SH Sound Words: Word Lists, Lessons and ActivitiesDiscover fun and easy ways to teach /sh/ sound words with engaging activities and Wordabase tools to make phonics come alive in your classroom!Read more →
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Soft C Sound Words: Word Lists, Spelling Patterns and ActivitiesSoft c words are words where c says /s/, like cent, city and cycle. Here are ce, ci and cy word lists, hard c and soft c side by side and a lesson you can teach this week.Read more →
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Teaching Or Sound Words: Patterns, Word Lists and StrategiesDiscover effective activities to teach or sound words in phonics. Use word sorts, games and worksheets to help students master r-controlled vowels.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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Teaching Short U Sound Words: Activities and ResourcesThe short /u/ sound may not get the glory that long vowels do, but it plays a huge role in early reading success. 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.
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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.
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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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Long E Sound Words: Word List, Spelling Patterns & MoreA long e sound words list sorted by spelling pattern (y, e, ee, ea, e_e, ie and rare spellings), plus teaching tips, activities and free printable word lists.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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