Hameray Classroom Literacy Blog

Critter Corner: It's Puffin Time!
Teaching Kids to Write – The Scribbling Stage!
Teaching Letters & Sounds with Greg Smedley
Joy Cowley Introduces Her Newest Characters in Pt. 4 of Her Interview
Guided Reading Activities with Phonics from Brian Hopkins
Building World Knowledge with Informational Texts: Susan Bennett-Armistead
A Video Introduction to the Oral Language Development Series
Joy Cowley Divulges the Secret of the Pig in Part 3 of Her Interview!
Activities to Teach Reading and Writing Names with Greg Smedley
Kaleidoscope Author Gaynell Jamison Featured in SEA Life Magazine
Yuen Family Foundation Scholar Jeff Williams on Reading Recovery and CCSS
What Inspired Joy Cowley to Write Mrs. Wishy-Washy? Find Out!
Hameray's Critter Corner: Download a FREE Chameleon Coloring Page!
Informational Texts Can Build Background & Augment Prior Knowledge
Oral Language Development & Making a Family Timeline (Family Literacy #10)
Hameray Herald: July 2013 Issue
Using Magnetic Letters to Make Words, Part 2
Spotlight! Connect Literature to Informational Text with Misty Poland!
4 Simple Ways Parents Can Help with Homework: Family Literacy, Part 9
Letter Learning with Letter Hunt Activities from Greg Smedley!
Using Magnetic Letters to Make Words, Part 1
Family Literacy: Parental Involvement, Part 4
Sneak a Peek at Story World and Real World on Pinterest!
Homework Expectations for Teachers & Parents: Family Literacy, Part 8