learning apps

In the digital age, there are so many wonderful resources available for kids. I came across this great resource lately. It includes 10 free learning websites for kids. So although you may be limiti…

Five Android apps that will help your kids learn to read. If your kiddo loves screen time, give them some games they can learn from while having fun.

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Sight word story with all of the 220 Dolch words.

You can download this poster {here} In our district we use Zeno words. In first grade, we give our students 5 sight words a week to memorize and practice at home. Then, at school each day, we practice those words! I LOVE my sight word chants that I got from Kathleen at Growing Kinders. You can grab those for free {here}. Each stick {mine are actually not on sticks, I was too lazy} has a little way for the students to practice their words. For instance, the volcano is when the students start…

MobyMax Reading Skills is a FREE Curriculum for K-8 Schools that helps students critically analyze complex informational texts. Students learn how to explain key ideas and details, understand the structure of informational texts, integrate knowledge and ideas, and use evidence to support points. MobyMax is specifically designed for teachers.

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Looking for the best spelling apps for your beginning speller? Check these out! They're great for kids in kindergarten through third grade.

10 free online reading programs for kids offering free books continuously, daily, weekly, monthly - save travel time to book store or library, & save money.

Each of these tools can make your teaching more efficient and effective, and your students' learning deeper and more engaging. Come take a look.

If you’re like me, then you check off Dolch words via a standard sheet for each student. You know the one, the one with columns and rows full of sight words and HFW! Nothing wrong with it, these kinds of sheets have served me well over many years but…. I wanted, needed a new way […]

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