Read all about the BEST instructional strategies and activities for teaching homophones. Included are sample activities and best practice strategies to help! What are Homophones? Homophone is a word made up of two Greek bases – homo and phone. In Greek, homo means same and phone means sound. The translation of the word literally means:…
Learn all about the Long E vowel sound, including the 8 ways to spell long E, and the ultimate free printable list of the most frequently used long E vowel sound words. All About Long E Long vowels are vowels that make the same sound as the actual letter name. I teach my students to…
This free no-prep printable spelling practice tic tac toe board is an entertaining and engaging game for students in grades 1-4 to practice their vocabulary words! Get your spelling lists and get started! Why We Love It There’s nothing we like more than making learning fun! And traditionally, vocabulary and spelling practice can be a…
These four free printables help children practice identifying and reading words with r-Controlled vowels. The worksheets include focused practice with AR, ER, IR, OR, and UR patterns. What are r-Controlled Vowels? When a vowel is followed by the letter r, the r takes control of the vowel. The vowel will no longer say its long…
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The ultimate Bossy R Lists! Get two pdf lists with over 150 R-Controlled vowel words, including AR, ER, IR, OR, and UR. The worksheets are organized by R-controlled syllables, including a list of 1 syllable words & a list of multisyllabic R-Controlled vowel words. R Controlled Syllables A syllable is a word or word part…
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…
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…
This free St. Patrick’s Day Color by Number printable is a perfect holiday activity for kids at home and in classrooms. It pictures a leprechaun hat, a rainbow, a pot of gold, a lucky horseshoe, and shamrocks! ☘️ Why We Love It St. Patrick’s Day is usually a lighthearted celebration where everyone gets to be…
A fun, engaging free printable Valentine’s Day Word Search with 20 love and friendship-themed words for students to find! There’s an answer key included as an aid. ❤️ Why We Love It Valentine’s Day is all about fun, love, and friendship (and candy too!), and we love incorporating educational activities into holiday fun! This Valentine’s…