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Category: phonics

Start 1st Grade With a Letter Sounds Bootcamp

No matter what curriculum you’re working with, phonics instruction in the primary grades is a big undertaking—and starting the year strong makes all the difference. One of the most effective ways I launch phonics each year is with a Letter Sounds Bootcamp. I usually dedicate most of September to reviewing

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15 Hands-On Activities for Small Group Reading

Small group reading time is powerful, but keeping students engaged can be tricky! Hands-on activities for small group reading make learning fun while building fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills. From word-building games to interactive story retelling, these easy ideas will keep your readers excited and learning. Let’s dive in! Before

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How to Use Task Cards in Your Primary Classroom

Task cards are one of my favorite ways to add variety and fun to my primary classroom. One of the best features? Once you have prepared a set of task cards, you can easily reuse them with little to no prep, saving you tons of time!  What Are Task Cards?

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Free Reading Fluency Intervention Resources Your K-1 Students Will Love

Struggling with reading fluency? Let’s make it fun! The key to successful reading fluency intervention is finding the perfect balance between keeping students engaged and ensuring they make real progress. A supportive, pressure-free environment helps build confidence and fosters growth. Start strong with fun, engaging activities that support reading fluency

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Distance Learning Resources

What a strange world we’re living in right now… It’s been difficult on everyone and we’re all dealing with it as best as we can with the recommendations that our governments are imposing on us. Here in Canada, I’m in self-isolation and am not allowed to leave my house unless

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BOOM Cards

I’ve been playing around with BOOM Cards for a while now and my students absolutely LOVE them! I love them too because I get to see what my kiddies are up to. I get stats on the questions they got correct/incorrect, how much time they play each game, and so

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Reading Intervention – Phonics and Fluency

Have you spent months teaching your students every sound that was required in your phonics program? Have you practiced them every day using flashcards, singing songs, and playing sorting/matching games? Did you finally feet like your students were ready to read and … you quickly realized that they weren’t recognizing

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Digital Flashcards

I’m always looking for new ways to integrate technology into my daily classroom routines. Brainstorming ways to revamp “blah” activities into new and improved ones has become something I love to do. This time, I decided to switch out my old paper flashcards for digital ones. Why print, laminate, and

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New Strategies for K-2 Reading Intervention

Working with struggling readers can be challenging, but effective reading intervention can make all the difference. If you’re seeking new strategies, keep reading for 5 ways to help your K-2nd grade readers succeed. Scroll to the end for a special offer! Be Prepared Have your flash cards ready to go.

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