Why Do We Practice Nonsense Words?

Brain research tells us that learning needs to be meaningful. We need to connect our learning with things…

Seven Ideas for Reading Accurately

I've finished my DIBELS, and my kids are all over the ballpark as far as their needs go.  I have not…

You've Given the QPS, Now What?

My last post was about using the Quick Phonics Screener to find where students have reading deficits.  If t…

Assessing Reading Difficulties

How do you find out what the children need for Reading RTI (Response to Intervention) time? Our dist…

Dabbling in DIBELS

Last week I went to a two day training period for DIBELS Next.  DIBELS Next  is an assessment program for ear…

Reflecting Upon the Brain Workshop

I'm a naturally reflective person.  As a teacher, I reflect upon every lesson I teach, constantly thinkin…