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EAR HEAR HEARD — MAKING LINKS
Link the words ear, hear and heard for spelling instruction and decoding practice.
A GHOSTLY BOOK LIST
Halloween is almost here, so it's the perfect time to use the festival as a learning resource. What better way to celebrate the season...
WHERE DID THE H IN GHOST COME FROM?
Do you have students who have 'given up the ghost' with spelling because they just don't seem to understand? Do you feel like you have...
What's going on with CK?
CK looks like just another spelling for the /k/ sound — but as with the spelling QU there is a reason behind the spelling. It isn't just ano
What's the deal with queue?
The word queue has a strange spelling and an interesting story to tell. The word has four vowels in a row that don't look as if they do...
Why does Q almost always go with U?
When teaching letters and sounds, a quick story about the 'why' can engage and enthuse most students. Why does Q almost always go with U?...
AN AUSSIE BOOKLIST FOR THE QU SPELLING
A list of Aussie picture books to help teach the 'qu' spelling. Let's learn all about quolls and quokkas too.
6 Effective Practices to Move Literacy Learning Forward
A parent guide to effective practice. I hope it helps all parents ask questions and start a conversation about what practices they see and w
MINI FIRST DIGRAPH ACTIVITY BOOKS
The digraph mini activity books are a great tool for instruction to motivate and engage. They are bite-sized activities to use after...
SPELLING
Upskill your spelling instruction with these resources.
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