In my classroom I encourage a lot of invented spelling. The mental act of writing comes before and supports reading. “Writing before reading” refers to this sequence. When writing, students already have a word in mind and are deconstructing it into individual sounds. Reading is a more advanced skill. When reading, the word a student…
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Here Comes Summer
While I’m looking forward to summer vacation, I’m feeling some anxiety too. This July I’m expecting my first child and I do not know if or when I’ll be returning to the classroom. I love teaching, but I don’t know if I love it alongside being a mom. I’m going to play it by ear,…