Phonics Games: 5 Fun and Effective Games in K-1

Phonics Games are the ticket for engagement and involvement. As primary educators, we know that young learners thrive when they’re actively engaged, especially when play is involved. Integrating games into phonics instruction not only reinforces foundational literacy skills but also…

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Grumpy Monkey: Managing Emotions with 9 Picture Books

Grumpy. Grouchy. Cranky. Irritable. Crabby. You name it…we’ve all felt it. Most adults have ways of managing our emotions, but children haven’t figured it out yet. Emotions often run wild and unchecked. As adults, guiding children through the maze of…

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5 Fun & Easy Ideas for Segmenting and Blending Phonemes

Segmenting and Blending phonemes in the early grades is not just a game, it’s crucial. This vital part of phonemic awareness will lead to future success in decoding and encoding. For kindergarten and first-grade teachers, fostering phoneme segmenting and blending…

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Pocket Charts: 3 NEW Reasons for Using This “Old-Fashioned” Resource

Pocket Charts USED TO BE a staple in classrooms. In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, it's easy to be swept away by the allure of digital tools and interactive screens, especially in educational settings. However, there's something timeless and effective…

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Literacy Centers: Independent Centers help with Classroom Organization

Literacy Centers can be the heart of the school day. It was my favorite time of the day. It takes time to create routine and consistency, but it's so much worth it. In the dynamic world of early childhood education, fostering independence and literacy skills among kindergartners is a top priority. One effective way to achieve this is through the implementation of independent literacy centers.

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