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
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
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
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
I have a confession to make – I’m a total word nerd. I just love digging into the intricacies of language. Now, when I say I love spelling generalizations, I don’t mean those strict “rules” that we all know can be broken in English. I’m talking about understanding why certain
As a teacher, you already know the primary focus of phonics games is to help readers understand how letters are linked to sounds (phonemes). Building strong phonics skills is crucial to building strong reading skills. As a reading specialist, I’ve seen a common pattern with students who struggle with reading.
Hi, I’m Becky! My goal is to make teaching as stress-free as possible, while creating resources that students can’t wait to complete!
This 4 page Reading Strategies: Context Clues Guide will save you time and stress.