As I sit on my porch writing, you would never know there is a pandemic occurring. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and…
Vikkilynn SmithMarch 23, 2020
As I perused the aisles of the local Marshalls, I came across the health and beauty section of the store. I…
Vikkilynn SmithAugust 13, 2019
WORD ENDINGS Perhaps the most mind boggling issue you will see is a child that can’t read a word because an…
Vikkilynn SmithAugust 7, 2019
Perhaps the most important game ever is the Word Chunk Game. I can’t tell you how many children can’t read a word because there is…
Vikkilynn SmithAugust 6, 2019
Every parent wants their child to read with success every time they read. But the truth is, there are lots of moving parts in reading.…
Vikkilynn SmithAugust 1, 2019
The Picture Walk Game is a game to encourage reading and imagination. So often teachers and parents get so hung up on reading text that…
Vikkilynn SmithJuly 31, 2019
Recently I spoke with a friend whose child was struggling with reading. I asked what the problem was and the parent said he just didn’t…
Vikkilynn SmithJuly 30, 2019
The other day I went to the doctors and found out I had gained more weight. I was crushed! Never in my life had I…
Vikkilynn SmithJuly 1, 2019
I had dropped my students off for lunch and made my way into my colleague’s room. I found her on the floor in a ball…
Vikkilynn SmithMarch 1, 2019