Building Blocks Literacy
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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I am a certified reading specialist, K–2 interventionist in a Title I school and a private Wilson tutor. I have been teaching young learners for over 29 years and am passionate about helping struggling readers build strong foundational literacy skills.
I am trained in structured literacy approaches, including Orton-Gillingham (IMSLEC certified) and the Wilson Reading System (Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner). My goal is to use both research and classroom experience to create practical resources that help teachers provide meaningful reading support for their students.
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Poetry Unit for 1st and 2nd Grade | Low-Prep Mini-Lessons and Writing Sheets
Planning a poetry unit can feel overwhelming when you're starting from scratch and need everything ready to go. This Poetry Unit for 1st and 2nd Grade, created by a certified reading specialist, gives you 20 complete mini-lessons that are aligned to CCSS and ready to print and use tomorrow.📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED20 ready-made mini-lessons with CCSS standards included (print and go)Student materials to accompany every lessonAdditional activities that are fun and engaging and can be used as independent
1st - 2nd
Poetry, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+72
FLOSS Rule Word Sort (SOR Aligned)
Are you looking for engaging, hands-on activities to help students practice important phonics patterns? Explicit and systematic literacy programs are essential for instruction, but students also need meaningful opportunities to apply what they’ve learned. This FLOSS Rule Word Sort provides targeted practice with short vowel words that follow the FLOSS spelling rule. As students read, analyze, and sort words by spelling pattern, they strengthen their understanding of how sounds connect to lette
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
+3
Spring Fluency Songs for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade | Sing to Build Reading Fluency
Tired of searching for spring fluency songs that actually get your students excited to read aloud? This spring fluency songs resource is designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade and is perfect for morning meeting, whole group, or small group instruction.📋 What's Included:10 spring fluency songs sung to familiar tunes1 5-day fluency routineTeacher directions💛 Why You'll Love It: This resource is low prep and ready to use the moment you download it. The songs are sung to familiar tunes your students
1st - 3rd
Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.1.4
, RF.2.4
, RF.3.4
+5
Dictation Assessment Forms for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade | Phonics and Spelling
Tired of spending too much time figuring out how to assess the phonics skills you've already taught? These dictation assessment forms to assess encoding and spelling of taught phonics skills are designed for kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers who need a fast, reliable way to gather data and plan smarter instruction.📋 What's Included:6 dictation assessment forms (with and without scoring options)1 how to use guide1 suggested dictation routines guide1 dictation planning form1 bonus "B
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+93
Digraph Word Sorts | Phonics Sorts for wh, ch, sh, th, ck (SOR Aligned)
Build strong decoding and spelling skills with these engaging digraph word sorts! This resource provides structured, hands-on phonics practice aligned with the Science of Reading.📚 What’s Included:• Teacher-friendly scripts• 5 digraph word sorts (wh, ch, sh, th, ck) with sorting mats• Recording sheets• Teacher directions• Home connection page🔤 Skills Covered:• Reading words with digraphs• Comparing phonics patterns• Voiced and unvoiced /th/• Applying the -ck spelling rule• Connecting decoding
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+13
VC/CVC Word Sorts | Short Vowel Phonics Activities | Science of Reading Aligned
Build strong decoding skills with these VC/CVC word sorts designed to give students meaningful practice with short vowel phonics patterns.This resource provides hands-on, engaging activities that help students apply phonics skills after explicit instruction. As students read, sort, and analyze words, they strengthen their understanding of how sounds connect to letters and build automatic word recognition.Aligned with the Science of Reading, these word sorts support orthographic mapping by encour
1st - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
+5
CVC Summer-Themed Word Search Worksheets K-2 | Aligned to SOR Research
Tired of searching for phonics practice that keeps early readers engaged without creating more work for you? These Summer Themed CVC Word Searches are a fun and effective way to build closed syllable skills and are perfect for morning work, small group, intervention, or sub plans. 📋 What's Included:4 different word searches2 different styles to choose fromAnswer keysParent and teacher support materials💛 Why You'll Love It: This resource is low prep and ready to use the moment you download it.
