Struggling spellers. If you teach one, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And you know how frustrating it can be for you and the student. Today, I’m sharing 5 things struggling spellers need. Before I get too far, I just want to say that every child is different. There isn’t a single solution that will ... Read More about 5 Things Struggling Spellers Need

Teach your students the spelling generalizations for spelling the /k/ sound with c, k, and ck. Do a word sort and print out the anchor chart.

I’m sure meltdowns never happen at your house or in your classroom because they never happen here {roll eyes}. Earlier this week, we had a pretty big one over the spelling of the word rain. Yes, rain. My dear, sweet ALuv {2nd grade} kept trying to spell rain like RANE. I assured him that while ... Read More about Learning to Spell Using Patterns Within Words {FREE Printable Included!}

Spelling rule posters provide a clear and simple visual reminder of our most common spelling rules (including the floss rule and c vs. k). Display these posters at a writing center or include in spelling word practice folders. These visuals pair wonderfully with Word Family Spelling Lists with Sentence Dictation. Includes: ★ Vowels: A, E, I, O, U, and Y ★ Kiss the Cat Rule (C before a, o, u; K before e, i, y) ★ Floss Rule (double consonant endings) ★ How Do I Spell the /ch/ Sound? (ch vs. tch) ★ Does it End with CK or KE? (ck, ke, k) ★ How do I spell the /j/ sound? (j, dge, ge) ★ Silent E ★ Do I spell the /k/ sound with C or K? ★ How Do I Spell the /ou/ sound? (ou vs. ow) ★ How Do I Spell the /oi/ sound? (oi vs. oy) ★ Soft C and Soft G **Follow My Store to Save 50% Off New Products During the First 48 Hours** You might also like: Long and Short Vowel Sorts BUNDLE First Grade Grammar Bundle Word Family Spelling Lists with Sentence Dictation Opinion Writing Templates with Sentence Starters for Special Ed

Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It’s always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren’t easily decodable! […]

Learn the most common phonics spelling rules in English & get details about my Phonics Guidebook & spelling rules teaching posters.

Are you looking for no prep spelling activities to use in your classroom? Try 2 free spelling worksheets FREE!

Use this pdf list of 300 fifth grade spelling words at home or in the classroom for spelling success! Words cover a wide range of topics & levels. Free; no subscription required!

In this post, I explain the 8 jobs of silent e and offer you with a FREE Jobs of Silent e teaching poster for your classroom!

My Phonics Guidebook provides explanations of phonics spelling rules and includes printable teaching posters the most commonly taught spelling patterns!

This phonics bundle contains 11 hands-on activities for teaching and practicing the ai/ay spelling of the long a vowel pattern sounds.

When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the au/aw phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created “paw” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]

Sort and Say: Spelling Patterns Every educator understands the critical role that spelling and phonics play in a child's literacy journey. Sort and Say: Spelling patterns is a teaching resource designed precisely with this understanding in mind, providing dynamic, hands-on lessons to effectively engage students. Crafted primarily for Grade 1 and Grade 2 pupils, this valuable tool seeks to foster fluency in reading words containing common phonics patterns. In an interactive manner, children sort out words that embody targeted phonics patterns—for instance, identifying 'trail' and 'sail' as complying with the 'ai' pattern while excluding 'trial' or 'soil'. This process hones discriminating ability concerning word forms while reinforcing their grasp of spelling structures. Incorporating Sort & Say Lessons Into Your Curriculum The lessons can be effortlessly tailored to any phonics-based reading program. Educators may deploy these lessons as part of whole group instruction or small group activity stations. The tool fits both traditional classroom settings and homeschooling contexts. The blackline master layout facilitates easy cut-and-paste application or writing practice; hence these lessons double up as engaging homework assignments where children can reiterate what they learned independently. All materials are helpfully compacted into one PDF file for ease of use—a simplistic answer to a multitude of learning needs within language art subjects. The primary focus area: Spelling skills development. If you're an educator seeking effective strategies that not only instruct but engage young learners in mastering crucial language arts competencies like reading fluency through strategic spelling instructions - look no further than Sort & Say: Spelling Patterns! Sort and Say: Spelling Patterns

When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the au/aw phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created “paw” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]

A spelling or word work practice sheet on which students will roll and write their spelling words.

Long vowel sound spelling patterns are quite difficult for students to learn. First they must understand that more than one letter can be used to represent one sound and then learn the various ways that the sound can be represented in print. For example, there are 4 common ways the sound /a/ can be spelled: […]

When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the oa/ow/oe phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created these “bubble” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]

If you’re still doing spelling tests the traditional way—from a list of 10 words that you have students memorize each week before a Friday assessment, it's time to let that go.

Included are two first-grade level appropriate word searches for teaching the OW/OU spelling patterns. One word search uses only words spelled with the OW spelling and the other uses only words spelled with the OU spelling pattern.

