This is a 4 step reference guide for students to use as they're learning to add double digit numbers without regrouping. Each step gives written directions and a visual cue using pictures of base ten blocks. I have seen this serve as a very useful tool for special needs students who benefit from a checklist as well as average to advanced students as a brief scaffold until they're ready to complete the steps without a reminder.
This is a PowerPoint presentation with 61 slides. Each slide has one digraph and a recorded sound clip. This was designed for students to practice isolated digraphs to help increase fluency. Students run the slideshow as a game independently, partners or small groups, using the sound as a self-check. It can also be used for whole group class practicing or individual assessment. If used as individual assessment, I recommend recording the time it takes a student to complete the slideshow and
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Spelling
This game is designed for primary aged children to practice putting blends and letter clusters together to make words. It is played just like the traditional game, "Go Fish!" but a match is made when a student puts together a consonant blend and cluster to make a real word. When students get a match, they must record it on their paper as a means of assessment for the teacher. The activity consists of: recording sheet for students, full list of possible matches, one set of cards (to be printed
Graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2008 with Elementary Education
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I love teaching first grade! I will be moving to S. Korea this year to teach English. I am very excited about the teaching adventures coming up in my life!
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