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FREE Blends and Digraphs Chart

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Words that have blends and digraphs can be a little tricky for kiddos. Typically kids are ready for them when they can read {and spell most} CVC words. Reading and spelling words with blends and digraphs requires kids to listen very closely to each individual sound in words {called phonemes.} And sometimes it helps to have a little extra support…
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Using Fables to Teach Synthesizing

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Welcome back to our 10-week Reading Comprehension Series. Can you believe that we’re on week 9 today?!? Me neither! If you’ve missed any of the lessons or would like to read the background for this series, I encourage you to read my introductory post. Today, The Measured Mom is demonstrating a FABULOUS lesson on synthesizing. What is the world is…
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FREE All About Colors Learning Pack for Pre-K and K

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Woohoo! It’s a NEW All About Colors Learning Pre-K/K Pack! {It’s almost been a year since I posted a new Pre-K/K Pack. Wow!} This pack works well around Saint Patrick’s Day or ANY time of year. Any time your child is ready to play and learn about colors and color words, it is a perfect fit! {The download links can…
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5 Ways to Get Kids to HATE WRITING

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*Obviously this is a tongue-in-cheek title. But my review of {affiliate} WriteShop is for real! We were given a free copy of this amazing writing curriculum {Book C} and have had a fantastic time reviewing it this school year. Seriously, you guys. If you’re a homeschooler {or work with your child at home in any way} and are looking for a writing…
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Learning the Alphabet- FREE Letter I Printable Pack

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Here we are at Letter I of Learning the Alphabet, Printable ABC Packs for kids who are learning their letters and letter sounds! I don’t know about your house, but my daughter is enjoying these activities. I must confess we don’t do them every day. She has just turned 3 years old this past week; and many days, she just…
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