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Beginning Sounds Games – Just Print & Play

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If you’re looking for some simple, low-prep beginning sounds games, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re sharing 10 beginning sounds games as a part of our Print & Play series this summer. Be sure to check out our updated Print & Play Alphabet Sounds Games pack, too! *This post contains affiliate links. **The free games can be found at…
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10 Phonics Readers for Early Reading

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Why teach phonics? Phonological awareness extends into phonics when a child understands that letters make sounds and those letters create words. In 2000, the National Reading Panel released its report, and they concluded, without room for doubt, that early instruction in phonics is the best way to teach children how to read. This expansive study researched letter-sound correspondence (phonics) versus…
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FREE Shapes Game: Just Print & Play

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Have you seen the new, low-prep game series that The Measured Mom and I have started? It’s called Print & Play; and you can read more about it HERE. Today is the first day of the series. The Measured Mom is sharing a FREE Shapes Game over on her blog, so hop on over to read more about it and…
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Print and Play Series- Low-Prep Learning Games

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If you’ve followed along very long, you know that my “blogging buddy” is The Measured Mom. We’ve co-authored three learning series so far: 1- Preschool and Kindergarten Writing Lessons, 2- Simple Writing Lessons in the Primary Grades, and 3- Reading Comprehension Strategies. All of these have been fun to work on together, but I’m especially excited about this low-prep learning games series simply…
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Learning the Alphabet – FREE Letter Y Printable Pack

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Letter Y of Learning the Alphabet is here! We’re almost finished. I can hardly believe it! If you’re new to This Reading Mama, these are printable ABC packs designed for kids who need to learn their letters and letter sounds. *This post contains affiliate links.   In each letter pack, you’ll find interactive learning activities {not just worksheets} for each letter of the alphabet…
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