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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Grades 1–5 [PDF Printables]

Once Halloween is over, use Thanksgiving to keep the instructional momentum going in your classroom! Here are seven Thanksgiving reading comprehension activities to use with...

8 Free ELA Halloween Printable Activities

Download free Halloween printable activities that will engage students in various reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary exercises. These Halloween worksheet PDFs will...

Independent Phonics Practice Activities

In this post, we’ll highlight the importance of independent practice opportunities in foundational skills development and suggest ways to structure independent practice...

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Rainbows & Rainclouds Phonics Game

Grades K–3

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Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources Kit

Grades 3–12+

5 Printable Phonics Games for Early Elementary Students

While there’s no quick fix for antsy young learners, I’ve gathered a special batch of FREE printable phonics games that’s sure to engage even the most reluctant students!...

Building Word Awareness with Word Sorts and Word Ladders

We know from research that explicit, systematic instruction is best when it comes to phonics. Within explicit, systematic instruction, students need the chance to play with...

15 Free Back-to-School Printables for Teachers

Although I have been working all summer long, the inevitable school year start date suddenly looms up before me, scary and overwhelming. To honor teachers also feeling the...

Summer Reading 2024– Free Resources that Will Keep Kids Engaged

In this post, we'll discuss what it takes to execute a Summer Reading 2024 action plan, including strategies for setting up a successful reading routine and keeping kids...

Chinese New Year Activities for Elementary Students

Every January or February, I enjoy teaching my students about Chinese New Year, otherwise known as Spring Festival. According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2024 is the Year...

Phonics and the Science of Reading

Recently, a national conversation in schools and the media has emerged around how we best teach our young learners to read. This conversation has been couched under the...

Elements of a Literacy-Rich 21st Century Classroom

Do you want to bring a 21st century classroom design into your classroom? This post will assist you in setting up a literacy-rich environment in a 21st century classroom and...

Printable Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans for Grades 3–6

Reading comprehension skills and strategies help students stay engaged and think about what they are reading. By explicitly teaching reading strategies, students are more...

7 Fun Professional Development Ideas for Teachers

During summer break, teachers should take advantage of their slower schedules to complete professional development hours. In this post, we'll explore some fun professional...

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