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Let's take it a step further...phoneme segmentation is the skill of breaking down words into their smallest sound units, like turning 🐈‍⬛ "cat" into /c/ /a/ /t/.

This is a critical skill for young readers, laying the foundation 🏗️ for decoding and spelling.

Research shows that strong phonemic awareness is a predictor of future reading success, helping students understand the alphabetic principle 🔤.

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The Science of Reading 👩‍🔬 teaches us that reading is a learned skill, not a natural one.

Because phonological awareness is one of the foundation skills of reading, difficulties with phoneme segmentation can be an early sign of dyslexia and we all know that early intervention is the best kind!

Early identification through PSF allows for timely interventions, supporting all students, especially those at risk for reading difficulties.

Want to level up how you use DIBELS data in the classroom? The BETA version of our DIBELS Decoded course is coming this summer at a never to be repeated price. Comment 'JOIN' to be first in line.

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Do you like TPT sales?

Well buckle up, the Teachers Pay Teachers annual teacher appreciation sale is on soon.

⏰ When? May 8th and 9th

💸 How much off? We are offering a massive 25% OFF our whole store

🆘 The code? THANKYOU24

So…set your alarms and most importantly, share this post with a teacher who needs it!

This is your reminder that it’s okay, no, necessary to take time out from all things school.

You see, burn out is real 🔥 Teaching is one of those professions where you can give and give and give, because there is always something that needs doing or someone that needs your help.

In my first few years of teaching I worked ALL the time. I was constantly exhausted and my family and personal life suffered.

⏩ Fast forward to this year and I know better. Does that mean I always listen? Nope.

This past month has been brutal. I’ve had pneumonia, written student reports, moved house and I was DONE.

So this past week I have been AWOL from the gram, from my business and enjoyed the first week of the school holidays with the people that matter most. In a climate marginally warmer than normal 🏝

So remember, the pressure you are feeling is so normal. And while it doesn’t make it easier in the moment, know it’s part of the journey to finding that all important balance.

And if you need a helping hand? I am here to chat. My DMs are always open.

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Reflection time is usually the first thing that goes in a busy school day. One The Village blog we're sharing our top five ways to quickly implement formative assessment time at the end of your lessons to help guide your future planning.

Oh hi 👋🏻 this is me. Well, three years ago me. Today marks three years since I said “I do” to my best friend ♥️ It’s been challenging (thanks COVID) and wonderful.

Can I tell you how golden it is when teachers marry teachers? It’s just easy! They get it. The stress, the joy, the heart ache.

Anyway, this wedding anniversary we will be able to go out to dinner (thanks COVID vax) 🙌🏻

And oh my goodness, I get to spend the rest of my life with this guy. Blessed doesn’t begin to cover it 🥰🥰

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Like if you needed this reminder ♥️ There is no reward for working until your 💡 goes out.

You are not going to be a better teacher because you have gotten to school first, worked through lunch, stayed later than anyone else or worked through your weekend.

Teaching is one of those professions where you give and give. And unfortunately this is often to the detriment to our own mental and physical health.

For me, this has resulted in being constantly sick and needing to go to bed at 7pm most nights. Hello 👵🏻

You need to step up for yourself.

Give yourself the grace to take time and replenish everything you give to others.

Here are five things you can do to take care of yourself.

✨ Go take a walk in the sun
✨ Sit down to eat breakfast
✨ Go to the staffroom for lunch and connect with your fellow teachers
✨ Swap Netflix for a book before bed
✨ Make a plan for the weekend that you’re going to really look forward to.

Comment below 👇🏻 and tell me what you are going to do to take care of yourself this week.

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Let's chat...voice disorders 🫢

How many times have you had laryngitis or gone home hoarse because you have used your voice too much?

Guess what? More than 50% of your colleagues are in the same boat 🛶

Your voice is one of your biggest teaching assets. Without it? Well, CHAOS!

📖 This week on the blog we are talking about Non-Verbal Cues and Hand Signals in the classroom.

We discuss how you can solve 4 common problems using our favourite non-verbal strategies.

We’re also giving away our favourite Hand Signal Classroom Display. Comment below and I’ll send you the link 🔗.

No, but seriously. How are you? 🤗

My northern hemisphere teacher friends, I hear you loud and clear - 🥱 you’re DONE

📂 My reports are due Monday and I am sure I have a lot of fellow Aussie teachers who are in the same position. You’ve got this!!

Don’t forget to ↗️ share this post (and the lols) with your teacher pals 👯‍♀️

PSSSST: What's your pick when it comes to countries you cannot wait to travel to (now that we can of course)? 🌍

(This was 2016 in Berlin )

Drop a comment and let me know 👇🏻

Annnnd before you ask, yes it can only be one