Here is a summary of my issues with nonsense words: Issue 1: They are not real words. Issue 2: Students are being tested in isolation. Issue 3: For years, in Kindergarten, students didn't have to read a single word, and they could still be considered benchmark ...
Updated on 3-27-15!!! Lots of new sorting mats and picture cards to help with word building! Please make sure to download the new updated of the following (it is included)! Kindergarten Bundle First Grade Bundle Phonics Bundle My Entire Store I use ice cube ...
I'm not sure I've recovered yet from Spring Break!! We went on a cruise and had a blast!!!! We met my sister-in-law and her family...we spent lots of time at the beach and just hanging out :) Easter Ideas! Lots of thanks goes to The First Grade Parade for this idea!!! ...
Chapter 4 of Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites is sponsored by Queen of the First Grade Jungle! This has been my favorite chapter so far!!! I LOVE games!! Students LOVE games!!! It is like they don't even realize they are learning!! I tend to use games more to review ...
I love field trips. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from field trips. The highlight was when I was in 5th grade, I went on the train to Washington DC and spent five days at our nation's capital. So far, this has been my favorite chapter of the book study! In ...
I love, love, love this linky party. The bad news is right now I'm helping with State Assessments, so my group time with students is limited :( This is an oldie but goodie that I like to use when students are practicing sight words. I staple colored paper together ...
