindergarten is a unique world. Keep reading for some tips for teaching kindergarten to help you thrive as a teacher.

Free printables for the child in your life! Check out the growing list of FREE printables to use in your class!

If you're looking for free printables for teaching at home, at school, or online, you've hit the TREASURE TROVE of freebies from This Reading Mama!

What's the difference between blends and digraphs? Read examples and then download these FREE multi-sensory posters for your learners.

Discover fun, effective strategies in the proper order to teach letters to your kids. Start their literacy journey with joy and confidence today!

Teachers, do you feel like your "to do" list is growing every day? Are more things getting added instead of getting crossed off your list? My daughter is now in high school. But, I remember the days when she was in elementary school and feeling like I was getting pulled in every which direction. There never seemed to be enough time for both jobs. I needed to find a way to work smarter so I would be less stressed. I finally figured out that the same method I used when I had a hectic schedule…

Help children learn the letters in their name with this Q-tip painting activity! This free printable includes an editable version.

July Activity Calendar - super fun summer activities for kids!