Looking for a Spelling Test Template? a Classroom Weekly Spelling Assessment? a Student Spelling Quiz Sheet? a Homeschool Kids Spelling Practice Test? Look no further! Introducing our Spelling Test Template Printable, an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and students alike. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this printable template offers a structured format for administering spelling tests with ease. Featuring designated spaces for the spelling words, student name, date, and score, our template ensures that each test is organized and easy to evaluate. Whether you're a teacher conducting weekly spelling assessments or a parent helping your child practice their spelling skills at home, this printable provides a convenient and efficient way to track progress and reinforce learning. Say goodbye to handwritten spelling lists and hello to a more streamlined and professional approach to spelling assessments. Elevate your teaching or studying experience with our Spelling Test Template Printable today!

Let your students learn how to spell words using spelling patterns. With this resource, your kiddos will color, sort, write the spelling words and learn a ton! The spelling patterns are: CVC, CVCe, Digraphs, Long Vowel Patterns, Vowel Diphthongs and More! Give Your Kiddos what they need to support their spelling! These sorts are aligned with Common Core Reading Foundational Standards and cover many of the literacy standards in this strand for grades 1-3, but can be differentiated for different spellers and their levels. These ready to use worksheets can be used for: ♥ Reinforcement and practice during station work. ♥ Morning work ♥ Homework ♥ RTI ♥ Lessons for a substitute teacher. They are ready to use…NO PREP. Sorts are an easy way to reinforce a pre-taught spelling skill and can also be used as an informal assessment. My kiddos LOVED doing sorts during Work Work for Daily 5 /Literacy Stations. I tried to pick spelling patterns that confuse some children and also created sorts with easy and harder words to give flexibility with differentiation. What’s Included: ♥ 60 pages of spelling sorts: 1. CVC and CVCe 2. Beginning digraphs ch and sh 3. Ending digraphs, sh, th, ch and sh, th, ch and ck 4. Ending ch, tch and th 5. Long vowel patterns 6. Diphthongs 7. Sounds of y 8. Silent letters kn,gn,ph,wr 9. Soft and hard c 10. Soft and hard g 11. AND More! Spelling Sorts to Reinforce Spelling Patterns

Long O can be a tricky sound to teach because there are a few different ways to spell it. But I'm breaking down how you can easily teach this sound and all its spelling patterns.

Spelling is a critical component of communication, especially in the English language where a switch in the vowel changes the meaning of the entire word.…

Teaching k/ck spelling rule can be fun! When the /k/ sound is at the end of a word either the letters "k" or "ck" are used - learn which to use when!

A spelling or word work practice sheet in which students will practice "typing" their words.

This phonics bundle contains 11 hands-on activities for teaching and practicing the ai/ay spelling of the long a vowel pattern sounds.

This phonics bundle contains 11 hands-on activities for teaching and practicing the ai/ay spelling of the long a vowel pattern sounds.

A fun and engaing, problem solving spelling word game. No prep - simply print and play to learn. Use with any spelling word list.

Chunk Spelling, the key to helping your students develop strategic spelling skills.

Are you in search of meaningful and engaging resources to help your sixth-grade students improve their spelling skills? Look no further! Our Sixth Grade Spelling Words Worksheets are designed with your students in mind. These worksheets provide a variety of exercises and activities that focus on spelling words relevant to their grade level. Each worksheet targets specific spelling patterns and offers opportunities for students to practice spelling words in context. With these worksheets, you can ensure that your students are building a strong foundation in spelling while staying engaged and motivated.

Teach your students the spelling generalizations for spelling the /k/ sound with c, k, and ck. Do a word sort and print out the anchor chart.

Check out the newest addition to my collection of free spelling games. It's the Train Game! Perfect for reviewing long a spelling patterns. The game was adapted from The Train Station Game, which is

Spelling strategies to help your beginning writers spell independently. Free anchor chart pieces to use as a reference tool!

Learning the various vowel sounds can be tough work for kiddos (trust me, I know!). Sometimes it helps to have a great visual for kids to refer to when

Are you in search of meaningful and engaging resources to help your sixth-grade students improve their spelling skills? Look no further! Our Sixth Grade Spelling Words Worksheets are designed with your students in mind. These worksheets provide a variety of exercises and activities that focus on spelling words relevant to their grade level. Each worksheet targets specific spelling patterns and offers opportunities for students to practice spelling words in context. With these worksheets, you can ensure that your students are building a strong foundation in spelling while staying engaged and motivated.

This spelling pack is for practice with -TION & -SION Barton Reading and Spelling Level 6 Unit 10 inspired. How to spell with Unit -TION & SION.This pack suitable for reading and spelling intervention. This is great Orton-Gillingham instruction. It is suitable for any phonics program. Total...

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Long vowel sound spelling patterns are quite difficult for students to learn. First they must understand that more than one letter can be used to represent one sound and then learn the various ways that the sound can be represented in print. For example, there are 4 common ways the sound /a/ can be spelled: […]

When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the au/aw phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created “paw” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]