by Melinda | Jun 15, 2020 | Literacy
Looking for a way for students to practice alternate spellings of common sounds like /ae/ or /er/? Spin, Read & Write phonics games are just what you need in your teaching tool kit. It’s a great addition to your phonics center or to use as an option for partner...
by Melinda | Jun 8, 2020 | Literacy
From games to worksheets to cootie catchers, I’m always looking for fun new ways to teach CVC words. In addition to different types of activities, we need ways to help students practice reading, writing, and saying CVC words, and this practice needs to include...
by Melinda | Apr 13, 2020 | Literacy
My phonics prep kit is large and broad. It includes things like word wall cards and posters to liven up my classroom and keep phonics ideas in front of kids day by day. It includes a well-designed spelling center that incorporates the three-story intellect. It’s full...
by Melinda | Apr 6, 2020 | Literacy
It’s exciting to see kids start to take off with reading words. I often start off in the classroom with CVC words playing I Spy, and this can easily be adapted for home. Say something like, I spy with my little eye, a mmm – uuu – g. Then blend the sounds...
by Melinda | Mar 16, 2020 | Literacy
Blending and segmenting, CVC words, alternate spellings for long e or long a or any other sound … there’s so much to teach when it comes to literacy, and I’m passionate about doing it right. From posters to word walls and games of I spy, literacy learning happens all...
by Melinda | Feb 24, 2020 | Literacy
Spelling games are an essential part of my teaching toolkit. Spelling is something most students need lots of practice with, but that can start to feel repetitive and boring. Spelling games to the rescue! The most obvious reason to use spelling games in your...
