In today’s post, we are talking all about phonemic awareness. We know that phonemic awareness is an essential component of teaching students how to read. There are tons of different phonemic awareness activities you can do with your students, but in today’s post, I want to share 5 things you should keep in mind when […]

Looking for ideas and activities for how to teach digraphs in your kindergarten, first grade, or second-grade classroom? In this post, I share 5 steps and activities sharing how I teach digraphs in my classroom! Before I begin, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this information in video […]

These phonics word sort activities, ideas, and tips are great for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade teachers to help their students make the most of their word study. In this post, I share 3 different tips for using word sorts during your phonics or literacy block. Before I begin, I wanted to let you know […]

If you are a first or second-grade teacher, I am sure you’ve taught consonant blends to your students before! In this post,  I am going to share the steps I take when teaching this phonics skill to my students. Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know that you can watch/listen to all […]

Literacy intervention is when we are able to meet our students at their specific literacy needs. Since our students learn at different speeds, it can be difficult to teach them everything they need in a whole group setting. By meeting with your students 1-on-1 or in small groups, you can intervene, or meet them where […]

Teaching letter names and sounds to your kindergarten, first grade, or second-grade students? These ideas and activities are a fun way to get students practicing the sounds our letters make and letter recognition. Before I dive in, I wanted to let you know you can watch or listen to all this information in video format […]

Do you make any of these common mistakes when teaching phonics to your kindergarten, first, or second-grade students? Well, the good news is even if you do, these mistakes are easy to fix and I will show you how to make sure your phonics instruction is as good as can be! Before I dive in, […]

Are you teaching CVC words in your kindergarten, first, and second grade classroom? In this post, I share a small group lesson with 4 parts that you can take and use in your own classroom right away! I also have a free CVC activity you can use with students below! Before I dive in, I […]