Silent E: CVCe Isn’t the Whole Story
Silent e is a familiar lesson in first and second grade classrooms all over. I’ve even taught it in kindergarten. We LOVE the magic e, silent e, bossy e, and any other kind of e we can think of…but that…
Silent e is a familiar lesson in first and second grade classrooms all over. I’ve even taught it in kindergarten. We LOVE the magic e, silent e, bossy e, and any other kind of e we can think of…but that…
Reading is a foundational skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and personal growth. However, the journey to becoming a proficient reader can be challenging, and two interconnected concepts, orthographic mapping and sight words, are essential in this process.
Sight words are a staple in all early literacy grades. Here are five ideas for helping to develop words become sight words.
Heart Words, Sight Words, High Frequency Words, Red Words, Snap Words, Flash Words...what else have you heard? I know there is a lot of confusion about Heart Words, Sight Words, and High Frequency Words. Let's talk about each one. (Hang…