Phonics games in the classroom are one of my favorite ways to practice spelling rules! I’ve always loved to play games, so sharing my love for games with my students comes easily. Plus, the word game adds instant engagement and interest. Explicit phonics instruction is necessary to help students learn to read. After introducing new phonics patterns, review and practice… Read More
In the classroom, it is clear that kids love to play. So anyway, you can make learning fun is a plus. Often, with hands-on learning activities, kids think they’re are playing instead of learning. These hands-on sight word activities will have your students begging to use them. What is Hands-on Learning? Students learn in a variety of ways. Hands-on learning… Read More
Sight word literacy centers are a must in kindergarten! Whether you use Pre Primer Dolch sight words, Primer Dolch sight words, Fry words, or another list, the ultimate goal is to read the words by sight. When learning new high-frequency words, it can take 17 exposures to make the word a sight word. These exposures can occur through whole group… Read More
High-frequency word games for kindergarten have always been a favorite of mine! I try to use them in my classroom to support learning whenever possible. After learning the difference between sight words vs. high-frequency words, I knew I needed to provide my students with repeated exposure and practice. Playing high-frequency word games for kindergarten can help students turn high-frequency words… Read More
In teaching, you frequently hear both the terms sight words and high-frequency words used interchangeably. I’ll admit whenever I heard either one, I thought they were the same thing. But, recently, as I was learning more about the science of reading, I realized I was wrong. So let’s look at sight words and high-frequency words a little closer. What is… Read More
Sight words can be tricky for many students. When presented with a new word, students often try to sound it out. Unfortunately, this does not work with many sight words. Explicit instruction and repeated exposure are important in helping students master sight words. Another possible way to help is to use virtual sight word games. How to Play & What’s… Read More
