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2 Spelling Rules Kids Need to Learn for C and K

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Spelling Rules Kids Need to Know Learning spelling rules is essential for kids to develop strong reading and writing skills. Knowing when to use c and k and when to use ck or k for the sound of /k/ can be extremely tricky for beginning students. Teaching these two rules early on allows students to expand their spelling abilities. Knowing that there is a rule they can follow gives them confidence and makes spelling easier. […]

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Top 10 Teaching Tips for a New Year

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Top 10 Teaching Tips for a New Year What are the top 10 teaching tips and effective teaching strategies? Well, that question will be different depending on who you ask. Many effective teaching strategies can be essential additions to your teaching toolbox.   Each teacher must look at their classroom, students’ abilities, and goals to determine what works best for them. Something that works well in one situation may not work for another.  As we get

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Visual Discrimination Activities for Reading Success

Visual Discrimination /

Visual Discrimination Activities for Reading Success Visual discrimination is a skill many parents and teachers don’t put on the top of their list for reading success. It turns out that it is critical to developing reading and writing fluency. Strong visual discrimination skills can help students pay attention to details and correctly identify letters and numbers when there is only a small difference between them.  Identifying letters and words without confusion leads to better reading

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Bingo activities for Phonemic Awareness

Bingo Activities for Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness, Games /

Bingo Activities for Phonemic Awareness Playing Bingo with kids in the classroom is always a fun activity. Sharing laughter and excitement lifts spirits, brings joy, and relieves stress and anxiety. This classic game can also do much more. Bingo activities are fun and easy ways to teach phonemic awareness and reading skills to beginning and struggling readers. Plus, adding the excitement of yelling “BINGO” makes it even more engaging. Let’s see how to adapt this

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13 Hot Toys and Fun Games for Reading

Games, Dyslexia, Reading /

13 Hot Toys and Fun Games for Reading Fun games for reading are on every parent and teacher wish list for the holidays.   We are always on the lookout for gifts and toys that are fun, educational, and can help our kids become better readers.  Look no further because here are some of the hottest toys and games that will get kids excited about reading.  These are great for beginning and struggling readers and for

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