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8 Fun Hands-on Color Words Activities

August 24, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Color Word Activities

Looking for activities for Hands-on Color Words Activities? I have found that my students are struggling a little more than usual with their color words, so I knew I needed a little more help to keep them learning and engaged. If you are in the same position, then I know these color word activities will be helpful for your class as well. Color Word Flashcards First, hands-on color word … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy

9 Easy to Prep Back to School ELA Activities

July 24, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Check out these engaging back to school ela activities for little learners.

Here is a great way to save time and sanity with these easy-to-prep back-to-school ELA activities. It is that time when we welcome new little learners into our classroom and our hearts. Time is precious as we have all the things to do and a growing to-do list, but not a lot of time to get things on the list checked off. Letters and Sound Matching Check out this letter and sound-matching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Tips, 8 August, 9 September, Back to School, Literacy

My Misconceptions With Phonemic Awareness

June 16, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

As many reading teachers and textbooks will tell you, the components of reading are phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension. Although I often find myself pretty solid with phonics. Sometimes I am too heavy with phonics. And that is exactly where my misconceptions leave me. Let me explain. And hopefully, this will help your misconceptions as well. I Did Not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Phonics

Engaging Moments in ELA

March 19, 2019 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I started a mission for engagement in my classroom. My mission was to create at one engaging moment each and every day and my mission still is to keep creating engaging moments. I want to help you with examples of how I made this happen in my classroom. You will not see anything over the top or invasive to a classroom. Instead, you will see tried and true FUN learning activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Teaching Tips

Introduction to Apple Week with the Mystery Jar

September 26, 2018 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

This past Friday we had an introduction to Apple Week with the Mystery Jar. Say what? Let me explain. We have a blast stepping into apple week this year with a super fun introduction lesson. I want to share it with you so you can take this idea and turn it into learning fun in your classroom as well. How? Well, it all started with a mystery jar. Apple Week Activities with Linking Standards To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, 9 September, Science

Phonics Fun with Sound Sticks

April 15, 2018 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

You are going to have so much phonics fun with sound sticks! This is a simple way to teach, review, and practice phonics skills with little learners. It is paperless, hands on, engaging, and FUN. Best yet... you can use it for how you need to use it. There is no right or wrong here!  If you are in a school like mine where hands on activities are preferred over printables, I have got a treat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Phonics

Rocks Rock! All About Earth’s Materials

April 3, 2018 by Mary Amoson 1 Comment

Covering this standard about Earth's materials that include rocks and soil is about to become your favorite unit for Kindergarten. After dissecting this standard and pulling resources to make it hands on and engaging, I am sure it is going to be a hit because Rocks Rock! All About Earth's Materials is fun! Beginning With the Standards Typically, I begin breaking down a unit by the standard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Print & Play, Science

If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun

September 4, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

The letter Dd is a great time to use the book If You Give a Dog a Donut. I know you will love all of these If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities and Fun ideas for the week. Tying learning into literacy and math skills is a great, solid teaching tip to cover multiple standards in an inventive and engaging way. Charting and Write the Room I love to use this chart (shown in the back) on my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letter Dd, Literacy, Math, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Reading Games, Writing

The Nuts and Bolts of Constructing Word Fun

August 27, 2017 by Mary Amoson 4 Comments

A huge part of kindergarten is learning to sound out words and determine if they are real or nonsense words. Making this experience hands on and fun is a key element to making teachable moments memorable. I found these fun Learning Resources Constructing Word set and I knew I had to not only have this educational toy but I had to create something to use with it to make even more powerful in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Phonics

Using Augmented Reality to Bring Letters Alive

June 13, 2017 by Mary Amoson 5 Comments

Augmented reality is a great way to get spark interest in your little learners. I have been using Letters Alive in my classrom for several months. I would love to tell you all about how in love I am with this reading system. But the truth is... it doesn't matter what I think. My students started using this program with infatuation. They extended their learning with liking. The fell in love with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Augmented Reality, Literacy, Teaching Tips, Technology

Learning with a Light Table

April 30, 2017 by Mary Amoson 2 Comments

Learning with a light table is a fun way to let little learners play to learn. By tying in math and reading skills your students are already learning about, you will find them working on learning activities on their own. Here are some examples of ways to increase learning activities with your light table. Light Tables Let me start by telling you that my light table isn't fancy or high tech. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2 February, Literacy, Math, Math Centers, Phonics, Planning, Science

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Learning Fun

January 2, 2017 by Mary Amoson Leave a Comment

Laura Numeroff released a new book in her "If You Give a..." series called If You Give a Mouse a Brownie. It is a great addition to any library and it is sure to be a hit with little learners. As a teacher, I love to turn a well written and illustrated book into inspiration for learning activities to hook my learners. Learners can easily practicing their skills in fun ways. Let's check out my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Literacy, Math Centers, Reading Comprehension, Reading Games, Writing Tagged With: If You Give a Mouse a Brownie

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