DIY Phonics Ideas: 12 ways to create your own alphabet manipulatives for phonics lessonsAlphabet manipulatives are a must-have teacher resource in an early years classroom. Through play-based learning activities, it gives students the opportunity to physically move and manipulate sounds. This helps phonics concepts to really STICK as students are first learning how to read and write.Read more →
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30 Rhyming Books for KindergartenPicture books foster a love of reading and enrich vocabulary early on. Rhyme skills, key for learning to read, can be taught through engaging stories, word families, and phonemic awareness. Luckily, there are many books to introduce these essential skills in fun, memorable ways!Read more →
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Decoding Strategies for Reading - Research-Based Reading Strategy CharactersWith new insights on reading, it's clear kids need explicit phonological awareness and phonics instruction, not guesswork. Teaching decoding strategies builds strong letter-sound understanding, helping early readers develop lasting, effective reading skills.Read more →
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Phonics Worksheets for Kindergarten - how to use a kindergarten phonics worksheet effectively for cumulative reviewPhonics worksheets for kindergarten can be valuable when used selectively. While hands-on learning and explicit teaching are key for early literacy, quality, evidence-based printables can also support young readers when used at the right time.Read more →
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Narrative Writing for Kindergarten and First GradePlanning a writing unit can feel overwhelming, especially for new teachers. Here are tips for creating engaging, effective narrative writing lessons, perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 students, but adaptable for older kids too!Read more →
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Unicorn Classroom Visit with Google 3DThe day a unicorn came to our classroom was a VERY exciting day!Read more →
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Magic Eye Finger SpacersThese little magic eye sticks play a big role in helping my kids to learn to use finger spaces... and double as a magic eye to read back over their work and check for errors!Read more →
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30 Fun Poetry Games & Activities for the ClassroomTransform your poetry lessons with these fun poetry games for the classroom! They're a fantastic way to invite your students to write their own poems or find their new favourite poems!Read more →
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Phonics & Beeyond FREE HandbookAre you looking for information on how to explicitly teach and consolidate phonics knowledge across K-6? This comprehensive phonics document will help you to implement a synthetic phonics approach and it's FREE!Read more →
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Plural Rule DisplaysWord sorts are an effective way of introducing plural rules, as they allow students to discover the plural rule patterns themselves. You can either do as a guided literacy group activity, or as a whole class investigationalRead more →
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