Vowel teams, also known as long vowels, are pairs or groups of vowels that work together to make a single sound. Examples of vowel teams include ai, ea, ee, oa, and ui. Teaching vowel teams can be a bit challenging for first graders, but with the right strategies and activities, they can master this concept in no time. Here are some tips for teaching vowel teams to first graders: Here are some examples of activities you can use to teach vowel teams: Here are some examples of words you can use to teach vowel teams: Teaching ... Read More about Unlock the Key to Long Vowels
An Engaging way to Teach “Silent e” to first graders
As far as Science of Reading strategies go, teaching the skill of "silent e" can be challenging for first graders, but it's an important step in helping them develop their reading and writing skills. Silent e, also known as magic e or final e, is a silent letter that changes the pronunciation and meaning of a word. It helps young readers to understand how to decode words with long vowel sounds. Many science of reading professional development programs suggest direct teaching of silent e . Here are some steps that you can take to ... Read More about An Engaging way to Teach “Silent e” to first graders
3 Fun Games for Introducing Addition and Subtraction in Elementary
When it's time for students to start to add and subtract in elementary, it can seem like a daunting task. However, introducing addition and subtraction in elementary doesn't have to be hard! All you need to do is make it fun with these three fun games you can play with your students! Introducing Addition and Subtraction with the Hand Game To play the hand game, each student needs his/her own collection of counters like mini erasers or other math junk. Have students sit in a circle. The teacher tells the students to take four erasers ... Read More about 3 Fun Games for Introducing Addition and Subtraction in Elementary
6 Simple Strategies to Teach Consonant Blends in Elementary
Phonics is an important part of teaching students how to read. When we teach phonics to students, we can't just teach them the sounds each letter makes. It's also important to teach consonant blends in elementary. This can be easily done by using these six strategies. What Consonant Blends? A consonant blend is when there are 2 consonants together. This blend comes before or after the main vowel in the word. For example in the word "stand," the /st/ blend comes before the vowel and the /nd/ comes after. In the word last, the /st/ blend ... Read More about 6 Simple Strategies to Teach Consonant Blends in Elementary
Teach Place Value in Elementary with a Fun Game.
Teaching place value in elementary is an important math skill that your students will need throughout their education. While it can seem like the only way to teach place value in elementary is to "drill and kill" the idea, it doesn't have to be that way! With this fun place value game, your students will learn place value skills! Why Teach Place Value in Elementary Place value is a skill students will need throughout their lives in math class. In order for students to understand place value, they first need to know how to group ... Read More about Teach Place Value in Elementary with a Fun Game.
5 Simple Steps for Teaching Digraphs in Elementary
Phonemic awareness is a huge part of learning how to read. When students understand phonics, they are able to sound out words which increases the number of words they know. In addition, it makes teaching digraphs in elementary easier! Why Teach Phonics in Elementary Teaching phonics might seem like quite a task. However, it can help students become stronger readers! Phonics is an important aspect of the Science of Reading and can be implemented easily into your daily activities! I have several phonics resources available at Savvy ... Read More about 5 Simple Steps for Teaching Digraphs in Elementary
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