Shari’s Shelf

Making Learning Stick: The Power of the Science of Learning in My Classroom

Making Learning Stick: The Power of the Science...

I make learning stick by applying the science of learning: reducing cognitive load, using retrieval and spaced practice, and interleaving.

Making Learning Stick: The Power of the Science...

I make learning stick by applying the science of learning: reducing cognitive load, using retrieval and spaced practice, and interleaving.

Launching Literacy: A Morphological Mission

Launching Literacy: A Morphological Mission

Just as we can build phonemic awareness before decoding, we can build morphemic awareness before writing. Simple practices can bring word structure to life – no pencils required.

Launching Literacy: A Morphological Mission

Just as we can build phonemic awareness before decoding, we can build morphemic awareness before writing. Simple practices can bring word structure to life – no pencils required.

How to Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structured Literacy

How to Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structur...

Whether you're feeling uncertain or just unsure where to begin, this post provide steps that are practical, research-aligned, and grounded in classroom reality.

How to Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structur...

Whether you're feeling uncertain or just unsure where to begin, this post provide steps that are practical, research-aligned, and grounded in classroom reality.

Structured Literacy for ALL Learners

Structured Literacy for ALL Learners

Structured Literacy isn’t just for struggling readers; it benefits all students. In this blog, I share my journey and why every student deserves explicit, systematic instruction.

Structured Literacy for ALL Learners

Structured Literacy isn’t just for struggling readers; it benefits all students. In this blog, I share my journey and why every student deserves explicit, systematic instruction.

Rethinking Vocabulary Development: Unlocking the Power of Morphology

Rethinking Vocabulary Development: Unlocking th...

Morphology is a game-changer for literacy instruction. By understanding how words are built, students improve vocabulary, spelling, decoding, and comprehension. 

Rethinking Vocabulary Development: Unlocking th...

Morphology is a game-changer for literacy instruction. By understanding how words are built, students improve vocabulary, spelling, decoding, and comprehension. 

Why Understanding Word Structure Matters

Why Understanding Word Structure Matters

Understanding the “why” behind words transforms spelling into an engaging journey, building essential skills, curiosity, and confidence.

Why Understanding Word Structure Matters

Understanding the “why” behind words transforms spelling into an engaging journey, building essential skills, curiosity, and confidence.