Tim Rasinski
@timrasinski.bsky.social
Professor of Literacy Education
Literacy Researcher
Advocate for the ART and SCIENCE of Teaching Reading
Literacy Researcher
Advocate for the ART and SCIENCE of Teaching Reading
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here are a couple poems for students to celebrate the last day of school. Thank you for all you do and wishing you a wonderful summer break.
Rehearsing & performing poetry is an excellent way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
Here are a couple poems for students to celebrate the last day of school. Thank you for all you do and wishing you a wonderful summer break.
Rehearsing & performing poetry is an excellent way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
May 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here are a couple poems for students to celebrate the last day of school. Thank you for all you do and wishing you a wonderful summer break.
Rehearsing & performing poetry is an excellent way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
Here are a couple poems for students to celebrate the last day of school. Thank you for all you do and wishing you a wonderful summer break.
Rehearsing & performing poetry is an excellent way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
☀️ Summer PD pick from @timrasinski.bsky.social: Building Vocabulary with Greek & Latin Roots (2nd Edition) — a great resource for word study and morphology instruction. 📘
2/2 Over the summer if you’d like to learn more about word roots/morphology instruction, I recommend the professional book Building Vocabulary with Greek & Latin Roots: A Professional Guide to Word Knowledge and Vocabulary Development (2e)
Wishing you a great summer vacation
Wishing you a great summer vacation
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
☀️ Summer PD pick from @timrasinski.bsky.social: Building Vocabulary with Greek & Latin Roots (2nd Edition) — a great resource for word study and morphology instruction. 📘
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
☀️ Wrapping up the school year with one last #MorphologyMonday from @timrasinski.bsky.social! Don’t miss his Father’s Day and summer-themed word root resources! 📚
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
May 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
☀️ Wrapping up the school year with one last #MorphologyMonday from @timrasinski.bsky.social! Don’t miss his Father’s Day and summer-themed word root resources! 📚
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
This will be my last WLW for this school year. June 1 is “Say Something Nice Day.” So, this week's word ladder asks all of us to be kind & to say something nice. Thank you for all you do and see you in the fall!
This will be my last WLW for this school year. June 1 is “Say Something Nice Day.” So, this week's word ladder asks all of us to be kind & to say something nice. Thank you for all you do and see you in the fall!
May 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
This will be my last WLW for this school year. June 1 is “Say Something Nice Day.” So, this week's word ladder asks all of us to be kind & to say something nice. Thank you for all you do and see you in the fall!
This will be my last WLW for this school year. June 1 is “Say Something Nice Day.” So, this week's word ladder asks all of us to be kind & to say something nice. Thank you for all you do and see you in the fall!
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
May 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
1/2 I’ll be taking a break from Morphology Monday for the summer. So, for this last posting of this school year -- Here are 2 word root resources – one for summer vacation and the other for Father’s Day. I hope you find these helpful.
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here's two poems for students to read, rehearse & perform to commemorate Memorial Day in the US this Monday (5.26).
Rehearsing & performing poetry & song is an excellent (& artful) way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
Here's two poems for students to read, rehearse & perform to commemorate Memorial Day in the US this Monday (5.26).
Rehearsing & performing poetry & song is an excellent (& artful) way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
May 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here's two poems for students to read, rehearse & perform to commemorate Memorial Day in the US this Monday (5.26).
Rehearsing & performing poetry & song is an excellent (& artful) way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
Here's two poems for students to read, rehearse & perform to commemorate Memorial Day in the US this Monday (5.26).
Rehearsing & performing poetry & song is an excellent (& artful) way to build reading fluency (SOR)!
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Monday May 26 is Memorial Day in the US! Here's a special Word Ladder to help commemorate this important day. UK, Canadian, & Australian colleagues, please save this one for Remembrance Day - November 11th !
Monday May 26 is Memorial Day in the US! Here's a special Word Ladder to help commemorate this important day. UK, Canadian, & Australian colleagues, please save this one for Remembrance Day - November 11th !
May 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Monday May 26 is Memorial Day in the US! Here's a special Word Ladder to help commemorate this important day. UK, Canadian, & Australian colleagues, please save this one for Remembrance Day - November 11th !
Monday May 26 is Memorial Day in the US! Here's a special Word Ladder to help commemorate this important day. UK, Canadian, & Australian colleagues, please save this one for Remembrance Day - November 11th !
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
🚀 Professional Development Alert! Dive into the power of building vocabulary with a free webinar from @timrasinski.bsky.social!
2/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Professional Development Alert! If you’re interested in learning more about the power of morphology and word roots instruction, here’s a link to a free webinar I did on Building Vocabulary Through Morphology: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/ondemand-web...
Professional Development Alert! If you’re interested in learning more about the power of morphology and word roots instruction, here’s a link to a free webinar I did on Building Vocabulary Through Morphology: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/ondemand-web...
