Hi Janet,

Richard Allington is a top educational researcher who has served as the president of the IRA and many other organizations in our field. This intervention actually comes from Jan Richardson. I agree that this does not make up the most thrilling 5 minutes of a child’s day, but it is just that– 5 minutes, tops. I am not advocating doing this activity in place of purposeful play, hands-on teaching activities, singing and dancing, or any of the things we kindergarten teachers do to make learning fun for our students. This is made to be a quick and effective intervention for those who need extra repetition. I feel that it’s a small ask that reaps a huge reward! I hope this helps. Tiffany