How to Introduce the 6 Syllable Types

In this post, you’ll get a simple breakdown of the 6 syllable types and learn how to introduce them to early readers in a way that sticks. Includes teaching tips, anchor chart suggestions, and a classroom-tested sequence that supports structured literacy and the science of

Spelling Activities for the Science of Reading Classroom

The Lucky Little Learners Spelling Activities pack is a wonderfully effective and flexible resource to add to your literacy block. It has no prep worksheets and centers. These can be used to combine your spelling routine with the science of reading. Spelling and science of

Teaching Vowel Teams

Vowel teams are found in a lot of words! Because of this, it is important for teachers to spend a fair amount of time teaching these sounds. It can be difficult to keep this topic engaging and exciting, but luckily there are SEVERAL great resources

Essential Literacy Centers In First Grade

When we look at our 1st grade students we may sometimes think they’re too young for centers. It’s a lot of independence and personal responsibility for some of our littlest learners! So why have literacy centers in first grade? Research shows us that centers provide

Multisensory Phonics Activities

Phonics, phonics, phonics! It can’t be stressed enough that a strong grasp of basic phonics is the building block that leads to higher literacy skills. Mastery takes practice, repeated exposure, and modeling. A great way to solidify learning is to use multisensory phonics activities. Studies

No Prep Daily Phonics Review in 2nd Grade

It’s that time of year again! The back to school buzz is in the air. Teachers are figuring out their schedules, setting up their oh-so-cozy classrooms and prepping academic activities to keep their students learning and engaged. One academic area of great importance is phonics!