Parents, You CAN Teach Your Littles to Read (Here's How)
As a teacher who specializes in reading, the first thing I always try to do is empower parents. I want to give parents tools to help...
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Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
If You Do Anything with Your Young Learner This Summer, Do This
Prioritize reading. With the exception of some math - history, science, writing, grammar are important because those subjects are reading...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Five Summer Reading Tips to Boost Academics at Home or Travel
Boost your student's academics this summer!
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Feb 16, 2021
- 6 min
How to Interest Even the Youngest Reader
My little Ele, from the time she was mobile (she was walking by ten months) never wanted to sit still long enough to read a book. She...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Aug 29, 2020
- 3 min
The Lie that Homeschool is Not "Real" School
This year marked a new school adventure for us. I applied as a teacher at our local Christian school and they offered me a job the...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jul 13, 2020
- 3 min
Can you trust me as a reliable source?
I talk about how I implement research-based strategies a lot, but how do you know if I'm not just another blogger posting all my "knowledge"
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jul 9, 2020
- 2 min
How to Become Your Child's Greatest Educational Asset (Part 3 of 4)
In my opinion, these last two aspects of parenting and education are the hardest because they require us to lay aside our own wants for...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
What do you do for those students who lack motivation to write?
Have you ever tried writing about a topic you know nothing about?
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
Play in Early Literacy
Today I offered a workshop for my clients who hired me as their educational consultant titled, "Learning through Play" by Jessica Orpin....
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
Children NEED to Play!
Play requires risk.
Play requires creativity.
Play requires problem-solving skills.
Play allows a learner to see and do.
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Jun 19, 2020
- 2 min
A Simple Idea on How Parents can Challenge their Advanced Learner from Home at School
I hope the last part of the title made sense, "from home at school" because parents can have an amazing role in their child's education.
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
How To Become Your Child's Greatest Educational Asset (Part 2 of 4)
Summer offers parents a unique opportunity to provide educational growth or setbacks. In my research, most parents have never even heard...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- May 19, 2020
- 3 min
If You Do ONE Thing This Summer, Do This
It's super simple, but it's discouraging how many parents actually follow through with it.
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- May 7, 2020
- 3 min
Defeat the Summer Slide!
Consider the similarities between reading and math skills to exercise. What happens when you stop for a considerable amount of time? Those g
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- May 2, 2020
- 2 min
List of Sight Word Practice & Word Play Resources
This post is simply a list of places that offer opportunities for young readers to practice their sight words in a fun way and see the words
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Struggling Reader Sight Word Instruction
How a teacher approaches reading instruction needs to look different for early elementary-aged students versus junior high students.
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Apr 24, 2020
- 2 min
Early Reader High-Frequency Word Instruction
Once little readers have an understanding of letters and their sounds, where they are able to identify consonant-vowel-consonant words, I
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Apr 21, 2020
- 6 min
Countering Harvard's Attack on Homeschooling with Encouragement for Parents
I read Elizabeth Bartholet’s attack of homeschooling on Harvard Magazines website, a day after I began writing a four-part blog series...
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Apr 20, 2020
- 5 min
How to Become Your Child's Greatest Educational Asset (Part 1 of 4)
As parents, we are ALL in a unique position to offer our students the very best education possible. Parents are primarily responsible for
Rebecca Lowery, M.Ed.
- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
3 Reasons Why I Stopped Using Flashcards for Word Identification Instruction
My job as a teacher who specializes in literacy is to provide learning opportunities that inspire a reader to enjoy the process of thinking