When I first started teaching students, we taught students a list of 100 sight words or high frequency words. They…
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Who loves the book The Smart Cookie???🙋♀️ It is one of the John Jori food books that is perfect for growth mindset. The cookie doesn't think he is good anything. He goes through all the things he cant do. Then, he realizes what he CAN do. It is great for teaching perseverance. Your class will love learning that they ARE all smart cookies. This unit includes low prep and no prep crafts, story elements, and character traits. It is the perfect treat for any class. Let me know if you want the link.
🌈How cute is the brand new Pot of Gold Rainbow??🍀 You can work on addition, subtraction, or a mixed practice up to 10 or 20. It includes a low prep and a no prep option. Math Crafts are a great way to practice math standards, while keeping students engaged in learning. It's a nice break from worksheets, especially when spring fever starts to hit your classroom. Let me know if you want the link.
There's a leprechaun on the loose!!! My class always has fun with this leprechaun craft and writing activity. It is so fun to read all the different Leprechaun descriptions. Let me know of you want the link.
Are you looking for a fun way to practice heart words? Get your heart word cards and this snapping alligator from Amazon or Target. No, it doesnt hurt when it bites, but yes, your kids might be scared the first time. The top teeth are rubber and it does not hurt.![]()
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❤️ Students read the word card![]()
❤️ Push down on the tooth![]()
❤️ See if it "bites" you. If it bites you, you win.![]()
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I love to add this game in during the last 5 minutes of my intervention group. It is a great way to work on fluency Practice. Do you want more game ideas? I have new blog post with 5 ways to practice heart words-but truth be told you can use these games for any words you are working on.
I often get asked about I teach "heart words," "sight word," "tricky words" whatever you want to call them. I teach them through direct instruction and independent practice. Students need to be directly taught why they are tricky. We know that most words are decorate, once you know all the rules. BUT, and this is a BIG BUT, if they haven't learned the rule for that sounds, that is tricky until you directly teach it. Like is a tricky words if you haven't taught silent e. The is a tricky sound of you haven't taught it. I made these sight word mats to grow with your students. You can teach it tricky and then, later show students how they can decode it. If you want to the link to these best selling mats, let me know in the comments.