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Bingo activities for Phonemic Awareness

Bingo Activities for Phonemic Awareness

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

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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How to Turn Any Lesson into an Exciting Game

Have you ever been trying to teach a difficult concept and your students are zoning out?  We’ve all been there.  How can you engage them fast when you have nothing else in your lesson plan?  That’s easy, turn it into a game.  Educational games are motivating, engaging, and they can make a concept come to life like nothing else.  Here are a few of my favorite ways to make any lesson into a quick and exciting game.

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Why Playing Games is Absolutely The Best Way to Teach

Do you love playing games?  I do, and most of my students do too. Just the other day one of them asked if we could play games for the whole session.  Do you know what? I thought it was a great idea. Educational games for kids are a must for active learning. What is an educational game?  In my opinion, all games can teach something. What I have seen is that when we play games, kids learn! Here is why you absolutely need to include games in your teaching.

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