Create and Play Short Vowel Game I am always looking for new and different ways to teach, reteach and solidify short vowels sounds in my students. Recently, I created these short vowel friends and introduced them to my class. They … Continue reading
Digraph Card Game Another spelling game that practice the digraphs wh, sh, ch and th. Materials templates cardstock Preparation Print templates on card stock. Cut cards out. How to Play These cards can be used in a variety of ways. … Continue reading
Blends Card Game (cr, cl, fr, gl, gr) Another game for practicing blends. This time it is for the blends cr, cl, fr, gl and gr. For this game simply print the blends templates on card stock and cut them … Continue reading
Spring Word Family Game Unlike flowers, word families are always in season. I created this spring flower word family game for one of my fellow kindergarten teachers. It took a long time to get the ladybugs just the way … Continue reading
5 Simple Game Boards for Sight Word Practice and After School Link Up I love my class this year. Well, I love my class every year, but this year is especially exciting because they are what I call “true” first … Continue reading
Short Vowel Bingo Game I am very excited to share this short vowel bingo game I created. Super easy to play- just print it, put it together and play! Perfect for young children who are just learning their short … Continue reading
Teaching the Magic e I loved teaching my students about the silent e or magic e. I liked the term magic e because it made teaching (and learning) about it more fun. Here are a few of my favorite activities. … Continue reading
Word Family Practice Tube There I was– faced with another empty container that I just couldn’t throw away. It was calling to me– “Make me into something wonderful.” I answered, “I will!” And then walked away thinking what the heck … Continue reading
A Phonics Primer I have had a few people ask me for some good activities for working on phonics skills with their child. This, as you may know, is a HUGE topic with tons and tons of information available both … Continue reading
