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  • Learn why phonics and crafts is a powerful combo for early readers.

    Why Phonics + Crafts = A Powerful Combo for Early Readers

  • Find out the secret to easy, independent phonics centers in the k-1!

    The Secret to Easy, Independent Phonics Centers in K–1

  • Take students from sounds to sentences using engaging decodable digraph practice activities like interactive passages and word searches.

    From Sound to Sentence: Decodable Digraph Practice

  • These engaging and interactive digraph practice activities are perfect for centers and small groups.

    Engaging & Interactive Digraph Practice for Centers and Small Groups

  • These resources and strategies will show you how to introduce digraphs in the primary classroom.

    How to Introduce Digraphs in the Primary Classroom

  • Teaching vowel teams is easy with these 5 tips for teaching this important phonics skill in first grade.

    5 Tips for Teaching Vowel Teams in First Grade

  • This photo showcases decodable texts focusing on different cvce word patterns.

    The Best Decodable Texts for Teaching CVCE Word Patterns

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If spelling practice is taking too much time to pr If spelling practice is taking too much time to prep each week… this will help 🙌⁣
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Instead of rewriting word lists over and over, you can:⁣
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• type your words ONE time⁣
• watch them auto-fill into multiple activities⁣
• print and you’re done⁣
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It’s simple, customizable, and makes spelling practice way easier to manage.⁣
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I put together a FREE editable set you can try in your classroom.⁣
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Comment SPELLING, and I'll message you the link to try it for free!
Data & graphing is one of those skills that’s WAY Data & graphing is one of those skills that’s WAY easier when students can see it.⁣
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Instead of just worksheets, try:⁣
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✔ using real objects (blocks, snacks, manipulatives)⁣
✔ building graphs together as a class⁣
✔ asking simple questions like “which has more?”⁣
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It makes the concept so much more concrete.⁣
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Then you can move into independent practice with confidence.⁣
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Comment LINK, and I’ll send you more ideas!
Word problems… but your students don’t know where Word problems… but your students don’t know where to start 😅⁣
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They read it… and then just stare.⁣
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This makes it click.⁣
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Students actually build the problem by:⁣
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• dragging manipulatives⁣
• creating the equation⁣
• solving step-by-step⁣
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Plus, everything is read aloud with audio support 🙌 So they can work independently without getting stuck.⁣
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It’s one of my favorite ways to make story problems feel less overwhelming.⁣
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Comment LINK, and I'll send you the link to these engaging Math Boom Cards!
Data & graphing is one of those skills where stude Data & graphing is one of those skills where students need a LOT of practice...but not another worksheet! 😅⁣
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These Boom Cards have been my go-to when I want students working independently and actually understanding what they’re doing.⁣
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They walk students through:⁣
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• counting and tallying⁣
• building graphs⁣
• answering questions about the data⁣
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All with audio support + instant feedback… so they don’t need you sitting right next to them the whole time 🙌⁣
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I use these during centers when I need something low-prep that still feels meaningful.⁣
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Comment LINK, and I'll send you a link to my favorite data & graphing games.

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