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In this post, I share 5 of the best low-prep literacy centers for kindergarten, first and second-grade students. These centers are all aligned to the ... read more
In this post, I explain what dictation practice is and how it helps emerging readers and writers. I provide you with a dictation routine and tips and ... read more
In this post, I explain how multisensory instruction can help students learn to read. I share multisensory word mapping ideas and resources as well ... read more
In this post, I share 5 of the best low-prep literacy centers for kindergarten, first and second-grade students. These centers are all aligned to the Science of Reading and come in both printable and digital versions. I love literacy centers, but I know not everyone feels the same way. When I talk to teachers about literacy centers, a major complaint… Read More
In this post, I explain what dictation practice is and how it helps emerging readers and writers. I provide you with a dictation routine and tips and leave you with a FREE dictation worksheet perfect for your kindergarten, first, and second-grade classroom. Cn u rd ths? Of course, you can! Invented spelling is something we as primary teachers are accustomed… Read More
In this post, I explain how multisensory instruction can help students learn to read. I share multisensory word mapping ideas and resources as well as a FREE CVC Word Mapping activity for kindergarten, first and second grade students. As primary teachers we are responsible for providing every student with the instruction they need to become skilled readers. Studies show that the… Read More
In this post, I share the 7 best phonics apps (many FREE) for beginning readers to practice phonics skills. You’ll also get details about my No PREP Printable and Digital Yearlong Phonics Activities Bundle. Finally, be sure to download the FREE sample that includes a variety of phonics skills practice activities for kindergarten, first and second grade students! As K-2 teachers, we… Read More
In this post, I discuss the difference between decodable texts and early leveled readers. I explain when students should move from decodable to leveled texts and share information about my decodable passages with comprehension questions resource. Finally, I leave you with FREE decodable passages to be used for small group instruction or literacy centers in kindergarten, first and second-grade classrooms. … Read More
In this post, I share my information about what to look for in a phonics resource and share my No PREP Printable and Digital Yearlong Phonics Activities Bundle. It is a Science of Reading aligned resource that gives kindergarten, first and second-grade students the phonics practice they need to master the phonics and spelling skills you teach. Finally, I share a… Read More
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