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Watch this webinar with Dr. Tim Rasinski to explore effective strategies for enhancing vocabulary through morphology, engaging students with word games and pattern recognition.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🚀 Professional Development Alert! Dive into the power of building vocabulary with a free webinar from @timrasinski.bsky.social!
1/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Monday May 26 is “Memorial Day” in the US, a day to be mindful of those who have died in service to their country. This week's word roots are MEM/MEMOR = Mind/Mindful. Words such as memory, remember, commemoration & more are derived from these roots.
Monday May 26 is “Memorial Day” in the US, a day to be mindful of those who have died in service to their country. This week's word roots are MEM/MEMOR = Mind/Mindful. Words such as memory, remember, commemoration & more are derived from these roots.
May 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
1/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Monday May 26 is “Memorial Day” in the US, a day to be mindful of those who have died in service to their country. This week's word roots are MEM/MEMOR = Mind/Mindful. Words such as memory, remember, commemoration & more are derived from these roots.
Monday May 26 is “Memorial Day” in the US, a day to be mindful of those who have died in service to their country. This week's word roots are MEM/MEMOR = Mind/Mindful. Words such as memory, remember, commemoration & more are derived from these roots.
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
1/2 Friday 5.16 is National Pizza Party Day (see Wednesday’s Word Ladder). Here's a yummy pizza poem by the great Jack Prelutsky to share with your students to celebrate National Pizza Party Day.
1/2 Friday 5.16 is National Pizza Party Day (see Wednesday’s Word Ladder). Here's a yummy pizza poem by the great Jack Prelutsky to share with your students to celebrate National Pizza Party Day.
May 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
1/2 Friday 5.16 is National Pizza Party Day (see Wednesday’s Word Ladder). Here's a yummy pizza poem by the great Jack Prelutsky to share with your students to celebrate National Pizza Party Day.
1/2 Friday 5.16 is National Pizza Party Day (see Wednesday’s Word Ladder). Here's a yummy pizza poem by the great Jack Prelutsky to share with your students to celebrate National Pizza Party Day.
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social!💡 Celebrate National Inventors Month by exploring the root VEN/VENT = come. #BuildingVocabulary
1/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
May 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social!💡 Celebrate National Inventors Month by exploring the root VEN/VENT = come. #BuildingVocabulary
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Today 5.14
May 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Today 5.14
Today 5.14
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Friday May 16 is National Pizza Party Day! Here's a special Word Ladder to celebrate! Learn more about National Pizza Party Day at nationaltoday.com/national-piz...
Friday May 16 is National Pizza Party Day! Here's a special Word Ladder to celebrate! Learn more about National Pizza Party Day at nationaltoday.com/national-piz...
May 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Friday May 16 is National Pizza Party Day! Here's a special Word Ladder to celebrate! Learn more about National Pizza Party Day at nationaltoday.com/national-piz...
Friday May 16 is National Pizza Party Day! Here's a special Word Ladder to celebrate! Learn more about National Pizza Party Day at nationaltoday.com/national-piz...
1/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
May 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
1/2 MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
May is “National Inventors Month”. Thus, the word root for this week is VEN/VENT = COME. Please see the resource below & feel free to share with your own colleagues. Thank you for all you do to instill a love of words and word study in students.
1/2 FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here's a lighthearted poem by the great Kenn Nesbitt to help celebrate Mother’s Day with your students.
Thank you for all you do and Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms !
Here's a lighthearted poem by the great Kenn Nesbitt to help celebrate Mother’s Day with your students.
Thank you for all you do and Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms !
May 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
1/2 FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here's a lighthearted poem by the great Kenn Nesbitt to help celebrate Mother’s Day with your students.
Thank you for all you do and Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms !
Here's a lighthearted poem by the great Kenn Nesbitt to help celebrate Mother’s Day with your students.
Thank you for all you do and Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms !
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Here's a Word Ladder to help celebrate Mother’s Day – MOTHER to LOVE ! Happy Mother's Day to Moms everywhere!
(PS The Partner Poems book is great for Moms [& Dads] to read with their children.)
Here's a Word Ladder to help celebrate Mother’s Day – MOTHER to LOVE ! Happy Mother's Day to Moms everywhere!
(PS The Partner Poems book is great for Moms [& Dads] to read with their children.)
May 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Here's a Word Ladder to help celebrate Mother’s Day – MOTHER to LOVE ! Happy Mother's Day to Moms everywhere!
(PS The Partner Poems book is great for Moms [& Dads] to read with their children.)
Here's a Word Ladder to help celebrate Mother’s Day – MOTHER to LOVE ! Happy Mother's Day to Moms everywhere!
(PS The Partner Poems book is great for Moms [& Dads] to read with their children.)
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social
!🌷 With Mother's Day coming up, explore the root MATER = mother—plus great resources for boosting vocabulary through word roots!
!🌷 With Mother's Day coming up, explore the root MATER = mother—plus great resources for boosting vocabulary through word roots!
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
May 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social
!🌷 With Mother's Day coming up, explore the root MATER = mother—plus great resources for boosting vocabulary through word roots!
