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Are High Frequency Words the Same as Sight Words?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably. But are high frequency words the same as sight words? Let’s look at the similarities and differences. What
Phonics vs. Phonemic Awareness
Phonics includes the relationship between letter(s) and the sounds they make. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear the sounds that make up a word
Kinder, First, & Second Grade Goals in Writing
Setting students up for writing success is important in the younger grades. We want them to enjoy writing and we want them to practice their
Improve Your Students’ Understanding of the Alphabetic Principle
So there’s plenty of ways to improve your phonics instruction, but this post is just about one of those ways. I kind of look at
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Let’s see, we need to unpack our classrooms from summer storage and, you know, get ready for the first week of school. Yet we still
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You know that phonological awareness (P.A.) is an important part of literacy. You also know that without curriculum, it can be difficult to sneak it
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As teachers, we’re always looking for literacy centers that will both benefit our students and keep them engaged. And sometimes that can be a challenge.
Reading Response Journals for a Quick Comprehension Check
Checking for comprehension takes time, so here’s an idea that you can use with all of your students. . . Reading response journals. What You’ll
Writing Buddies Make Great Writing Partnerships
Kids love working with a partner. It adds the social interaction they crave. But then you find they enjoy it a little too much, and
Looking for the Right Spelling Assessment?
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