Teaching the Alphabet
Get answers to common questions about teaching the alphabet, and learn the power of the alphabetic principle.
BEGINWelcome to our workshop library! Moving forward, our new videos will focus on structured literacy. This includes topics related to pre-reading, reading instruction, writing, and penmanship.
Over the next few months, we’ll be replacing some of our trainings with a more streamlined series of workshops that will help you implement a structured literacy approach.
Looking to learn more about teaching reading? We recommend starting with our newest workshops.
- Teaching Reading #1: What is the science of reading?
- Teaching Reading #2: Phonological and phonemic awareness
- Teaching Reading #3: Teaching the Alphabet
How to get started with writing workshop in K-2
Give your writing workshop a strong start with these tips and tricks!
BEGINWhen learners can’t remember sight words
Get my best tips for teaching sight words. Includes an editable intervention pack!
BEGINHow to be successful with partner reading
Partner reading has huge benefits - but the management part is tricky. Here's how to make it work.
BEGINManagement tips for writing workshop
Follow these management tips, and your writing workshop will have a strong start!
BEGINWhat order should you teach phonics skills?
Learn my recommended sequence for teaching phonics skills.
BEGINHow to help students find their own writing ideas
Help your learners finally find their OWN ideas for writing - yay!
BEGINHow to build fluency with Reader’s Theater
Learn best practices for using this powerful fluency-building tool in your classroom.
BEGINHow to help students comprehend their textbooks
See examples of 5 activities you can do to help students better understand their science and social studies textbooks.
BEGINTips for teaching writers in preschool
Learn how to help preschoolers communicate through pictures and (when they're ready) letters and words.
BEGINHow to get started with writing workshop in grade 3+
Learn exactly what to teach and how to get started in the first few weeks of school.
BEGINHow to do shared reading in PreK-Grade 2
Shared reading is important, but it takes very little time (hurray!). Learn everything you need to get started.
BEGINHow to get big results from interactive writing
Do interactive writing 3-5 days a week, and you'll see a huge jump in your students' writing ability!
BEGINHow to build fine motor skills for handwriting
This quick video will show you activities you can do to help your learners build fine motor skills.
BEGINWhat is the science of reading?
Learn the basics of the science of reading in this easy-to-follow training!
BEGINPhonological and phonemic awareness
Learn the difference between phonological and phonemic awareness, and why phonemic awareness is crucial for reading success.
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