At-Home Practices

In a recent meeting with one of my tutoring families, I was reminded just how grateful I am for the incredible parents, guardians, and students I work with. Their commitment inspires everything I do. Today, I’m sharing a few of my favorite spelling games—fun and perfect for building strong spelling skills at home through play. Whether you’re looking for movement-based games, fast-paced word building, or creative tile challenges, these student-loved options make practice enjoy

Looking for engaging, effective reading tools for children in grades K–2? In this post, I share my favorite hands-on games, Montessori-inspired materials, and multisensory activities that support phonics, spelling, and early reading development—perfect for teachers, tutors, and homeschool families.

Looking for a hands-on, Montessori-inspired way to teach early literacy skills? In this post, I share why these beautifully crafted wooden alphabet letters have become a favorite in my teaching toolkit—perfect for letter recognition, word building, and developing proper pencil grip for young learners.

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to build your child’s reading comprehension skills? Context Clues Pirate Treasure turns learning into an exciting adventure! 🏴‍☠️⚓ In this interactive game, children read story cards, use context clues to answer questions, and race across the board in search of hidden gold. Each correct answer brings them one step closer to the treasure, making learning feel like play. Be the first pirate to reach the treasure—and answer the fina

Looking for fun, educational reading games for early readers? These three engaging games build phonics and high-frequency word skills while keeping kids active, focused, and excited to learn.

Looking for an effective alphabet chart? Discover one with pockets for small objects, clear beginning sounds, and vowel-friendly images—perfect for helping students learn letters, practice sounds, and sort objects in a fun, hands-on way.