“Just read to your child” is advice we hear all the time, but it’s incomplete. Reading aloud has undeniable benefits, but it does not teach children HOW to read. And if you’re parenting a struggling reader, I know how frustrating it is to keep hearing that as the solution. Here are 5 powerful literacy supports you can use at home in addition to reading aloud: 1️⃣ Talk with children: real back-and-forth conversations, narrating play, labeling and categorizing objects ✨ Bonus: talk about what you’
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“Just read to your child” is advice we hear all the time, but it’s incomplete. Reading aloud has undeniable benefits, but it does not teach children HOW to read. And if you’re parenting a struggling reader, I know how frustrating it is to keep hearing that as the solution. Here are 5 powerful literacy supports you can use at home in addition to reading aloud: 1️⃣ Talk with children: real back-and-forth conversations, narrating play, labeling and categorizing objects ✨ Bonus: talk about what you’
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🎉📚 Let’s start 2026 with great, evidence-based education resources—for FREE! I’m compiling 26 of my favorite resources for literacy and learning (aligned with the Science of Reading 🧠). I’ll be updating the list every day during the final days of 2025 until we hit all 26. 👇 Comment “26” and I’ll send you the link! ✨ And tell me your favorite evidence-based resources so I can include them. Here’s to a Science of Reading New Year, better instruction for all kids, and empowered teachers and par
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🎉📚 Let’s start 2026 with great, evidence-based education resources—for FREE! I’m compiling 26 of my favorite resources for literacy and learning (aligned with the Science of Reading 🧠). I’ll be updating the list every day during the final days of 2025 until we hit all 26. 👇 Comment “26” and I’ll send you the link! ✨ And tell me your favorite evidence-based resources so I can include them. Here’s to a Science of Reading New Year, better instruction for all kids, and empowered teachers and par
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We have to stop telling kids to memorize whole words. ❌ It’s not efficient, and it’s not how the brain learns to read. Instead, here’s a high-impact routine for teaching high-frequency words that actually sticks: 1️⃣ Say the word and break it into sounds. 2️⃣ Use sound boxes to map each sound to its spelling. 3️⃣ Almost every word has some fully regular, phonics-based part (honestly, of is the only big exception I can think of). 4️⃣ If students haven’t learned the phonics pattern yet, tell the s
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We have to stop telling kids to memorize whole words. ❌ It’s not efficient, and it’s not how the brain learns to read. Instead, here’s a high-impact routine for teaching high-frequency words that actually sticks: 1️⃣ Say the word and break it into sounds. 2️⃣ Use sound boxes to map each sound to its spelling. 3️⃣ Almost every word has some fully regular, phonics-based part (honestly, of is the only big exception I can think of). 4️⃣ If students haven’t learned the phonics pattern yet, tell the s
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We want and need students to pay attention, but we need to teach them what that entails, set goals, and PRACTICE! Use a gamified strategy like this flexibly in whole group and small group. I love how it can be adapted for lots of different tasks! Developmentally, small children should be able to pay attention for the duration of their age! In my first grade class, we start with 6 minutes :) #classroommanagement #teachertips #executivefunctioningskills #brainbasedteaching #developmentallyappropri
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We want and need students to pay attention, but we need to teach them what that entails, set goals, and PRACTICE! Use a gamified strategy like this flexibly in whole group and small group. I love how it can be adapted for lots of different tasks! Developmentally, small children should be able to pay attention for the duration of their age! In my first grade class, we start with 6 minutes :) #classroommanagement #teachertips #executivefunctioningskills #brainbasedteaching #developmentallyappropri
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This idea can be used throughout early elementary as students work to build self control! It’s free, easy, and I think it can be expanded to be used in lots of scenarios. I love that it is tangible and the ownership is on the kids. #classroommanagement #teachertipsandtricks #executivefunctioningskills #mindfulteacher #classroommanagementideas #socialemotionallearning | Mindful Teacher Rachel
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This idea can be used throughout early elementary as students work to build self control! It’s free, easy, and I think it can be expanded to be used in lots of scenarios. I love that it is tangible and the ownership is on the kids. #classroommanagement #teachertipsandtricks #executivefunctioningskills #mindfulteacher #classroommanagementideas #socialemotionallearning | Mindful Teacher Rachel
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🎉📚 Let’s start 2026 with great, evidence-based education resources—for FREE! I’m compiling 26 of my favorite resources for literacy and learning (aligned with the Science of Reading 🧠). I’ll be updating the list every day during the final days of 2025 until we hit all 26. 👇 Comment “26” and I’ll send you the link! ✨ And tell me your favorite evidence-based resources so I can include them. Here’s to a Science of Reading New Year, better instruction for all kids, and empowered teachers and par
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🎉📚 Let’s start 2026 with great, evidence-based education resources—for FREE! I’m compiling 26 of my favorite resources for literacy and learning (aligned with the Science of Reading 🧠). I’ll be updating the list every day during the final days of 2025 until we hit all 26. 👇 Comment “26” and I’ll send you the link! ✨ And tell me your favorite evidence-based resources so I can include them. Here’s to a Science of Reading New Year, better instruction for all kids, and empowered teachers and par
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Becoming a stronger reading teacher shouldn’t require thousands of dollars in coursework, conference fees, travel, or fancy programs. Especially when so many of us left our colleges of education without the knowledge we actually needed to teach kids how to read. I’ve been in the teacher social media world for 5 years, and I’ve been given some incredible opportunities because of it. But even with that, I still can’t afford most conferences or big trainings, and honestly, there is still a lot of s
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Becoming a stronger reading teacher shouldn’t require thousands of dollars in coursework, conference fees, travel, or fancy programs. Especially when so many of us left our colleges of education without the knowledge we actually needed to teach kids how to read. I’ve been in the teacher social media world for 5 years, and I’ve been given some incredible opportunities because of it. But even with that, I still can’t afford most conferences or big trainings, and honestly, there is still a lot of s
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💡 My students are always OBSESSED with these KenKen math puzzles! They’re one of my favorite hands-on math activities for building fact fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 🧠✨ These puzzles challenge students to use logic and reasoning while explaining their math strategies—a perfect blend of fun and learning for your elementary math classroom! #mathactivities #elementarymath #mathcenters #mathgames #firstgrade #secondgrade #factfluency #logicandreasoning #problemsofinstagra
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Thank you @itstiahc for making this video. If I see one more kindergartener bring home a list of 100 words to memorize without having even been taught all the letters and sounds, I might blow a gasket. #readingcrisis #learntoread #phonics #sightwords #readingteacher #scienceofreading #readingtutor | Mindful Teacher Rachel
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5 teaching years, 6 published books, and over 50 million views later… I’m incredibly grateful for the educators, researchers, advocates, and parents who have supported my work and mission to improve literacy education. Thank you for being part of this 5-year journey focused on evidence-based reading instruction, structured literacy, and resources that help all children learn to read. Your support makes this work possible, and I’m thankful every day to be part of this amazing reading and literacy
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Healing after divorce doesn’t come with a finish line or a gold medal… it shows up in little moments that make you stop and think, “Wow… I’m actually doing better.”⁣ ⁣ When your ex’s name doesn’t trigger you anymore.⁣ ⁣ When you stop replaying the “what ifs.”⁣ ⁣ When the divorce isn’t looping in your mind 24/7.⁣ ⁣ When you can acknowledge the good and the bad without spiraling.⁣ ⁣ When you’re finally hopeful again.⁣ ⁣ That’s healing. That’s growth. That’s YOU stepping into the woman you were alw
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