I was out shopping the other day and stopped in at the Dollar Tree. It's so much fun when they change their seasonal items. The spring items are especially fun to use in some sort of activity. These cute little watering cans are ideal for a sorting activity. We have a few … [Read more...]
Response to Intervention- Short Vowels/CVC Activity Pack and Intervention Kit
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the Response to Intervention- Short Vowels/CVC Activity Pack and Intervention Kit. This activity pack is the third in a series of activity packs designed specifically for targeted small group instruction. The activities align with the … [Read more...]
Short Vowels Cue Cards
Some of our little readers are still having trouble confusing those short vowel sounds. We certainly see this in their written work. I'm hoping these cue cards can help. Simply print the cards, cut them out and place them on the desk or table. They serve as a visual cue to … [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...]
A Fun Halloween Phonemic Awareness Activity
Two kids away at college and the other at a birthday party. What's a mom to do? Go SHOPPING! No mall for me, though, just a quick jot over to the Dollar Tree and a stop at Walmart for wiggly eyes (super cool project for an upcoming post). While at the Dollar Tree, I found … [Read more...]
Using Hand Signals to Teach Short Vowel Sounds
Two years ago I was noticing a pattern when I was working with first grade students. I had groups of first graders who were very accurate with their short vowel sounds on the nonsense word fluency assessment of the DIBELS. At times, these kiddos would quickly make motions … [Read more...]
How to Make Vowel Sticks
It is so, so important that our kindergarteners and first graders learn those short vowel sounds. It's amazing how those five little letters can cause so much havoc in learning to read and write if learned incorrectly. The vowel sticks activity is a great activity to teach and … [Read more...]
April Showers Bring May Flowers Vowel Sorting Activity
I know what you must be thinking. ANOTHER vowel sorting activity. I know... but it is SO important that our kinders and first graders learn to read and write those vowels correctly. Even when you think they mastered the sounds months ago, it's always good to go back and review … [Read more...]
Springtime Vowel Sorting Activity
I just can't wait til spring! I found these adorable springtime containers at our local Walmart. They are absolutely perfect for a seasonal sorting activity. I wanted to give you the heads up before they fly off the shelf. I made these vowel sorting discs just for these … [Read more...]