I've been a teacher for the last 18 years. I taught first grade for 6 years and prior to that I taught 3rd grade. I am currently the reading specialist and literacy coach in my school district.
Help your students practice spelling all 120 Red Words from the Orton Gillingham Phonics First Program Layers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each practice page asks students to trace the word, write the word, fill in the missing letters, color the word, find the word, and read the word. Great for independent practice in class or even homework! UPDATED 3/31/2025 - New fonts and the word "brought" has been correct.
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
These supplemental materials were created to meet the needs of my students when learning high frequency words, known as Red Words. This BUNDLED set is based on the Layer One and Layer Two Red Words List from the Orton Gillingham Program. By purchasing the bundled set you will also save money! Words used are: a, I, the, for, and, is, see, has, of, was, he, to, his, go, she, by, do, from, put, how, you, saw, come, what, want, does, have, who, are, they, as, all, or, give, any, your, here, why, t
The Red Words Weekly Homework and Assessments Packet is based on the Layer One and Layer Two Red Words from the Orton Gillingham Phonics First Program for teaching high frequency words.
These supplemental materials include:
1.) A Curriculum Map - Breaks down the words into groups by week for the entire school year! During weeks 1-13, students practice reading the words before taking a reading assessment. Then, during weeks 15-27, students practice how to spell the words before taking a spe
You're students will go "wild" when learning these rule breaker sounds! The Wild Old Word Sounds include: old, olt, ost, ild, and ind. In each of these spelling patterns, the single vowel has the long vowel sound. It features the following items: - 2 Different Anchor Chart options - 10 Different Printables - 2 Small Group Activities to practice decoding - 1 Whole Group Games - 3 Literacy Centers - Answer Keys for all Printables and Activities UPDATED: 3/31/25 to include more printables, small
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
This unit focuses on the -ng word family: -ing, -ang, -ong, and -ung.
The following activities are included:
- Pieces to create Anchor Charts for each sound
- Sentence Writing
- Flip Book
- Printables, which include:
Read and Draw
Read, Color, and Write
Read, Color, and Graph
Spinners
Fill in the Blank
Cut and Paste Word Sorting
- Read and Write the Room
- Word Sorting
- Puzzles
- King of Ing Game
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
The Popcorn Book: A Language Arts and Literacy Unit
This unit includes 6 lessons plans that are Common Core aligned to go with The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola. Each lesson plan contains all of the necessary worksheets or activities to reinforce skills.
Topics covered include:
Making Predictions, Sequencing the Story, Fact and Opinion, and Writing
A culminated activity is also included to wrap up the entire unit.
All you need to teach the Final Double Consonants or Bonus Letters Spelling Rule for -ff, -ll, -ss, and -zz.
This packet contains:
- Pieces to create your own Anchor Charts with your students
- A Sentence Writing Book, with 2 different options for differentiated instruction
- 5 Different Printable Worksheet Options (Great for independent practice or homework!)
- Read the Room Whole Class Activity
- Word Sorting Small Group Activity
- Word Puzzles
- Buzzing with Bonus Letters File Folder B
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
This packet is based on the Layer One Sounds and Sequence of the Orton Gillingham Phonics First Program. Layer One includes the introduction of all consonants, vowels, and digraphs. It was created to meet the needs of my students to build phonemic awareness, and hopefully will help your students as well!
The Multi-sensory Activities Packet contains:
1.) A Table of Contents - This set of multi-sensory activities was developed to take place over 10 weeks. This is only a suggestion. The activi
After listening to the story of the 3 little pigs, this freebie is great for students to retell and sequence the story independently, whole group, or small group.
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
This packet is based on the Layer One Sounds of the Orton Gillingham Phonics First Program. It is a Vowel Intensive Packet that focuses on learning the short vowel sounds. It was created to meet the needs of my students to build phonemic awareness, and hopefully will help your students as well!
The Vowel Intensive Multi-sensory Activities and Dictation Packet contains:
1.) Table of Content – This set of Multi-sensory Activities was developed to take place over 10 weeks. This is only a suggest
This Literacy Center will be great practice for your students after learning both the -ng and -nk word ending sounds. Students will read each word and decide which word ending it has to sort the cards. A recorded sheet is also included.
