Spooky bats, creepy spiders, and bright orange pumpkins… You know what that means! It’s time to plan for October! October is such a fun month in the primary classroom. With plenty of fun themes to lean into, you can expect full engagement from your kiddos! If you’re looking for a
Are you working with your students on phonemic awareness skills, like blending sounds? If so, I’ve got good news… phonics games will make your life SO much easier! Let’s chat about how phonics games will be a total game-changer when it comes to snagging student attention (and keeping it) while
Are you in need of a fun way to teach ending sounds in your classroom? Games to the rescue! Using games to teach ending sounds and other phonics skills is my favorite way to boost engagement and make learning fun! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite games and
When it comes to teaching any phonics skill, my aim is always high engagement. I know if I can snag student attention quickly and hang onto it through our lesson, my kiddos will catch onto our new concept so much more quickly. This is definitely true when it comes to
Teaching children onset fluency skills is such a crucial component of phonemic awareness. If you work with littles, I’m sure you’d agree that much of your day is spent working on isolating specific letter sounds. Since this is something we practice every day in kindergarten, why not make it extra
Have you heard all the buzz lately about the science of reading? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure your ears perk up anytime you hear about new ways to help our students grow in reading skills! Today I’m going to chat about using the resources you already have to
Is letter identification feeling a little lackluster in your classroom lately? Teaching young children their letters isn’t always easy. Letter identification can be confusing and requires lots of practice to really sink in. Typically, repetition makes most people think of flashcards, which have their merits, but I have another idea
Hands-on learning is a big deal in my world! I am a huge advocate for taking an active learning approach in my teaching and providing opportunities for hands-on learning as much as possible. You guys already know how much I love using manipulatives to teach math, but did you know
Is sight word practice getting a little stale in your classroom? Tired of doing the same activities over and over again? Check out these 3 fun and engaging sight word practice activities that I use in my classroom that can help you get out of your rut! For a while
Teaching about word families is an important part of teaching students to read and spell. These word families help them to learn that they can use the same letter combinations to decode and spell words. Word families also help to reinforce rhyming skills and increase reading fluency. Providing students with
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