Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!
Science of Reading has taken over all things literacy in the classroom. Some of you may be asking, can I still conduct centers with the Science of Reading? The answer is YES! In this post we’ll discuss all about utilizing centers that are aligned to the science of reading. Not only are they aligned, they […]
Science of Reading Centers in Kindergarten with ideas, activities, and more! SoR aligned centers ideas for teachers.
Recently, I have seen some debates on using centers and the Science of Reading. If you have been a teacher for a long time, centers were a HUGE part of Balanced Literacy. Recently, teachers have shifted away from balanced of literacy to research based Science of Reading. You can read my Science of Reading Post ... Read More about Centers and the Science of Reading
These free printable beginning sounds phoneme substitution cards engage students in reading CVC words and substituting initial phonemes.
Check out these science of reading centers ideas to help give your kinder and first grade readers authentic practice during literacy centers.
Lots of ideas and pictures of ways to teach reading skills using phonics centers to make learning fun and promote fluency in reading skills.
Use station activities to improve reading comprehension! Get your students
Learn how to make DIY magnetic letter tiles and the easiest way I've found to store them so students can access them quickly.
Let's discover science of reading aligned centers. You will be able to fully integrate science of reading into your literacy centers.
Check out these science of reading centers ideas to help give your kinder and first grade readers authentic practice during literacy centers.
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
I bust out the kids' favorite independent reading activities for a minimum stress, maximum fun phonics time. These can be used one on one, as kindergarten reading station activities, or be done with a whole classroom of kids. All 3 of these independent reading activities have many ways to differentiate to meet the needs of
Today I'm sharing a freebie to help you understand the Science of Reading and why we should use Sound Walls in the classroom!
Let's discover science of reading aligned centers. You will be able to fully integrate science of reading into your literacy centers.
Are you concerned that your students are not getting the most out of your phonics instruction? It's easy to become frustrated and feel like we're not doing
For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them. Let me give you the break down on each of my 5 centers, and how I manage them!
Learn how to set up your literacy block while aligning with the science of reading, and grab my sample literacy schedule.
These compound word puzzles are an easy way to bring some fun learning to your literacy centers! Pair them up and watch a word appear!
Lots of ideas and pictures of ways to teach reading skills using phonics centers to make learning fun and promote fluency in reading skills.
In this blog post: Download a set of decodable readers based on your favorite fairytales and folktales including The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. If you’ve been around for a while, you know that one of my favorite […]
Digital Resources Station Center Rotation Slides with Timers for Reading, Writing, Math are designed to be your ultimate organizational tool, allowing you to effortlessly manage your student groups in PowerPoint or Google Slides. Say goodbye to those tedious tasks of printing, laminating, cutting, and prepping bulletin boards. With these slides, you'll have everything set up in minutes, giving you more time to focus on what really matters—teaching! What makes these slides even more incredible is how easy they are to use. Simply type in your student names, select the activities using our fun and interactive moveable text icons, and voila! Your rotation board is ready to go. And the best part? You can make changes with just a few clicks whenever you like. It's like having a personal assistant for your classroom management! These slides are not only practical but also visually appealing. They are perfect for projecting on screens, allowing your students to see their assignments at a glance. Plus, you can add your own images or student photos, making it super easy for your students to know exactly where they need to be. Let's take a closer look at what you'll get with Digital Resources Station Center Rotation Slides with Timers for Reading, Writing, Math: Group Organization Slide: Sort your students into groups effortlessly. You can use the provided group titles or get creative and add student photos. Flexibility is the name of the game—create as many groups as you need! Center Icon Cards: You're covered with a wide range of center icons, including blank ones that you can personalize with your own text. It's all about customization and making it uniquely yours. Editable Digital Rotation Boards: Customize your rotation boards to fit your specific needs. Add rows and columns to create as many rotations or groups as you require. Oh, and don't forget—you can edit the headings too. Single Rotation Display: Each rotation has its own dedicated slide. From "Round 1" to "Round 6" and "Clean Up!". Edit the directions, set the timer, and watch the magic happen. Powerpoint supports timers with optional sound and automatic slide advancement. You'll also find istructions for adding timers to the Google version too! Center Accountability Slides: Keep track of your students' progress with the handy accountability slides. They can either be used digitally with Seesaw or printed out for a more tactile experience. Students will love checking off completed centers—it's like a little achievement unlocked! Printable