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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Kindergarten Writing Journals: Daily Journal Prompts & TipsKindergarten writing journals are a great way to teach the writing process. Here’s how to find the best journals and incorporate them into daily routines, along with essential supplies, prompts, and tips for success.Read more →
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101 Free Kindergarten Writing Prompts for Journal WritingAre your kindergarten students ready to start writing? These free Kindergarten writing prompts are a great way to develop their writing skills and help them learn more about each other at the same time!Read more →
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Free Printable Blank Handwriting Worksheets for KindergartenHelp your students master their handwriting skills this year with these free blank writing worksheets for kindergarten!Read more →
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Short A CVC Words: Free Printable Word List & TipsComposed of just three letters, short a CVC words, like fan and bad, are some of the easiest words for beginning readers to learn! In this blog post, you'll get an overview of how to teach these three-letter words and grab a free printable CVC word list you can use again and again!Read more →
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Free Printable List of CVC Words & Decodable WordsIf you're teaching your students CVC words and need a handy list of words for them to study, you're in the right place! My free list of CVC words printable sorts these three-letter words by their short vowel sound, giving you the perfect words to teach these phonics skills to your whole class!Read more →
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20 Fun CVC Words Games & Activities to Teach PhonicsIf you're a primary teacher, you already know how essential CVC words are for helping your students learn how to read! New readers need lots of practice with these simple words, and fortunately, these CVC words games make learning so much fun!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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Syllable Words for KindergartenScience of reading research indicates that phonological awareness skills and phonemic awareness skills are vital for learning to read and spell. Children who have phonological awareness are able to identify and make oral rhymes, can clap out the number of syllables in a word.. Read more →
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Short A Words for Second Grade: Printable Lists & ActivitiesShort A words are essential for second graders learning to read, providing a foundation in phonics and spelling. These activities and word lists help students expand vocabulary, decode words, and build confidence in their reading skills.Read more →
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Kindergarten Scope & Sequence - A Kindergarten Phonics CurriculumA Kindergarten scope and sequence should follow science of reading research, showing that systematic phonics is key. An approach teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, with home support, provides the best foundation for children to learn to read.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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