Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of foundational literacy skills. To become proficient in
Five Fun Mother’s Day Writing Activities
May marks the month when we celebrate a very special woman: Mom! As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, take the time to honor Mom’s ongoing love and support with engaging and creative Mother’s Day writing activities. Use our Mother’s Day word list
Teacher Appreciation Freebies
Teachers, we appreciate all that you do, that’s why we’ve compiled a collection of freebies just for you. Download and print five of our favorite freebies to use in your class today! WORDO is a bingo-like game in which every
Why Poetry Month Should be Every Month
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of poetry instruction. “The world is full of
Word Harvesting— Helping Students Become Word Connoisseurs
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on vocabulary instruction. More often than not, vocabulary instruction is characterized
Teaching Vocabulary through Greek and Latin Roots
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of Greek and Latin roots. In last month’s
5 Things You Need to Know About the Changes to New York State Standards
In 2017, New York leaders adopted a new set of reading and math state standards, adding to the list of states stepping away from the Common Core. Rewriting the standards proved to be a lengthy process, as teachers, educational professionals,
If You Want to Expand your Students’ Vocabularies, Look to the Greeks and Romans
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on the importance of Greek and Latin roots. Veni, Vidi, Vici!
Word Games that Work: Beat Boredom with Game-Based Learning
Tim Rasinski is a renowned professor of literacy education whose research on reading fluency and word study has made him a literacy hero to many. Below, he shares his thoughts on how games can be used for word instruction. Last month
Helping Children Honor Veterans Day
Growing up in a military base, I remember my dad decked out in his camouflage fatigues and black boots. At four years old, I didn’t fully comprehend what his job entailed. Did he jump out of a plane with a