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 […]
Talking Turkey Phonics Fun
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! So, to add a little fun to our phonics mini-lessons I decided to create our “Talking Turkey” cup. It’s so simple to make, and you probably have the supplies already on hand! I use this quick activity to go over our phonics rules for the week. Even though it’s […]
FREE Turkey Alphabet Match Center
If you know me or have followed me over the years, you know I’m a fan of thematic units. Teaching important skills with some new flair always keeps my learners engaged. I want to share this FREE Turkey Alphabet Center with you. It will help put a fun twist on teaching or reviewing initial sounds! I […]