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Using Context During Reading

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I don’t know what you understand about the role of using context during reading, but my understanding has greatly shifted over the last few years. And, if I’m going to be 100% honest, it hasn’t been the most fun shifting. Change is often hard, right? But I LOVE learning. I think I could seriously be a life-long student…minus writing all…
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Concepts of Print Sorts

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These Concepts of Print Sorts is a great way to work on print awareness skills with your learners! You can find a free printable checklist for print awareness in this post. *The free printable download can be found at the END of this post. Click on the teal download button to snag the PDF. Note: The sort has been updated…
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FREE Spring Printables and Activities

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Let’s explore all the FREE Spring Printables and Activities you can find here at This Reading Mama! Note: These are links to the BLOG POSTS. In order to find the free printables, you’ll need to click on the links provided below to get to the individual posts. *The printables are organized by age. First, for tots and preschoolers. Second, for…
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11th Blog Birthday Bash

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I can’t believe it, but I’ve been blogging now for 11 years! The following posts I’m linking to are ELEVEN of my top posts from the past 11 years. If you’re new to This Reading Mama, some of these might be new. If you’re not-so-new, you may have forgotten about these, so enjoy… Stay tuned for more birthday celebrations coming…
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Digraph Memory Match Games

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It’s time for some Digraph Memory Match Games. These games are designed to help build the alphabetic principle with your learners using digraphs. Be sure to download our Phoneme Memory Match Games, too! *The free printable games can be found at the END of this post. Click on the teal download button.   Digraph Memory Match Games The idea with these cards…
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