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Sherry blogs at https://sherrymlee.com. Here are direct links to some of her blog posts. This Y Literacy blog page will be updated with links to Sherry’s future blog posts as well. #yliteracy

The Importance of LaughterThe Importance of Laughter

Summer Reads for TweensSummer Reads for Tweens; great books for tweens

Amazing Race Birthday Party

Amazing Race birthday party; birthday party ideas for kids; birthday party ideas for adults

When Children Struggle Beyond Discipline

When Children Struggle Beyond Discipline; support for parents; support for kids

Spelling Hacks Everyone Needs to Know Spelling Hacks Everyone Needs to Know

Here or Hear? Tips for Spelling Homophones and Common Sight Words

Here or Hear Tips for Spelling Homophones; tips for spelling sight words

Challenges of Parenting Little Ones

Challenges of Parenting Little Ones

What I Recently Learned About Video Gaming

What I recently learned about video gaming

10 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension

10 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension; reading comprehension strategies

 

I Should… Be Present!

I should be present; living a meaningful life

Thank You, Coaches, for Building Incredible Attributes in Our Children

Thank you, coaches, for building incredible attributes in our children; tribute to coaches

Positive and Inspiring Picture Books for Boys

positive and inspiring picture books; positive and inspiring boys

Mom’s Traumatic Brain Injury

Mom's Traumatic Brain Injury; brain aneurysm; brain injury awareness

Why Teaching Phonics is Not Enough

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Living a Meaningful Life

living a meaningful life; finding the beauty in small things

Defining Myself Beyond Being a Mom

mom watching child at beach

 

 

You Are… More than ADHD

It is estimated that those with ADHD receive 20,000 more negative messages by age 12 than those without the condition.

Hilarious Chapter Books to Read to Your Children

Hilarious Chapter books to read to your children

 

Positive and Inspiring Picture Books for Girls

positive and inspiring girls; positive and inspiring picture books

 

 

Must-Have Grammar and Spell-Checker Software

grammar and spell-checker software

 

Bad Behavior Does Not Mean Bad Kids

screaming child

Fostering Global Citizenship in Our Children

world map on hands

Things Watching TV and Reading Should Have in Common

book visually spilling over

Supporting Children in Working Through and Preventing Meltdowns

supporting children in working through and preventing meltdowns

Gratitude for Safety and Freedom

My grandmother

The Best Teacher Gift of All

apples and chalk on a teacher's desk

The Value of a Parent’s Self-Care 

breathe sign

Tips for Helping Readers Make Inferences

thought bubble with lightbulb

Introducing Tone and Mood to Young Readers

young girl reading to teddy bear

Using Immersive Reader in Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote app

Creating Voice to Text and Audio Files in Microsoft OneNote

individual using Microsoft OneNote on tablet

The Best Chapter Books for Reluctant Girl Readers

girl with

The Best Chapter Books for Reluctant Boy Readers

boy reading

Redefining Failure… It is Essential for Success

what would you do if you knew you could not fail?

Five Quick Tips for Fostering a Reading Environment

5 quick tips for fostering a reading environment

Predicting Future Success of Students

can we predict the future success of students?

More Inspiring Children’s Book Authors with Dyslexia

more inspiring children's book authors with dyslexia

The Best Reading Comprehension Strategies

children reading

More of the Best Reading Comprehension Strategies

two girls reading

Are Exams Good or Bad?

Student preparing to write an exam

 

Redefining Our Parenting Role as Our Children Grow

Students Graduating

Top 10 Reasons People Struggle with Reading

top 10 reasons people struggle with reading

Inspiring Children’s Book Authors with Dyslexia

 

Dyslexia Does Not Define Success (Part 1)

Dyslexia Does Not Define Success (Part 2)

Dyslexia Does Not Define Success (Part 3)

Reflections on the Learning Process

old schoolhouse

Supporting Parents of Children with ODD 

youth with ODD

Letter from Anxiety

anxiety

Big Benefits of Outside Play

child outside playing

Top Benefits of Board Games

family bonding

Must-Have Quality Items for Your Sensory Space 

items for your sensory space

Diagnosis and Achievement

diagnosis and achievement

Involving Children in IEP Goals

involving students in their goals

Behavior and the Importance of Listening

behavior as communication

Compassion for the Bully  

child being a bully

Distortions and Reading 

individual experiencing distortions          

Favorite Family Games that Involve Math

Family Playing Games

6 Must-Have Writing Apps

writing apps for the tablet and laptop

Dyslexia – Coping Mechanisms/Overcoming

individual overcoming dyslexia

Support for the Struggling Reader

young girl struggling with reading

Strengths as the Focus

creative individual

Addition and Subtraction Facts Made Fun

deck of cards