Orthographic mapping is not a teaching method; it is the cognitive process by which words become embedded in long-term memory. However, beginning readers may need help to establish orthographic mapping by developing its components. Find out how by visiting fivefromfive.com.au/mapping/

She’s definitely my daughter. About 50 times a day she goes to her shelf, grabs a book, makes me hold it while she flips through every page, then throws it on the ground and grabs the next one lol I could probably recite every one of her books in my sleep at this point 🤣

During interviews candidates are often asked to describe their philosophy of education. It is not about what you believe, it is about what you do. It is about the choices you make. Believing and doing are two different actions. You believe inequity is wrong. What do you do?

So excited that one of my best friends and former teaching partner is now at Comal ISD ! She’s going to do great things at #FES ❤️🤍 Welchptak EMI

They did AMAZING!

Mrs. Long… “you’re not sawsome, your AWESOME!” These Kinder babes are learning from the best. Thank you for jumping into the Literacy Routine with eagerness and enthusiasm. 💜 What a great teacher they have to lead them on their foundational literacy journey! Clear Spring Elementary

Kori will be leading her first step class on Oct. 31st. She accepts payment in the form of cheerios and animal crackers! The tummy toning add-on will be an additional 3 apple sauce pouches. 😂😻

She read our minds Heather Shikoski ! Exactly what we were talking about earlier 💜 Love nerding out with you everyday.

If universities had been appropriately preparing pre-service teachers to teach reading explicitly & systematically for the last 4-5 decades, THERE WOULD BE NO STORY. Universities, policy makers & school leaders: this is for you (and for kids everywhere)👇 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sol…

⁦Tarja Parssinen⁩ - One of the most important conversations today. The upstream challenge and opportunity of teacher preparation programs. Are they designed to prepare teachers and leaders to scale the work of #literacy responsibly and sustainably? ⁦Neuhaus Education Center⁩

Sweet boy and caring leader to our kinders!

Happy Bosses’ Week to two of the best leaders I have ever been mentored by. Your love and knowledge of all things instruction has made an impact on many teachers and students. So grateful for you both!

What a beautiful, kind, TALENTED young lady. 💜 Nicole Recio

How learning happens in seven general principles ⬇️ 1. Working Memory Capacity is Limited: Our working memory, responsible for holding and processing information in real-time, has a limited capacity. This limitation means that when learners are exposed to large amounts of new

The research is clear: building kids’ knowledge fuels reading comprehension! Sonia Cabell, Hugh Catts, & others emphasize why background knowledge is crucial—not just skills. Natalie Wexler unpacks the evidence here: nataliewexler.substack.com/p/is-the-buzz-… #Literacy #Education