I used to hate teaching sight words with worksheets and flashcards. Students would be frustrated about having to memorize words that didn't follow phonetic "sounding out" rules. It got to the point where even I was saying "I know. Sight words are boring." So I had to do something about it. Instead of boring old
If you've been in a primary classroom recently, chances are you've seen a word wall. While I believe they are an essential part of an early primary classroom,
Teach sight words with these fun sight word activities for kids in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. I love how simple and effective these printables and games are! #sightwords #teachingreading #kindergarten
Download two free printable ice cream word search puzzles (answer sheets available!) for kids and kids at heart who love ice cream!
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I’ve been using a Word Wall with my high school students for 9 years now, and the results have been incredible. How: I have 90-minute classes, so I’m able to give my students 8-10 minutes of free reading time each day. I put this time at the BEGINNING of the class for several reasons. 1. ... Read More about How and Why to Use Word Walls with Older Students
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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I receive a small amount of money at no additional cost to you. Last year I saw a great post from Heidi at Heidi Songs about using her sight word videos with white boards. It was a big hit with my kiddos last year and today I decided we were ready to try it with this group. They LOVED it! It's a super simple activity that gets them connecting with the videos in a whole new way. Total engagement......very little effort. Win-win! To keep them from writing/ erasing/ writing/ erasing.....you get the idea....I simply didn't give them an eraser and told them not to erase with their fingers. We wrote each word one time and we kept going until our boards were full. That gave us about 13-15 songs which was a full 20 minute activity. They were sad when it was done! I gave them a tissue when we were done to erase really quick (handing out erasers drives me crazy, a quick tissue for each pair makes for fast clean up). Here is a video example from last year. If you don't own the videos you can get them HERE. I also have the alphabet videos which we use at the beginning of the year. There are a ton of engaging videos to get you singing and moving in your classroom. We love the math videos too! We can't get enough of Heidi Songs in our classroom! How do you mix things up in your classroom? If you want to remember to check out Heidisongs save this post for later!
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Complete collection of all crochet alphabet letters. Crochet letters are the latest home decoration trend for quoted wall art, party places, kids nurseries, playrooms, bedrooms. Add your wall area, shelf or a mantle word expressions of love, family and happiness. The kids love to play with these large and soft crochet amigurumi letters to spell their and other names or words.
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What is blackout poetry? Poetry writing that all students can feel successful with. Here's how to teach it. Freebie included!
Expand your vocabulary with this list of positive words, A - Z. We think in words, and those words shape our lives. What are your words to live by?
This is one of my favorite ways to transition from one activity to the next or from the carpet to our desks! Students have so much fun picking the word and anxiously waiting for their movement word to be said!!Included: - 4 Code Word sheet options (Black and White, Pastel, Brights, and Boho)- Over 3...
Preschoolers LOVE songs and I believe it is very important to bring music into the preschool classroom or home preschool. I have shared these 10 preschool transitions, but today I am getting more specific and sharing 10
Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
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Need some tips for teaching God's Word through songs? Because teaching God's Word to our children is the most important thing we can do as parents.
I love making snowflakes just for the joy of doing it. I love folding up some paper, randomly cutting and then opening it up to see my results. I don’t think one is ever too old for it, or …
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Have a chatty class? Do your talkative students get louder and louder during small groups until it feels like chaos? Do they talk when you'r...
It can be challenging to come up with ideas for great word work activities that meet the needs of all your students, and it may be even harder to
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