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Village Tutoring began as a way to provide 1:1 literacy tutoring to children aged PreK-8th grade, needing outside support in reading/writing instruction. As a former ELA classroom teacher, I received my bachelors in English Education in 2004, and have specialized training in Orton Gillingham & the Science of Reading.
My Teachers Pay Teachers resources are geared toward families looking for tutoring resources, along with interventionists, and literacy specialists.
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"Getting to Know You" - The Dice Breaks the Ice!
Looking for a simple "Getting to Know You Activity?" This resource works great for:--First Day of School --Student Pairs or Groups --Teacher & Tutor Beginning Activity --1:1 Pullouts with New Students This resource is 1 page. WHAT YOU NEED:You will need a set of dice to play. TO PLAY:1st player rolls his or her dice, and count over to the right that many corresponding spaces. The 2nd player rolls his or her dice, and counts down from the first players space, the corresponding spaces as number ro
PreK - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
"Word Work" Mats - for Decoding/Encoding Multisyllabic Words
"Word Work" mats are a helpful tool to helping beginning or struggling readers decode/encode tricky, multisyllabic words.Included in this download are two "Word Work" mats (almost identical) that will help your students through the process of reading/decoding and understanding tricky words. Set Up:Print the “Word Work” mats and laminate to allow students the ability to write and erase their mats using dry erase markers. Use the mat that is most appropriate for the skills you are working on. For
1st - 8th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Brilliantly Dyslexic - Confidence Building Notebook to Encourage & Inspire!
Brilliantly Dyslexic -Confidence Building Activities to Support Dyslexic Learners - from the Book Brilliantly Dyslexic by Liz Trudeau.Do you have a child, student, or client who was diagnosed with dyslexia? 1 in 5 individuals are affected with dyslexia. This learning disability can make reading and writing very difficult. Often, students develop low self esteem, believing (incorrectly) that they are not as smart as their peers. This is an inaccurate view of self, in that many dyslexic individual
3rd - 12th
Not Subject Specific
Labubu - Beginning Blends & Diagraphs
Are you looking for a fun way to practice Beginning Blends & Diagraphs with your students? While also activating their interests (i.e. the super popular -- Labubus?)This is a simple, low-prep card game that allows for skills practice. Great for regular classroom setting; or reading intervention specialists, SLPs, and tutors. To Play:Print and cut out all of the labubu cards; laminate for extended use. Have students work in groups of 3-4. Students will deal all of the cards to everyone in their g
PreK - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Labubu - Magic-E - Skills Practice
Are you looking for a fun way to practice CVC to Magic-E with your students? While also activating their interests (i.e. the super popular -- Labubus?)This is a simple, low-prep card game that allows for skills practice. Great for regular classroom setting; or reading intervention specialists, SLPs, and tutors. To Play:Print and cut out all of the labubu cards; laminate for extended use. Have students work in groups of 3-4. Students will deal all of the cards to everyone in their group so that e
PreK - 6th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
F.E.E.D.C.A.T.S. - Anchor Charts for Paragraph Writing {Pink Version}
Do your students struggle with paragraph writing? Are their paragraphs scrawny and lacking support? F.E.E.D.C.A.T.S. is the perfect acronym to help students remember how they can best support their ideas (and boost their paragraphs!) by using facts, examples, evidence, cause-and-effect, anecdotes, testimonials, and statistics! This 7 page document contains everything you need to visually remind students to "feed" their scrawny "paragraphs!" What's Included?3 anchor charts to display in your cla
4th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Alphabet Soup - CVC Practice
Are you looking for a fun way to practice CVC word building? This 31-page resource has everything you need for 2 fun word-building activities. SET UP:Print, cut out, and laminate the soup placemat, word-builder board, and cards. Alphabet Dice are not included – however, you may use the printable alphabet letters in lieu of dice if you wish. Alphabet dice are available for separate purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7aSqIW1HOW TO PLAY:There are multiple ways to use this resource: Option 1: Alph
PreK - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Hidden CVC Words - Flashlight Reveal
Looking for a fun CVC practice activity this Fall? The hidden CVC pictures and words are revealed inside the pumpkin - when students shine a light on the back of the card. This is SUCH a fun activity that kids LOVE! All you need is a flashlight (or class set of flashlights). Included are 13 pages:36 - Pumpkin “Face” Cards 18 -“Word” Cards 18-“Picture” Cards 1-Encoding Sheet HOW TO PLAY:There are multiple ways to use this resource: Option 1 (movement!): Scatter the pumpkins around the room with
PreK - 3rd
Reading
Diagraphs - Fidget Spinner
Looking for a quick and easy way for your students to practice diagraphs? This 7-page document has everything you need for a quick/easy practice & review. YOU WILL NEED:Fidget Spinners for your students, or students can use a paperclip held by the tip of their pencil, and can spin the paperclip. Note: If using a fidget spinner, you will need to mark one end to indicate where the spinner is pointing (either by attaching a paper arrow – or by marking the end with a marker) INCLUDED ARE 4 PAGES:P
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CVC - Thanksgiving Practice
