I'm always on the look out for fun, engaging, and yet educational apps that will strengthen the skills we are already working on without feeling like work. I think that's the hardest part for me, I find what seems like the perfect app, it matches what we need to work on, checks off all my boxes, but then my kids hate it. Goodbye, see ya! I don't have space on my phone for an app that no one likes. However, I was so glad when Miss B immediately fell in love with the Read with Fonics app. … [Read more...]
Nory Ryan’s Song Literature Unit
Welcome back to Literature Units with Live Love Learn Gracefully. This week's unit is based on Nory Ryan's Song by Patricia Giff. In trying to branch out of my World War II slump, I stumbled across this gem. This novel would be fun to read around St. Patrick's Day as you learn all about the Irish culture. This novel will take you deep into Ireland in the 1800's. Through this unit you will learn about life in Ireland, the Potato Famine, Immigration, hardships, and about an amazing young girl, … [Read more...]
Why Is Middle School Lit So Important?
I can't really explain my fascination with Middle School Literature. I mean when you tell people you teach Middle School their response is normally, "You must be crazy." Well, that is probably true, but what I've learned as a Middle School teacher is that you have to really love what you teach. Some of the most amazing teachers have two things in common, they are passionate about what they teach and they are passionate about their students. For me, I love the idea of helping kids learn to … [Read more...]
9 Books for the Letter P Sound
During a Speech Therapy session a few months ago, we discovered that the P sound was especially hard for our little Shrimp to do and immediately became something that we needed to work on. So, I did what anyone would do, I took to Pinterest for ideas. Being the book lover that I am, I wanted to find a few great books that we could read or look at that would emphasize the "P" sound and be fun at the same time. So whether you are teaching the Letter P to your preschoolers or need to work on … [Read more...]
