In the last few years, it’s become really clear that phonological awareness skills are important for reading success. But if you’re anything like me, you didn’t learn about it in your teacher preparation classes. The importance of phonological awareness really hit home for me in the fall when my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. She could read okay, but she could not spell simple words like “fix” as a 2nd grader. When the neuropsychologist presented the results, we found my … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word ‘Like”
One of the most requested sight word reader booklets is for the word 'like.' Today I'm excited to share this free printable with you! This booklet is about gardening and all the things the main character likes about gardening. The booklet uses sight words and other simple words for the sentences. It is a bit repetitive, which is good for beginning readers! They can also use the pictures for context clues and to help them read the sentences. I recommend using a marker to … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Letter – Free Printable
Father's Day is just around the corner! If you're looking for an easy and meaningful idea, check out this free Father's Day Letter printable! Some of us won’t be able to see loved ones for Father's Day this year, such as grandparents, so sending them something in the mail is the next best thing! I created this Father's Day letter for children to fill out for a father, grandfather or someone special in their life. You can have your child fill in the blanks and sign it at the bottom. … [Read more...]
Last Day of School Questionnaire
Hooray for the last day of school! Every year, I have my kids fill in a simple questionnaire at the beginning of the year and then we do it again on the last day of school. It's so fun to read their answers! You can find the first day of school questionnaires here. Today I'm sharing the same questionnaire for the end of a school year. These questionnaires are for preschool through fifth grade. You can download the questionnaires by clicking the links below! Last Day of … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Get”
Are you ready for another sight word reader? Today's word is "get" and the short story is about choosing a pet. Before reading this story, make sure to introduce the word "should" to the child. This may not be a sight word they are familiar with, but it is in almost every sentence. This book includes simple sentences that are repetitive. It's designed for beginning readers and will help with building confidence with reading. I love using these little stories to practice sight words! … [Read more...]
Awesome Fine Motor Toy from Lakeshore Learning
I am a blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning and am compensated for my work. I received product free of charge, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. Fine motor skills are so important for little ones to develop! Fine motor activities use hand muscles to manipulate small pieces or use small movements to complete tasks. Fine motor activities are great because it helps with better handwriting when it's time to learn how to write. I was so excited for my boys to try a fine motor … [Read more...]
Free Summer Reading Charts
Summer is almost here! We can't wait for a more relaxed schedule and for all the adventures we'll have. During the summer, it's so important for kids to keep reading! We're planning to read at least 30 minutes a day. This will help my kids stay on track with learning. Sometimes kids need a little bit of motivation to read in the summer. I've found that having a fun reading chart helps with this! Today I'm sharing two free summer reading charts. One is for younger kids and the other is for … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “So”
This week's sight word reader focuses on the word "so." This two-letter word is pretty easy for beginning readers to learn. To help with learning, I've created this free printable booklet with a short story. This story is about a lion who makes lemonade. Sight word booklets are a great way for beginning readers to practice reading sentences and short stories. The booklets I create use sight words in simple sentences and helps build confidence in readers. As we all know, the more children … [Read more...]
Spring Lacing Cards
Spring is here! Before April ends, I wanted to share my new spring lacing cards with you! These spring-themed cards are designed for kids to practice lacing and fine motor skills! Why is Lacing Important? Lacing activities help children develop fine motor skills. It is also helpful for developing visual perceptual skills, bilateral coordination, and motor planning. Lacing cards are great for preparing children for skills like tying shoes and sewing. For this activity, children will … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “What”
I've been creating sight word readers for years now and I can't believe I've never created one for the word what! So today, I'm finally sharing my free printable booklet that practices this very common sight word. Sight word booklets are a great way for beginning readers to practice reading sentences and short stories. The booklets I create use sight words in simple sentences and helps build confidence in readers. As we all know, the more children read and see sight words, the better they … [Read more...]