I have been teaching for 21 years. I have experience both as a reading specialist and classroom teacher. I love making resources to reinforce literacy skills that are engaging and fun!
This lined paper is great for writing activities that do not need an illustration (picture) box. The lined paper has dotted lines to help with handwriting. One side of the paper has space for a name and the other side is just lines. This paper is geared to students in lower elementary school. Check out my other Writing Paper Resources:Writing Paper with Illustration BoxIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits! I love seeing my products in action! Follow me on I
This phonics bingo game reviews two (2) syllable words where one of the syllable has a Magic e/Silent e/vowel-consonant-e syllable (CVCe) pattern. There are 10 different llama themed game cards and a set of calling cards. This is perfect to use for guided reading or intervention groups. It can also be used for whole class by making multiple copies of each game card. Check out my other Phonics Bingo Resources:Long Vowel BingoBossy R BingoThree Syllable BingoIf you like this resource, please make
This graphic organizer is for a fairytale (fairy tale), folktale writing unit. Students can plan out their stories by thinking about who the good and evil characters will be, the setting, problem, major events, and solution. Check out my other resources: Fairy Tale Lined Writing PaperCharacter Traits Graphic OrganizerIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits!
This -ng phonics bingo is a great way for students to practice reading word families (glued (welded) sounds) ending in -ang, -ing, -ong, -ung. There are 6 different game boards and a set of calling cards. There are 24 words on each game board. This game is a great addition to use with guided reading or intervention groups. It's also great for literacy centers. Check out my other resources:-nk Word Family Bingoall, am, an Word Family BingoIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and
This writing paper can be used for a how-to (procedural) or for helping students write/draft a story with a beginning, middle, & end (BME). The boxes are unnumbered so can be left blank or students can add numbers. The lines are dotted to help with handwriting and letter formation. Check out my other writing paper resources: How-To PaperAll About Book TemplatesIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits!
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
This Easter egg shape writing templates comes with 3 different designs. There is one with dotted lines, regular lines, and a blank egg. The egg outline is large and takes up the majority of the paper. This paper can be used for writing poems, Easter, Spring, or Science (egg hatching). Check out my other writing resources:Easter Egg Writing Paper (half page) Easter Egg Lined Paper (full page) Easter Egg Outline PaperSt. Patrick's Day PaperLarge Shamrock Paper TemplateIf you like this product, p
This phonics bingo game will help your students practice reading the 3 different sounds of the -ed suffix (/id/, /d/, and /t/). There are 6 different game boards and a set of calling cards. There are 24 words on each card. This game is a great addition to literacy centers or to uses with guided reading, structured literacy, or intervention groups. Check out my other resources:Open Syllable Bingo2 Syllable VCe BingoLong Vowel Bingo BundleIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and
Use this checklist to keep track of the letters and sounds that students in your guided reading or intervention groups. This checklist is also a great progress monitoring tool for RTI or intervention groups. Each time a child reads the letter or gives the correct sound, place a checkmark in the box. Check out my other progress monitoring resources: Letter/Sound Tracker - 6 studentsRunning Record TrackerSight Word TrackerIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits!
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
This CVC (short vowel) Elkonin sound box template is perfect to help kindergarten and first grade students work on blending CVC words. Students can place a magnetic letter in each word in each sound box. Then they slide the magnetic letters to the bottom and blend all the sounds together. This is perfect to use during phonics lessons, structured literacy, intervention groups, etc. This template aligns with Science of Reading and orthographic mapping. If you like this product, you may like these
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
This phonics bingo set is a great way for students to practice reading words with the all, am, & an word families (glued sounds, welded sounds). There are 6 different game boards with a set of calling cards. Each game board has 24 words. This game is great to use with guided reading, intervention groups, or in a literacy center. Check out my other resources: Short Vowel CVC BingoSight Word BingoAlphabet BingoIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits! I love seein
Use this retelling story template to help your students craft a short story or retell a book they read. There is a picture and text book for each section. This writing graphic organizer is great for students in kindergarten, first, or second grade. Check out my other templates for writing: Writing Paper - PortraitWriting Paper - Landscape5Ws Graphic OrganizerBeginning, Middle, End (Vertical)If you like this product, please make sure to rate it and follow me so you can stay updated on new produc
This phonics bingo game is a great way for students to practice reading closed syllable exceptions (-ild, -ind, -old,-olt, -ost). There are 6 different game boards with 24 words. There is also a set of calling cards. It's a perfect addition for guided reading, intervention groups, or used as a literacy center. Check out my other resources:Sight Word Bingo BundleShort Vowel (CVC) BingoIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits! I love seeing my products in action.