!🌷 With Mother's Day coming up, explore the root MATER = mother—plus great resources for boosting vocabulary through word roots!
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
May 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
Next Sunday 5.11.25 is Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Here’s a word root resource to help deepen students’ understanding of the word root Mater = Mother.
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
As we move from April into May, here’s a song from the great American songbook (and one of my favorites) that reminds us of what April showers bring. If you’re not familiar with the melody, find it on youtube (see links on the song sheet below).
As we move from April into May, here’s a song from the great American songbook (and one of my favorites) that reminds us of what April showers bring. If you’re not familiar with the melody, find it on youtube (see links on the song sheet below).
May 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
As we move from April into May, here’s a song from the great American songbook (and one of my favorites) that reminds us of what April showers bring. If you’re not familiar with the melody, find it on youtube (see links on the song sheet below).
As we move from April into May, here’s a song from the great American songbook (and one of my favorites) that reminds us of what April showers bring. If you’re not familiar with the melody, find it on youtube (see links on the song sheet below).
1/2 WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
May 4 is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with You") & May 5 is Cinco de Mayo ("Fifth of May")! Here are 2 Word Ladders I developed for these special days. Hope you find these helpful in developing students’ word knowledge & enjoyment of word study.
May 4 is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with You") & May 5 is Cinco de Mayo ("Fifth of May")! Here are 2 Word Ladders I developed for these special days. Hope you find these helpful in developing students’ word knowledge & enjoyment of word study.
April 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
1/2 WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
May 4 is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with You") & May 5 is Cinco de Mayo ("Fifth of May")! Here are 2 Word Ladders I developed for these special days. Hope you find these helpful in developing students’ word knowledge & enjoyment of word study.
May 4 is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with You") & May 5 is Cinco de Mayo ("Fifth of May")! Here are 2 Word Ladders I developed for these special days. Hope you find these helpful in developing students’ word knowledge & enjoyment of word study.
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social! 🌸
This week’s root is FLOR = flower. Perfect for spring word study!
This week’s root is FLOR = flower. Perfect for spring word study!
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
April 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s #MorphologyMonday with @timrasinski.bsky.social! 🌸
This week’s root is FLOR = flower. Perfect for spring word study!
This week’s root is FLOR = flower. Perfect for spring word study!
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
April 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
MORPHOLOGY MONDAY!
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
As the song goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Now’s a great time to explore the word root FLOR = FLOWER with students. Please feel free to share with your own colleagues, and thanks for all you do to instill a love for word study in your students.
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Friday April 25 is Arbor Day. As a follow up to Wednesday’s Word Ladder here are 3 poems for students to rehearse and perform in order to celebrate this special day for trees (and develop reading fluency at the same time). Enjoy!
Friday April 25 is Arbor Day. As a follow up to Wednesday’s Word Ladder here are 3 poems for students to rehearse and perform in order to celebrate this special day for trees (and develop reading fluency at the same time). Enjoy!
April 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Friday April 25 is Arbor Day. As a follow up to Wednesday’s Word Ladder here are 3 poems for students to rehearse and perform in order to celebrate this special day for trees (and develop reading fluency at the same time). Enjoy!
Friday April 25 is Arbor Day. As a follow up to Wednesday’s Word Ladder here are 3 poems for students to rehearse and perform in order to celebrate this special day for trees (and develop reading fluency at the same time). Enjoy!
Reposted by Tim Rasinski
We are honoured to have @timrasinski.bsky.social joining us in November🙌
You can join us too! Book your tickets here: hfl.mobi/RFShowcase25...
#readingfluency #readingfluencyshowcase
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#readingfluency #readingfluencyshowcase
April 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We are honoured to have @timrasinski.bsky.social joining us in November🙌
You can join us too! Book your tickets here: hfl.mobi/RFShowcase25...
#readingfluency #readingfluencyshowcase
You can join us too! Book your tickets here: hfl.mobi/RFShowcase25...
#readingfluency #readingfluencyshowcase
1/2 WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Going along with our celebration of Earth Day, this Friday (4.25) is Arbor Day, a day to celebrate trees! Attached is a Word Ladder to help mark this important environmental day. Learn more about Arbor Day at www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
Going along with our celebration of Earth Day, this Friday (4.25) is Arbor Day, a day to celebrate trees! Attached is a Word Ladder to help mark this important environmental day. Learn more about Arbor Day at www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY - Last Friday in April
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY Trees afford us many pleasures. In the spring, their buds let us know warmer weather is on the way. Their summer leaves provide ample shade
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April 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
1/2 WORD LADDER WEDNESDAY!
Going along with our celebration of Earth Day, this Friday (4.25) is Arbor Day, a day to celebrate trees! Attached is a Word Ladder to help mark this important environmental day. Learn more about Arbor Day at www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
Going along with our celebration of Earth Day, this Friday (4.25) is Arbor Day, a day to celebrate trees! Attached is a Word Ladder to help mark this important environmental day. Learn more about Arbor Day at www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...