In this blog post: We will take a closer look at the Science of Reading centers and how they align with the Science of Reading Curriculum.If you're new to the Science of Reading, you might be wondering, "What are the other students doing while i'm teaching small groups?"In the past, they've done literacy centers... but can I still do literacy centers or do I need to ditch them?This might be a debated topic, but i'm here to say - DON'T toss out your literacy centers!Literacy centers are so ...
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Free Science of Reading Aligned Phonics Tool Kit
In this blog post: Grab everything you need to create a SOR phonics tool kit for whole and small group phonics instruction that align with the Science of Reading.If you're new to the Science of Reading and phonics-based small groups, you know how exciting it is to finally understand how to teach reading and make it stick... but also how overwhelming it can be!You're looking for the best Science of Reading aligned resources, tools, and activities and it's probably making your head spin.After all, ...
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Fun and Free Interactive Alphabet Books!
In this blog post: Grab a set of FREE interactive alphabet books perfect for alphabet practice in Kindergarten.Learning the alphabet in Kindergarten is kind of a big deal. Our first few months are packed full of fun, hands-on alphabet activities!I always love to find new ways to switch things up and keep students learning.Interactive alphabet books are the perfect way to do that! These books let students practice each letter and letter sound in multiple ways, while still being low prep for ...
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4 Free Back to School Centers for First Grade
In this blog post: Grab four free back to school centers for 1st grade that are perfect for the first week of school.If you've taught first grade before, you know that it can be HARD to figure out what activities to put in your centers the first weeks of school!Your students come in with a HUGE range of abilities, some fluent and reading and some who have never been to school and who still need to learn the alphabet.Don't worry, I've got you!I have 4 fun and free back to school centers that your ...
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What Does Guided Math Look Like in Kindergarten?
In this post: Unsure about what guided math should look like in Kindergarten? This post details what it is, how to implement it, and why you should add it to your classroom routine.You know that Guided Math works in other grade levels, but could it possibly work for your Kindergarteners who are new to school and still mastering routines? I’m here to tell you that it can!When I first started implementing Guided Math time in my kindergarten classroom, I thought for sure that it was going to be a ...
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How to Use a Sound Wall in the Classroom
In this blog post: Learn all about what a sound wall is and how to use a sound wall effectively in your classroom.You may be seeing sound walls, well, pretty much everywhere right now and wondering, "What is a sound wall? How can I use a sound wall in my classroom?"Maybe you're new to the Science of Reading and considering swapping your word wall for a sound wall, but you aren't quite sure where to start or even what the difference is.The truth is, sound walls can be amazingly effective literacy ...
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