Word Study

I believe that word study is very important as it teaches the students the building blocks needed for reading and writing. Word study activities must be hands-on and varied in nature to assist students in exploring language. When teaching sight words, I use a sequence of 5 techniques:

See and Say - show the word on a flashcard, have the children say the word as I underline it.
Spell reading - Children say the word and spell out the letters, then read the word again.
Arm tapping - Children say the word, spell the word while tapping their arms, then read the word again.
Air Writing - Children say the word, then write the word in the air in front of them.
Table Writing - Writing the letters on paper, first looking at flashcards and then not.

Phonics: Short & Long Vowels and the Super E!

I created this activity to aid the students in learning about vowels. It was used in conjunction with videos and songs specifically to do with vowels and their associated short and long sounds.

Word Study: Snap words - small groups

This is an example of one of the many sight word practice activities I made and used during virtual learning. This activity introduced using sight words in sentences and focused on identifying the correct word for each sentence.

PK4 Letter Names, Sounds, Formation Seesaw Activity.pdf

This is an example of an activity that assessed the students' ability to identify the relationship between letters and sounds, a vital step in building a strong base in literacy.

KG Sight Word Seesaw Activity.pdf

This is an example of one of the many sight word practice activities for Kindergarten. It is important to have a variety of ways to practice reading, writing, and speaking these words.

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