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Get 70 lists of rhyming words for Kindergarten on one free printable page! Because each list contains 5-9 words, there are over 400 words in total to use as examples of words that rhyme! Why We Love It Teaching rhyme to students is important, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated! Using a…
Most people can recognize rhyme, but few truly understand its significance or how it supports early literacy. Explore what rhyme is, why it’s essential for reading development, and effective strategies for teaching rhyme following a Science of Reading approach. What Is Rhyme? Rhyme is the repetition of sounds at the end of words. When words…
Get this engaging printable Election Day Word Search for free. It includes 15 content-specific words about voting for students to find, plus lots of ideas for vocabulary and knowledge-building. An answer key is included, too! Why We Love It Election day is such an exciting time when we get to exercise our right to vote….
Get 5 free printable Rhyming Words Worksheets for preschool and kindergarten students! Kids will practice identifying and generating rhyming words in fun and engaging ways. What Is Rhyme? Rhyme is the repetition of sounds at the end of words. When words rhyme, they share the same ending sounds, starting from the vowel sound through all…
Get a FREE pumpkin-themed magnet letter mat activity to boost multi-sensory learning, support the process of orthographic mapping, and more! Why We Love It Activities that support orthographic mapping are a powerful, research-backed way for children’s brains to learn new words. The goal is for these words to eventually become sight words— words that kids…
Did you know vowels and consonants are sounds, not letters?! Review the definitions, characteristics, examples, and the differences between vowels and consonants to better understand and teach this foundational information. What Are Vowels and Consonants? Let’s start by reviewing some important background information. All words in the English language are made up of a combination…
Learn all about the two sounds of OW. Review the sounds, get practical teaching tips, and download a FREE printable memory hook graphic and practice worksheet for student learning! Two Sounds of OW OW is a grapheme that can represent two different phonemes (sounds) – /ow/ like cow AND /ō/ like snow. ❄ OW spells…
Discover how to use Alphaboxes to make reading more engaging, boost vocabulary, and deepen students’ comprehension of any text. Plus, download our no-prep Alphabox graphic organizer as a FREE pdf below, perfect to use with any book selection. 🔤 What Are Alphaboxes? Alphaboxes are a type of graphic organizer that can help students deepen their…
Get a free printable list of 121 one-syllable words with the short U sound. Read all about teaching the short U sound, get ideas for working with students, and then download a free pdf printable! About the Short U Sound Short /ŭ/ is a vowel sound. The sound is represented by the letter U, and…
Learn about the short O sound and get a FREE printable list that includes 119 short O words, organized by word families. 🐙 All About Short O The written letter O (called a grapheme) can represent different sounds (phonemes). The letter O can be both long or short. But the most common sound the letter O will…