Learning all about phonemic awareness and phonics is tough! There is so much to keep straight between discovering blends, digraphs, syllable types, and letter patterns. However, knowing all these crucial elements allows students to become great readers and writers. Instead of guessing how to spell words, they can use their foundation skills to identify the…
Next week I will be teaching about the er, ir, and ur sounds. Two years ago I created my Meet the Bossy R Triplets unit. It is one of my top sellers, but it desperately needed updated. There are so many more cute fonts and clipart now, so I wanted to give it a makeover….
I finished up my “Meet the Bossy R Triplets” Unit and now have it posted on TpT. Every year when I teach the “er” sound, I think that it is so confusing for my students. I created this unit to help them get tons of visual practice with this phonics skill. You can pick it…
Reading instruction has grown so much over the years. As specialists and researchers study how students learn and grow, there are new techniques and findings to put into action. So, teachers work hard to implement the changes in the classroom to ensure students receive the best education possible. Since reading is an essential part of…
Is Spring Fever blooming in your classroom? Honestly, it is for my students and myself! Even though it still feels like winter, there is something magical in the air once April arrives. However, keeping students focused and engaged is crucial since there is still a lot to learn before summer break. Luckily, the Spring Challenge…
Do you need something to help spice up your phonics instruction each week? This Digital Word Work activity is the perfect way to add a little extra to your week. Simply project the file onto your screen and complete these activities as a whole group or small group. Students will record their answers for some of the activities on the included recording sheet.
Towards the beginning of the year, I started putting together Word Work packets for each phonics skill that we were working on. This started with the short vowel sounds. These became a staple in our classroom each week. They were perfect for a “no prep” work station because the students knew exactly what to do each…
This ultimate word work packet is perfect for practicing many phonics skills.
Well…hello again! It’s been awhile! I do have a good excuse though. My girls just had to get some pictures with “silly faces” too. I don’t do the beginning of pregnancy well. I am always best friends with the bathroom and the couch. I plan my meals by thinking what won’t taste too bad when…
April is a tough month to keep students focused. Since it is warming up, everyone wants to be outside playing. However, there is still essential learning to do during the last few months of school. So, teachers often have to get creative in their planning. Lessons usually require group work that allows students to talk…
Haven’t you always wanted to be a Fly on the Wall in certain classrooms? As I have read teaching blogs over the years, I have wanted to be a fly on the wall in so many classrooms. Could you imagine everything you would learn if you could take a year and go to a different…
