Author Archives: Rita K.

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About Rita K.

Educator and Certified Reading specialist

Check Out This Great Gadget

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Rita K.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Expect the unexpected.” Well, the unexpected hit us last Sunday night around 6:00 PM. I was in the middle of making dinner when the electricity went off. Clearly, the high winds were the culprit. We … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Air

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Rita K.

I’m a native of Philadelphia and have lived in the suburbs of Philly since I was 17. Since the Eagle’s Super Bowl win on Sunday, there’s been a palpable feeling of love and excitement in the air. My football-loving family … Continue reading →

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Suggested Reads for February – 2025

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Rita K.

One of my goals this year is to resume blogging regularly. In this time of change and turmoil, I believe that the comfort, compassionion, insights and heartfelt lessons books offer are more necessary than ever. If you are a parent, … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Rita K.

Beginnings of any kind always challenge and excite me. As a teacher, my job began anew every September. It was a definite perk of a being a teacher. When January arrives, I’m eager to take stock of my life and … Continue reading →

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Save Your Life…Journal!

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Rita K.

“People who keep journals, have life twice.”  Jessamyn West Throughout this series, we’ve looked at ways that literacy can enhance your self-care. Reading regularly, sharing your thoughts with another, listening with your heart can all nurture your spirit and reduce … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Literacy Skills

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Rita K.

Can you remember the last time you had a bad day at work, felt frustrated with a family member, were stymied in your attempts to deal with technology or heard bad news about a close friend or relative? How about … Continue reading →

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New Series: Self-Care Through Literacy

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Rita K.

Hi, Everyone! I know I’m late to the New Year’s party, but since 2023 is still in its infancy, I want to wish you all a wonderful year. To start off the year, I ‘ll offer readers a series on … Continue reading →

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Renew, Relax, Reflect

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Rita K.

Hopefully, the questions in the previous post got you thinking about how you use or could use literacy to generate more peace, clarity, knowledge, and relaxation in your life. We all need it and throughout this series I’ll offer a … Continue reading →

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Before the School Bell Rings

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Rita K.

Hope everyone is enjoying swimming and sunshine, mountains and shore, vacations and lazy days this summer. It’s always a shock to turn the page on the calendar and realize there’s just about a month left before those school bells ring. … Continue reading →

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Post-Covid: Supporting Our Youngest Readers – Part 4

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Rita K.

The Three Cueing Systems By Grade 1, students begin to read both fictional and informational short texts, supported by pictures. For years, using one (or all) of the three cueing systems, helped a child in his attempts to read continuous … Continue reading →

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