I am NOT the teacher, I don't know how to do this!

Well, actually, I am the teacher, but I know lots of parents who say this at home. Have you ever felt this way? What resources do you go to? Let's talk for a second about reading and language arts since that is my area. My high school children frequently come home with things that they need my help with. I am a big Google person. If I am in question about anything, I Google it! What tools do you need to be able to help your child at home? I would like to help you get a list going of sites that can be helpful to you!

I am a grown up, I don't need help!

Have you ever read something as an adult and had no clue what you had just read? I am sure your next thought might have been "I am an adult, I can't ask someone for help!". If you have ever been here, you are not alone. Even as a teacher I have trouble with technical reading, and I admit, sometimes I will shove it in a drawer and like Scarlett O'Hara, "Think about it tomorrow". Insurance documents always trip me up, legal documents are another hard one for me. With that being said, sometimes it is necessary to deal with immediately, so, what do we do when we as adults struggle with reading? Let me hear some of the things you might struggle with and then we can figure out where to go for assistance! Don't be shy, I went first!

Allow Me to Explain!

Before I explain, allow me to apologize. I did not explain blogging clearly and as a teacher I am fraught with embarrassment! In order to participate in the blog atmosphere, simply respond by clicking the comment button under the post. I guess in the technical world that we get thrown into, I sometimes forget that not everyone is required to know how to do these things! It is not too late to get started and comment on the first post. I'll give you another week before we move on to the next post. I am so happy to have you as part of our Reading Triangle!

This is Just the Beginning!

Welcome to the site! I am thrilled that you have decided to embark on this summer journey with us. I would like to tell you a little about myself and what we will be doing for the next ten weeks. 


I think I was born to be a teacher. I played one in my 4th grade play and forever had the bug for it then! I am also a mom, which I never thought I was born to be, but that is another story for another day. Amazing what God can show you when you think you know better! Teacher's children get an unfair rap sometimes for being able to do everything because their parent is a teacher. Both of my children are in high school and do pretty well, but my daughter has ALWAYS struggled with reading. That is what made me decide to get my Master's degree in Reading and Writing. Someone asked me one time, "How hard can it be to teach a kid to read?" I simply laughed and decided they wouldn't even begin to understand. I have a soft place in my heart for struggling readers, right next to the spot for the students who love to read. I dream someday that those spots will melt together and all students will love to read! Even though she struggles as a reader, she is still able to be a successful student and that is what I strive to pass along. Being a struggling reader does not label you as a bad student or as a failure. 


I am excited to share the next ten weeks with you as we talk about helping your student and mine as well as some things about grown up reading that you may have wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Just like my classroom, this is a non threatening environment. Feel free to ask questions, no one will laugh. 


For your first  post, please tell us a little about yourself. Remember, in order to qualify for the gas card drawing we need to see you here at least once a week for ten weeks. If you get a little off, just let me know and we can work it out.

~Megan~