For years, many of us taught sight words the same way: a stack of flashcards, a word wall and lots of "just remember it." Some children soaked the words right up. Others could say "the" on Monday and stare blankly at it on Tuesday. If that sounds familiar, the heart-word approach may be the change […]
High-frequency words, sometimes called sight words, are crucial in helping emerging readers, like kindergarteners, first graders, and other young learners, become more fluent readers. Whether you are looking for fun sight word activities for the classroom or at home, these fun games will help in learning sight words, build fluency, and engage learners! What are […]
Kindergarten students are lovely to teach for many reasons, but it is incredibly awesome to see the growth in the early readers! It is like Kindergarten magic! With many months of consistent and purposeful practice, that magic shines through! One of the most effective ways to build reading in the early years is to teach […]