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+10
Phoneme Blending BINGO
Are you tired of looking for fun, engaging activities to provide your students with critical practice opportunities with early literacy skills? Explicit and systematic literacy programs are great for instruction, but what about the extra practice students so desperately need so they can progress??? Look no further! This product provides just that. Created by a certified reading specialist, these fun BINGO boards provide tons of practice with blending 2-5 phonemes. What’s Included? 3 sets of
K - 1st
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.2
, RF.1.2
, RF.1.2b
+4
Phonics Word Sort: Nasal Sounds (am vs an) | Science of Reading Aligned | K–2
Practice nasal sounds (am vs an) with this no-prep phonics word sort for K–2 students. Perfect for centers, small groups, and intervention.Help your students master nasal sounds (am vs. an) with this engaging, hands-on phonics word sort! Perfect for reinforcing phonics skills after explicit instruction, this activity supports decoding, word analysis, and orthographic mapping. This low-prep phonics word sort helps students practice distinguishing between am and an nasal sound patterns through
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2a
+4
CVC Words Phonics Game for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade | Science of Reading
Helping young learners hear and blend short vowel sounds takes consistent, engaging practice, and finding activities that work across multiple settings can feel overwhelming. This 3-In-A-Row VC and CVC word game gives your K-2 students the repeated exposure they need while keeping them excited to play.📋 WHATS INCLUDEDUser's guide for easy setup25 game boards featuring words25 game boards featuring picturesCalling cards with picturesCalling cards with words💛 WHY YOU'LL LOVE ITThis reading speci
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.2
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+15
I Have, Who Has? VC/CVC
⭐ Short Vowel CVC Word Game – I Have, Who Has? Phonics GameAre you looking for engaging ways to give students meaningful practice with early phonics skills? While explicit and systematic literacy instruction introduces new skills, students need repeated opportunities to apply those skills in order to build accuracy and automaticity.This I Have, Who Has? phonics game provides structured practice with decoding short vowel VC and CVC wordswhile keeping students actively engaged. Students read their
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
+13
Summer-Themed Storytelling Cards
Description:Make building oral language FUN with these summer-themed Storytelling Cards for K-2 learners. Storytelling Cards are a great way to grow your students’ oral language skills. This product contains summer-themed Storytelling Cards that will make building oral language skills fun. Aligned to research in the Science of Reading (SOR), Storytelling Cards will build oral language skills, an essential literacy skill. Students will love extending their learning with the suggested activities
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+15
Digraph Summer Word Search Worksheets Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade | SOR Aligned
Tired of searching for digraphs and closed syllable digraphs word searches that are actually ready to use and genuinely fun for students? This kindergarten through 2nd grade word search pack is aligned to the Science of Reading and is perfect for morning work, small group intervention, centers, or home practice.📋 What's Included:8 total word search worksheets2 styles of each of the 4 word searchesTeacher support pagesAnswer keys💛 Why You'll Love It: This resource is low prep and ready to use t
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+9
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About the store
Experience
I am a certified reading specialist, K–2 interventionist in a Title I school and a private Wilson tutor. I have been teaching young learners for over 29 years and am passionate about helping struggling readers build strong foundational literacy skills.
I am trained in structured literacy approaches, including Orton-Gillingham (IMSLEC certified) and the Wilson Reading System (Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner). My goal is to use both research and classroom experience to create practical resources that help teachers provide meaningful reading support for their students.
Teaching style
I strongly believe in explicit, systematic instruction and the use of structured literacy to support struggling readers. My resources are designed to give students the repeated, intentional practice they need to build confidence and accuracy in early reading skills.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Helping struggling readers experience the moment when decoding “clicks” is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Seeing students gain confidence as they realize they can read is what inspires me to create resources for other teachers.
My own education history
• Certified Reading Specialist
• M.S.Ed. in Special Education
• B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Orton-Gillingham Certified (IMSLEC)
• Wilson Reading System – Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
Additional biographical information
I am also a proud mother of three wonderful sons. My husband is a middle school teacher, so education is truly a family passion in our home!
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