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Word Parts Visual {Prefix, Base Word, & Suffix}

This Word Parts Visual for prefixes, base words, and suffixes is a new addition to our homeschool room this year based on my 5th grader’s request. *The free printable visual set can be found by scrolling to the bottom and clicking on one of the teal download buttons. Please note there are TWO download buttons. The first uses the train…
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Doubling Two-Syllable Words

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Ever wondered about how doubling two-syllable words works? Well, wonder no more! That’s the topic of today’s video. It’s the last video in our Rules for Adding Suffixes to Words Series. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the teal download button for the freebie. Doubling Two-Syllable Words Have you ever wondered why you double the final…
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Helping Readers Identify Accented Syllables

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Helping our readers identify accented syllables is an important part of helping them successfully read longer words. The concept of accented syllables is a higher level phonemic awareness skill and can be difficult for many of our struggling readers. I hope that you’ll find some helpful tips for teaching this concept in the post that follows. Find more teaching tips for…
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The Changing Y to I Rule

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Let’s dive right into the Changing Y to I Rule today! This is part of our Rules for Adding Suffixes to Words video series. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the teal download button for the freebie. The Changing Y to I Rule “Change the Y to I and add ED.” Ever heard or said that little…
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Printable Word Family Rime Tiles

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It’s time for some Printable Word Family Rime Tiles. This is the fifth and final set in a series in which I’ve shared smaller printable “tiles.” You can use these with individual learners, and they match the free sets from my oversized rime cards. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to find all the posts in this series. Check out…
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