Last year I created the original File Folder Phonics activities and they fast became a favorite for introducing and practicing phonics concepts. They are great for independent centers as well as first introducing the concept during small group instruction. Since creating the … [Read more...]
Dry Erase Pocket Phonics
I just love working with dry erase pockets. They're great for small group instruction as phonics pages can slide right inside and then later erased so that they can be used over and over again. Last year I was able to pick up quite a few dry erase pockets at Walmart during the … [Read more...]
Recycle those bike tubes!
This summer I took up biking. We are so fortunate to live right by a "rails to trails" path which connects two of our cities. The path is a gorgeous tree-lined trail which extends 15 miles through rural Northern Michigan. Every bike ride brings with it a new adventure. … [Read more...]
Using Focus Sticks to Improve Student Writing
I love my job. I really, really do! One of the favorite parts about my job is that I get to network with a whole bunch of very talented teachers. I love hearing about and seeing them implement creative strategies to improve student learning. During the past several years, … [Read more...]
Even MORE! File Folder Phonics
I absolutely love activities that are super easy to set up and can be used over and over again. Sure, it takes a little bit of cutting and laminating on the front end, but when they are all assembled you'll have activities that will last for years! Last year I … [Read more...]
Fun Little Finds at Walmart
One of my favorite pastimes is perusing the aisles at our local dollar stores and the toy sections of Walmart and Meijer for ideas for center activities. My three children are now in college and instead of spending my time on the soccer fields I'm now spending that time … [Read more...]
Phonemic Awareness Activities On the Go!
It's amazing sometimes where inspiration hits. A few weeks ago I had to kill about an hour and decided to hop on over to Michael's Craft Store. As I was walking through the bead aisle I found this really handy plastic tote. It was just the right size to fit picture cards! … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Cookie Sheet
I have to admit it-- I've been obsessed with painted cookie sheets for awhile now. You see, I have this "thing" for color coding. A few years ago I created a series of phonics-based activities that are intended to be used on cookie sheets. The regular grayish cookie sheets- … [Read more...]
Blends and Digraphs Game Boards
Oh, summertime! One of my goals this summer is to revamp several of my earlier created activities and the Consonant Blends and Digraphs Game Boards activity is first on my list. I've added several new game boards for a total of 20! Each game board is also available in a black … [Read more...]
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