Whether you have a single computer in your classroom, or iPads for each student, you are going to LOVE these 12 DIGITAL DAYS of CVC CHRISTMAS CENTERS!The best thing about these centers is that there is ZERO-prep for you! They are perfect for your busy little classroom! Simply upload the .ppsx files to Google Slides,… Continue Reading
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NO-PREP Syllable Worksheets
I’ve bundled all of the NO-PREP worksheets from our growing syllable instruction packs for you! Syllabication rules covered in this set include: 1. OPEN and CLOSED simple syllables (3 activities) 2. VCCV with Double Consonants (4 activities) 3. VCCV with Mixed Consonants (4 activities) 4. V/CV (6 activities) 5. VC/V (6 activities) 6. Magnetic Y… Continue Reading
Open and Closed Simple Syllables
Open and closed syllables are the first two syllable types your students should learn. Hundreds of common words can be spelled using these simple syllables, so teach them early and well! Here is a great place to start: You’ll start with these fun teaching tools–the open road and OPEN SYLLABLES:The LONG measuring tape remind us… Continue Reading
Starting Sight Words in Kindergarten
Although Sonlight doesn’t include sight word work in its kindergarten curriculum, kindergarten is a GREAT time for your kids to start learning sight words. Our sight word series is FUN! We have a craft, or other hands-on work for each word we cover. We also use a “cumulative” approach–your kids will not struggle reading the… Continue Reading
Back to School FLASH FREEBIE!
We are kicking off our school year today with a FLASH FREEBIE for you! If you are teaching Pre-Schoolers or Kindergarteners, you are going to LOVE these fun, self-exploration crafts. We will be using the “This is Me” and “My Name Begins With” on the first two pages of our Kindergarten LA notebooks. Our Kindergarten… Continue Reading
MY FIRST A to Z INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK {The GROWING Bundle}
The growing bundle is here! It includes all of the letters completed (A to X) and an editable cover page for your interactive notebooks. Letters Y and Z will be added in September. If you haven’t downloaded your free sample {Letter M}, you can get it here. There is also a tutorial that will help… Continue Reading
My First A to Z Interactive Notebook {TUTORIAL}
Last year, we published our First Math Interactive Notebook. It is a great introduction to numbers, counting and basic operations. I love that it is filled with hands-on seat-work that my preschooler (now K-4) can accomplish with minimal direction from me! As I mentioned back in October, we are using an interactive notebook for phonics,… Continue Reading
Language Arts and Homeschooling {Sonlight’s Core E}
We have really enjoyed our years of teaching Sonlight’s American History to our fourth graders. It is a wonderfully rich curriculum. I am sure you can agree that the books are some of the best you have read with your children. But, do you struggle getting your kids to compete their weekly writing assignments? I’ve… Continue Reading
New Star Wars Decor sets!
Here are a couple new, fun sets for your Star Wars-themed classroom…Pick Me Lightsabers and Jedi Door Decor! These “Pick Me!” lightsabers are a fun addition to your name choosing system. Simply print the figures and hilts on cardstock, (laminate, if desired) and cut them out leaving a little white space around the outside. Glue… Continue Reading
New Today!! Star Wars NAME PLATE for K
Your little kinder padawans are going to love these editable double-sided desk helpers! On the Han & Chewie Language Arts side you will find: ** Correct Letter Formation for Uppercase and Lowercase letters ** Beginning Sound Pictures (includes hard & soft sounds; long and short vowels) ** Highlighted Vowels ** Lines for writing Student’s Name… Continue Reading