Phonics

Phonics, Reading

How Using Partner Plays with Decodable Text Develops Fluency (and Fun!)

Decodable texts are necessary for strong reading instruction in all grades, but particularly in kindergarten and first. Students in these grades are still breaking the reading code, so it’s important for them to have texts they can easily decode using the letter sound knowledge they’ve developed so far. Here is how you can use decodable partner plays to help your…

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Phonics, Reading

Free R Controlled Vowel Word Lists for Teachers

R controlled vowels are in many common words that first and second grade students need to be able to read. R controlled vowels are vowels immediately followed by an r. The vowel sound changes and is influenced, or controlled, by the r. Understanding how r controlled words and syllables work is very important for students learning to read. However, sometimes…

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Phonics

Fun Word Practice: Print and Go Mystery Word Activities

Practicing words in your classroom doesn’t have to be boring. Fast, easy, and fun word practice for ANY words is right at your fingertips with Mystery Word Generators for Google Slides! Here’s a peek into how they work. How Do Mystery Word Activities Work? The editable mystery word generators for Google Sheets automatically creates a printable practice activity in seconds. Simply type your words…

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Home Support, Phonics, Reading

Free Alphabet Flashcards for Kindergarten or Intervention

Learning the sounds of the alphabet is an important and key skill to learning to decode. However, learning the ABC’s is not always as easy as 123. It can take a lot of practice, exposure, and time to really solidify the sounds in an emerging reader. Repetition is key to this vital skill. Here are how I use alphabet flashcards…

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