In order to be fluent readers, students need to be able to recognize sight words quickly and accurately as these words make up between 50-70% of the words we encounter in text. Students who struggle learning sight words greatly benefit from using a multi-sensory approach to … [Read more...]
Assessing and Progress Monitoring Sight Words
One of the many benefits of my job is that I have the opportunity to travel to many different elementary buildings. I know you may be sitting there thinking, "I'd hate that", but it's actually tons of fun. Each building has it's own unique personality so every day of the … [Read more...]
Fun Finds at Walmart for Your Small Group Intervention
Horray! Back-to-school supplies are now in stores! If you've been following my blog for a while, you know how I love my Walmart. So I was thrilled to see great bargins in the school aisle at my favorite store. Here are a few of items I found that would be great to have in … [Read more...]
Eight Super Summer Sight Word Activities
Ahhhh-summer. Love those three months of sun and fun. I'm always a little worried, however, coming back to school hoping and hoping that not too many children fell victim to the "summer slide." Although school is not in session, summer offers tons of opportunities for … [Read more...]
Cookie Sheet Challenge Volume 3: Sight Words
Phew... It's finally done! It feels like we've been working on Cookie Sheet Challenge Volume 3 forever! I think that's because Kyle so wonderfully took the time to draw a unique picture for the nearly 55 sentences contained in the Sight Word Sentences activity. It was so well … [Read more...]
Bowling For Sight Words
Kids love playing games. So why not incorporate teaching and practicing sight words into active and fun activities designed to keep them engaged while still learning! Bowling for Sight Words is a kid-endorsed, absolutely awesome game for practicing sight words. This bowling … [Read more...]
Fly Swatting Sight Words
Using a fly swatter to swat flies (with letters, words or math facts) during small group intervention or in literacy centers has been an all time favorite spring activity in our schools for years. I only wish I knew who came up with this idea years ago- it's brilliant! To … [Read more...]
Bunny Hop Sight Word Game Boards
Game boards are always a favorite activity for practicing skills during literacy centers. Even more fun than a regular game board is a HUGE classroom sized game board! Kyle (my very talented graphic artist) created these bunny feet to make the perfect game board for celebrating … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Sight Word Game Boards
Kyle (my awesome graphic artist) and I have been busy gearing up for St. Patrick's Day! Our Valentine's sight word game boards were so popular that we thought we'd put a St. Patty's Day spin on a favorite activity. There are seven separate game boards. Six game boards contain … [Read more...]