It’s the phonics beast all 1st grade teachers know and take a deep breath before conquering … “bossy r”! Our r-controlled vowels unit usually takes three weeks. Usually /ar/ the 1st week, /or/ the 2nd and ir, er, ur the 3rd week. It all begins by introducing the unique power R has over vowels! DayContinue reading “Bossin’ Bossy R!”
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Workin’ on Number Words!
One challenge I’ve consistently seen with entering 1st graders is reading number words! The first few weeks of school is the perfect time to give ample opportunities to recognize, read, and spell those tricky number words. This skill goes hand-in-hand with the critical subitizing practice (recognizing a given number without counting) and number sense neededContinue reading “Workin’ on Number Words!”