It’s been nearly 10 years now that our schools have been using the Dynamic Indicators of Early Literacy (DIBELS) Next as a school-wide reading assessment. DIBELS was first introduced as part of Reading First and fit so nicely into our new Response to Intervention initiative. … [Read more...]
Write It Phonics Cards for Vowel Teams
The Make, Take & Teach Write-It Phonics Cards have been one of the all time favorite activities for literacy centers for practicing targeted phonics skills. I started with the beginning and ending sounds and am slowly but surely working my way up the phonics ladder. I just … [Read more...]
Research-Based Reading Intervention Strategies
I found this really great book. I mean A REALLY GREAT BOOK! I attended a conference a few weeks ago and came across Elaine McEwan-Adkin's book 40 Reading Intervention Strategies for K-6 Students: Research-Based Support for RTI. I opened the book, took a few minutes to … [Read more...]
Another Fabulous Walmart Find!
It's another fabulous Walmart find in the school supply section! These dry erase pocket charts were only $1.97! I love 'em. They're great for small group intervention. It's a fun alternate to paper-pencil worksheets and quite a paper-saver. All you do is place your sheet in … [Read more...]
Multi-Sensory Activity for Teaching Letters and Sight Words
I love using plastic screens for introducing and practicing letters and sight words. Plastic screens can be found in any craft store (Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics) or in the craft section of most department stores. When I use the screens for teaching letters, I typically cut one … [Read more...]
DIY Dry Erase Slant Boards
Okay, I've come to the frightening conclusion that I don't really have a life (just kidding, of course). My kids think it's absolutely silly how excited I can get over new items we find in the aisles of Walmart. I was shopping at a Walmart out of town and found these dry erase … [Read more...]
More Pocket Chart Pictures!
I'm having so fun creating activities for the table top pocket chart I purchased at Walmart last week. You never know what you can find at Walmart and I was so lucky to come across these super cute pocket charts which are perfect size for our small group intervention area. They … [Read more...]
Pocket Chart Pictures
I love going into stores during their back-to-school sales! I especially love perusing the aisles of Walmart and our local dollar stores. There's always super cheap items that can be used or changed into activities for our little kiddos. Just last week I found these pocket … [Read more...]
D.I.Y. Wax Covered Yarn
I love using Wikki Stix for multi-sensory activities. Wikki Stix are simply wax covered yarn that can be shaped. It's great to use when teaching letters or sight words as the students shape the yarn into letters. Although Play-Doh is an awesome multi-sensory activity, the … [Read more...]
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