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The 5 Best Differentiated Literacy Centers

In this post, I'm sharing 5 naturally differentiated literacy center activities that will keep students kindergarten, first and second-grade students on-task and working independently during literacy centers. These centers are all LOW PREP and aligned to the science of reading. Be sure to download the FREE emergent picture writing prompts! In my years of talking with teachers about literacy centers, there are certain concerns that always ... read more

The 5 Best Low-Prep Literacy Centers

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 I hear is that they just take too much time to prep.  Centers are just one part ... read more

The Importance of Dictation Practice for Students

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 to seeing (and deciphering)! Students spell in this way because they are able ... read more

Multisensory Word Mapping Activities

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 gap between proficient and less proficient readers widens ... read more

The 7 Best Phonics Apps

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 spend much of our day teaching and practicing ... read more

Decodable Texts vs. Leveled Readers

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.  Recently, there has been discussion ... read more

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