How to Introduce Vowel Teams Using a Sound Wall

Ready to teach your students about vowel teams? Interested in learning how to teach vowel teams with the aid of a classroom sound wall? Here at Lucky Little Learners, we just so happen to have a sample lesson ready for you! So, grab a snack,

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

Tips for Teaching Syllables

There’s no doubt about it – teaching syllables is an important part of reading instruction. After all, this skill shows up in primary grade level standards – regardless of where you teach. But how do you get your students to understand what syllables are, and

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Let’s Talk About the Classroom Sound Wall

Read this post for all the answers to teachers’ frequently asked questions about sound walls! A phrase that’s all over online teacher groups and making headlines right now is the “science of reading” or SoR. This post from Heggerty has a TON of amazing resources