Allison Blair
I'm Allison Blair, and I’m so honored you are here. I am a teacher at heart who can never pass up an opportunity to share information with someone. Luckily, that teaching compulsion comes in handy — I am a first-grade teacher of over 15 years, a teaching/parenting blogger and (most importantly!) a mom of two little ones. I have especially strong passions for: • early literacy learning and classroom and home libraries • creating a love of learning and reading in children • behavior management and child development • building classroom communities and family closeness • using purposeful teacher and parent word choice with children You've already got the love. Now here's the background knowledge you need to support your child's academic and emotional growth and create a strong family connection. I'm here to ease your mind and help you confidently raise your children in the way you've always wished you could. Welcome!
How to help your child with best-guess spelling at home
You know that focusing on best-guess spelling at home
3 Parent Misconceptions About Best-Guess Spelling
Answers from a first grade teacher about your child's
What is Best-Guess Spelling? {Reduce Homework Drama!}
A parent once painted this picture for me about
10 Easy Tweaks to Make At-Home Reading Successful
Here are 10 of my top tips for parents
2 MUST-READ BEGINNING “CHAPTER BOOKS” SERIES YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF
Looking for the best starter chapter books? The Mr. and
Turn around a complain-y day by serving your kids “Snunch”!
We've all had those long days where it seems
3 WORTH-IT STEPS TO AN EMPATHETIC OUTLOOK
There is someone I know and love very dearly,
Incorporating the Benefits of Touch as Your Child Grows Out of Hugs and Snuggles
Anyone who has ever had a massage or snuggled
One Little Wording Change to Empower Your Child
We’ve all been there - those days when you’re
Healthy Homemade Breakfast for the Whole Family in Less Than a Minute!
We love these breakfast bars for school days! We