The Reading Gap
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Meghan Schelzi
- Aug 14
- 2 min
What is Structured Literacy?
Some kids will pick up reading quickly no matter what. Like magic! Things just seemingly “click”! But due to a variety of factors,...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Why Proper Handwriting Matters
It's more than neat letters on a page. When your child has proper handwriting - it opens up their mental energy to develop other...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Why Consistency & Repetition Are Important
How do you teach kids to read? And my answer, honestly, is simple. And it's the same answer I've given since the day Next Step...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Testimonial: He Hugged Me!
He threw his arms around my waist and hugged me saying, “I wish I could come to learn to read with you every day!” And he meant it with...
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Meghan Schelzi
- May 16
- 1 min
Progress Isn't Just Possible...
With consistency and explicit practice, it's waiting for you at Next Step this summer! Last winter mom came to me with a goal: *To...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Learning As A Playground
Imagine if your child saw learning as a playground? Imagine if your child felt more confident in their reading abilities and more eager...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Feb 16
- 2 min
TESTIMONIAL: Student Success Story
When mom came to Next Step she was looking for a way to help her son feel supported academically, to catch up to his peers, and to build...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Feb 16
- 2 min
I Couldn't Believe I Said It...
I couldn't believe I said it… “He has homework for tonight!” I told mom as we finished our session today. I never do that. Not since...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Why I'll Never Use Flashcards
Did you know that when we teach 10 words…children learn 10 words…BUT - When we teach 10 sounds….children learn HUNDREDS of new words!...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Jan 5
- 3 min
"It makes a lot of sense why you would want to keep your child from feeling overwhelmed or turned off from reading…"
-Ms. Schelzi Have you ever emptied your child's backpack at the end of the day or on Friday afternoons (or let's be honest…Monday morning...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Dec 22, 2023
- 1 min
Did you know there is no specific reading center in the brain?
Did you know there is no specific reading center in the brain? Instead it takes a network of systems in the brain to work together. Do...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Nov 30, 2023
- 2 min
I couldn't believe I said it...
I couldn't believe I said it… “He has homework for tonight!” I told mom as we finished our session today. I never do that. Not since...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Nov 26, 2023
- 2 min
Non-Fiction Writing
We had a busy week transitioning from fall themed learning to winter! We continued with our routine of adding phonics skills, writing...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Nov 26, 2023
- 1 min
Thanksgiving Learning @ Next Step!
When a child feels seen and celebrated for their strengths while given a safe space to ask questions…be explicitly taught new skills or...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Nov 11, 2023
- 1 min
Happy 3 Years Next Step!
It's hard to capture every moment, emotion, lesson, success, challenge, decision, celebration and more from the last 3 years, but here’s...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Oct 5, 2023
- 1 min
Writing Superstars: Week 2 Recap!
Writing Superstars Week 2 - complete! Here's a quick recap of how we spent our time! Warm Up Game: Roll & Read (Digraphs) Phonics...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min
Why NOT To Have Your Beginning Reader Read You Picture Books...
Ever tried to have your child read you a picture book and wonder why they get frustrated so quickly? Ever pick up a family favorite...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Sep 25, 2023
- 1 min
Dictation Pages & Why They Matter
Alright friends - today I am sharing a video on one of my FAVORITE topics - dictation pages! (AND - why they matter!) Let’s talk about...
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Meghan Schelzi
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
You're Child Is Not Behind
"This is a let's see how you can grow, from where you are to where you're going.” You're child isn't behind. They are right on time. ...
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