Author Archives: Rita K.

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About Rita K.

Educator and Certified Reading specialist

Knowledge is Power

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Rita K.

Sorry for the gap in blog posts, but Spring literally blew in and with it a flurry of activities and commitments that left little time in my schedule. As baseball games, recitals, honor awards and graduations for our grandkids subside … Continue reading →

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Developing Fluency Through Poetry

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Rita K.

As a reading specialist, I saw my share of students who struggled with fluency. It wasn’t until I attended a workshop lead by Ralph Fletcher, (renowned author and educational consultant) that I realized reading poetry aloud, along with singing, were … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Poetry Month

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Rita K.

April can be a fickle, disappointing month. We hope for sunshine and get rain, we long for warmth and still feel the chill. On the other hand, a glimpse of daffodils blowing in the breeze, the sound of birds chirping … Continue reading →

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PCQC – A Powerful Test-Taking Strategy

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Rita K.

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 →

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Do You Know These Stories?

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Rita K.

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 →

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A Simple Way to Jumpstart Literacy Skills

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Rita K.

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 →

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Recipe For A Tasty Reading Experience

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Rita K.

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 →

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Bedtime Stories are The Best

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Rita K.

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 →

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March into Reading

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Rita K.

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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The Perfect Gifts for Young Parents

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Rita K.

Years ago, I used to scour the mall in search of the perfect baby gift for young couples. Today, it’s as easy as visiting their website and choosing from the myriad of suggestions. True, this is a time saver, but … Continue reading →

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