Fry Sight Word Stations: Teaching sight words to children should be a fun, hands-on, and evolving process in any classroom. There isn't one lesson completed in a single day that teaches students sight words. Rather sight words should be taught on a regular basis in a classroom and involve elements that interest your students and make them want to learn. But how do we as educators do this? How … [Read more...]
Easy Prep Sight Word Game
Let me show you a fun sight word game. Looking for some new or different ways to make SIGHT WORDS FUN in your classroom? Sight Words are a huge part of most kindergarten programs. WE MAKE LEARNING FUN! But how do we get our students to their sight word goal? We make learning FUN. Let me introduce you to an engaging, personal goal-setting, wiggle-approved way to practice, review, and assess … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
We know March 17th is coming. And we know our little learners are getting more and more excited about St. Patrick's Day. So let's embrace their excitement... harness it... and use it for the greater good. Let's talk about ways to make Saint Patrick's Day more fun and engaging in your classroom. Get ready... this is a HUGE post full of Ideas... products to enhance learning... and freebies to grab … [Read more...]
Teaching Sight Words in Kindergarten: Essential Strategies Rooted in the Science of Reading for Kindergarten Teachers
As kindergarten teachers, our primary goal is to equip young learners with the ability to read sight words or high-frequency words effectively. This skill not only prepares them for kindergarten but also sets the stage for success in first grade and beyond. Rooted in the science of reading, we know that the right strategies can make all the difference in helping our students become proficient … [Read more...]
QR Codes in the Classroom
QR Codes in the Classroom: Little learners are AMAZING at using technology to LEARN. Sometimes WE as teachers are the ones who limit them. One of my passions is using technology in the classroom to LEARN, not just use technology. QR stands for Quick Response They are an easy way to get anyone to an EXACT place you want them to go. Meaning, you can control content while … [Read more...]
Sight Word Stations Tips & Tricks
Let's talk about sight word stations and let me share some tips & tricks on how to manage Sight Word Stations with ease and how to teach your learners how to take care of some situations themselves. Sight Word Stations Tips & Tricks Let me show you the amazing work my little learners have been doing with this set of Sight Word Stations. And keep in mind, the idea of this pack is to … [Read more...]
More About Sight Word Stations for First Grade
Did you check out the other post about how I set up my Sight Word Stations with Mrs. Hoffer? Then you are going to LOVE this post about how we use these stations... I broke all the Primer sight words down into a 7 weeks bundle... covering 6 words a week. Then I made 14 activities using just these words for EACH week. Sight Word Stations First, let me say that these stations have been a … [Read more...]
What Are SnapWords?
SnapWords: I know a lot of you are wondering how these Snap-Words Sight Word cards work. Let's break them down a bit and talk about them. What are SnapWords? Snap Word sight word cards are awesome because they have a visual picture on one side. The back of each card has a plain text version, as well as a motion and language cue to match each picture front. Talk about connecting all the … [Read more...]
Sight Word Stations in Action
Sight Word Stations: I am so excited to be showing off my newest FAVORITE time of day... watch out Center Time... you have been replaced! Let's talk about Sight Word Stations and let you see Sight Word Stations in Action! I am head over heels, absolutely in love, and completely committed to SIGHT WORD STATIONS! Sight Word Stations My kids are FINALLY interacting with sight words the way … [Read more...]
Snap Words Cards
Snap Words Cards: Want to make learning sight words a SNAP for those hard-to-reach learners? How about those young birthday kids who just lack maturity and interest in words? Or those ADD/ADHD or special needs students who just need something to catch their attention or keep their attention? What are Snap Word Cards? I found these incredible sight word cards a few years ago thanks to an … [Read more...]
Alligator CHOMP!
Alligator CHOMP Here is an idea I came up with this week and my kids LOVED it. I call it Alligator CHOMP since we were learning about the letter Aa. I made 5 numbered alligators and wrote ONE letter of a sight word on each. THEN, I hide them in the room like a write the room. I gave each of my students their Alligator CHOMP! sheet and then find the alligators. When they did, they … [Read more...]