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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...
Meghan Schelzi
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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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...
Meghan Schelzi
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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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...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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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. ...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Creating Lifelong Learners
Each Friday morning - I sit down with my coffee and reflect on the week I had with students. I browse student work and take a pulse check...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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10 Words Vs. 10 Letter Sounds...
Children who memorize 10 words can read 10 words. BUT - When children learn the sounds of 10 letters - They can read… 350 three-sound...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Why The 3 Part Drill
Have you been watching and wondering exactly how I incorporate consistency, explicit instruction, my 6th sense about what makes a child...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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STOP the Summer Slide!
Preventing summer slide doesn't have to look like worksheets and black and white packets… It can look like, trips to the library,...
Meghan Schelzi
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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What Lights Me Up!
You know what really lights me up?! Finding out the WHY behind how something works. Explanations, give meaning to concepts and helps me...
Meghan Schelzi
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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SUMMER READING FUNDAMENTALS
I am excited to share something special I’ve been creating with your child in mind! It's a program designed to create an entire shift in...
Meghan Schelzi
May 19, 20232 min read
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STOP MEMORIZING.
In collaboration with Warren Rec in Wellesley, I am hosting (2) 6 - week IN PERSON literacy foundations classes for children in grades 1...
Meghan Schelzi
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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The Transformation I'm Here To Create...
“Aren’t you gonna tell her?” After running over (of course!) in our session because, honestly, we were having fun!….he went running out...
Meghan Schelzi
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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Enriching vs. Extending
Did you know there is a huge difference between EXTENDING your child's learning and ENRICHING your child's learning? Log on to Amazon or...
Meghan Schelzi
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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Waiting to begin only makes the gaps bigger....
“Chances are, if you made it this far, you likely have little memory of learning to read.” I was recently reading an article and a few...
Meghan Schelzi
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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From Surviving To THRIVING!
Recently, a 5th grader come to us for support. She was struggling and mom was at a loss of how to help. The problem? She could not figure...
Meghan Schelzi
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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You don't have to do it alone
Supporting your child’s learning and being their “teacher” when they’re home is NOT FUN. And this is exactly what we hear from almost...
Meghan Schelzi
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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The MOST Important Year...
Any guesses?... What is the single most important year of an individual’s academic career? High school? Nope. It’s third grade. What...
Meghan Schelzi
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Why 3rd Grade is the MOST Important Grade
Did you know that a child’s ability to read at grade level by 3rd grade is the single greatest predictor of future success? This is...
Meghan Schelzi
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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What Confidence ACTUALLY Looks Like
I've been hearing it a lot lately - “I want my child to be more CONFIDENT.” While connecting with many new Next Step families on the...
Meghan Schelzi
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Skyrocket Your Child's Writing Skills: FREE eBook!
"How can I help my child learn to write?" This is a question I often get from parents. Developing proper writing skills and momentum for...
Meghan Schelzi
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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