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Fluency Reading Cards Bundle

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Here is a bundle of our 2 sets of reading fluency cards. Zoom Cards allow your students to move through a structured and sequenced progression of identifying different letter-sound combinations and reading words that feature them. Return to our

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$10.00

$7.95

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Reading Strategies Editable Classroom Resource Pack

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Previously a reading strategies pack, this fully revised classroom resource pack gives you scope to create your own visual supports for a huge range of lessons and learning areas across your own program! These posters, banners, teaching sticks and

Subjects:

Math, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$7.00

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Popcorn Words {Classroom Display}

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Make a Popcorn Words word wall display or stack of flashcards with our editable popcorn / sight word pack!This PowerPoint file packet includes pieces to make your own custom popcorn word wall. It includes:2 plain page sized popcorn boxa half-page

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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cvc Word Cards - Fix the Mix Write n Wipe Cards - Literacy Center

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cvc Word Cards - Fix the Mix Write n Wipe Cards - Literacy CenterThis printable file has pages to print and create 60 'write'n'wipe cards and 5 'cut and paste' worksheets.The cards feature a range of cvc words. Once laminated, children can look at

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English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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$4.00

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Comprehension Strategies Printable Pack {Fun Animal Prompts}

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If you loved our Reading Strategies Print Pack you will love this too! Print the pages of this packet to make some super cute and bright learning resources to support your comprehension strategy lessons. The fun animal reading strategy prompts are

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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Alphabet Packet for Letter Sound a

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Make learning the letter sound a in your phonics or alphabet program engaging and practical with our collection of essential resources! I have combined fun fresh original illustrations with solid traditional teaching ideas to give you a great

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Spelling, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RF.K.1d

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Writing Book - I am - Week of Sequenced Activities

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Writing Book - I am - Week of Sequenced ActivitiesThis resource will help you sequence a whole week of writing for your Kindergarten writing lessons.Print the pages and make each of your students their own mini writing book for the week.This book

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English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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$2.00

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Making Words in Kindergarten Phonics

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Teaching kindergarten students to read by making words can be practical and fun with our sounding out train! Encourage your students to blend their single sounds to make cvc words as they learn how letters and sounds make words!Although focusing on

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Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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$7.00

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Alphabet Games Beginning Sounds - Robot Race

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Robot Race alphabet games provide a practical and engaging activity center for your little learners! They can practice letter sounds and names!This bundle includes 3 printable card games - each one ideal for a small group of up to six players.

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Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

$3.75

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Word Families Game and Worksheets

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This packet includes 2 fun printable game activities - Catch a Fish and Fish Match, perfect for kindergarten students to learn word families. A great bridge between single sounds and cvc words.Students will be motivated and challenged to identify

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Games, Centers

$3.50

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Comprehension Posters for Reading

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This vibrant set of 8 classroom posters will make your classroom bright and happy and help remind students of strategies used when thinking about their reading.Included are 6 main strategies:- Making Connections- Monitoring- Predicting- Visualizing

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Back to School

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$5.00

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Simple Sentence Reading and Matching Activities

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Your little learners will love learning to read simple sentences with this fun matching activity. They will read simple sentence cards and match them to pictures on their game mat.Whats included:6 easy-prep game mats (each feature 12

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$4.75

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Compound Words Matching Activity - Ladybug Game

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Your little learners will love creating compound words with this fun matching activity. They will read word cards and place them together to make a ladybug.Whats included:80 compound word ladybug cardsrecording worksheetcover page for your

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (3.76 MB)

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cvc Activity - Build a Word Puppy Cards

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Make learning to build, read and write cvc words with these fun puppy cards. The 102 cvc activity word cards are easy to prep and will engage your students in a hands-on fun learning experience. Print and laminate {if desired} the colorful puppy

Subjects:

Spelling, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Printables, Games, Centers

$3.50

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Sight Word Take Home Practice Books

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Sight Word Take Home books are great for home-school connections!These are fun little books to help your students revise their sight words at home!The pages are blank, for the students (or teacher) to write and read their focus words for the

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

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Workbooks, Activities, Printables

$2.50

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Phonics

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PhonicsPhonics Activity Bundle - Alphabet, Word Families, Blends, DigraphsThis is a bundle of 4 of my new packets.Each packet includes activity cards and worksheets.The 'Clip'n'Learn' activities will encourage students to identify letters and sounds

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Phonics

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

$5.00

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Building cvc Words - Pencil Activity Cards

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Make learning to build, read and write cvc words with these fun pencil cards. The 102 cvc activity word cards are easy to prep and will engage your students in a hands-on fun learning experience. Print and laminate {if desired} the colorful cards

Subjects:

Spelling, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Printables, Games, Centers

$3.50

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Alphabet Game

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Alphabet GameThis file contains 2 games to learn the alphabet / single letter sounds with a focus on capital letters. Lower case are also included.They are perfect for a small group of players or learning center.This packet is included in a 12 Game

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.79 MB)

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Comprehension Bundle | Worksheets | Posters

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We have bundled 3 of our popular resources for teaching, reviewing and practicing core reading comprehension skills for your convenience. Return to our store home page here

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Posters

$15.00

$8.00

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Sight Word Games

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Help students with reading fluency by reviewing sight words each day. A hands-on interactive card game makes this regular review fun and engaging for learners. Play after reading or during quick transitions!for small groups of players100 words

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Games, Centers

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.61 MB)

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I started self publishing digital resources for education and early-learning in 2005 after graduating as a primary school teacher in 2001.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My resources aim to encourage a calm, happy classroom of engaged learners. Carefully designed resources can help promote a happy classroom, engaged learners and an excited teacher!

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I graduated university with first class honours.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I earned the Outstanding Entrants scholarship to study at The University of Newcastle. I chose to study Education and have a double degree - Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Social Science - specializing in Early Childhood Education.

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I absolutely adore designing high quality printable teaching resources that are engaging for students and make you excited to teach!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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