Nonsense words kindergarten

Reading fluency is so important for our early readers to eventually ensure comprehension. Strong letter sound fluency equips students to decode CVC words effortlessly, fostering a smooth transition in their reading journey. While readiness varies among students, consistent practice significantly aids their decoding abilities. While I know for some students, it is developmental and there may be a readiness that they may not have, many students are able to and need that extra practice to help…

Monthly DIBELS Nonsense Word Lists. Prep for the K DIBELS assessment. Nonsense word lists for each Month! Download your free list today!

Practice blending onsets and rimes with this free printable roll and write phonics activity for kindergarten and first grade.

10 Ways to Practice Nonsense Words for DIBELS!

This FREE Fall Nonsense Words Activity is a great way to help beginner readers learn to recognize real words. This is such a fun fall literacy activity for kids.

Guided Phonics + Beyond Nonsense and Real Words Fluency Sheets Free Download.pdf

What is a nonsense word anyway? Nonsense words are 3 letter words (CVC) that you can sound out but they are not "real" words. LUP is a great example. When I was first introduced to nonsense words as a form of assessment in kindergarten I thought it was RIDICULOUS. Why on earth would I teach my kids words that aren't real? What a waste of time right? Wrong! You and I read nonsense words without hesitation, even though they are not real words because we have the ability to process all 3…

Mig. Nup. Clag. These are nonsense words. I’ve been using them with readers for 12+ years now. And I’ve been asked several times why I do. So today, I’m tackling the subject of using nonsense words {and defending them…to a degree} with readers. Be sure to click on the teal download button to grab a ... Read More about Using Nonsense Words with Readers

Let’s talk, shall we? As many of you already know, I have a passion for Reader’s Theater. It is, hands down, THE BEST WAY I have found to practice meaningful, purposeful, and engaging fluency practice in my classroom. Now. You might be thinking what I first thought when I heard about Reader’s Theater. So the ... Read More about Reader’s Theater in the Primary Classroom (with a FREEBIE)

What are nonsense words to you? Are they just an assessment you give 3 times are year or are they really important and meaningful in the continuum of learning to read. Many people have thoughts and opinions on this topic, but if you do a little research you will find that nonsense words have been around […]