Phonics Assessments
When many teachers were in elementary school themselves, they learned to read by memorizing words and reading pictures. However, reading instruction is much different today! There…
Curriculum
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1st Grade Phonics Curriculum
Students build the foundation for the rest of their lives during elementary school. For instance, they start by learning letters and transition into writing words. Then,…
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Daily Word Fluency Cards
Learning to read fluently is really hard! Students have to apply many skills, such as decoding and phonemic awareness, as they read each line. On top…
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Word Play
When learning to read and write, students often work in a similar progression. For instance, they begin learning individual letters and sounds. Then, they work on…
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Phonics Fluency Cards
Phonics is a key aspect of students becoming readers and writers. Honestly, strong phonics instruction allows students to gain the confidence to read words and learn…
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Phonics Word Play
Learning to read and write takes time, practice, and patience. This is because there are so many skills to learn! For instance, students must know each…
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Bossy R Triplets
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,…
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Construction Day Classroom transformation
After so many years of doing the same activity, teachers often switch things up. This keeps lessons fresh and exciting while incorporating student interest. Honestly, it…
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April Math and Literacy Worksheets
As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers experience various emotions. For instance, both are eager for summer break and time to enjoy warm…
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Write the Rainbow Writing Organizer
Learning how to write is such a complex skill. There is so much to process, from organizing thoughts to incorporating sentence structure and grammar. Students need…
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Decodable Sentence Trees
Learning how to read requires so much time, effort, and practice. During this process, students can become frustrated and overwhelmed. Often, this is due to seeing…
