Mrs. Winter's Bliss

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Videos about the Science of Reading

In this post, I share information and video replays from five different trainings I have done on the Science of Reading. You'll find videos on how to effectively use a sound wall, phoneme-grapheme word mapping, how to choose and use decodable texts, effective word study instruction and structured literacy centers aligned to the science of reading. These videos provide you with information and resources to help you bring more SoR-aligned ... read more

Weekly Word Study Units for K-3

In this post, I share information about how word study units differ from traditional spelling units. I explain the importance of word study and discuss how it helps students become better readers and writers. Finally, I leave you with details about my SoR-aligned, NO PREP, weekly Word Study Units for kindergarten, first, second and third-grade students. Do you teach spelling in your classroom?  What does it look like?  For ... read more

A Science of Reading-Aligned Phonics Scope and Sequence for K-2

In this post, I'm sharing a FREE research-based, science of reading-aligned phonics scope and sequence for kindergarten, first and second grade. If you’ve begun your journey into the science of reading, you've surely come to see that phonics instruction plays a big role in effective reading instruction. Studies have found that systematic phonics instruction produces significant benefits for k-6 students and for children who have difficulty ... read more

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

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