Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Are you looking for fun creative ways to practice spelling words? Read on for 10 spelling activities your students will enjoy that you can do with any word list.
Explore weather vocabulary with preschool and kindergarten students with this free printable weather board game from Playdough to Plato.
Are you ready to conquer DIGRAPHS? Once a child masters CVC Words it is time to move on to more complex word structures. Digraphs are a great place to
Ok… we’ve all been there. Where you peer out to your classroom and you’re having a via GIPHY Kind of day. This is seriously every teacher’s worse nightmare. What’s a teacher to do? I mean you have what you thought was a pretty good lesson planned, limited supplies, and of course hardly any time […]
Try these 5 fun and easy ways to gamify your phonics activities that will get your students up and moving!
Practice makes future perfect!
Take the boredom out of spelling practice with one of these creative and fun ways to practice spelling words that will work with any word list.
Practice makes future perfect!
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of
Teaching grammar and language art skills can be a challenge for anyone. How do you hit all of the skills...effectively? How do you know your students are
Practice makes future perfect!
Want to teach vocabulary without boring word lists? Here are 5 great ideas to teach ESL vocabulary and keep your students motivated!
Check out these 5 No-Prep Reviews Games for any classroom or any subject! Click to see what no-prep review games you can add to your teacher toolbox!
You can use these kinesthetic activities right away! Incorporate hands-on learning into your child’s lessons and improve long-term learning.
Springs make great learning fun! Here are 10 ways to explore the physics of springs including painting, measuring, exploring, even a spring snack.
Find ten fun ways to use opposite cards in this helpful post!
This is the second part of a mini series about songs for teaching parts of speech. If you missed the first post about nouns and verbs, you can find it here. Click on any picture
The H Brothers activity is a fun way to introduce your students to digraphs. Remember, digraphs are two sounds coming together to make an entirely new single sound. Because this is sometimes a confusing concept for kids, multisensory props and gestures are crucial. Below are a few ideas to get you started: CH: wear a Continue Reading
I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When my oldest son was learning to read, he would put the book on the floor and balance on his hands while he kicked his legs out behind him over and […]
Are you ready to use music to learn Korean? Whatever stage you are with your studies, it's fun to include music. Click through for your free toolkit. >>
A fun and exciting way to produce information on what your students have learned. The ideas are limitless on what students could do!
MEMORIZING MULTIPLICAITON FACTS CAN BE STRESSFUL Memorizing multiplication facts is a key component in the third-grade math curriculum. Students who are able to quickly recall multiplication facts enjoy a plethora of advantages. Third grade classes often have speed races for multiplication facts, invite only parties for students who have passed
CVC and CCVC words are one of the first words read by kids so they are the building blocks to a wonderful world of literacy. We have an easy CVC words activity to share with
Outdoor chalk games are great for the nice, warmer weather! I know my two preschoolers at home are always obsessed with a little chalk, so I thought I would share 3 three fun games you can take and use at home or in the classroom all summer long. The three games I’ve included are […]
MEMORIZING MULTIPLICAITON FACTS CAN BE STRESSFUL Memorizing multiplication facts is a key component in the third-grade math curriculum. Students who are able to quickly recall multiplication facts enjoy a plethora of advantages. Third grade classes often have speed races for multiplication facts, invite only parties for students who have passed
As with anything for kids, learning to write and practice name writing has to be fun! Making it a hands on experience can be so much more meaningful.
Set up a fun geometric bubble activity for the kids using everyday items. Can you make different shape bubbles? Easy STEM challenge for kids.
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Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
Are you looking for typing lessons online? KidzType has fun engaging lessons and free games that make learning to type fun!!!
MEMORIZING MULTIPLICAITON FACTS CAN BE STRESSFUL Memorizing multiplication facts is a key component in the third-grade math curriculum. Students who are able to quickly recall multiplication facts enjoy a plethora of advantages. Third grade classes often have speed races for multiplication facts, invite only parties for students who have passed
The ultimate Kids Learning Guide to discover and improve your child's learning styles. Activities and printables to improve learning skills and memory.
Active Ways to Teach Spelling; Hands-on learning and kinesthetic spelling activities. A multi-sensory approach helps children with a learning disability.
Learning a new skill or hobbie doesn't have to cost a cent! Here are 52 fun things you can learn for free!
In this post I will share a round-up post from great kid bloggers on creative and fun ways to learn the ABCs with your preschoolers.
Have young kids learning to read? Read here to find out some fun ways to practice sight words with your new reader. Kids will love it!
The best thing you can do for your child is teach them to read using phonics. Once you know how you can teach anyone to read!
You can use these kinesthetic activities right away! Incorporate hands-on learning into your child’s lessons and improve long-term learning.
