New Legislation in the Works!
It turns out that the Washington State House of Representatives is currently considering a bill that would require training public school...
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wnelson20
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Happy New Year!
I need to apologize, once again, for my lengthy absence. It turns out that pneumonia often leads to extended health issues that drag out...
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wnelson20
Dec 2, 20232 min read
The Third Pillar of Reading - Fluency
My apologies for not posting the past couple of weeks - I developed pneumonia just before Thanksgiving and had to camp out on the couch...
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wnelson20
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
This is the book that taught me to love language. I first read it when I was about 9 or 10 years old and have re-read it several times...
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wnelson20
Nov 4, 20232 min read
How Do You Spell...
I have always been a good speller. When I was in the 8th grade, I made it all the way to 3rd place in the King/Snohomish County Regional...
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wnelson20
Oct 29, 20232 min read
The Second Pillar of Reading - Phonics
Remember the 5 pillars of reading that I mentioned? This week, it's time to look more closely at the 2nd pillar, which is phonics. You...
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wnelson20
Oct 21, 20232 min read
Book Review: Here's Hank by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
If you're part of my generation, you probably remember Fonzie from the TV show Happy Days. His catchphrase, "Ayyyyyy!", and his big smile...
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wnelson20
Oct 14, 20232 min read
To Test or Not to Test
I talk to a lot of parents who are concerned about the state standardized testing that goes on at most schools. They worry about how the...
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wnelson20
Oct 8, 20232 min read
The First Pillar of Reading - Phonemic Awareness
A few weeks ago, I mentioned the five pillars of reading, which are the components that should be included in any good reading...
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wnelson20
Sep 30, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Red Cap by Matt Sims
You may have heard about decodable books, but in case you haven't, you should know that they are the best option for beginning readers to...
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wnelson20
Sep 23, 20232 min read
Back to School! (The Middle Years)
We're a few weeks into the school year and you should be starting to get an idea of your child's workload. How are they handling it? Is...
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wnelson20
Sep 16, 20232 min read
The 5 Pillars of Reading
In attempting to answer the question, "What is reading?", you're bound to come across the 5 Pillars of Reading - the concepts that must...
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wnelson20
Sep 9, 20232 min read
What Book Should I Choose?
Many people wonder about choosing books for children to read. There are so many books out there - how do you know which one is "right"...
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wnelson20
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Back to School! (The Early Years)
It's that time again - the kids are heading back to the classroom for another year, or maybe their first year, of learning. But what are...
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wnelson20
Aug 26, 20232 min read
What is Reading?
I have no memory of learning to read. According to my mother, I picked up a book and started reading it at the age of 3, without any...
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