Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle

Madreen Karle is a master first grade reading teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience. She taught reading in a special needs and English as a Second Language classroom. After retiring she wrote a reading program to help others learn how to teach reading. She is a trusted educator and author of 5 books to help teach children to read and write. In addition to her books, she is a mentor for 3 websites that give reading teacher tips (Mrs. Karle’s Sight and Sound Reading, Mrs. Karle’s Reading Patch, and Mrs. Karle’s Handwriting Patch). Through her teaching she learned that confidence was the key to learning to read. A child who is not confident at reading does not like to read and struggles to read. Mrs. Karle created “sunshine moments” to help teach children how to grow their confidence and learn to read.
Meeghan Karle Mousaw (Madreen’s daughter) has her Master’s in Special Education. She has 8 years experience teaching children to read online. In addition, she developed a curriculum to teach children handwriting called The Handwriting Patch. With the Handwriting Patch learning is fun because children learn to draw and learn handwriting at the same time. In 2019 The Handwriting Patch curriculum became an amazon best seller the first year it was released, helping thousands of kids learn handwriting with a unique, fun method. She is mom to 6 kids, each with differently learning abilities and struggles.
The Reading Patch was established by the creators of Mrs. Karle’s Sight and Sound Reading. Together they have been featured on the NBC media outlets and Parents Magazine online. Over the last 8 years in their online platform, Madreen and Meeghan have worked tirelessly with teachers, homeschoolers and parents looking to help children learn to read to become a trusted authority in teaching children to read and advocating early literacy skills. They often partner with other educational experts to deliver the most current information to the Reading Patch community.

Teaching Numbers and Place Value

May 23, 2021 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Teaching Numbers and Place Value There are so many fun ways that you can teach numbers and place value. Doing worksheets or counting during calendar gets boring not only to the teacher, but to the little mathematician. Today we will explore a fun, hands-on, tactile manipulative that you can use to teach number and place […]

Free Color by Number Zoo Animals!

October 31, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Today we have a free color by number zoo animals!! This activity is sponsored by the Practice Monkeys. The Practice Monkeys wanted to thank teachers and homeschoolers for all the hard work they have been doing….(now and always!) THANK YOU Practice Monkeys! (Check them out! They have some amazing things to offer!)

Free Color by Number Turkeys!

October 30, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Today we have a free color by number Turkeys!!! Gobble Gobble! Professor B Math sponsored us to make this activity for you! Professor B Math wanted to thank teachers and homeschoolers for all the hard work they have been doing….(now and always!) THANK YOU Professor B Math (Check them out! They have some amazing […]

Free Critical Thinking Puzzles for Grades K-5

October 30, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Today we have a free Roll a Turkey Game!! The Critical Thinking Co.™ sponsored me to create this Roll a Turkey game for you!! The Critical Thinking Co.™ publishes award-winning educational textbooks, activity books, e-books, and apps that help children become better problem-solvers. The approach is unique: help kids develop foundational reasoning & critical thinking […]

Color the Continents by Number

October 29, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle 1 Comment

Today we have a free color the continents by number! This activity is sponsored by the Carol P Roman. Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children.Take your pick […]

Fall Color by Number worksheets

October 29, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Today we have a free fall color by number activity! Innovator’s Tribe. sponsored me to create this activity for you! Innovator’s Tribe wanted to thank teachers and homeschoolers for all the hard work they have been doing….(now and always!) THANK YOU INNOVATOR’S TRIBE! (Check them out! They have some amazing things to offer!) The […]

Distance Learning Resources for Kindergarten

April 5, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Distance Learning Resources for Kindergarten Many times teachers need to plan distance learning activities for their classroom. Whether it be a snow day, or a pandemic (or something in between!), you want to plan something that is educational, interactive and fun….(and is easy to implement at home). Today we will explore many different distance learning […]

Seuss Week Classroom Ideas

February 8, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

20+ Seuss Week Classroom Activities and Ideas There are so many fun Seuss Week ideas and activities you can do to help celebrate Dr. Seuss and also make his birthday both fun AND educational. Here are my favorite winter activities you can do at home or in a classroom with preschool and kindergarten aged children. […]

Winter Activities for Kindergarten

January 2, 2020 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Winter Activities for Kindergarten There are so many fun Winter Activities for Kindergarten you can do to help make the season both fun AND educational. Here are my favorite winter activities you can do at home or in a classroom with preschool and kindergarten aged children. Make a Polar Bear Craft with marshmallows or try […]

Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten

November 7, 2019 by Meeghan Karle Mousaw and Madreen Karle Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten There are so many fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten you can do to help learn, enjoy and celebrate Thanksgiving with the little people in your life. You may even sneak in some learning and reading comprehension…. Here are my favorite Thanksgiving Activities for Kindergarten Read the Book, Pete the Cat, The […]