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Sound Spellings: A Powerful Tool for Teaching Reading
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Sound Spellings: A Powerful Tool for Teaching Reading

Did you know the English alphabet comprises 26 letters, 44 sounds, and a mind-boggling 150 different spellings? Yes, you read that right—150 different spellings! This can make teaching sound-spelling relationships to students a challenge, but...

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Decodable Text: The Key to Boosting Reading Skills
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Decodable Text: The Key to Boosting Reading Skills

Boost reading skills with decodable texts! Learn why it's essential and where to find free resources. Improve accuracy, fluency, and student confidence. Discover the power of decodable text in early reading instruction!

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Free Phonics Flashcards: 5 Engaging Activities for Reading Instruction
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Free Phonics Flashcards: 5 Engaging Activities for Reading Instruction

Looking for engaging ways to use flashcards in your reading instruction? Check out these top five activities that will make learning fun and effective! Plus, grab a massive freebie with 318 pages of flashcards (color and ink-friendly versions included). Perfect for small group instruction and independent centers. Click to get your free flashcards now!

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How to Use Self-Checking Poke Cards to Engage and Empower Your Students
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How to Use Self-Checking Poke Cards to Engage and Empower Your Students

Self-checking poke cards are going to revolutionize your reading groups! Discover how these engaging and independent activities can transform learning for your students. From morning warm-ups to partner activities, poke cards are a must-have for every teacher. Get inspired and bring excitement to your lessons today!

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Science of Reading Professional Development: Free and You Don’t Have to Leave Your Couch!
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Science of Reading Professional Development: Free and You Don’t Have to Leave Your Couch!

Looking for free research-based professional development to enhance your reading instruction? Discover three excellent resources that have transformed my teaching approach. Explore Amplify's Primers, The Reading League's events and videos, and Equipped for Reading Success by David Kilpatrick. Expand your knowledge, implement evidence-based strategies, and empower your students to become confident readers. Pin this post to access these valuable resources and make a difference in your classroom!

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Unlock the Power of the Six Syllable Types in Your Classroom and Master Multisyllabic Words
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Unlock the Power of the Six Syllable Types in Your Classroom and Master Multisyllabic Words

Do your students struggle with understanding and decoding multisyllabic words? Teach them about the six syllable types and discover the effective strategies to break down complex words into smaller, manageable parts and empower your students with the skills they need to conquer multisyllabic words in this comprehensive lesson breakdown.

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Word Chains: The Power of Manipulating Sounds to Boost Reading Proficiency
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Word Chains: The Power of Manipulating Sounds to Boost Reading Proficiency

Looking for an effective reading activity? Learn about chaining—a sequence of words that helps students manipulate sounds and improve phonetic patterns. Discover how to implement chaining and boost your students' reading skills.

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Sound Boxes: Building Blocks for Writing Success
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Sound Boxes: Building Blocks for Writing Success

Unlock your students' writing potential with the power of sound boxes! Enhance their reading and writing skills with this effective teaching strategy. Click to discover how to incorporate sound boxes into your classroom and grab free resources to get started. #teachingresources #phonics #literacy #writingstrategies

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From Drab to Fab: 5 Innovative Ideas to Make Flashcards a Blast in Reading Groups!
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From Drab to Fab: 5 Innovative Ideas to Make Flashcards a Blast in Reading Groups!

Looking for ways to make flashcard practice in your reading groups more engaging and fun? Check out these 5 exciting ideas that will bring a new level of excitement to your lessons! From interactive games to digital resources, these strategies will help students master letter sounds, decodable words, and phrases. Plus, don't miss the incredible flashcard freebie and digital flashcards aligned with Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Kindergarten Skills Units. Pin now to discover creative ways to make flashcards a highlight of your reading groups!

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Planning Reading Groups: Essential Steps in Building Strong Readers
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Planning Reading Groups: Essential Steps in Building Strong Readers

Streamline your planning process and build strong readers with these essential steps for planning reading groups. From effective grouping to warm-up activities, sound review, chaining, word reading, dictation, and reading in context, this comprehensive approach is grounded in the science of reading. Plus, don't miss the bonus lesson planning template to enhance your instruction.

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Hi! I'm Jenn and I’m a K-4 Reading Specialist here to help teachers who want to deliver systematic, explicit reading instruction and interventions by sharing what I’ve learned about the Science of Reading and the resources I use daily with my students.

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