Fun Phonics Learning Games! Need a fresh idea for a fun phonics learning games? I just absolutely LOVE the Dab It! game. It's always amazing that something so simple can be so engaging. All you need to do is print the template you'd like to use and grab a few bingo dabbers … [Read more...]
Robin’s Nest Activities
Well, it's mid April and you'd think that we'd be seeing quite a few robins in the yard, however, I live in Northern Michigan and the weather is anything but predictable. In fact a winter storm just passed through the area and schools that were not on spring break had a couple of … [Read more...]
Write-It Phonics Cards for Blends, Digraphs and Magic e
I've have to say that the Write-It Phonics Cards are my favorite activities for practicing targeted phonics skills. Once they are all assembled it's so easy to just pull them out and have the students practice the phonics skill by writing the correct letter(s). Simply print the … [Read more...]
Intervention Kits for Teachers
Let me do the printing and gathering of materials for you. The Make, Take & Teach intervention kits are designed to be used to target specific skills during small group or individual instruction. When you order a kit you’ll receive all the materials needed to assemble your … [Read more...]
Printed First Grade Cookie Sheet Bundle
We know that children learn best when we provide hands-on activities. The Make, Take & Teach cookie sheet activities have certainly been a hit with our young students. These activities are ideal for either small group instruction or as independent center activities. Simply … [Read more...]
Fun Little St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Practicing Digraphs
St. Patrick's Day is soon approaching! My goodness, this school year is flying by. It's kind of fun how we measure our school year by the coming and goings of the holidays. So far this year we've had 9 snow days! Can you believe it? 9! It seems like we've been hit with a … [Read more...]
Resources for Teaching Blends and Digraphs
Many of my first grade friends are now learning common blends and digraphs. I thought it'd help if I gathered a few of my favorite resources and activities as well as answer common questions for introducing and practicing this skill. What's the difference between a blend and a … [Read more...]
Cookie Sheet Bundle for Sight Words, Blends/Digraphs and Word Families!
The Cookie Sheet Activities have certainly been popular with my kindergarten and first grade teacher friends. They are so versatile- they can be used within small group instruction or as independent literacy center activities. It's always so important to incorporate hands-on … [Read more...]
Free Digraph Posters
Have you ever had a project that you've been meaning to get to, but for some reason it just lingers on in your to-do list? That's kind of how it was with these consonant digraphs posters. They've just been sitting on desktop for literally over a year. Well, my friend was … [Read more...]