Sight words are the most commonly used words in the English language. Accordingly, a majority of the words that we read in a text are considered sight words. For example, I, you, and the account for 10% of all words in printed English! Therefore, students need to know sight words instantly and accurately in order…
What are Sight Words? Sight words are the most commonly used words in the English language. A majority of the words that we read in a text are considered sight words. Teaching sight words employs a “whole language approach” which means it is not phonics based. In my opinion, that is okay! I am a…
What are Bossy R Words? R-Controlled Vowels are often referred to as the “Bossy R” because the r bosses the vowel to change its sound. The vowel and the r usually stay in the same syllable. Since my youngest needs a little extra practice with these Bossy R words, I decided to create some NO PREP packets…
Teaching grammar and language art skills can be a challenge for anyone. How do you hit all of the skills…effectively? How do you know your students are grasping the concepts you are teaching? Often times, only the major grammar and language arts skills are covered, while many are overlooked or only slightly touched upon. TEACHING GRAMMAR AND…
WHAT IS SUBITIZING? Subitizing is not a term that we use often, but it is an important mathematical concept that can greatly benefit student achievement. Subitizing is the ability to “instantly see” how many. This method of teaching is achieved when students can spontaneously recognize and discriminate small numbers of objects. Students who can successfully subitize are able to…
October is here and we are gearing up for some fun, hands-on and engaging learning! We have you covered with NO PREP packets for: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Save 20% off when you purchase the Bundle: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade Are you looking for a different month?…
Have you ever heard the term phonemic awareness and wondered what it is? I get a lot of emails from parents who are ready to teach their child how to read. They tell me that their children know their letters and their sounds, therefore they are Ready to READ! “Where do we start and what…
