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Should I be teaching Syllable Types?

Make Distance Learning a Success

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Should I be teaching Syllable Types?

Should I be teaching Syllable Types?

February 28, 2021

Syllable Types. What are they? How do I teach them? The most important thing is to know why teaching syllable types matters. In other words, why should I spend time teaching this skill? Here’s your answer: a child will remember word patterns and his decoding skills will improve once he can successfully break words into syllable types. What does this… Read More

Filed Under: Boom Cards, Digital Resources, Elementary Education, Language Arts Tagged With: 1st grade, 2nd grade, Boom Cards, digital task cards, multi syllable words, phonics games, reading skills, Syllable Division, syllable types, teaching syllable types

Make Distance Learning a Success

Make Distance Learning a Success

April 26, 2020

You may already be using Google Classroom for distance learning, but what about a digital resource called Boom Cards? You can easily make distance learning a success and your life easier at the same time!  Boom Cards are digital task cards in an educational game format. Along with being no prep for teachers and self-checking, they are also FUN for students because they… Read More

Filed Under: Boom Cards, Digital Resources, Elementary Education, Google Classroom Tagged With: Boom Cards, Boom Learning, Google Apps, Google Classroom, Google Slides

Syllable Types: Why You Should Care

Syllable Types: Why You Should Care

February 23, 2020

First of all, it is important to know why teaching syllable types matters. Most teachers are never taught anything about syllable types or syllable division, and only learn the basic, “Clap out a sounds”, in order to determine the number of syllables. Then, well…um… that’s it! Sound familiar? If this has been your experience, then you are not alone. I… Read More

Filed Under: Digital Resources, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Reading Tagged With: multi syllable words, reading, reading intervention, syllable types

Hot Tips for Teaching Sight Words

Hot Tips for Teaching Sight Words

January 11, 2020

You know those pesky words that don’t follow conventional spelling rules…often referred to as sight words? Have you ever found yourself wondering what all the fuss is about? Well, mastering sight words is very helpful for beginning and striving readers. Students mastering sight words with automaticity drastically cut down on brain power needed to accurately read a passage. This means… Read More

Filed Under: Elementary Education, Language Arts, Reading Tagged With: 2nd grade, reading. 1st grade, sight words

Syllable Success Creates Successful Readers

Syllable Success Creates Successful Readers

January 5, 2020

Its true- daily, systematic phonics instruction in early grades is highly recommended by the National Institute for Literacy. I think it goes without saying that students also benefit from daily practice with connected text– which means the student is reading passages containing the current phonics skills. So, what is next? The value of  teaching syllable types My Orton-Gillingham training and… Read More

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Goal Setting Makes Teaching Easy

Goal Setting Makes Teaching Easy

December 28, 2019

When is the perfect time for kids to reflect on accomplishments and goals for the future? After celebrating the New Year or when heading Back to School. WHY, you may be asking, is it important for students to set goals? Well, goal-setting with kids improves motivation and self-management, teaches dedication and determination, develops focus and self-accountability and ultimately, improves self-esteem… Read More

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