Inflectional endings are letters added to the end of a base word to change its meaning, tense, number, or comparison. Common inflectional endings include -s, -es, -ed, -ing, and -est. In 2nd grade, students learn how these endings change words and when spelling changes are
R-controlled vowels are vowel sounds that change when followed by the letter r. The five most common r-controlled vowel spellings are ar, er, ir, or, and ur. To teach r-controlled vowels, start with clear sound-spelling instruction, use word lists and anchor charts, then give students
Fun literacy activities for 2nd grade help students build reading, writing, phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills through engaging, hands-on practice. These classroom-tested literacy ideas make learning feel interactive while supporting important foundational reading skills. We all know there are SO many ways to engage students
Word work activities help students practice phonics, spelling patterns, sight words, and vocabulary through hands-on literacy routines. These engaging word work ideas make literacy centers more interactive while helping elementary students build stronger reading and spelling skills. Word work is an essential piece of the
Teachers know how quickly classroom materials can go from organized to chaotic! One day, everything’s neatly packed into bins, and the next, we’re digging through a pile of letter tiles to find the right ones for a phonics lesson. If you’re tired of losing time
When you think of teaching Kindergarten literacy, the word phonics probably pops right into your head. Although phonics is vital, it is only one piece of the Kindergarten reading puzzle. Without focusing on the other areas of reading like comprehension, vocabulary or fluency, for example,
