One question that I get asked more often than any other question is, “What is your daily schedule?” Of course, every teacher’s schedule will look a little different depending on start and end times, recess and lunch schedules, and plan times, but I’m guessing that most of us have at least some things in common…
Everything you need for teaching phonics for the ENTIRE YEAR is included in this bundle. This megapack bundle is jam-packed with phonics materials for 27 phonics skills that can be used for interventions, whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent work stations, partner activities, practice pages, and more. This is the perfect setup for teaching your phonics skill for each week. Simply open the file and print exactly what you need. You will easily be able to integrate your phonics instruction into your reading comprehension and fluency instruction for the week.
Everything you need for teaching the long vowel sounds is included in this phonics megapack. This packet is jam-packed with phonics materials that can be used for interventions, whole group instruction, small group instruction, independent work stations, partner activities, practice pages, and more. This is the perfect setup for teaching your phonics skill for each week. Simply open the file and print exactly what you need. You will easily be able to integrate your phonics instruction into your reading comprehension and fluency instruction for the week.
Time spent in small reading groups is so important, and we have to make the most of our time while I have them at my reading table. I like to start with some type of quick warm up to get their brains working before we get into our lesson. I was constantly scrambling to come…
It’s officially Spring, even though it definitely does not feel like it here in Indiana. Even if the weather is not cooperating, these Spring Interactive Folders will help. I love using these Interactive Fact Folders each month because they allow my students to integrate science and social studies with reading and writing. They are always…
Playing games in your classroom is the perfect way to review skills while keeping students engaged in their learning. I like to make sure that I always have some games prepped and ready to go. Not only do I purposefully place games into my lesson plans for the week, but I also use games when…
Since we have been learning about the Arctic, I decided to transform our classroom into an Arctic Adventure today. I decorated my classroom the night before with some items that I picked up at Dollar Tree and Deans Party Mania, which is basically our version of Party City. I covered each of the desks and…
‘Twas the month before break and all through the school. The children were acting crazy and forgetting the rules.’ Can you relate to this feeling? I’m sure you can! Students can become absolutely wild after returning from Thanksgiving break. Instead of getting frustrated over this, putting yourself in students’ shoes is important. Chances are you…
I love working with small groups in my classroom. If I could figure out a way to work with small groups all day long, it would be amazing. I feel like this portion of my day is so important. I really get to know my students strengths and weaknesses, and I’m able to really focus…
We all know the importance of getting students up and moving around. Six and seven year olds do not want to sit all day. The more active I can keep them, the better our day goes. Since, I am a little obsessed with reading fluency, my mind is constantly thinking of new ways to make…
Every primary teacher knows how important sight words are to beginning readers. When many of these words show up in our reading material, all phonics instruction and rules get thrown out the window. I mean, seriously, who decided that have should be spelled with an e?  Why is it not spelled hav? So, how do we…
I love using poetry in my classroom. It’s great for working on reading fluency as well as rhyming words and word patterns. During those first few weeks of school, it is so important to build your student’s reading confidence. I have found that using simple poetry is the perfect way to do this. A couple…