This Elkonin sound box template is great to use for the word study or explicit phonics portion of a guided reading, structured literacy, or intervention group lesson. Sound boxes help students segment and blend sounds in words. This one page template aligns with Science of Reading and orthographic mapping. Directions: Place the sheet in a plastic sleeve or laminate. Dictate a word to a student. Have the student stretch out the sound and choose which sound box to use. Students write 1 sound per b
This phonics game bingo bundle includes bingo games for a variety of syllable types. Each bingo set has 5-10 different bingo cards and a set of calling cards (see individual description for more details). This bundle is great if you work with students on different reading levels in small groups or reading intervention groups. The following syllable types are included in the bundle: Closed syllable (CVC)Closed syllable exceptions R-controlledOpen syllableConsonant-leVowel teamOne syllable Silent
This writing template has 2 boxes for drawings and two lines each for writing. This paper can be used for a variety of writing needs. It can also be cut in half and stapled together like a book. Check out my other writing paper templates: Writing Paper - Dotted Lines (Portrait)Writing Paper - Dotted Lines (Landscape)How-to PaperIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TPT credit!
This phonics bingo game reviews words with the -dge and -tch trigraphs. Trigraphs are 3 letters that make 1 sound. -dge says /j/ and -tch says /ch/. This bingo set comes with 6 different game boards and a set of calling cards. There are 24 words on each game board. This bingo game is great for literacy centers, structured literacy lessons, guided reading or intervention groups. Check out my other resources: Bonus Letters BingoContraction BingoClosed Syllable Exceptions BingoIf you like the prod
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
This phonics bingo game bundle is a great way for students to practice reading a variety of word families (glued or welded sounds). The following word families are included: -all, am, an-ang, -ing, -ong, -ung-ank, -ink, -onk, -unk-ild, -ind, -old, -olt, -ost (Closed Syllable Exceptions)Each set comes with 6 different game boards with 24 words on each board. Each set also comes with a set of calling cards. These bingo games are perfect for guided reading groups, intervention groups, or literacy c
This Valentine's Day bingo set includes 10 different game cards and a set of calling cards. This bingo focuses on 1 syllable R-Controlled (Bossy R) words with blends and digraphs. This is perfect to play in small groups or as a whole class (print duplicates of the game boards). Clipart by: Tanya Rae DesignsIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it.
Use this blank template to make your own word family worksheets. Write the word family in the circle. Then students can write 4 words that rhyme with the word family and then draw a matching picture for each word. Check out my other resources:Short Vowel Word Families BundleCVC Sound BoxesCVC PuzzlesIf you like the product, please make sure to leave feedback and earn TpT credit. I love seeing my products in action! Follow me on Instagram @Teachnomad and tag me if you use my products. Thank you!
This writing paper has a box for drawings and dotted lines to help students with their handwriting and letter formation. On the bottom of the page there is space to add page numbers. This paper template is good for students who write multiple pages. Check out my other resources: Writing Paper BundleIf you like this resource, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits!
I have been teaching for 21 years. I have experience both as a reading specialist and classroom teacher. I love making resources to reinforce literacy skills that are engaging and fun!
My own education history
Bachelors- University of Michigan, Major: Elementary Education
Masters- Bank Street College of Education - Major - Teaching Literacy
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