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Sight Word Center – 4 Steps to an Easy December Process/Product Center

Sight Word Center – 4 Steps to an Easy December Process/Product Center

  • Post published:December 19, 2014
  • Post category:Centers/Beginning Sounds/Holidays/Writing

The sight word center has been a center since the beginning. We've written it with lots of different instruments, we've rolled the dice to write the words, and we've practice them with partners. december sight word center Now, we're moving…

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Penguins And Cocoa, Two December Beginning Sound Connections that Can’t Miss

Penguins And Cocoa, Two December Beginning Sound Connections that Can’t Miss

  • Post published:December 18, 2014
  • Post category:Centers/Beginning Reader/Beginning Sounds/Holidays

Beginning Sounds for the Win The penguins need their hot cocoa to stay warm...and your students need practice to keep their skills hot. Ok, ok, maybe penguins don't need cocoa, but I would if I was on this iceberg.  BUT…

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5 December Beginning Sound Assessments for Mid-Year Quick Checks

5 December Beginning Sound Assessments for Mid-Year Quick Checks

  • Post published:December 13, 2014
  • Post category:Beginning Sounds/Holidays

Beginning Sounds should be firm by mid-year. Providing students with a quick check to assess the sounds, helps the teacher move forward to plan for the new year. Beginning Sound Quick Check Here's a quick worksheet review of beginning sounds. …

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Puzzles for Letter and Sound Create 26 Firm Connections

Puzzles for Letter and Sound Create 26 Firm Connections

  • Post published:December 12, 2014
  • Post category:Holidays/Beginning Sounds

Puzzles are a critical skill that help with part-part-whole. One of the best centers is one that can be used with all learners. Making sure to reach the needs of all your students with one file is always a bonus.…

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Word Families: Fun with Onset and Rime Puzzles

Word Families: Fun with Onset and Rime Puzzles

  • Post published:December 10, 2014
  • Post category:Beginning Sounds/Centers/Holidays/Onset/Rime

Word Families: Onset and Rime puzzles are the best way to practice encoding and decoding. Word Families It's always important to match onset and rime.  Students who can switch onset to create new words with automaticity are better prepared to decode…

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Hello and Welcome to Cathy Collier's The W.I.S.E. Owl. I am a Reading Specialist and Literacy Advocate for more than 30 years. BUT I was born to be a teacher. I am blessed with a very supportive husband and two grown boys. I am a teacher, talker, trainer, and passionate presenter. I'd love to talk about Reading and Writing for the Emergent Learner with your class, your school, your division, or your council. Invite me!

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