Just before heading out for a walk the other day, my friend showed me a robin's nest complete with three chirping baby robins who took up temporary residence in her garage. That reminded me that I haven't yet posted the Robin's Nest Addition Freebie on the blog. I know there's … [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...]
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...]
A Springtime Activity for Sorting Consonant Digraphs
I've been feeling like I've been neglecting my first and second grade teaching friends lately by posting bunches of early reading activities. When I purchased those cute little flower boxes at Walmart for the Springtime Vowel Sorting, I couldn't help but pick up a few of those … [Read more...]
Cupcake Memory Game
I can hardly walk through the seasonal section of any store lately without filling my cart with fun items to make games! My newest and greatest fun find are these cute little candy filled cupcakes I found at Walmart. They are really meant for filling Easter baskets, but will … [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...]