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...]
Mother’s Day Letter – Free Printable
Mother's Day is just around the corner and this year will most likely look a little bit different. Since we are still social distancing, many of us won't be seeing loved ones, such as grandparents. Although I wish we could be with loved ones, sending them something in the mail is the next best thing! I created this Mother's Day letter for children to fill out for a mother or grandmother. You can have your child fill in the blanks and sign it at the bottom. It's an easy and fun way to show … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Are you worried if your child is ready for kindergarten? As a mom to three boys and a former teacher, I know that it's common to wonder if your child is ready for kindergarten. It's such a big milestone and exciting time for your child! I've talked with many parents who ask me these questions... "How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?" and "What does my child need to know before going to kindergarten?" They want a checklist and I totally get that! (And if you scroll down, … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Did”
Happy Monday! This week's sight word is 'did.' If you're learning this sight word, this free booklet is a great way to practice reading. There are simple words in the story and the child can use the pictures to help them with unknown words. This booklet is black and white for easier printing and also it gives the child a chance to color in the pictures. Here are a couple of sample pages... You can grab this free printable by clicking the words below. >>>Sight … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “Do”
Hello and Happy Sunday! I'm here to share my newest sight word reader with you all! As you may remember, I'm making my way down the Dolch sight word list. If you want to check out all the sight word booklets I've done, just click here. Today's sight word is "do." I had a lot of fun creating this one! It's a little different than my other ones and it also has rhyming words! Here are a couple sample pages... This booklet is black and white for easier printing and … [Read more...]
Spring Preschool Packet
Spring is here! Hooray! My kids are itchin to get outside every chance they can now that the weather is finally not snow and ice. :) The nice weather makes it harder to complete our homeschool, but we try really hard to get it all done in the mornings so we can get outdoors and play! Do you have kids with spring fever? Meaning it's harder to focus at school because of the nice weather! Or maybe you do as a teacher or homeschool mom! Either way, I'm here to help you! I've created a … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “Be”
Sight words are so important to learn for beginning readers. Having a solid foundation in reading sight words will help young learners begin to soar with reading. Yes, they still need to learn phonemic awareness and word families, but learning sight words is one component of reading that can be mastered with practice. Today I'm sharing a free printable booklet that practices using the sight word "be." Each page has simple sentences using sight words for beginning readers to read. The … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “Out”
Are you teaching sight words? If you're teaching the sight word "out," then you're in the right place! I've put together a sight word booklet to help kids practice reading this word. At the end of this post, you'll find a link to a free printable for you to use in your classroom or at home. Each page has simple sentences using sight words for beginning readers to read. The pictures help the child with words that they might not know. I love using sight word readers with children … [Read more...]