I know spring is a little ways away and we haven't yet even celebrated St. Patrick's Day, but Kyle (fabulous artist) just finished these adorable caterpillars and I couldn't help but post these a little early. They are so, so cute and would be a perfect activity to go along … [Read more...]
I (Heart) Vowels
I know it's a little crazy, but I really do love vowels. It's so important that our young readers learn those vowel sounds correctly so that they can decode words and use them correctly in their writing. Activities which involve discriminating the vowels sounds are so helpful, … [Read more...]
Cookie Sheet Activities Volume 6- Word Families
I'm so, so glad to have completed Cookie Sheet Volume 6. Kyle and I have been working on it for quite some time (like, FOREVER) and, I assure you, it's well worth the wait. I'm thinking this is now my new favorite! This volume is jam packed with 43 pages of word family fun. … [Read more...]
Build A Snowman
I love winter! Northern Michigan is a winter wonderland. That's what makes creating winter-themed activities especially fun. From mittens, to penguins to snowmen- I love integrating winter clip art into activities. Kyle (fabulous artist) created this adorable snowman just for … [Read more...]
DIY Word Family Sliders
Teaching students to identify "chunks" in words is an important step in learning to read. Identifying these "chunks" helps to build fluency as the student will not have to stop and blend each individual sound. Word families are groups of words that share the same ending. For … [Read more...]
Spring Math and Word Family Activities
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...]