Ms. Schelzi's Blog

We had a busy week transitioning from fall themed learning to winter! We continued with our routine of adding phonics skills, writing...

When a child feels seen and celebrated for their strengths while given a safe space to ask questions…be explicitly taught new skills or...

It's hard to capture every moment, emotion, lesson, success, challenge, decision, celebration and more from the last 3 years, but here’s...

Writing Superstars Week 2 - complete! Here's a quick recap of how we spent our time! Warm Up Game: Roll & Read (Digraphs) Phonics...

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...

Alright friends - today I am sharing a video on one of my FAVORITE topics - dictation pages! (AND - why they matter!) Let’s talk about...

"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. ...

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...

Children who memorize 10 words can read 10 words. BUT - When children learn the sounds of 10 letters - They can read… 350 three-sound...

Have you been watching and wondering exactly how I incorporate consistency, explicit instruction, my 6th sense about what makes a child...

Preventing summer slide doesn't have to look like worksheets and black and white packets… It can look like, trips to the library,...

You know what really lights me up?! Finding out the WHY behind how something works. Explanations, give meaning to concepts and helps me...

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...

In collaboration with Warren Rec in Wellesley, I am hosting (2) 6 - week IN PERSON literacy foundations classes for children in grades 1...

“Aren’t you gonna tell her?” After running over (of course!) in our session because, honestly, we were having fun!….he went running out...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

Any guesses?... What is the single most important year of an individual’s academic career? High school? Nope. It’s third grade. What...