California Fails Again
Are we surprised? No! Teaching children to read requires a well-trained teaching staff and the use of a fully vetted direct, systematic, phonetic curriculum. Alex Newman is spot-on in his […]
Author: Christine
The Growth Factor
A few years ago, I received a visit from a distraught single mother whose son I had taught years before in kindergarten. In kindergarten her child zoomed into reading, writing […]
Spelling Exercise for Short Vowel Words
I saw a great spelling exercise on Alison Clarke’s Spelfabet blog. Presently, as we teach children to read, we also require them to spell and put the same word in a […]
Does Learning to Read in Kindergarten Have to Go?
Is it really possible for kindergarteners in disadvantaged neighborhoods to learn to read in kindergarten? Does learning to read have to be super stressful? Does it have to take up […]
4 Easy Tips for Disciplining Children for Parents and Teachers
As parents and teachers we often struggle with disciplining our children. At times we can be too strict and at other times too tolerant. We may lack the consistency and […]
Rethinking Teacher Leadership
Ashley Lamb-Sinclair wrote a wonderful article on the essence of teacher leadership. I truly concur with her sentiments and wanted to share this article with you. “The truth is that […]
Are Online Courses Effective?
We are discovering that online courses are not a panacea. We must tread lightly here, and remember that those students who are academically challenged need physical instruction. They need the […]
How to Approach the Calendar in Preschool (Early Childhood)
Early childhood calendar routines have often bored me. These routines have felt like a waste of time. While I know it’s important for our children to learn the months, seasons, […]
A Tribute to My Father
Lately, I find myself pining for my father. A man ahead of his time in many aspects, my father was a loving dad. Louis J. Nowicki, was the first born […]
A Remarkable Chance Encounter ~ A Teacher’s Heart
A wonderful encounter and day in a teacher’s life. On May 4, 2017, I was blessed with a very special chance encounter. To understand the importance of this moment you […]