Ms Merry Mac

This pack includes sorts for 7 different spelling concepts: short vowels, consonant blends, long vowels, digraphs, r-controlled vowels, diphthongs and word endings. They were created using Orton-Gillingham resources and follow the progression recommended in the Recipe for Reading book. Each set contains lists of 15 words that can be used for weekly spelling instruction, additional phonics practice or word work games. Great for use in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms as well as in

Work on literacy skills without anyone knowing with these logic grid puzzles from Ms. Merry Mac! Logic grid puzzles are an addicting way for students to practice deductive reasoning and inferring without having to read longer texts. They encourage readers to look carefully at evidence in the text and draw conclusions based on that information. They can even freshen up interventions for students in need of moving beyond literal interpretations in reading comprehension work. Plus, making a mod

This pack of word sorts provides an introduction to or review of short vowels. Concepts include practice with CVC words of each vowel in isolation as well as in comparison to another vowel. I also added a multisyllabic practice with short vowel compound words. Finally, you will find digraph and ss-ll-ff-zz rule sorts that include only short vowels so you can introduce those concepts while still reviewing short vowel sounds. To recap: -5 word lists, one for each of the vowel sound in isolati

This word sort provides practice for students needing practice with digraphs. The sort contains a list of 15 words that can be used for a variety of purpose from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. All words use only short vowels. The worksheet is meant to be cut so words can be glued in student notebooks or kept in envelopes to be brought out for review throughout the week. This resource can be used for word study in classrooms kindergarten through fifth

This pack of word sorts provides practice for students ready to learn about consonant blends. Concepts include initial blends and ending blends as well as a combination of the two. Each of the 7 sorts has a list of 15 words that can be used for a variety of purposes from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. The worksheets are meant to be cut so words can be glued in student notebooks or kept in envelopes to be brought out for review throughout the week. Th

This pack of word sorts provides practice for students ready to learn about “abstract vowel” combinations or diphthongs. Concepts include comparing the sounds that say /aw/, /ow/, and /oy/ as well as /oo/. Each of the 4 sorts has a list of 15 words that can be used for a variety of purposes from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. The worksheets are meant to be cut so words can be glued in student notebooks or kept in envelopes to be brought out for review

More intervention and early literacy materials from Ms. Merry Mac! Elkonin boxes are a great tool for beginning and struggling readers to build phonological awareness by segmenting words into sounds. They help students practice listening for and counting the number of phonemes in a word—though this is not always the same number of letters. Mastering this skill orally lays the foundation for both decoding and spelling. Elkonin boxes are a great addition to a kindergarten or first grade guided

This pack of word sorts provides practice for students ready to learn about r-controlled vowels. All 5 lists include 15 one- and two-syllable words for studying each of the different vowels. According to Orton Gillingham, “er” should be taught first, followed by “ir,” “ur,” “ar,” and then “or.” The sorts can be used for a variety of purposes from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. The worksheets are meant to be cut so words can be glued in student noteboo

This pack of word sorts provides practice for students ready to learn about long vowel patterns. Concepts include open and closed syllables, magic “e” and vowel teams. Each of the 9 sorts has a list of 15 words that can be used for a variety of purposes from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. The worksheets are meant to be cut so words can be glued in student notebooks or kept in envelopes to be brought out for review throughout the week. This resource c

More intervention and early literacy materials from Ms. Merry Mac! Elkonin boxes are a great tool for beginning and struggling readers to build phonological awareness by segmenting words into sounds. They help students practice listening for and counting the number of phonemes in a word—though this is not always the same number of letters. Mastering this skill orally lays the foundation for both decoding and spelling. Elkonin boxes are a great addition to a kindergarten or first grade guided

More intervention and early literacy materials from Ms. Merry Mac! Elkonin boxes are a great tool for beginning and struggling readers to build phonological awareness by segmenting words into sounds. They help students practice listening for and counting the number of phonemes in a word—though this is not always the same number of letters. Mastering this skill orally lays the foundation for both decoding and spelling. Elkonin boxes are a great addition to a kindergarten or first grade guided

This pack of word sorts provides practice for students ready to learn spelling rules about various word endings. Concepts include endings like -ed, -dge, -tch, consonant -le, and “y” as a vowel. Each of the 5 sorts has a list of 15 words that can be used for a variety of purposes from weekly spelling work to intervention sessions focusing on phonics rules. The worksheets are meant to be cut so words can be glued in student notebooks or kept in envelopes to be brought out for review throughout

More intervention and early literacy materials from Ms. Merry Mac! Elkonin boxes are a great tool for beginning and struggling readers to build phonological awareness by segmenting words into sounds. They help students practice listening for and counting the number of phonemes in a word—though this is not always the same number of letters. Mastering this skill orally lays the foundation for both decoding and spelling. Elkonin boxes are a great addition to a kindergarten or first grade guided