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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Long E Sound Words: Word List, Spelling Patterns & MoreLong E sound words are some of the most common words in the English language, but this simple sound has many different spelling patterns. I'd love to share my favourite tips, tricks, and activities to set your class up for success! Read more →
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Teaching Long U Sound Words: Word Lists, Activities & MoreAre you teaching the long U sound? You're in the right place! I'll break down all the different long U sound words and spelling patterns and also provide you with loads of educational activities and resources to set your students up for success.Read more →
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Teaching Ir Sound Words: Word Lists, Activities and MoreTeaching the ir sound can be quite tricky as it's an entirely different type of vowel that is modified by its bossy neighbour, the letter r. Fortunately, I have lots of interactive games, word lists, teaching resources, and more to make teaching and learning ir sound words as easy as possible!Read more →
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Teaching Words with Ch Sound: Lists, Activities & MoreTeaching the digraph ch is always so much fun and unlocks a whole new world for our young learners. Below, I'll help you teach ch words more effectively than ever! You'll find a list of words with ch sound, tips, activities and resources to set you up for success.Read more →
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Teaching Rhyming Words for KindergartenRhyming is an important part of developing your students' phonological awareness skills and helping them become competent readers and writers.Read more →
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Printable Alphabet Writing Worksheets for KidsThese printable alphabet writing worksheets will help your students learn how to write each letter of the alphabet properly in no time at all! The best part? You can just print and go!Read more →
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18 Printable Kindergarten Matching Worksheets & GamesThese 18 printable kindergarten matching worksheets and games will help your students test their knowledge about numbers, upper and lowercase letters, telling time, and so much more.Read more →
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Long I Sound Words: Word Lists, Activities, and MoreAre you teaching vowel sounds? It's so helpful to have a bank of word lists and activities to refer to at a moment's notice. Grab this list of long i sound words, my printable activities, worksheets, games, and more to set yourself up for successRead more →
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Academic & Social Goals for Kindergarten StudentsSet your early learners up for success this year by getting very clear about your goals for kindergarten!Read more →
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Ow & Ou Sound Words: Word Lists, Games & ActivitiesFollow these teaching tips and hands-on activities to teach ow and ou sound words more easily, and help your students become better readers and writers at the same time. Read more →
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