-ng endings include: ing, ang, ong, and ung
-nk endings include: ink, ank, onk, and unk
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
When y is at the end of a word, it can say long /i/. This packet will help your kiddos to understand this sound pattern to help them with their reading and spelling abilities. It features the following items: - 2 Different Anchor Chart options - 12 Different Printables - 2 Small Group Activities to practice decoding - 2 Whole Group Games - 2 Literacy Centers - Answer Keys for all Printables and Activities UPDATED: 2/11/25 to include more printables, small group activites, whole group ac
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
These supplemental materials were created to meet the needs of my students when learning high frequency words, known as Red Words. This BUNDLED set is based on the Layer Three and Layer Four Red Words List from the Orton Gillingham Program. Words used are: off, sure, said, knew, great, such, much, know, could, would, should, new, too, also, once, its, always, were, whose, only, won, through, against, other, move, though, because, thought, enough, above, across, wear, around, almost, bought, tow
Included are templates for each of my literacy centers which are found in the original packets completed. You can add your own words or mix the red words together this way.
Edit the following Literacy Centers:
- Spin and Graph
- Read, Write, and Spell
- ABC Order, Sentence Writing, and Tic Tac Toe
- Cut and Paste
- Puzzles
- Bingo
- Memory
- File Folder Board Game
Commas in a Series turned out to be a tricky grammar skill for my firsties, so this new *FREEBIE* was created!
Students need to read each sentence and decided if the commas are used correctly or incorrectly. Then, they can complete the recording sheet by highlighting the correct sentences based on the sorting activity they just completed.
Enjoy this FREEBIE and I hope it helps your students find much success with this skill! =)
This unit includes activities for teaching the following ending blends:
Ending "l" Blends (ld, lf, lk, lp, lt)
Ending "t" Blends (ct, ft, nt, pt, st, xt)
Miscellaneous Ending Blends (mp, nd, sk, sp, nch)
Some of the activities included in this packet are:
- Word Booklets for each set of sounds
- Read and Draw
- Sentence Writing
- Word Sorting
- ABC Order
- Whole Group Read the Room Activity
- Small Group Ending Blends Word Sorting Activity
** UPDATED 1/12/16 - This packet has nearly doubled
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
My wonderful followers asked for it, so here it is! A Red Words MEGA Bundle includes 9 of my red word products in one convenient spot for a discounted price!
This packet introduces students to words with Open Syllables. When the "door is open" (there is no consonant at the end of a word), the vowel will now say its name. Some words used throughout this packet are: go, so, no, he, we, she, hi.
This packet includes a variety of printables and activities, such as:
- Teaching Aides
- 6 Printables focusing on Open Syllables and Closed Syllables
- Open Syllable Read and Write the Room
- Open and Closed Syllable Word Sort, Flip Book, and File Folder Gam
1st - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
The Red Words Weekly Homework and Assessments - Set 2 Packet is based on the Layer Three and Layer Four Red Words from the Orton Gillingham Phonics First Program for teaching high frequency words.
These supplemental materials include:
1.) A Curriculum Map - Breaks down the words into groups by week for the entire school year! During weeks 1-13, students practice reading the words before taking a reading assessment. Then, during weeks 15-27, students practice how to spell the words before taki
I've been a teacher for the last 18 years. I taught first grade for 6 years and prior to that I taught 3rd grade. I am currently the reading specialist and literacy coach in my school district.
Teaching style
I like to incorporate a mix of visual, auditory, and hands on activities throughout my lessons. Whatever is going to be the best way to get the concepts across to my students for them to be successful is okay with me!
Awards & shining teacher moments
2017-2018 Educational Service Professional of the Year
My own education history
I'm a graduate of The College of New Jersey and received my Master's degree in Teaching Instruction with a Focus in Reading from Marygrove College. I am also Level 2 Orton Gillingham Certified and have a Reading Specialist certificate.
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