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14 Brilliant Ways to Teach Character, Setting, Problem and Solution

Are you looking for inspiration to teach your students how to write their best, most brilliant stories? Look no further! I have some great ideas for you to motivate your students and have them engaged in writing stories like they’ve never been before. Where to Start? Character, setting, problem, and solution are the basic story …

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Blending Sounds: How to Teach Children Blending More Complex Sounds

After children have mastered blending individual sounds (the alphabet), it is time to extend their knowledge to more complex sounds such as digraphs and trigraphs. Having taught Phonics for many years in different schools, I have discovered amazing strategies to help kids improve their phonics skills as long as they practice blending every day. Young …

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Preschool Letter Activities: 10 Fun and Engaging Ways to Teach Letter Recognition and Sounds

Introduction  I am always so excited to share preschool letter activities with parents and educators. This is because laying the foundation for alphabet learning and phonics skills from an early age is so important, as it gives our little ones a head start in the world of reading and language. When children can recognize letters and learn letter …

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Child Writing Numbers Backwards? – This is Why

Is your child writing numbers backwards? Every child will reverse at least a few numbers when they are going through the process of learning to write. It’s a natural part of the learning process and is usually nothing to worry about. Typically, children who are at the early stage of learning to form their numbers …

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12 Fine Motor Activities For Preschoolers

Did you know that the bones in children’s hands are still developing before the age of seven? An x-ray of a three-year-old’s hand compared to a seven-year-old reveals a startling difference. (Source) For many young children, this means that the process of writing can be uncomfortable and even painful as they haven’t yet developed enough …

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Child Writing Name Backwards – Here’s What To Do

If you’re concerned that a child is writing their name backwards or mirror writing, please be reassured that in the majority of cases this is a common, even arguably normal occurrence. Also, it is something a large number of children do, and rarely a sign of any underlying issues. What should you do if a …

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