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K vs. -CK Spelling Rule + Free Printables
Help your students learn the K vs -CK spelling rule for spelling /k/ at the end of a word! Plus, get 6 FREE worksheets instantly to practice reading and spelling. The 3 Spellings of the /k/ Sound Students learn an important and surprising fact early in Kindergarten: both c and k make the /k/ sound,…
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Orton-Gillingham Scope & Sequence: Download the FREE Guide
Teachers need to know in what order to teach phonics skills! Get this free Orton-Gillingham aligned scope and sequence to help you teach in a way that’s easy, makes sense, and is aligned with the research! What Is a Phonics Scope & Sequence? In literacy instruction, a scope and sequence is a resource that shows…
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10 FREE Letter E Worksheets
Get 10 FREE Letter E Worksheets for students in preschool and kindergarten! The worksheets help kids connect the letter to the short e sound, trace and write letter E, and listen and identify the /ĕ/ sound in words! Teaching Letter E These worksheets are built around helping students connect letters, sounds, and writing through repeated, structured practice. …
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80+ Descriptive Writing Topic Prompts – FREE Printables
Get FREE printable descriptive writing prompts, organize by topic. Download all 80 descriptive writing topics with a practice worksheet! Important Info for Teachers Students can become better writers by practicing descriptive writing. Adding details creates more complex, interesting writing, which helps to improve written communication of ideas. Teachers can choose any of the prompts, then…
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Using Look-Alike Words for Phonics + Free Digraph Printables!
Learn why using look-alike words in phonics instruction is a powerful strategy that sets kids up for success. Plus, get two free printable digraph worksheets to use right away to help kids with words that look similar! What Are Look-Alike Words? Look-alike words are words that look very similar in print, but are not the…
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Descriptive Writing Object Cards – FREE Printables!
Help young readers learn to add details by practicing descriptive writing! These FREE printables include 30 object cards and a reproducible writing sheet with scaffolds! Why We Love It One important way for students to improve their writing skills is by practicing descriptive writing! This improves their communication with more complex and interesting writing. To…
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Ch vs TCH Spelling Rule + 5 FREE Worksheets
Help kids master the CH vs. TCH spelling rule AND learn exactly how to teach it! Plus grab 5 free reading and spelling worksheets to help students practice and master this pattern. All About the /ch/ Sound In English, there are 44 phonemes (sounds). Sometimes, there are a few ways to spell the exact same…
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FLOSS Google Slides – FREE Read & Reveal
Get a FREE interactive digital activity using Google Slides to teach your students to decode words that follow the FLOSS spelling rule. Students identify the spelling pattern, read the word, then reveal the colorful picture! What Is the FLOSS Rule? The FLOSS rule is a spelling generalization for young learners: ➡ When a one-syllable word…
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Shades of Meaning: Word Nuance for Vocabulary & FREE Chart
Learn all about Shades of Meaning: what it is, why it matters, and how to teach it. As a bonus, get a free printable anchor chart to help kids understand and practice word choice, build their oral and written vocabulary, and truly understand shades of meaning. What Is Shades of Meaning? Shades of meaning refers…
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Letter D Worksheets – 10 FREE Printables
Get 10 FREE Letter D Worksheets for students in preschool and kindergarten following Science of Reading best practices. Children will connect the letter to its sound, trace and write letter D with proper letter formation, listen and identify the /d/ sound in words and pictures, and more! Teaching Letter D As students build important, foundational…