Looking for some CVC practice this Thanksgiving?This 17-page digital download, has everything you need for 3 fun activities, including: Matching, Memory, & Word Building. SET UP:Print, cut out, and laminate the word-board & cards. HOW TO PLAY:There are multiple ways to use this resource:Option 1:Matching – Place all of the pumpkin pie “picture cards” face up. Place the words cards in a pile face down. Students take turns flipping over a word card and finding the “match.” For example, if they fli
PreK - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Alien Words - Open & Closed Syllables - 3 Activities
Are you looking for a quick, fun, and easy tool for students to practice recognizing open/closed syllables? This 23 page document contains everything you need for 3 fun and easy activities. Activity 1: Sort the SyllableStudents can work independently, in small groups, or in teams to see who can "sort the syllable" fastest! Simply flip over an alien card in the deck, and decide whether it's an "open" or "closed" syllable, and then place the card with the corresponding UFO. Graphics are colorful/f
1st - 8th
Reading
Closed Syllable Exceptions - Paperclip Match
Are you looking for an easy way to review "Syllable Exceptions" with your students?This 13-page document has everything you need to review the Closed Syllable exceptions. SET UP:Download, print, and laminate the Syllable Exception cards NOT INCLUDED:Paperclips TO PLAY:Allow students to work individually or in small groups to to determine what word the picture is describing, then move their paperclip to the “syllable exception.” For example, if their card has a picture of a “ghost” – they would
K - 6th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
"About Me!" Simple "Getting to Know You" Activity
This 1-page "Getting to Know You" activity (pdf) is great for the beginning of the year or the first day of school!The whimsical, doodle-inspired design helps set the students at ease as they spend time completing the activity by filling out important information about themselves in the spaces (or shapes) provided. Because this is text/graphic heavy, it would be best for upper elementary and middle (possibly high school) students. To use: Simply download the PDF and print as many copies as you
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Candy Corn CVC Practice
Looking for an easy activity to practice CVC words with your students this fall? This is a simple activity that incorporates children's favorite fall sweet -- candy corn! INCLUDED ARE 8 PAGES: 3 - short a cards3 - short e cards3 - short i cards3 - short o cards3 - short u cards6 - blank cardsHOW TO PLAY: Print and cut out all cards. You will also need to cut out each section of the candy corn - so that each letter is isolated. Students can work in small groups or at centers to mix up the pieces
PreK - 3rd
Reading
Syllable Types - Reference Cards + Desk Reference
Are you looking for a simple reference guide to the different syllable types?This digital PDF download includes decorative cards can be used as reference -- while doing 1:1 intervention, during whole-class lessons, or printed for each student desk. Cards include:What is a syllableClosed SyllableOpen SyllableMagic-EVowel TeamsBossy RC-LEEach card is colorful and gives just enough information to help students remember the phonics rule. Thus, making is a simple resource/reference.
PreK - 5th
Reading
Capture the Flag - VC/CV Words
This game is a fun "simulation" of capture the flag -- but done at students' tables or desks. In it, students will have to roll their dice and then practice syllable division using vc/cv rules, before then reading the word correctly. If the word is said correctly, they may check it off the game board. The first student to fill one section on their game board, earns a flag and wins the game! (If extra time allows: students can race to see who will win the most flags in the time allotted). Include
1st - 6th
Reading Strategies
"Alphabet Mats" - Great for Tracing or Playdough!
Tracing & Playdough Mats provide endless fun for preschool and kindergarteners who need guidance to help them learn how to write their letters. The document contains 26 pages - with all 26 letters (upper and lower case). To use: print & laminate pages, and then used to trace (with dry erase markers) or use as a mat for playdough. Endless, multi-sensory fun!
PreK - 1st
Alphabet
Roll & Read - CVC Words
Looking for an easy and fun activity for students to practice their CVC words?"Roll & Read - CVC" is a fun/easy activity that can be done 1:1 to progress monitor, or can be done in small groups or student pairs. It also makes a great take home sheet for at-home practice. This download includes 8 pages:Pages 1-3 are CVC wordsPages 4-6 are nonsense CVC wordsPages 7-8 are progress monitoring sheetsStudents enjoy this activity -- and don't realize they are practicing their reading or being assessed!
PreK - 3rd
Reading
Fidget Spinner - Getting to Know You
Looking for a simple "Getting to Know You Activity?" This resource works great for:--First Day of School --Student Pairs or Groups --Teacher & Tutor Beginning Activity --1:1 Pullouts with New Students This resource is 2 pages. WHAT YOU NEED:You will need a classroom set of fidget spinners. INCLUDED ARE 2 PAGES:Page 1 is intentionally left blank so that students or teachers may create their own questions. Page 2 has fun, pre-made questions for your students.SET UP:Select the option you would like
1st - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
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About the store
Experience
Village Tutoring began as a way to provide 1:1 literacy tutoring to children aged PreK-8th grade, needing outside support in reading/writing instruction. As a former ELA classroom teacher, I received my bachelors in English Education in 2004, and have specialized training in Orton Gillingham & the Science of Reading.
My Teachers Pay Teachers resources are geared toward families looking for tutoring resources, along with interventionists, and literacy specialists.
Thanks so much for your purchase, download, & support!
Teaching style
I follow a structured, multi-sensory, phonics based approach to literacy -- backed by the Science of Reading. I believe the BEST lessons appeal to a student's interests, and utilize a variety of learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).
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