Before I get into the nitty gritty here, I want to first say that ALuv is currently 5 1/2 years…
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Literacy Development: From Listening to Writing
Literacy encompasses more than reading and writing. It includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I know that I’m not a…
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Hmm…Handwriting
As a classroom teacher, I was never drawn to open the pages of the handwriting practice workbooks that collected dust…
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April Showers
It has rained a tremendous amount over the last 3 weeks where we live! And then there’s also the old saying: “April…
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Spelling Strategies and Resources to Encourage Independent Spellers
It’s writing time! For many, it’s already a dreaded subject for kids {and moms alike}. Well into the first sentence,…
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