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Science of Reading Literacy Centers

Bright Jewel Toned Varsity Patch Letters

Varsity Patch Letters & a Freebie

5 Reasons it’s Time to Use Sound Walls in the Classroom and Ditch Your Word Wall

retell strategies using technology

Retell Strategies using Technology for Young Children

Science of Reading Literacy Centers

Science of Reading Literacy Centers

August 13, 2022

Science of Reading Literacy centers will help students practice essential phonemic awareness skills. These mapping mats are perfect to help students segment and blend words! Science of Reading Literacy Centers The more I learn about the Science of Reading approach, the more it all just makes sense! I have always been confused about why we are trying to get students… Read More

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Varsity Patch Letters & a Freebie

Varsity Patch Letters & a Freebie

August 6, 2022

Varsity Patch Letters can help you achieve that adorable Stoney Clover Lane look in your classroom! Use these letters to create versatile bulletin boards and as classroom decor wherever you need a phrase or large word! Don’t forget to grab your freebie! Loving This Look? So tell me, do you love the look of Stoney Clover Lane letters as much… Read More

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5 Reasons it’s Time to Use Sound Walls in the Classroom and Ditch Your Word Wall

5 Reasons it’s Time to Use Sound Walls in the Classroom and Ditch Your Word Wall

March 27, 2022

All of the research behind the Science of Reading confirms it’s time to start using Sound Walls in the classroom. Today I’m sharing reasons why you should dive in and make the switch. In addition, I’m sharing an exclusive and helpful freebie! Of course, when I first started hearing about Sound Walls in the classroom, I honestly wondered if it… Read More

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Retell Strategies using Technology for Young Children

Retell Strategies using Technology for Young Children

April 23, 2020

How to Teach Retell Strategies using Technology Today I’m sharing something that has puzzled me for quite some time: how to teach retell strategies using technology! We’ll go over how to use Boom Cards or Google™ Classroom so students can read or listen to fairy tales, practice identifying characters or setting, place the major events in order, and so much… Read More

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Unique Easter and Spring S’mores for the Classroom

Unique Easter and Spring S’mores for the Classroom

February 19, 2020

Easter and Spring S’mores are sure to keep student engagement high while working on essential ELA and Math skills for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. Today I’m sharing how we use these activities to work on writing! Easter and Spring S’mores Easter and Spring S’mores are such a hit with my students! I mean, can you really blame them?… Read More

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Easter Activities and Freebies for You!

Easter Activities and Freebies for You!

February 19, 2020

Easter Activities and Freebies Celebrate Easter or springtime with these no mess low prep Easter activities and freebies for primary students! The STEM project, easy egg dying project, free CVC & CCVC egg hunts, and Easter s’mores will keep your students engaged while working on essential math and reading skills! Spring is in the Air I love this time of… Read More

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