I have to share with you this Bb and Dd Reversal Tip & Freebie. Don't you love it when you see a teaching tip that not only makes sense... but you can name 3 students who can benefit from it TODAY?! Me too! I recently saw a Facebook video from a mommy showing this cool Bb and Dd reversal tip to others that helped her own son. A fellow teacher saw it, tagged me, and asked me to make a poster … [Read more...]
The Outstanding Letter O
The letter O is usually the FIRST vowel we teach in kindergarten. It is such an important sound to master and be able to use throughout the whole school year. It makes it critical to make this letter meaningful and FUN. {I am a huge fan of memorable learning.} I know you are expecting me to start with letter and sound activities. But I am actually going to start with some math activities.A great … [Read more...]
ABCs of Letter Order Fun
What does your curriculum map look like? Do you teach letters with a letter of the week? Do you use a certain program like Saxon, Orton Gillingham, Recipe for Reading, or anything else? Or do you teach a letter of the day? Does the Letter Order Matter? We know that studies have shown that students NEED letter exposure to master letters and their sounds. We also … [Read more...]
The Letter Zz
The letter of the week was Z. And the name of the game was FUN. After all, the letter Z gives us so many chances to have fun learning. One of our math centers was this fill in the number activity with ZOO KEEPERS. the question mark is the spot that needs to be filled in. And we all know that filling in the INITIAL NUMBER is very hard. Check out this more of these mats. Another math activity … [Read more...]
eXcellent Letter Xx Activities
When are you covering the Letter X? Do you have FUN, engaging, and meaningful activities that invite learning? Last week we covered the letter x, which part of this bundle. Check out some of our awesome letter x activities. One math activity is to fill in these BOX ten frames. Some friends color in one box as they go... while others practice writing in their numbers... Here is one of … [Read more...]
The VERY fun Letter Vv
Letter Vv: When I get to certain letters in our letter order, I cringe. I just don't always have a lot of FUN materials to cover those tough ones. I mean letters like V, Y, and Z can be tough to make fun of, can't they!? Let's check out the VERY fun letter Vv. This is exactly why I made my letter packs... for all the letters... not just the easy ones. Check … [Read more...]
Hooray for the Letter Hh!
Letter Hh: I spend some time last week tweaking my Letter Hh {Print & Play Pack} to make it better than ever. It's part of this bundle. I am updating the sheets, making everything easier to prep and play, and making it even more engaging with NEW activities. The best news is... you can re-download it for free if you have purchased it before. Letter Hh Activities We used this hot dog number … [Read more...]
Hair Gel Sensory Phonics Activities
Hair Gel Sensory Phonics Activities: I found this great idea on Pinterest to make a HAIR GEL sensory bag! {here is where I found it, thanks In My World.} I love doing anything HANDS ON and FUN to make learning memorable in my classroom so I KNEW this was an idea I wanted to try. How to Make Hair Gel Sensory Phonics Activities My little learners deserve the Hair Gel Sensory Phonics … [Read more...]
Loving the Letter Ll
We are having some serious fun learning about the Letter Ll. On Monday, we worked with some ten frames. One version has the students fill in the ten frames to match the number. On the other side, which you can't see, the student counts the ten frame that is filled in and write the correct number. We also did some number sequencing to fill in the missing number on the lead sheet with the correct … [Read more...]
Letter Vv
Ready for another letter pack? Here is the letter Vv pack... and boy is the letter Vv a tough one. click on the picture or here to get this pack There are not a TON of pictures or words for this letter... but I worked hard to make it easy for you. Here is what is included in the pack: Vv Printables-6 sheets Veggie Letter Cards Number and Letter Writing-4 differentiated options for … [Read more...]
Letter Ll
The letter Ll pack is done, done, done! here on TpT, here on TN This pack is fun of FUN, hands on, and ready to go activities to help you teach the letter Ll. Here is what is included: Ll Printables- 5 different sheets Letter Cards- with activity ideas Ll ABCs and 123s Handwriting Practice Ll Phonics- 3 days worth of sheets, Sensory phonics, and Sound cards Whole group chart for … [Read more...]
Letter Ss
What's SHAKIN with the letter Ss? click on the picture or here to grab this unit on TpT Here is the letter pack to help you teach the Letter Ss! It is loaded with printabales and such... Ss Printables- handwriting and S/C sorting Sun Letter Cards with 4 versions of handwriting practice Ss Phonics- sensory and whole group activities included Spider Web Sorting- sorting S blends So Many … [Read more...]