Ā Hello my friends! Here in Ontario, we have one week left of classes. At the end of the school year, I like to take some time to discussĀ Canada Day with my students, and do some fun literacy review with the no-prep printables below! For the age group I teach, their perceptions of Canada Days Read More…
End of Year Writing Lesson: Writing for a purpose – Summer Lists!
Have you noticed that in the last few weeks of the school year, it gets a bit more challenging to motivate kids write? Summer is an ideal time for making plans and getting kids involved in making lists. Enjoy this storybook lesson and two #WritingForRealPurposes freebies!
Motivating students to monitor reading – with humor!
Are your students motivated to really think about what they are reading? Sometimes laughter is just what kids need to make the efforts they put into reading worthwhile!
Phonemic awareness – hearing sounds in words with Elkonin sound boxes.
When childrenĀ learn to write, many struggle with moving beyond attempting the first letter of a word, or copying something down. While more confident students will ‘stretch out the word’, others need a more visual, concrete strategy. It wasn’t until I was teaching (and being trained in) Reading Recovery that I learned to teach students about Read More…
Happy Family Day, great site for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling
Happy Family Day everyone! A short post today with a link to a great website for boys books and a word about bedtime stories from J.K. Rowling. Have a great day!
Christmas Early Literacy no-prep printables!
Hello my friends. The countdown is on to the holidays. Here are some fun, no-prep printable reading and writing activities for kindergarten and grade one students (or even grade 2) if you need some last-minute ideas to keep calm and carry on! Phonics, syllables, reading, graphic organizers, decorative writing paper and more! Take care of you. We’re almost there.
SWAP MEET – A PRODUCT SWAP BLOG HOP AND GIVEAWAY
Hello my friends. I’ve got a triple surprise for you today, with a Swap Meet, Giveaway AND Guest Post by friend, mentor and first grade teacher, Amber Rausch of First Grade Diva Creations! You’re in for a real treat. Enjoy the ride!
Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Blog Hop and Giveaway!
Happy almost Halloween everyone! I am so excited to be participating in this Halloween Blog Hop! There are lots of great teacher tips, lessons and freebies along the way, so I hope you’re able to visit each store for inspiration and (who’s kidding who!) the awesome freebies! And check this out: You’ll see the Rafflecopter Read More…
Rethinking Reading Logs for beginning readers
Rethinking the traditional reading log in the name of reading for joy! | That Fun Reading Teacher.com
Fun ideas for young students to learn about and Celebrate CANADA!
A freebie, a BINGO game, early literacy printables, a bundle and a free playlist of stories by Canadian authors to help those learning Canadian vocabulary (or just learning to read and write!) get a little practice through fun! And, of course, some great Pinterest Boards! Happy Canada Day everyone!