Making learning fun
Do you say sight words or high frequency words? And does it really matter? There is a difference. A sight word is a word that doesn’t follow spelling rules or the rules of the six syllable types. Kids need to learn to read them from sight because it’s impossible to decode them. High frequency words appear frequently in reading. You… Read More
I love using games in my math centers. I have to admit it wasn’t always successful. In the early days of teaching, I didn’t consider things like how to set up successful centers, or even the best way to use games during center time. Now, with nearly thirty years of teaching experience behind me, those things are second nature. I’ve… Read More
Once first grade students master counting on addition, the next step is learning their doubles facts. The doubles facts are addition facts in which a number is added to itself. 1 + 1 and 2 + 2 are both doubles facts. When students know these facts, it’s easy for them to use them to solve their near doubles (doubles + 1… Read More
Math crafts are a great way to make your math centers fun and engaging. You can bet that every child in your class will be eager for this math activity. With fifteen different options for each craft, your kids can practice addition, subtraction or multiplication number facts, plus multi-digit addition and subtraction. All while being creative and having fun. No… Read More
Editable spelling lists are perfect for differentiated spelling centers. Organizing spelling activities for all your groups can take a long time but it’s easy to reduce your planning time with editable templates. This pack of editable spelling lists and forty-nine spelling activities teaches students how to learn their spelling with the look, say, cover, write, check method. By using the included spelling… Read More
While there’s no right or wrong order to teach vowel teams ai and ay seems to be a good place to start. They are common, have a clear spelling generalization and a predictable pattern of use. Using posters to introduce your vowel team Understanding the position of a vowel team within a word can help students determine which spelling to… Read More
It's my mission to help you create a classroom where kids are engaged in hands-on, meaningful practice that helps them to really consolidate the concepts you've been teaching. Read More…
