This resource is a fantastic addition to any ELA center that focuses on phonics. Pocket charts are my go to! That’s how I like to set up my matching cards. They are amazing in the classroom and can easily make it interactive for your students. I know my students really enjoyed working together and seeing which picture card goes with the correct word. I also have them show me their work by filling out their sheet. That way my students…
Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen The beginning of the school year is all about building your classroom community. And what better way than to read, “Our Class is a Family”! You can listen and watch it as the pictures come alive with Vooks or use the Novel Effect App. If you haven’t discovered what Vooks or what Novel Effect is, make sure to read all about it here –> Reading Websites and Apps for Teachers. Here’s a…
In this day and age, technology has become a part of our lives. More and more schools are incorporating computers, iPads, and so much more than we could ever imagine. Here are a few reading websites that I love using in the classroom with my students and I can not wait to share them with you! VOOKS Vooks offers so many amazing animated read alouds for your students to enjoy! One of the many things that I love about Vooks…
This color by number activity is none like any other. It will get your students up, active, and engaged. I love any activity that gets my students around the room. The excitement and the joy that I see from their faces brings me true happiness. How to Set Up Well, how do you do this activity? Multiple Versions When I did this activity with my kindergartners, I had so many students at different levels. That’s why I decided that I…