Tammy Fortune - Tammys Teaching Tools https://tammysteachingtools.com Tammy's Teaching Tools to Make Learning Fun Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:48:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://tammysteachingtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Tammy-Toolbox-Favicon-3-32x32.png Tammy Fortune - Tammys Teaching Tools https://tammysteachingtools.com 32 32 How Games Prevent Summer Slide in Reading and Math https://tammysteachingtools.com/how-games-prevent-summer-slide-in-reading-and-math/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-games-prevent-summer-slide-in-reading-and-math Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:48:54 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=7292 Summer is here — and so is the sneaky threat every parent and teacher knows well: the summer slide. That’s the learning loss that happens when kids go weeks without practicing reading and math. By the time September rolls around, many students return to school behind where they left off. The good news? You don’t need worksheets or tutoring sessions to fight it. Games are one of the most powerful — and fun — tools for keeping […]

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]]> Dyslexia Awareness Month: What Teachers Need to Know https://tammysteachingtools.com/dyslexia-awareness-month-what-teachers-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dyslexia-awareness-month-what-teachers-need-to-know Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:08:03 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=7222 October is Dyslexia Awareness Month: What Teachers Need to Know As both a dyslexia tutor with over 25 years of experience and a mom of neurodivergent learners, October holds special meaning for me. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the challenges and strengths of individuals with dyslexia. For early childhood teachers especially, this is an opportunity to learn, advocate, and take action to support struggling readers in meaningful ways. […]

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]]> Escape Room Activities for Kids: Fun Learning Games for Early Childhood https://tammysteachingtools.com/escape-room-activities-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=escape-room-activities-for-kids Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:44:28 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=7207 Unlocking Learning: Escape Room Activities for Early Childhood Classrooms Imagine the excitement in your classroom as your students work together, solve puzzles, and cheer with delight when they “unlock” their final clue. Escape room activities for kindergarten and early childhood classrooms aren’t just a trend—they’re a hands-on, interactive way to boost learning, problem-solving, and teamwork while making lessons unforgettable. What Are Classroom Escape Room Activities? Classroom escape rooms are interactive, game-like challenges where students work […]

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]]> 10 Classroom Organization Tips That Actually Work https://tammysteachingtools.com/10-classroom-organization-tips-that-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-classroom-organization-tips-that-work Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:35:18 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=7195 10 Classroom Organization Tips That Actually Work Back-to-school season is the perfect time to hit refresh on your classroom organization setup! A clean, organized space makes a huge difference—not just for your students, but also for your own sanity. When everything has a home and your systems are in place, transitions are easier, routines run smoother, and teaching feels less overwhelming. Whether you’re diving into your very first elementary classroom setup or just looking for […]

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]]> 10 Fun Phonics Activities to Prevent the Summer Slide https://tammysteachingtools.com/phonics-activities-to-prevent-summer-slide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phonics-activities-to-prevent-summer-slide Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:07:59 +0000 https://tammysteachingtools.com/?p=7172 10 Fun Phonics Activities to Prevent the Summer Slide in Early Readers The school year may end, but learning doesn’t have to stop! Summer is the perfect time to reinforce phonics skills in fun and engaging ways that feel nothing like homework. It’s easy for early readers to lose some of the valuable progress they’ve made. This phenomenon, often called the “summer slide,” can cause young learners to forget critical reading and phonics skills without […]

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