Learning to read is not just a one-and-done type of activity. There are many skills students must learn and put together to become fluent readers. Many of these skills fall under the umbrella of phonemic awareness. And, for many kids, one of the most difficult…is phoneme manipulation. Over the years,
Teaching young students to read is one of the most exciting things that primary teachers get to do. It’s pretty amazing to watch a student progress from letter identification, to letter sounds, to CVC words. Along the way, we work on other skills too – like rhyming. This is arguably
As kindergarten teachers, so much of our day is focused on phonemic awareness skills that will lay the foundation for reading. Our students must learn many foundational skills long before they are ready to read. Today, I want to take a closer look at part of this process and talk
Are you looking for more engaging ways to teach phonics topics in your room? I think if you’re a kindergarten, or primary teacher, the answer is always YES! Kiddos in the primary classroom are going a million miles a minute, so anything we choose to use in our lessons has
Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach middle sounds in your phonics lessons? Come along to see how small group games transformed my teaching when it came to this skill. Not only will your students be engaged and grasp middle sounds with ease, but they’ll also have fun along
As a primary teacher, my main objective is to make sure my kids are learning all of the foundational skills they need in an engaging format. I don’t want them JUST to learn. I want them to have fun learning! Because of this, I’ve learned some tips and tricks to
Are you gearing up to begin letter identification with your students? If so, you’re in the right place! Today, let’s dive into how to teach letter identification and some of my favorite ways to keep this process fun and engaging all year long! Teaching Letter Identification Learning to recognize and
Summertime means school is out, and kids are home! But how do we ensure that our students don’t lose everything they’ve learned during the school year over those summer months? This is the question that so many teachers ponder as the year winds down. If you’re in the same boat,
The early years of education are wild and wonderful. Jam-packed with many “firsts”, those first few years in the classroom are pretty special. As a kindergarten teacher, I’m always amazed by just how much my students change from the beginning of the year to the end! One of the things
Who’s ready for an April Activity Round-Up?! As someone who LOVES springtime, I’m excited to share some of my favorite lessons and centers to use during the month of April. These April activities are designed to beat boredom, reduce your workload, and help you sail toward those final weeks of
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