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How Not To Teach Spelling// There are so many activities that parents and educators can choose from these days when it comes to teaching spelling words. And believe me after 13 years of teaching, I’ve tried them all. Have you ever wondered though, if any of these strategies really work? What spelling strategies get students […]

Myths of Online Tutoring for kids// Today I’m going to cover the myths of online tutoring for kids. This online tutoring for kids video covers online teaching, online learning, and how tutors teach kids to read online. It discusses how having a tutoring session using zoom can be just as effective as tutoring in person. […]

Science of Reading: Phonemic Awareness// The Science of Reading states that phonemic awareness skills are needed in order for a learner to be a good reader. And while 60% to 70 of learners learn phonemic awareness naturally, others struggle without explicit instruction. In this video, I will go over activities that you can do to […]

Hey friends! In this video, I share 7 tips in teaching your child the alphabet. I also have a free download for you that is dedicated to fun and exciting alphabet books that will encourage your child to start their learning to read journey. With the over abundance of resources and activities out for for learning […]

Hey friends! In this video, I cover teaching your child to read using sight words. Sight words are those tricky words that your child is trying so hard to sound out but can’t. Why? Because they are break a lot of phonetic rules. They must be read by sight, or memorized. This video has a […]

Hey Friends! In this video I discussed 7 back to school tips on starting the school year off right. I covered everything from routines your child should practice to prepparing meals so that you are not wondering what to cook when dinner time comes. Also, I made a checklist just for you! It goes through […]

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