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
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 –
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
Do I drop the e or not? When adding suffixes, it can be difficult to remember when to drop the e at the end of a word. This is especially true for teachers trying to help their students learn the correct spelling of words. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most common rules for dropping or keeping the final e when adding a suffix to a word. Read on to learn
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers As a teacher, the new year can seem like the perfect time for a fresh start — a chance to make adjustments and set your classroom up for success. But how exactly can you achieve this? To kick off 2023 with gusto, why not set some achievable resolutions to help make this upcoming school year one of your best yet? Read on to discover five New Year’s resolutions
