1st Grade Reading Comprehension Books & StrategiesAs much as I love talking about phonics and phonemic awareness, it's important to not forget the other part of the puzzle - reading comprehension.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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Simple, Compound, and Complex Types of Sentences & ExamplesThese simple, compound, and complex sentence examples will make it much easier to highlight the difference between these three main types of sentences and help your students flourish!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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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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Predicting Reading Strategies for Elementary StudentsHelp your students become good readers by teaching them this core reading comprehension skill! These predicting reading strategies will help you improve prediction skills, and you can use them any time! Read more →
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Teaching Hard and Soft G & C Sound Words with Gentle CindyPrimary teachers, get ready to meet your new phonics friend, Gentle Cindy! She's one of the easiest and most memorable ways to teach young kids when to pronounce hard and soft C & G sound words and it actually works! Below, you'll find teaching tips, word lists, and hands-on activities.Read more →
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Teaching the Schwa: Schwa Sound Words, Printables & MoreAre you feeling a little intimidated about teaching the schwa to your elementary students? These resources will simplify your lesson planning and help you feel more confident about this important concept!Read more →
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18+ Interactive Adjective Worksheets & Games for SchoolAre your students ready to learn all about adjectives? These printable adjective worksheets are the perfect way to teach this important skill in a fun and interactive way! Read more →
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14 Best How-to Books for Kindergarten & Writing TipsHelp your kindergarten students learn about procedural writing with these fun read-aloud how to books for Kindergarten! They're the perfect mentor texts to guide your procedural writing lessons.Read more →
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Decoding vs Encoding in Reading: What You Need to KnowDecoding and encoding are two essential skills in early literacy instruction. Both are necessary for children to learn to read and write successfully, but what exactly is the difference? Let's explore the difference between decoding vs encoding.Read more →
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Preparing for Kindergarten BooksStory books are the perfect way to start conversations with young children about starting Kindergarten. The best books can help to reassure your child and allay any fears that they may have about starting school, as well as help to prepare them about what to expect at school. Read more →
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