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March 1, 2020 by: Jennifer

Pirate Directed Drawing

Obviously a pirate directed drawing is cool and kids will love it. But I actually use it and have used it for years for the sight word “ARE.” I am always looking for mnemonic devices to help me or my students remember things. See this new frieebie on Teachers Pay Teachers. These cards by Child 1st Publications are something I use in small and whole

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Filed Under: Directed Drawing, Freebies Tagged With: directed drawing, freebie, sight words

December 2, 2019 by: Jennifer

Sight Word Booklets

Sight Word Take Home Booklets: Sight words are essential to reading development. Students take home the booklets to practice their word list. Then the student brings the booklet back to school and reads them to their teacher. Then the teacher attaches a sticker to the goal page and then staples a new list to the booklet. See the new pack HERE! This listing includes: a

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September 25, 2016 by: Jennifer

I Can Statements Kindergarten

I Can Statements Kindergarten I Can Statements Kindergarten:  How do I use “I Can” statements in a kindergarten classroom? I Can Statements were all the rage a few years back, I’m not sure if I drank the Kool-Aid on it or not.  I’ve been forced to post them in various ways over the years…as objectives, as “I Can” statements, goals, and the list goes on.  The problem

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Filed Under: Directed Drawing, Ideas, Uncategorized Tagged With: common core, directed drawing, ideas, sight words

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