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Introducing a Word Sort

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Welcome to This Reading Mama!  I’m so glad you’re here.  If you missed Days 1-5 of Teaching Spelling Through Word Study, feel free to click on the above picture or here and get caught up! 🙂 This week, we’re moving beyond theory to more practical stuff and I’m excited!  Today, I’m going to focus on introducing a word sort to your…
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Words Their Way Supplement Books {Giveaway}

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In honor of my series, Teaching Spelling Through Word Study, I have another word study giveaway for you that starts today!  This week, my giveaway comes from Words Their Way.  I have a special connection with Words Their Way because one of the co-authors of the book was my mentor while earning my M.Ed. in Elementary Reading.  She’s actually the person…
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Spelling Mechanics Giveaway Winner!

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I’m excited to announce the winner of the 1 FREE LEVEL from Spelling Mechanics Homeschool Word Study program!  Before I do, I just want to say a BIG “thank you” to everyone who entered.  This was the most entered giveaway I’ve ever hosted!  Yay! Without further adieu, here’s the winner: a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations!  Laura H., I have sent you an…
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Word Sorts: The Heart of Word Study

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*This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure policy for more information. Here we are on Day 5 of Teaching Spelling through Word Study. We’ve spent a lot of time on the background for word study, so if this is your first day joining me, I hope you’ll take a look back (click HERE or on the picture…
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Word Study: Where Do I Start Spelling Instruction?

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*This post contains affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure policy for more info. We’re on Day 4 of a 10 day series on Teaching Spelling Through Word Study.  If you missed days 1-3, you can click HERE or on the image above to see the topics and links. So far, we’ve talked mostly background theory, it will help you…
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