Get 4 FREE spelling worksheets sheets that promote orthographic mapping for words with 3, 4, and 5 phonemes AND silent e words. Best of all, they’re reusable and easily adaptable to the phonics concepts you’re teaching! ❤ Why We Love It Orthographic mapping is how the brain maps words for long-term storage and instant retrieval….
This free printable video game-themed word search is a fun, engaging, and educational activity! Kids will find and circle 15 hidden words! Why We Love It Word searches are one of our favorite classroom activities! They help students practice vocabulary and spelling and improve visual discrimination skills, plus they’re just plain fun for students (just…
These 5 free PDF worksheets reinforce a strong understanding of the sounds that consonant blends BR and BL make. The activities provide repeated practice reading and writing words with blends, sorting pictures according to beginning blends, and reading decodable sentences with initial BR and BL blends. Teaching Initial Consonant Blends Initial consonant blends (or beginning…
Get these 3 printable Magic Wand worksheets for students to better understand and practice Silent E. Students will cut out the letter E magic wand, then explore its power to change the middle vowel sound in words! 🪄 Why We Love It In my classroom, I always talk about the Silent E being magical, because…
This list includes 64 words with open syllables, organized in an easy-to-read chart. They’re listed in four categories: Nonsense syllables, 1 syllable words, 2 syllable words, and 3 syllable words. Get the free printable below! About This printable open syllables list is great for dictation, independent practice, and more, as students learn all about open…
Let’s explore everything you need to know about open and closed syllables! Included are definitions, examples, how to teach them, and three free PDF worksheets designed to practice the skills needed to master open and closed syllables. Definitions Closed syllables have a vowel that is closed in by a consonant, making the vowel say its…
This Spelling Practice Printable Board Game is a fun and engaging way for students to learn to spell their vocabulary words, because it allows them to play and practice at the same time! It’s a fun way for students to practice spelling words out loud. Why We Love It Spelling practice can sometimes be a…
These 2 free printable Earth Day Word Searches are helpful resources for improving vocabulary and spelling while reinforcing themes of the environment, stewardship, recycling, and sustainability! Download and print the pdfs below! Why We Love It Earth Day occurs every year on April 22nd, and we come together and celebrate the earth and learn to…
These free “All About My Mom” printable pdfs are great ways for students to share in their own words all about their mom, grandma, or any special person. It’s an engaging and inclusive classroom or at-home activity to celebrate Mother’s Day. 🌸 Why We Love It Mother’s Day is the official holiday for mothers, celebrated…
This I Love Me Candy Jar worksheet is focused on self-appreciation and self-esteem! Students write down 5 adjectives or attributes they like about themselves on pieces of candy, then color, cut, and paste to add them to the candy jar! 💖 Why We Love It This I Love Me candy jar activity is designed to…