Hey there! We use TGTB starting in 1st grade. All 4 of my kids are already reading by that point (CVC, CVCe, and other sight words). In case you're looking for a few more ideas on reading-heavy instruction this conversation might be helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hahydJRprpzen6M.html OR you could check out what we use to build up to 1st grade during kinder and prek here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJ-ie8dp0qu2mX0.htmlsi=hCQx9ECR3RNE4RBU

Hope it helps, Valerie! Drop a link to your store! Would love to see what you're selling. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@@HollydayLearning It's important to ask them. As I said in the video, this isn't for everyone. What's on your mind?

Thanks so much! That would absolutely be the best thing to do! Some of my students have different price packages (ex. with or without the 2.9% Stripe fee, or $25 instead of 30 because they opt to pay for 30 classes at a time instead of 10, etc). If it weren't for the variation, then I'd do that! Are you an online teacher?

@@melissaisteaching no no, just someone that is looking an invoicing system for our sports org :)

@@andyleimontas518 So glad it was helpful! Feel free to drop a link to your store here. Would love to check it out! What do you sell?

My pleasure! Can't wait to see what you build with it. 🔥🔥✌✌

Nice! It's definitely something I'm excited to keep an eye on. Have you listened to her podcast yet, Future of Education?

Depending on interest and your parameters, we could go different ways here, BUT here's what we use: Newbery books! Winners/honors... any book on here is worth checking out. I prefer to get the physical book into my kids' hands and then grab the audio book (we use the Libby app which syncs up with our public library card) so they can listen and read at the same time if they want. Here's a list of Newbery books: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbery_Medal

Sounds like a win! How's your homeschool plan coming together this year?

@@melissaisteaching I'm working on it. My issue is planning too much and not being realistic. I need to figure out a better way to get literature in. Read aloud are very difficult for me to fit in as well.

@@Coffeeandkiddos Totally feel you. At this age, read-alouds are nice, but I've opted to have my 3rd grade kids and up use audio books (we get ours on the Libby app, which is free and connects to our public library card) while they have the physical book in their hands. Gives them an added layer of complexity hearing someone else pronounce the words as well!

This explanation is gold. 🤌

​@@melissaisteachingThank You!!! ❤

Super helpful. I never would have gotten to that. 🌟All the gold stars.

​@@melissaisteachingThanks! ❤

@@brendahowell5946 of course! What are you most looking forward to with your 1st grader?

Hi Cyndi. We're you teaching with Allschool? What are your plans for teaching now?

Thank you! This was such a chaotic (and sweaty?!) chapter in our homeschool journey hahaha

🤍🤍 Grateful for your work in this area, too!

Welcome! I'm so glad you're considering TPT. What kind of products are you considering making? Here's a free product creation guide in case it's helpful as you get started. melissaisteaching.com/digital-product-checklist

Welcome!

Great question. I know Etsy is set up to handle those types of orders. I'm currently using Payhip, but I don't sell physical items. In case you'd like to check it out, here's a breakdown! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oq6bgKp-q7yZiGg.htmlsi=hOFCWj9E6xl4mtwJ

@@msfoxs-classroom Eek! I'm so glad! Incase it'd help, Nearpod has its free PD event, Camp Engage, multiple times a year. I'm presenting about serving diverse learning styles and gamification with Nearpod. You can register at nearpod.com

YAY! What do your kids (or you!) love most?

The online games. ​@@melissaisteaching

Our students love the online games and sheet music.

@@musepianoacademy Ditto. Those games are a massive win.