Games for Teaching Contractions In our everyday speech, we use contractions. Contractions are a kind of "short cut" in the way we use words to communicate. Think about it for a bit. If you were going to tell a friend that you aren't going to lunch, are you likely to say, "I … [Read more...]
“Sweet” Activities for Teaching Contractions
"Sweet" Activities for Teaching Contractions In our everyday speech, we use contractions. Contractions are a kind of "short cut" in the way we use words to communicate. Think about it for a bit. If you were going to tell a friend that you aren't going to lunch, are you likely … [Read more...]
Doggone Fun Activities for Teaching Contractions!
Fun Activities for Teaching Contractions In our everyday speech, we use contractions. Contractions are a kind of "short cut" in the way we use words to communicate. Think about it for a bit. If you were going to tell a friend that you aren't going to lunch, are you likely to … [Read more...]
Fun Little Activity for Learning Contractions
Learning and practicing the phonics concept of contractions can be tons of fun! The Make, Take & Teach Contraction Bingo activity is ideal for either your small group instruction or as an activity for independent centers. When you download this activity you will receive 5 … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cone Contractions
In our everyday speech we use contractions. Contractions are a kind of “short cut” in the way we use words to communicate. Think about it for a bit. If you were going to tell a friend that you aren’t going to lunch, are you likely to say, “I am not going to lunch” or “I’m not … [Read more...]
Teaching Contractions
In our everyday speech we use contractions. Contractions are a kind of "short cut" in the way we use words to communicate. Think about it for a bit. If you were going to tell a friend that you aren't going to lunch, are you likely to say, "I am not going to lunch" or "I'm not … [Read more...]
Hands-on Activities for Teaching Contractions
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...]