Raise your hand if you are a huge fan of the dollar store. Me! I can't wait to share an idea for a Sight Word Game Using Tumble Blocks from The Dollar Tree that uses a $1 game. Not only will I share my ideas for this game with you, but I will show you how to differentiate it yourself. And finally, I hope to show you how to create an open-ended game for any topic you need. Grab the Block Tower … [Read more...]
Promote Independent Learning with Sight Words
Are you looking for a way to Learn with Sight Words ideas that work? Sight words are always a struggle with little learners! The gap between 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 … [Read more...]
Fry Sight Word Activities on Osmo
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. Check out this fun way to teach sight words to kids. Customized Activities on … [Read more...]
Scan & Learn Sight Words with Independence
Let's talk about Scan & Learn Sight Words with Independence. This past week in school I had a LIGHT BULB moment. Truly one of those moments when I stop dead in my track. I pieced together two things that I love to create a solution to a problem I have in my classroom. I know that if I have this problem in my classroom, then you most likely have this problem in your classroom. My Problem with … [Read more...]
Sight Word Help That Makes Sense
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 teachers keep asking me is about RTI with Sight Words. Oh Boy! I have some Sight Word RTI Help for you! Sight Word Help That Makes Sense With Set Up Here is a look at … [Read more...]
Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular
Let's dive into this Free Sight Word Activity That is Totally Tubular with this FUN Jumbo Test Tube Idea (with a freebie recording sheet.) I know you are going to love this simple idea and freebie printable. Free Sight Word Activity Starts With These Jumbo Test Tubes Test tubes are just plain fun! You can use them for many things and you can even find smaller ones at the dollar store. I … [Read more...]
Printer Hack with Printable Magnetic Sheets
Get ready for me to blow your 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 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 purchased … [Read more...]
Customize Word Games with Osmo
As a huge technology fan and Kindergarten teacher, I have not only fallen in love with the Osmo, but I have uncovered an amazing secret to using the myWords game! In addition to the premade and free albums provided within the Osmo myWords game, you can make your own Customize Word Games with Osmo and upload them into an album for a specific and custom game! Are you jumping for joy like I … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sight Word Game for Kindergarten
Here is a tried and true, kid-tested and teacher-approved, and actually the Perfect Sight Word Game for Kindergarten. Best yet, it is also a NEVER ENDING Sight Word Game. And yes these sight words games for kindergarten free. This sight word game is very easy to create and can be used again and again and again. You will need a sight word list, Sharpie, a container like an old coffee tin, and foam … [Read more...]
Hands-On Sight Word Activities
Hands-On Sight Word Activities for Kindergarten : 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 … [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...]
Kindergarten Daily Schedule
You guys asked for a peek into a Kindergarten 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. Now, keep in mind I am this is a kindergarten schedule public school. Kindergarten Daily Schedule My schedule doesn't always look exactly like this. I check out the services any and all my … [Read more...]