Up & Away Literacy's Blog | Raising Up Readers

LIFT OFF! to Literacy Reading Program May 29, 2024

Well, this is the first blog post being written during normal "business hours". All other posts have...

The transition to kindergarten is a big step in a child's life, marking the beginning of their educa...

The Countdown to Summer: Set up a Realistic Routine that Actually Works May 15, 2024

Let's sit down and have a heart to heart. ❤️ Every summer I come up with this grand plan for what

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Decodable, Leveled, and Trade Books... Oh My! Which Is Right for My Child? May 07, 2024

Hey there, parents, teachers, and anyone involved in helping kids learn to read! Let's talk about a ...

The Benefits of Bedtime Stories May 01, 2024

You might be reading this post before, during, or after our official 5-Day Bring Back Bedtime Storie...

The Next Chapter... Mar 31, 2024

This is not the end of my story.

Instead, it is the beginning of my next chapter.

As I’ve gotten ...

Why Is My Child Struggling to Learn Letters And Sounds? Mar 02, 2024

A little background before we begin... I am a mom to 4 kids, 1 dog and 13 ducks. Our life is loud. I...

A Peek Inside My OG Binders Nov 23, 2021

I will be the first to admit that I can be a little over the top when it comes to organization. I ...

Syllable Types: Why do kids need to understand these? Oct 24, 2021

To be honest, I have no idea how I was taught to read. I have specific memories from elementary sc...

Heart Words... and a Freebie! Oct 19, 2021

When the heart sunglasses are on, that can only mean one thing.... it's time to learn new heart wo...

Introducing... Up & Away Literacy! Oct 17, 2021

There's something majestic and peaceful about hot air balloons. Although I love to watch them, I’m n...