Today we're talking all about fluency and phonics. First we're focusing on phonics and then we'll get into the fluency portion. And if you love practicing reading fluency like I'll do, you'll LOVE today's deal of the day!!! Do you have a specific phonics curriculum you follow in the classroom? Saxon? Horizons?? Or do you just make it up as you go? I'm asking because I'm genuinely curious. I've only taught in one district where we were required to follow a phonics curriculum. If I'm being honest, I didn't think it was effective or appropriate. I feel like it's more important … [Read more...] about Phonics, Fluency, & a Deal of the Day!
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Focus on Fluency
Well…hello there! Today's topic is all about fluency. Reading fluency to be exact. One of my favorite skills to watch my kids develop. Not just the rate of reading, but the expression and voice in which they read! I love watching my kids turn into little storytellers right before my eyes. I’ve had a fluency center in my classroom for several years. Each year I seem to add a little something new to my little back of tricks. We start out the year with sight word rings….tons of poetry…and fun little games. This is my favorite resource for poetry… We’ve progressed into fluency phrases and … [Read more...] about Focus on Fluency
Fluency & Phonics Friday
If you're been joining me this week for my birthday SALE-A-BRATION, welcome to day 5 of our little weeklong event! I think this is the most consistent I've posted since starting this blog 5 years ago. I need to get better about that. I forget how much I love it sometimes!!! Today we're talking all about fluency and phonics. First we're focusing on phonics and then we'll get into the fluency portion. Do you have a specific phonics curriculum you follow in the classroom? Saxon? Horizons?? Or do you just make it up as you go? I'm asking because I'm genuinely curious. … [Read more...] about Fluency & Phonics Friday
What’s the Bug Deal?
Just wanted to pop in real quick and share a few things we've been up to this week! This week we're learning all about insects. Since there's SO much to learn...and so many little insects to cover...we're taking two full weeks to learn about these little critters. This week is a big introduction to insects. Here's how we started our learning... I also introduced this song. Obviously this isn't an original! It's been around for ages and my kids LOVE it. Even my own two littles!! They get such a kick out of singing this when they come in my room after school. We're taking a closer look … [Read more...] about What’s the Bug Deal?
A Little Recap. That’s All.
I know many of y'all are on Spring Break, but I am not. In fact, I think I need ANOTHER week off. We are just getting back in the swing of things after an ever so glorious, albeit way too busy, Spring Break. {tear, sniff}. I can smell Summer just around the corner and the fragrance is OH so sweet. Sweet, sweet summa-time. Now before I start daydreaming about being poolside, I'll go ahead and recap what we've been up to these last few weeks. We had lots of presidential-sized Kindergarten fun. As you can see, we're working on our handwriting. That to be said, heck if I'm not so excited … [Read more...] about A Little Recap. That’s All.
Fluency Fun and a Sale!
Well…hello there! Long time no blog. My days have been crazy and I’ve been enjoying my nights with the family. When people used to tell me that kids grow up fast, I halfheartedly listened and nodded. Y’all. They weren’t kidding. I blinked and my boys grew up. They’re still not done growing…Praise God!…but wow. They’re not babies any more…at all!!! I savor every single minute I get with those two! Life’s too short to miss a beat! So you’ll have to forgive my absence, but I was lovin’ on my boys and busy making memories. The great news is that I have A LOT to share!!! … [Read more...] about Fluency Fun and a Sale!