20 Free And Fun Sight Word Activities And Games For Kindergarten Imagine a world where learning is a playful adventure for your kids! Sight words are those tricky little words that appear frequently in texts, but often can’t be sounded out phonetically. Think of words like ‘the’, ‘and’, or ‘it’. These words are the building blocks … Read more
Have you ever wondered how a simple game can profoundly impact your child’s learning? Meet short vowel peg cards—an engaging tool that turns education into an exciting adventure! The Magic Behind Short Vowel Peg Cards Short vowel peg cards aren’t just any educational tool—they’re a fun learning game. But what’s the secret ingredient? These … Read more
Now I Know My ABCs… Welcome to the foundation of reading and writing: the alphabet! As adults, we take it for granted, but these 26 letters form the backbone of communication. If you’re a parent or educator, mastering the ABCs is a pivotal milestone. But there may be more to teaching ABCs than you first … Read more
Teaching long vowels to kindergarten kids can feel like finding unicorns at a petting zoo—rare and magical when it clicks! Not only is it a foundational literacy skill, but it’s also a chance to wield your magic wand of creativity. But, hang on—what if they get it wrong? That’s where the fun begins! Spoiler … Read more
Unlocking Literacy with Elkonin Sound Boxes: A Simple Yet Effective Tool For Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Every year, without fail, I have a handful of learners in my class who really struggle with blending. “Ready? Let’s blend together! D-O-G….. GOB!!” “Ummm, good try…. let’s try another…” “C-A-T…. TAS!!” “Hmmmm” If this sounds familiar at all, … Read more
Word families are simply one of the BEST ways to help young learners build their phonics skills. Below I talk about what why you should be teaching word families, some methods for teaching word families and some activities to practice word families. Scroll all the way to the bottom for some FREE word family activities! … Read more
In the exciting journey of learning to read, kindergarten is a crucial stage where young minds take their first steps into the world of words and language. One fundamental building block in this process is understanding and recognizing CVC words. CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant, and these simple three-letter words play a pivotal role in early … Read more
Blending involves seamlessly merging individual sounds together to form words, laying the foundation for a child’s reading fluency and comprehension. By integrating these activities into your teaching or parenting repertoire, you can empower kindergartners to embark on a captivating journey where letters and sounds harmonize to create words. Lets get straight into our collection of … Read more