Classroom Spotlight
Blog-dated-2018-03-12-162723
Posted March 12, 2018 in
Here is the link to the official phonics position paper I wrote for the International Literacy Association.
www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/ila-meeting-challenges-early-l… » read more
Blog-dated-2016-12-14-192046
Posted December 14, 2016 in
Here's a recent blog posting: Bringing Back Some Teacher Control to Reading Instruction. lesleyuniversitycrrlc.wordpress.com/tag/wiley-blevins/… » read more
This Week's Must-Read: September 4, 2013
Posted September 4, 2013 in Books of the Week
Every once in a while you pick up a new picture book and instantly know it will become a classic. This is how I felt when I discovered TAP THE MAGIC TREE at my local bookstore. With simple text and il… » read more
Blog-dated-2013-09-04-171650
Posted September 4, 2013 in
Listen to this boy read one of my books!
www.youtube.com/watch
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Helpful articles and videos about phonics
Posted August 22, 2013 in Phonics, Resources
Here are some helpful articles and videos about phonics . . .
"Wiley Answers the Tough Questions!" — Transcripts
Teaching Phonics with Wiley Blevins
FAQ about Phoni… » read more
Phonics: Ten Important Research Findings
Posted August 22, 2013 in Phonics
(download a PDF of this this article)
Countless research studies have been conducted on phonics instruction. Much of this research has focused on the usefulness of phonics instruction and the best wa… » read more
Q: I have a lot of English language learners in my classroom. What can I do to help them?
Posted August 22, 2013 in Questions & Answers
A: I have been working with English learners since my first year teaching at an international school in South America. Most recently, I created an English Language Development program for McGraw-Hill … » read more
Q: I know teaching my child the alphabet is important for preparing for school. What else can I do?
Posted August 22, 2013 in Questions & Answers
A: Vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary! Load your child’s daily experiences with language. Don’t hold back. Use sophisticated language for concepts your child knows. For example, you might … » read more
Favorite Websites
Posted August 22, 2013 in Resources
Here are some of my favorite websites . . .
Scholastic (for Parents): www.scholastic.com/parents/
Scholastic (for Teachers): http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/
Reading Rockets (for… » read more