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FREE Apple-Themed Word Sort {for Short a and other a Sounds}

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So far this school year, ALuv {currently 2nd grade} has been studying the vowel patterns of a that don’t have the short a sound (such as AR, AW, AL, or WA), comparing them to words with the short a sound. I created this apple-themed word sort called Bad Apples for him. It contains short a patterned words such as glad,…
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FREE Apple Pre-K/K Pack

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*This post contains affiliate links. FREE Apple Pack for Pre-K/K Learners It’s apple time! I just love this time of year. How about you? MBug {currently 3 years old} and NJoy {almost 5} have both been working through this apple pack already this past week. I have designed the activities so that if you have a toddler, preschooler, or even…
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Ask Questions: A Simple Writing Strategy {Week 5}

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Many kids have a hard time writing longer pieces and get stuck after 2 or 3 sentences. We want them to write more, but how do we get them to do it? Join The Measured Mom today as she explores how to help kids write more by using the writing strategy of asking questions. This is part 5 of a…
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Make it Interesting for the Reader: A Simple Writing Strategy {Week 4}

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This post contains affiliate links.  Please read my full disclosure policy for more information. Welcome back to Simple Writing Lessons for the Primary Grades.* If you have missed any of the lessons we’ve covered so far, click here to see the introduction and links to the lessons (scroll down). *Note: This was originally a collaborative series with Anna. She has…
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A Quick and Simple Way to Learn History {Plus a FREEBIE!}

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I wish I was more of a history buff. I really do. I do know the war of 1812 happened in 1812. Does that count? Well, in talking with my mom {who has agreed to be my “teacher assistant” this school year during school work some days – Yay!} about my lack of history knowledge, she suggested an activity that…
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