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Phonics by The Book: It’s All Here!

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I’ve finally organized all the readers and printables from the Phonics by The Book Curriculum: Unit 1 in one place on my site! To view them all, click on the image below or you’ll see the same image on my sidebar. Stay connected to This Reading Mama so you don’t miss a thing: Subscribe by email {get really cool FREEBIES when you do!} Facebook Pinterest Google+…
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Here She Comes!

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Today is the day that we welcome baby girl into the world (by C-section).  They have a few concerns about my blood work, so I would appreciate all the prayers I can get! 🙂 Thanks!  My current plan is to post some pictures on Monday. ~Becky nationallaborrelationsact.org coupon code for edible arrangements 2011 newborn jaundice bilirubin levels oasis day spa…
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Rhyme Time with The Cat in the Hat

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*This post contains affiliate links. NEW: I have created a round-up of our rhyming and Dr. Seuss printables and activities: 15+ Activities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.   Lately, NJoy (at 3.5 years of age) has been exploring rhyming all on his own.  I’ve listened in as he’s said things like, “chimp and bimp; they rhyme.”  Many times, it’s made up…
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Phonics by The Book: Review Lesson (Unit 1, Lesson 6)

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 Last week was spent in review of Lessons 1-5 of my Phonics by The Book Curriculum: Unit 1.   PHONICS/BIBLE READERS: Order by The Book-sequencing Each day, we re-read one of the readers (5 readers in all); then did an Order by The Book activity with each reader.  All 5 readers from Lessons 1-5 are included in this download. He…
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Tips for Correct Pencil Grip

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Pencil Grip. This is a hot topic among OT’s, moms, and teachers alike. It’s one of those things that does need to be addressed as kids near Kindergarten age. But… for the younger child, it can be frustrating {for them and us} if we demand they master it. This subject came to the forefront of my mind when I posted this…
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