At this point in the year, my first graders are really taking off with their writing. But, I still get…
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Sentence pyramids are great for building fluency... but what if they could do even more?![]()
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These Summer Sentence Pyramids go beyond repeated reading by giving students opportunities to practice:![]()
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☀️ Decoding words and sentences![]()
✏️ Spelling high-frequency and decodable words![]()
📖 Reading with increased fluency![]()
🧠 Identifying who or what the sentence is about![]()
🔍 Finding the action in the sentence![]()
🎨 Matching pictures to meaning for an added comprehension check![]()
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Each page follows a simple, predictable routine that helps beginning readers build confidence while strengthening multiple literacy skills at once.![]()
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Perfect for:![]()
✔️ Kindergarten![]()
✔️ First Grade![]()
✔️ Summer practice![]()
✔️ Intervention groups![]()
✔️ Students learning to read CVC words and simple sentences![]()
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Comment “summer” for the link!![]()
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(If you’re a member of The Teachers Table , these are free there!)
My youngest just graduated 8th grade. 🎓🥹![]()
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And since I can’t seem to stop thinking about words, it got me wondering about the word graduate itself.![]()
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What does it really mean to “graduate”?![]()
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The word traces back to a root meaning “step.” A graduation isn’t just an ending—it’s a step forward, a step up, and a step into something new.![]()
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That made it the perfect word to break down through multiple lenses because we look at a word through multiple lenses (sounds, spelling, syllables, morphology, and etymology) we gain a much deeper understanding of how our language works.![]()
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One of the most powerful shifts in literacy instruction happens when we stop seeing words as isolated vocabulary terms and start seeing them as connected systems.![]()
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Because when students understand how words work, they can read, spell, and understand thousands of new words more easily.![]()
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And just like a graduation is one step on a much bigger journey, learning about one word can lead us to countless others.![]()
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✨ Interested in learning more about morphology and word structure? Comment “LOGOS”
Looking for ways to keep your upper elementary readers engaged this summer? ☀️📚![]()
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I just created a FREE Summer Reading Activity Pack for students in grades 2–5! ![]()
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It includes:![]()
✅ Reading Scavenger Hunt
✅ Reading Goal Tracker
✅ Vocabulary Collector
✅ Word Detective Activity
✅ Reading Response Choice Board
✅ Resource List with free reading websites![]()
Perfect for helping students build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, explore different types of texts, and stay connected to reading all summer long.![]()
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Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you the link! ☀️
📚 Join us for a Summer Book Study! ☀️![]()
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This summer, we’re diving into two fantastic books:![]()
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💥 Small Groups, Big Results by Julia B. Lindsey![]()
🎸 Rock Your Literacy Block by Lindsay Kemeny![]()
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✨ Plus, you’ll get 8 live study sessions, recordings, bonus resources, a study guide, a private Facebook community, and visits from both authors!![]()
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I’ll be leading Session 3 on Advancing Decoding Skills, and I am so excited about this chapter!👏![]()
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I’d love to learn alongside you this summer. ❤️![]()
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🗓 Sundays, June 7–July 26![]()
⏰ 3–4 PM ET![]()
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Comment “summer” and I’ll send you the link.
We’re so excited to share that we’ll be presenting at the Educator Summit Online Conference on June 24th! We would absolutely love for you to join us for our session: Building Fluency the Right Way![]()
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Along with our session, you’ll also hear from incredible keynote speakers like Emily Hanford, Dwayne Reed, and Jackie Kops. It’s truly an amazing lineup you won’t want to miss!![]()
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Tickets are $65, but with the code LOGOS you get $10 OFF, making your ticket just $55! ![]()
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Don’t wait — this coupon expires Monday, May 18th at MIDNIGHT! Once it expires, the discount is gone! ![]()
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Comment “SUMMIT” to grab your virtual seat. ![]()
Remember to use code LOGOS for the discount! ![]()
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The conference kicks off June 24th, you’ll get 90 days of access to all of the sessions, and a personalized certificate for 30+ hours of PD!!
