Erzsie MERA

Honoring the rhythm children bring to the classroom. Bridging research to best practices

Tag: reading

  • QOTD March 17 to March 23

    QOTD March 17 to March 23

    Didn’t catch my Quote of the Day (QOTD) posts on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? Not to worry! Here are the quotes you missed. Keep an eye out for new inspiring quotes next week across my social media channels. Read.

  • Donors Choose

    I’ve launched a new blog, and a great way to support education is by donating to teachers seeking to enhance their classroom curricula. Your contributions can make a meaningful difference in providing quality educational experiences for students. #MIOSM #DonorsChoose #K12 #Donate #Advocate Read.

  • Quotes of the Week March 10 to March 16

    Quotes of the Week March 10 to March 16

    Did you miss my quotes for this week? Read them all here! Read.

  • Quotes of the Week March 3 – March 9

    For those who missed my quotes of the day this week, you can see all 7 here! ##musiceducation #reading #literacy #learningdisorder #QOTD #MIOSM www.erzsie.com Read.

  • Sounds and ELA (50-minute lesson plan)

    Sounds and ELA (50-minute lesson plan)

    Here’s another lesson plan that incorporates music into ELA. This class can be especially helpful for dyslexic students! Read.

  • Quotes for the Week 02/25/2024 to 03/02/2024

    Explore a weekly blog showcasing diverse quotes that offer inspiration and insight. Stay connected through my socials to gain access to a collection of thought-provoking wisdom on a regular basis. Read.

  • Patterns, Music, And ELA (45 min lesson plan)

    Patterns, Music, And ELA (45 min lesson plan)

    I’ve been exploring different ways to incorporate music into an ELA class. Here is another option for a 1st or 2nd grade class. Contact me at Elisabeth *at* erzsie.com to learn more or would like to work with me on developing similar lesson plans! Lesson Focus Rhythm and repetition in developing literacy skills, particularly decoding… Read.

  • Rhyming Music + ELA 35-min Lesson

    Rhyming Music + ELA 35-min Lesson

    I’ve been exploring different ways to incorporate music into an ELA class. Here is one option for a 2nd grade class. Contact me at Elisabeth *at* erzsie.com to learn more or would like to work with me on developing similar lesson plans! Lesson Focus Rhyming in developing literacy skills, particularly decoding skills Standard Phonological awareness… Read.

  • Lexia Core5 Reading: A review of the research

    I stumbled upon this Lexia program in my work as a para-educator. The students love it. It’s a simple learning analytics platform that introduces students to various concepts in reading – phonological awareness, Rapid Automatized Naming, and reading comprehension to name a few. And it works with blended learning where the students receive instruction from… Read.