The Flipping Pancakes for sight words activity was such a hit I thought I'd shake it up a bit and create an activity for flipping eggs! It's amazing to me how something so simple can keep the kiddos engaged while practicing an otherwise - maybe not so fun- skill. This activity … [Read more...]
7 Syllable Types Classroom Posters
It's always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those "longer" words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply … [Read more...]
Winter Themed Activities for Teaching R-Controlled Vowels
Many of my first grade friends are now moving onto more advanced phonics concepts. They can blend CVC words, know blend and digraphs, and are now ready to move onto working with r-controlled vowels. How exciting! I just love first grade. Most enter first grade knowing their … [Read more...]
Fun with Beginning Sounds
I created the Beginning Sounds activity specifically for independent practice in literacy centers. There are three different ways that you can use the templates. The first way (I'll admit, it's my favorite) is to laminate the templates and place velcro dots on the circles and … [Read more...]
Compound Word Cupcakes
I've been wanting to make this activity for quite some time. Kyle (fabulous artist) created these super cute cupcakes just for this activity designed for learning compound words. This activity contains 48 compound word cupcakes which are ideal for use either within your … [Read more...]
Free Magic e Game Boards
The Magic e Game Boards activity is available through my online Teachers Pay Teachers store. Many of my first grade teacher friends are looking for fun and interactive center activities. Here's a fun little freebie for practicing the magic e rule. When you download this … [Read more...]
Dry Erase Pockets- All About Vowels!
I've been absolutely lovin' those dry erase pockets I picked up at Walmart during their back to school sale. My goodness, they were only a little over a $1.oo each! My mind is literally spinning with activities to create to use with them. The kids really like this twist on … [Read more...]
Even MORE Pocket Chart Pictures!
I'm really loving my tabletop pocket chart that I picked up at Walmart. It's perfect for small group instruction. Unfortunately, you can only find these during the months of July and August when school supplies are available- bummer. After searching the web, I was able to find a … [Read more...]
Magic e Activity Pack and Intervention Kit
Thanks for stopping by the Make, Take & Teach blog to check out the Magie e Activity Pack and Intervention Kit. The 15 activities contained within this activity pack and kit are ideal for use within your targeted small group instruction to teach the magic e rule. We know … [Read more...]