Phonics for Reading AND Writing
Let’s talk phonics for reading AND writing? Yes. That’s what I said. In the August issue of National Review’s Special Issue on Education, there is an interesting article about the science of reading. In “Casualties of The Reading Wars” by…
Back-to-School with Pages!
Our live online sessions meet once a week for five weeks to dive deep into great stories. Each week our exceptional instructors will lead discussion of the reading and offer insight to inspire students to think deeply about the story’s…
Pages Sessions for K & 1st Grade
We are excited to offer two sessions each for students using Hatching to kickstart the school year. Our teachers will help your students get started on the rhythm + routine of learning with Hatchling Volume 1 or Hatchling Volume 2.…
Let’s Zoom our Hatchlings into School!
If you a parent or a teacher using Hatchling Volume 1 (Kindergarten) or Hatchling Volume 2 (1st Grade), have we got a Zoom for YOU! Join us for an informational session where we will be sharing strategies, inspiration, and downloadable…
Ready! Set! Pages!
It’s never too early to think Back-to-School. We are excited to release our Pages 2022/2023 schedule very soon. With a bit of help from our wonderful online teachers, kick off the school year with a spark of inspiration! Here is…
A Different Kind of Schedule
Summer is here! And this is precisely the time to plan for back-to-school. Enjoy the view! This can mean different things for different families. Some families may be part of the regular brick and mortar school. This means no longer…
Write a Summer Sink Monster
As summer sizzles her sunshine, be inspired by a delightful collection of clever images at our Write it…! board on Pinterest to write a poem or two. Write about some whimsical or fantastical creature from your imagination. Begin with sentences…
Q is for Quilt
I love it when the weather turns cozy. Cozy means quilts and hot cocoa. But you don’t have to wait for winter to enjoy a quilt. Quilts make a terrific summer fort. Quilt making is wonderful community, no matter the…
Growth Mindset: Just Keep Swimming
The next time your student gets tackled in the I CAN’T zone, share a story of your own. Yesterday I was shopping at Trader Joes, contemplating an almond milk purchase when a good friend approached me and said quite simply:…
Y is for Yarn
Want to know what it means to spin-a-yarn? Read Extra Yarn by Mac Bennett, illustrated by Jon Klassen and you’ll soon see. Winner of the Caldecott, this contemporary fairy tale is bound to become a classic. Annabelle reminds us that…