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End of the School Year: Fun Activities to Wrap up the Year Right

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End of the School Year: Fun Activities to Wrap up the Year Right The end of the school year is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about how to wrap up the year on a positive note. It’s a time to reflect on all the accomplishments and challenges students have faced throughout the year. To celebrate the end of the academic year, we’ve come up with some fun end-of-the-school-year activities that […]

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phonemic awareness through poetry

Unlocking Phonemic Awareness Through Poetry

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Unlocking Phonemic Awareness Through Poetry As teachers, we know how important phonemic awareness is to unlocking the door of literacy for our students. We also know that, especially in the early years, children learn best through play and exploration. Combining these two elements can be a powerful way to help struggling readers gain confidence and independence in their reading skills. Enter poetry! The Benefits of Using Poetry to Teach Phonemic Awareness Using poetry as an

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Teaching Glued Sounds examples and activities

Teaching Glued Sounds – Awesome Activities You Need

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Engaging Activities for Teaching Glued Sounds Have you ever asked what is a glued sound? Do you feel stuck when teaching glued sounds?  (Pun intended) Teaching glued sounds (also known as welded sounds) can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! With the right tools and techniques, your students will be mastering those tricky sounds in no time.  Read on to learn about welded or glued sound words, examples, and innovative ways to teach

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1-1-1 Doubling Spelling Rule

The 1-1-1 Doubling Spelling Rule – Teach it Like a Pro!

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The 1-1-1 Doubling Spelling Rule – Teach it Like a Pro! If you’re a teacher, you know that getting your students to understand the 1-1-doubling spelling rule can be like trying to herd cats! But learning this essential rule helps young writers spell challenging words correctly, increasing both their accuracy and confidence. Luckily, there is an easy way for teachers to facilitate this process and help students build mastery of the 1-1-doubling spelling rule –

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Teaching Spelling Rules

Making the Y to I Spelling Rule Fun with 3 Easy Activities

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Making the y to i Spelling Rule Fun with 3 Easy Activities When it comes to teaching kids about adding suffixes, the dreaded “y-to-i” rule can be a tricky one. You know the one — when you add -ed, -ing, -er, or other suffixes to words that end in “y,” you need to change the “y” to an “i.” For example, try + ed = tried. But how do you get your students excited about

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