Word of the day activities

I am loving how much everyone is interested in the Word of the Day process I use. My kids love it too! I have received some e-mails asking t...

I am feeling really lucky this year. I have the kind of class that tries everything you throw at them, and does it with gusto. Like when one of my students who visits our ESL teacher came back to class with a little notebook and explained that he was trying to find awesome and interesting […]

Want an intentional way to increase your students' morphological skills AND vocabulary? Try a morphology word of the day routine!

Are you looking for ways to improve your upper elementary word study or spelling routine this year? You've hit the jackpot! See how I organize and schedule my word study block and routine, differentiate for all levels of spellers, what word study activities have proved successful with students, and how I keep students engaged and excited about word study. Plus download some free resources to try!

Wondering how to teach sight words? This sight word folder method is quick and easy. It doesn't require any fancy supplies and gets results fast!

The Paper Maid: Word of the Day + { freebie }

What a FUN way to learn a word a day or week! FREE Printables!

Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary

Low-prep, free sight word games makes practice fun for kindergarten, pre-k, & first graders. Print printable pdf file for reading activities!

Looking for an engaging way to teach upper elementary students word work skills? Look no further than A Teacher's Wonderland Word Work for 5th Grade!