Words that Start with A for Kids & Teaching TipsA big list of words that start with A, sorted by sound, plus phonics teaching tips and free tools to help your students read and spell them.Read more →
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Christmas activities for Kindergarten that still teach somethingFestive phonics, writing, maths, fine motor and craft ideas for Kindergarten that keep the learning going, plus free printables to grab today.Read more →
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High frequency words by grade level: a teacher's guide for K to 2Which high frequency words to teach in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2, with free heart word lists and a short daily routine for teaching each set.Read more →
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Homophones Examples with Sentences: A Teacher’s Guide to Clear, Fun LearningLearn how to teach homophones with fun activities, student-friendly templates and homophones examples with sentences your students will remember!Read more →
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Words of the Day for Elementary StudentsBoost vocabulary with fun words of the day for elementary students. Tips, ideas, and easy planning with ready-to-use word lists!Read more →
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Complex Sentences: A Complete Guide For Primary TeachersA complete guide to teaching complex sentences in your primary classroom - clear definitions, examples, subordinating conjunctions and simple, curriculum-aligned classroom strategies.Read more →
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How to Create Phonics Word Lists with a Word List BuilderFinding the right words for phonics and spelling instruction takes time. Here's how to build targeted word lists for the skills you're teaching.Read more →
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Digital Literacy Tools for Primary TeachersIf you've ever finished a literacy lesson feeling like you spent more time managing activities than actually teaching, you're not alone.
Between finding appropriate word lists, preparing literacy rotations and keeping students meaningfully engaged while you work with a small group, the logistics of literacy instruction can quickly become overwhelming.
That's where digital literacy tools can help - not by replacing what you do, but by quietly taking some of that load off your plate.
In this guRead more →
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Grade by Grade Spelling that actually works: a smarter way to teach spelling across all grade levelsSpelling is a foundational skill that underpins both reading and writing across all stages of elementary school. But for too long, spelling instruction has focused on rote memorisation, endless spelling lists and Friday spelling tests that don’t stick. If we want our students to develop strong spelling skills and less frustration around writing, we need to shift the focus from memorising words to understanding how words work.
That’s what I discovered through extensive training and my own personRead more →
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25 Creative Fairy Tale Writing Prompts & Activities for K-2The next time you teach your students about fairy tales, you'll definitely want to refer to these ideas and resources! I've created a wide variety of lesson plans, graphic organisers and activities to guide your students through the writing process to prepare their own creative short stories. Read more →
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Words that Start with Y For Kids & Teaching TipsStudents might get stuck with the tricky letter y. Here's a list of words that start with y for kids to make phonics instruction, small groups, and independent practice much easier!Read more →
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Teaching the Short OO Sound: Words, Spelling Patterns & MoreThe short oo sound appears in everyday words like book, hoodie, cookie and more but it's confusing, to say the least! By teaching these short oo words intentionally and offering students lots of hands-on practice, your students will be able to tell these sounds apart in no time!Read more →
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