by ckspecial | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Because readership goes way down in summer, and because teachers need a break, I will be taking a break from blogging this summer. I look forward to being back come August, with lots of great fresh teaching material. Enjoy your...
by ckspecial | Jan 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Don’t you love a new year, with all its freshness and possibility? I hope you are enjoying this goal-setting time, along with some relaxation. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” –Eleanor...
by ckspecial | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Holidays! The students are full of excitement, and I am hearing lots of cute talk about Santa. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and wonderful break. “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” –Charles...
by ckspecial | Nov 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
We have a new colleague on our personalized learning team, and she introduced us to an amazing pencil sharpener. Can you really get excited about a great pencil sharpener? Well, if you’re a teacher, the answer is a definitive “yes.” My students call...
by ckspecial | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Time for some rest and relaxation. I will only be posting occasionally over the summer. I hope you all have a wonderful summer. “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” –Helen Keller...
by ckspecial | Mar 22, 2017 | READING, Uncategorized
These are six syllable types that make up the majority of words in English. They are: 1. Closed Syllables 2. Open Syllables 3. Vowel-Consonant-e Syllable 4. Consonant-le Syllable 5. R-Controlled Syllables 6. Vowel Teams What are the benefits in learning these six...