Bulletin Board Resources: Want the option to print your rotation board or center signs? We've got printable pages that will help you create a center rotations bulletin board or display signs near the center area. It's all about making your space look amazing while keeping things organized. The Powerpoint version includes digital timer options ranging from 30 seconds all the way up to 50 minutes. Whether you need to use a timer on a slide for a quick activity (like clean up) or a more extended rotation (like silent reading), we've got you covered. The included timers work in both Powerpoint and Keynote versions, plus there are directions on how to add timers in the Google Slides version as well. Digital Station Center Rotation Slides with Timers for Reading, Writing, Math are not just any ordinary classroom tool. They're designed to make your teaching life easier, more efficient, and a whole lot more organized. Math center icons: Fact Fluency, Flash Cards, Money, Telling Time, Pattern Blocks, Dominoes, Number Lines, Measurement, Dice, Number Sense, Fractions, Independent Practice, Graphs, Addition and Subtraction, Place Value, Math by Myself, Multiplication and Division, Calculator Practice, Geometry, Teacher Table, Math Tubs, Math Journals, Math Paperless Pocket Chart, Math Games, Math Buddies, Task Cards, Counting Bears, Counting Links, Two-Tone Counters, Snap Cubes Literacy center icons: Word Work, Seat Work, Read to Self, Writing, Library, Buddy Reading, Teacher Table, Skill Work, Sight Words, Handwriting, Phonics, Alphabet, Work on Writing, Spelling, Read the Room, Pocket Chart, Poetry, Big Books, Listen to Reading, Guided Reading, Write About Reading, Read to Someone, Reading Fluency, Write the Room, Literature Circles Miscellaneous center icons: Kitchen, Dry Erase, Crafts, Science, Puppets, Dramatic Play, Art, Dress Up, Cars, Stamps, Easel, Computer, Discovery, Listening, Blocks, Typing, STEAM, Sensory Table, Tablet, Math, Puzzles, Music, Playdoh, Coloring, Pinning, Fine Motor, Construction, Free Choice, Busy Boxes, Social Studies, Technology, Magnets, Light Table, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector, Games All rights reserved © Jen Lium | Teaching in the Tongass
In this post we share our TOP recommendations for phonics centers and games that your students can use while you're teaching small groups!
Help kindergarteners and first graders learn to spell short vowel CVC words with this free printable CVC Word Building Mat and picture card prompt set.
Adding some fun games for reading in the classroom schedule will instantly get your kids excited to read! These 5 fun reading games are...
Let's discover science of reading aligned centers. You will be able to fully integrate science of reading into your literacy centers.
Science of Reading Literacy Centers for you to use during reading small groups to boost readers and grow phonological awareness.
Print a FREE anchor chart, mini book, fluency passage and more! Backed by the science of reading, these lessons will make learning the phonics standard engaging and effective.
In this post I share 5 literacy centers aligned to the Science of Reading. These low-prep, research-based literacy activities are ideal for K-2 students and classrooms.
Lots of ideas and pictures of ways to teach reading skills using phonics centers to make learning fun and promote fluency in reading skills.
Using science of reading manipulatives can bring a big boost to your teaching and to students and their learning. It can help take the abstract and help make it more concrete and physical, especially for
I bust out the kids' favorite independent reading activities for a minimum stress, maximum fun phonics time. These can be used one on one, as kindergarten reading station activities, or be done with a whole classroom of kids. All 3 of these independent reading activities have many ways to differentiate to meet the needs of
Let's discover science of reading aligned centers. You will be able to fully integrate science of reading into your literacy centers.
Teaching reading strategies in kindergarten that follow the Science of Reading research and a free printable to help support students
In this post I share 5 literacy centers aligned to the Science of Reading. These low-prep, research-based literacy activities are ideal for K-2 students and classrooms.
FREE printable CVC cookie words literacy activity for pre-k & kindergarten classes to work with while practicing letter sounds and early reading skills!
Do your students need some extra practice with reading and writing words with short a phonics patterns? These Short A Phonics Worksheets & Activities are perfect for your short a word work centers during literacy time.
Phonics Based Decodable Readers
Winter is just around the corner and I have been working hard on our Winter Math and Literacy Packet for Kindergarten! I am happy to say that it is
Word Building FolderThis word building folder will be your FAVORITE tool for small group and whole class phonics and spelling activities. Aligned with the Science of Reading, the folder gives your students the opportunity to practice spelling words related to a specific phonics concept. It encourage...
Discover my favorite activities that are aligned with the science of reading curriculum to help your young learns master reading fast.
Let us take over the lesson plans for building phonological awareness with our 1st grade Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Center activities!
Are you ready to teach phonics in a FUN way? Explicit and systematic phonics instruction is so important for beginning readers. I am excited to share with
Do you think reading centers are only for the littles? Think again! Learn why you should be using upper elementary reading centers.
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