I never knew how much I love teaching phonics until I got back into the classroom! I have kindergarten, first grade and now second grade under my belt. I have a love for all three grades, but I think second grade is my favorite so far! We help transition our students from learning to read […]
Phonics Activities for Early Learners
Phonics skills are an integral part of my literacy curriculum in my classroom. I absolutely love teaching phonics and watching my learners grow as readers. Much like math, phonics must be hands on for little minds to understand how words are built. These phonics activities for early learners are perfect for any classroom or homeschool […]
Halloween Word Play for Beginning Readers
Learning how to hear the individual sounds or phonemes in words can be a tricky skill for many early readers. One tool that is a great help during small group instruction is Elkonin boxes. These Halloween Elkonin boxes are perfect for a warm-up word play activity this October. What Are Elkonin Boxes? You’re probably thinking […]
Winter Digraphs
Kindergarten is a big year for many milestones! They walk in the first day of school knowing very little about reading. By the end of the year, they are reading their first books. They move from reading consonant-vowel-consonant words to words with digraphs and blends. After we introduce and practice blends, we then move on to […]
Phonics with Letter Cards
Phonics are a vital part of early elementary classrooms. It’s the beginning steps to reading, and having the right tools is so important. My letter cards are perfect for your beginner readers! Ways to Use Letter Cards There are many fun ways to use these cards! Whether it’s for whole group or small group, they […]
Word Work Stations Made Easy with Oriental Trading
Planning Word Work stations in the classroom can be a little overwhelming, time consuming and expensive. You want to make sure that your learners are getting the most out of the time they spend in your literacy block, but you need a variety of materials to make their Word Work time effective. I am excited […]