I'm so, so glad to have completed Cookie Sheet Volume 6. Kyle and I have been working on it for quite some time (like, FOREVER) and, I assure you, it's well worth the wait. I'm thinking this is now my new favorite! This volume is jam packed with 43 pages of word family fun. … [Read more...]
Christmas Break in Northern Michigan
Well, Christmas break is coming to an end soon. Although I love working, I really appreciate both Christmas and spring break. Especially now that two of my three children are away at college, it's so much fun having them home. Not only do I have both my college kiddos home, … [Read more...]
Build A Snowman
I love winter! Northern Michigan is a winter wonderland. That's what makes creating winter-themed activities especially fun. From mittens, to penguins to snowmen- I love integrating winter clip art into activities. Kyle (fabulous artist) created this adorable snowman just for … [Read more...]
Strategies for Improving Handwriting
There is so much you can learn about a student’s phonics skills just from looking at writing samples. One of the big “ah-ha” moments from my Phonics First training (Orton-Gillingham based program) was when the trainer said that a student has not fully mastered a phonics rule … [Read more...]
Mitten Match Activities
Oh my, the snow is flying up here in Northern Michigan! Winter is alway a fun time of the year and it's a great time to add a little seasonal spirit into your center activities. These mitten match activities may just do the trick. Assembling the activities is pretty easy. … [Read more...]
Playful Penguins
Oh.... it's officially winter! Winter in Northern Michigan is tons of fun! There's skiing (both downhill and cross country), sledding, ice fishing, snowmobiling, but most of all...SNOW DAYS! I can't say that I'm much of an ice fisher-person or snowmobiler, but I do love to … [Read more...]
Christmas Literacy Center Ideas
Only two more weeks until Christmas! This school year is just flying by. I woke up this morning to a light dusting of snow in our backyard. Living in Northern Michigan, we can almost count on having snow for Christmas. I will have to say, though, that it's a little late … [Read more...]
Holiday Vowel Sorting Activity with a Twist
I was strollin' through the Christmas section at my local Walmart and found these holiday stakes. They really are meant to placed in the ground around the house, but they are oh so cute and I just couldn't resist using them for an activity. We have just a few little first … [Read more...]
Holiday and Winter Themed 4-In-A-Row Game Boards
I love the 4-In-A-Row game for practicing sight words. The game makes for an awesome activity for your literacy centers. It can easily be differentiated as you choose which game board to use depending on the level of your students. To play the game, all that is needed is a … [Read more...]
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