Sight words is always a struggle with little learners! The gap with children who have been exposed to words to those who are not as fortunate is real. Sadly, we can't teach and reteach each child the words they need when they need them. Or can we? We need to promote independent learning with Sight Word Printables because it just makes sense. We need to be meeting students where they are … [Read more...]
Fry Sight Word Activities on Osmo
Osmo fans, get ready to jump for joy! I have some fun Fry Sight Words on Osmo to share with you to use on Osmo Words! The best news is... you can grab the activities I created from Osmo for FREE. Let me talk you through how to grab these activities and use them in your classroom. Customized Activities on Osmo iFirst, f you are a fan of Osmo Words, I hope you know that you can create … [Read more...]
Sight Word Help that Makes Sense
It is no secret that teaching sight words is one of my favorite things. It is also no secret that my own students are required to know a LOT of sight words in Kindergarten. One question many teacher keep asking me is about RTI with Sight Words. Oh Boy! I have some Sight Word RTI Help for you! Sight Word RTI Set Up Here is a look at the desk I have outside of my classroom. I use this for parent … [Read more...]
Printer Hack with Printable Magnetic Sheets
Get ready for me to blow you mind with a printer hack with printable magnetic sheets that will be a game changer in your classroom. I am going to show you how to use a printer to create custom creations for your classroom for pennies in a just 4 simple steps! Step 1- Set Up a Printer Station With Instant Ink First, set up a printer station. Here is a look at my HP8620 printer. I … [Read more...]
Making Sight Words Seriously Fun!
I get asked all the time for more digital teacher training and professional development ideas for those who can not go to conferences. You have been heard loud and clear. I want to present to you all this Making Sight Words Seriously Fun! Webinar that focuses on FUN, meaningful, and relevant sight word activities, ideas, and activities to promote sight word learning for little … [Read more...]
Making Sight Words Hands On!
One of the biggest tricks in teaching is to make the learning process like an experience for our little learners, especially when it comes to making sight words hands on! As a teacher on a budget, you have to use everything you have and anything you can get your hands on cheaply to make these experiences happen. We also know that our little wonderfuls need lots of repetitious actions to help … [Read more...]
How to Start Sight Word Stations
What are sight word stations? Do you need to make sight words more meaningful in your classroom? Do you need to get your students building, creating, reading, and using sight words over and over again so they can actually LEARN those sight words? Are you finding you need Sight Word Stations but need to know how to start them? I did need rich, engaging, and FULL activities to get my students to … [Read more...]
My Daily Schedule
You guys asked for a peek into my daily schedule. So, as always, I am here to help you take that peek into my classroom schedule. Here is a glimpse into my Kindergarten Daily Schedule. My Daily Schedule My schedule doesn't always look exactly like this. I check out the services any and all my students will be receiving each year. Then I make adjustments based on their services and needs. You will … [Read more...]
Sight Word Stations Fry Style
Teaching sight words to children should be a fun, hands on, and evolving process in any classroom. There isn't one lesson completed in an 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 did I come up with the … [Read more...]
Conference Questions Answered
You came. You listened. You asked. And I promised to do my best to answer every question that I could to help you have the best conference ever. So let's get to them. Let's answer all those Conference Questions Answered. This class tour was filmed in 2013. My class has looked pretty much the same for many, many years. And yes I have LOTS and LOTS of stuff. QR Scan & … [Read more...]
Daily 5 Necklaces
You asked... you guys wanted to know about my idea to use self management necklaces. This is a management tool I give my students to empower them to take ownership of their learning during literacy time. Game on. This idea is a good one. It is working wonderfully with my class. First, how do I use a classroom management necklace? I use these self management necklaces for free choices in … [Read more...]
How I Teach Sight Words in Kindergarten with Sight Word Stations
What Happened When We Started Sight Word Stations? When we started Sight Word Station last year it was a HUGE hit. My students ran to their stations and complained when we left. Their sight word retention increase, but more importantly their ability to USE their sight words in writing drastically increased. How We Start Sight Word Stations Therefore this … [Read more...]
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