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CVCe Rhyming Blackout

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After kids learn how to read and spell short vowel words, it’s time for long vowel words! A great place to start is with CVCe words. My Kindergartner has just begun to explore CVCe words more. We even just recently released our CVCe Build and Spell Pack that he has used. This week, he and his older brother {3rd grade} played our…
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CVC Words Rhyming Blackout

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The short vowel patterns in CVC words are the first ones kids typically learn after they know their alphabet sounds {along with beginning sight words.} I like to start with word families then move to reading mixed CVC words before moving to long vowel patterns. This Rhyming Blackout Game {free download at the end of this post}, featuring mixed CVC words,…
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Dr. Seuss Word Family Hats

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Teaching reading and spelling via word families has always been a favorite teaching tool for me. That’s why these Dr. Seuss word family hats from The Pleasantest Thing excited me so much. With her permission, I created a free printable pack for both short and long vowels that you can download! {Click on the teal download button towards the end…
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Learning the Alphabet- Letter G Printable Pack

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Today, I’m sharing the Letter G Pack from Learning the Alphabet, hands-on printables designed for teaching kids upper and lowercase letters, letter sounds, and numbers 1-10. You can see all the FREE packs we’ve posted so far here. And if you’re new to Learning the Alphabet, you can read our introductory post, which shows each activity and how you can…
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Building Long Vowel Words {CVCe}

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The transition from short vowel words to long vowel words can be a tricky one for many kids. And the place to start is SLOW. I like to start with studying one word family at a time {-ake is my favorite}, just like I recommend for short vowels. If you see that your child is catching on quickly, you can…
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