Teaching students to read is a magical and mystical process that befuddles even the most seasoned teacher. Some children seem to learn to read by just being read aloud to on the laps of their parents. Some children struggle for years with sight words and decoding CVC words. Every child learns to read at […]
Our Favorite Spring Read-Alouds and Spring Emergent Readers
Need some new ideas for spring-themed books to add to your spring picture book collection? Below, find our favorite spring read-alouds, along with some spring emergent readers for your children to enjoy. From rainbows to gardens, here’s some of our top picks for spring picture books! A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman. A […]
Our Favorite Winter Picture Books and Winter Emergent Readers
Need some new winter-themed books to add to your winter picture book collection? Below, find our favorite winter read-alouds, along with some winter emergent readers for your children to enjoy. From snowmen to penguins, here’s some of our top picks for winter picture books! Snow by P.D. Eastman NEVER grows old. The language is simple, […]
Teaching Emotions to Preschoolers & Kindergarteners
Teaching emotional recognition to our preschoolers and kindergarteners is a necessary part of literacy and social development. Students can learn about emotions through simple cartoons featuring basic emotions. The latest in our series of emergent readers covers the basic emotions with a fall twist. Below you will see our fall scarecrow emergent reader in action! Here are […]
Winter Emergent Readers Bundle & Giveaway!
Over the past few months, Karen and I have written and illustrated TEN emergent readers for winter! As a former primary grade teacher and art teacher, making these emergent readers is a passion of mine. Karen taught art for many years, and her illustrations are incredible! Frankly, as a first and second grade teacher, I […]
