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Monthly Archives: March 2025
PCQC – A Powerful Test-Taking Strategy
For many years I worked with struggling readers. Like most students across the country, my students worried about the standardized test they would have to take before the school year ended. Early on, I created a series of simple steps … Continue reading
Do You Know These Stories?
You probably notice that I often share picture books on this blog. That’s because I believe picture books are the most versatile, powerful and memorable books that you can share with youngsters. I also know from experience that picture books … Continue reading
A Simple Way to Jumpstart Literacy Skills
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post introducing you to Denise Gealer, a former colleague and recent author. At the time, Denise promised to write a guest post, which she sent to me this week. In this post, … Continue reading
Recipe For A Tasty Reading Experience
A few weeks ago, I took myself to the library to pick up a slew of pictures. All of them offered stories about food from a variety of cultures. I thought you might find it fun to read some of … Continue reading
Bedtime Stories are The Best
Oftentimes, colleagues become friends. Such was the case with Denise Gealer and me. Denise was one of the second grade teachers when I began teaching at Groveland Elementary School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Denise’s calm deameaner, ready smile, and musical talent … Continue reading
March into Reading
Here we are already on day three of March. In addition to welcoming more daylight and warmth into our lives, we celebrate Read Across America week, National Women’s Month and Music in Our School Month. It’s not the easiest time … Continue reading
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