Students choose a short passage to practice repeatedly with the audio support. Finally, they record themselves reading independently to demonstrate their fluency and expression.
A collection of visual anchor charts and notebook inserts to help students master common spelling rules including the FLOSS rule and the C/K/CK spelling choice.
Focuses on blending individual phonemes into words and segmenting words into phonemes using visual mats and movement-based activities.
Focuses on isolating and identifying initial and final sounds in words through scripted detective-themed activities and picture sorts.
A collection of activities and assessments focused on decoding nonsense words to build phonics fluency and blending skills for 1st grade students. Includes speed drills, sorting activities, and a progress tracker for teachers.
This lesson focuses on beginning three-letter s-blends (str, spr, scr) through a nature-themed reading passage and associated activities to build fluency, decoding skills, and spelling accuracy.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on sentence structure through visual scaffolds and color-coding. Students learn to identify fragments, complete sentences, and run-ons using a 'Construction' metaphor.
A fun, nature-themed lesson introducing the letter sounds H, F, and O through visual recognition, handwriting practice, and initial sound matching.
A comprehensive lesson on distinguishing between facts and opinions using relatable topics like daily routines, sports, and animals. Includes interactive slides, differentiated practice, and formative assessments.
A focused phonics lesson exploring the two sounds of the 'oo' digraph through guided practice and hands-on sorting. Students will distinguish between the short 'oo' (as in book) and the long 'oo' (as in moon).
A comprehensive review of the letter C, focusing on the hard /k/ sound through visual recognition and high-interest vocabulary.
A lesson focusing on consonant-le syllables (Wilson 6.4), including mixed review and the silent-t -stle pattern. Students will practice syllable division and reading fluency.
A cooperative storytelling lesson where students use mystery bags and 'traveler' prompts to build collective narratives, enhancing vocabulary and sequencing skills.
A focused study on multisyllabic words containing the 'oi' and 'oy' vowel teams, focusing on decoding and spelling patterns.
An advanced informational text packet exploring bee biology, pollination, and hive hierarchy.
A foundational literacy packet focused on simple sentences and key details about honeybees.