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Helping Readers Identify Accented Syllables

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Helping our readers identify accented syllables is an important part of helping them successfully read longer words. The concept of accented syllables is a higher level phonemic awareness skill and can be difficult for many of our struggling readers. I hope that you’ll find some helpful tips for teaching this concept in the post that follows. Find more teaching tips for…
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The Changing Y to I Rule

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Let’s dive right into the Changing Y to I Rule today! This is part of our Rules for Adding Suffixes to Words video series. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the teal download button for the freebie.   The Changing Y to I Rule “Change the Y to I and add ED.” Ever heard or said that little…
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Printable Word Family Rime Tiles

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It’s time for some Printable Word Family Rime Tiles. This is the fifth and final set in a series in which I’ve shared smaller printable “tiles.” You can use these with individual learners, and they match the free sets from my oversized rime cards. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to find all the posts in this series. Check out…
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The E-Drop Rule {for Reading & Spelling}

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If it’s time to teach your learners about the e-drop rule for reading and spelling, here’s a helpful video and some free printables! This is part of our Rules for Adding Suffixes to Words video series. *Scroll down to the bottom of this post to find the teal download button for the freebie. The e-Drop Rule 1. Watch the Video to Learn:…
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Giving Thanks ABC Chart {FREE}

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Download this FREE Giving Thanks ABC Chart to use especially with older learners. It’s a great companion to our Thanksgiving Journal for younger kids. This year has been a rough one on everyone {understatement of the year}. That’s why I think there’s even more power in thankfulness this year! *The free printable pack can be found at the END of…
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