The Literacy Lift

10/12/2026

🏡 Homeschool parents: need an easy literacy activity?

Sometimes you don't need another curriculum.

You just need a 10–15 minute activity to reinforce what you're already teaching.

That's exactly what my phonics games are designed for.

Use them for:
✔️ Independent practice
✔️ Small-group instruction
✔️ Review
✔️ Extra practice
✔️ A literacy center

Find them in The Literacy Lift Shop!

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10/10/2026

Parents of beginning readers—what's the hardest part of reading practice at home?

Is it:

A. Getting them to practice 😅
B. Finding the right books
C. Knowing what skills to practice
D. Keeping them engaged
E. Knowing whether you're teaching it correctly

Drop your letter below!

I'm using your answers to help shape some upcoming resources. 👇

10/09/2026

📖 Why do I recommend decodable books?

When children are learning phonics, they need opportunities to actually apply the sound-spelling patterns they're learning.

Decodable text gives them that opportunity.

Instead of relying primarily on pictures or guessing, children can practice using the phonics skills they've been explicitly taught.

That's why I create decodable stories that pair with specific phonics skills.

10/07/2026

Looking for something you can use with your reader TODAY?

I've created a free literacy resource for parents and educators who want practical, research-informed support without having to spend hours searching for activities.

🎁 It's completely free.

Grab your copy and join my email list here:

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Sign up to get the Phonics Intervention Starter Kit full of practical, low-prep phonics activities for struggling readers. 

10/05/2026

🎲 Phonics practice doesn't have to mean worksheets.

One of my favorite ways to get extra word-reading practice is through games.

I've created word games that give children repeated practice with foundational skills while keeping the activity engaging.

If you're looking for something easy to pull out during homeschool, tutoring, or homework time, take a look!

👉 Shop The Literacy Lift: litlift.net/shop_1

10/03/2026

Does your child guess at words?

If your child sees an unfamiliar word and immediately guesses based on the picture or the first letter, they may need more practice with decoding.

Try prompting:

👉 "Look at all the letters."
👉 "What sounds do you see?"
👉 "Blend those sounds together."

The goal isn't simply getting the word right.

It's helping children develop the skills to read the word independently.

10/01/2026

📚 Need an easy way to practice phonics at home?

I've added several low-prep word games and decodable stories to The Literacy Lift Shop!

They're designed to give children additional practice with the phonics skills they're learning—without requiring parents to create activities from scratch.

🎲 Word games
📖 Decodable stories
✏️ Phonics practice

Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, and parents looking for extra reading practice.

Take a look at the resources in my shop:
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09/29/2026

A reminder for parents:

You don't have to have all the answers.

You don't have to know exactly why reading is difficult.

And you don't have to navigate it alone.

Sometimes the first step is simply asking questions. 📚💛

09/29/2026

I love incorporating art into lessons! With my youngest students, we're working on learning the uppercase letter names, and counting within 5. With this fun activity from heyitskelseydanielle, students also work on their fine motor skills via cutting and gluing that supports handwriting.

09/28/2026

September is almost over! Take a minute to think about one thing your child can do now that they couldn't do at the beginning of the school year. That's growth. 💛