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Pattern Block Read, Build and Write Mats

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As often as I can, I like to integrate literacy with other subjects. Not only does this help to cover all the learning objectives a little faster in the school year, but I think it also makes learning a little more interesting for kids. So, I used Homeschool Creations’ Read! Build! and Write! idea as inspiration and added a math twist to create…
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FREE Syllable Counting Cards

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The ability to count syllables is an important part of phonological awareness, which is a pre-reading skill. And these FREE Syllable Counting Cards {download at the END of this post} are a great way to make counting syllables visible to kids. These are different than our syllable clip cards, as they get kids using manipulatives to represent each syllable, making it very…
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Learning the Alphabet – Letter M Printable Pack

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We are now officially half way through our Learning the Alphabet FREE printable ABC packs as we share our FREE Letter M Printable Pack today {free download at the END of this post.} I can hardly believe it!   If you’re teaching a child letters and letter sounds, from tots through K/1st grades, these packs are designed to help you teach upper…
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Book List for Asking Questions

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*This post contains affiliate links. One important comprehension strategy we want to teach our kids is asking questions. Questions like, “I wonder why…?” or “What does ___ mean?” keep us wanting to read to find out answers. Our curiosity compels us to find the answers. Today, I’m sharing a book list for asking questions. These texts are written in such…
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Alphabet Fishing – a Name Spelling Activity

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Names are a GREAT place to start when teaching kids many concepts, but especially the alphabet. Even reluctant learners may enjoy learning the alphabet if they are the subject of study! This alphabet fishing and sorting game uses kids’ names in a fun, playful name spelling activity. {Our FREE, 27-pg printable pack can be found at the END of this…
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