Tag: 2nd grade

Reading Multi-syllable Words is easier after learning syllable types and syllable division.

Decoding Multi-syllable Words with Syllable Types

Strong readers need to be proficient at decoding multi-syllable words and a powerful way to learn this is by teaching syllable types and syllable division. Once students are able to do this, it is much easier to read and understand more difficult and longer words. But, how do students know if

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Graphic organizers to super-charge writing skills

Super-charge writing skills with graphic organizers

Imagine a classroom buzzing with creativity, where ideas flow like a river and you magically improve writing skills! Too good to be true? Nope!  Here is the “secret combination” that turns reluctant writers into eager authors- a magical mix of graphic organizers and writing prompts! Graphic organizers to improve writing

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Printable 2nd grade writing prompts

8 Writing Activities and Writing Prompts to Use Now

Planning back to school writing activities doesn’t have to be stressful. Introduce your students to 8 writing activities and writing prompts for an engaging way to get to know your students’ writing abilities and interests. These writing prompts can be used anytime throughout the year, too! Whether you’re diving in

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Teaching syllable types improves reading skills

Should I be teaching Syllable Types?

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

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Teach sight words to improve reading skills

Hot Tips for Teaching Sight Words

You know those pesky words that don’t follow conventional spelling rules…often referred to as sight words? Well, teaching 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 a student

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Use this Syllable Types chart with syllable activities to improve reading skills.

Syllable Activities and Syllable Types Improve Reading

While teaching 2nd grade and 3rd grade readers decoding skills, I found syllable activities and teaching syllable types really helped improve reading! The jump from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” can be tricky for many students but my Orton-Gillingham training has taught me the value of teaching syllable

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8 Reasons to Use Boom Cards with Students

If you use task cards in your classroom, you will LOVE digital task cards, specifically, Boom Cards!  Digital, self-checking task cards are my favorite way to differentiate learning and engage learners. These are the top 8 reasons I’m a fan of Boom Cards (no particular order): 1) DIGITAL  No printing, laminating,

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Boom Cards Digital Resouces are Easy to Master

You may have already jumped on the digital resources bandwagon and used Google Classroom? Maybe you’ve also heard of a digital resource called Boom Cards?  Well, 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

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Boom Cards digital task cards

Add a Fun Twist on Learning with Boom Cards

It is a fact – gamifying your classroom with Boom Cards keeps students engaged! When digital task cards are used in a game format, student engagement instantly skyrockets. The biggest challenge is finding innovative ways to continuously engage your students that keep them interested. Platforms like Boom Cards or Google

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Back to School List: Digital Boom Cards

Boom Cards™. Ever heard of them? Maybe you’ve heard of them and have no clue what all of the fuss is about. Well, let me tell you! They are the BEST, so read on and you will understand why. We’ve all heard of task cards and you may even use

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