Make R-Controlled Vowels Fun! Low-Prep Clip Cards for Spelling Practice. Spelling Test Practice Made Easy – R-Controlled Vowel Clip Cards (ar, or, er, ir, ur). Lately, I’ve noticed several educators questioning whether spelling tests are still an effective learning tool. This concern often stems from students disliking them or seeing little value in the process—especially … Continue reading “R-Controlled Vowel Clip Cards – Low-Prep Spelling Test Activity for ar, or, er, ir, ur”
The letter /ere/ can make lots of sounds. This is a tricky spelling to teach. It is mostly one of the reasons the students start to struggle with sight words. Even for students who are good at decoding, this is a very tricky thing to understand the r controlled clip cards have helpful mnemonic images for the sound connection.
Decodable game-style testing ay, ea, ei, e, i, -y, ey, igh, y_e, ie, ign, oa…..and more. Long a, e, i, o. This is a great way to check on the student’s spelling without them knowing that they are being assessed for spelling. It works well in small groups and it is fun. © Pure Joy … Continue reading “Long Vowels Spelling Test Clip Card Bundle”
There are lots of ways to use flashcards in the classroom. Hook them together: a small little hole punched in the corner of each one will keep them together, & make them easier to flip. * I love to hang my flashcards right next to my circle time chair. The flashcards add to the … Continue reading “Different ways to Use Flashcards”
Building Cognitive Flexibility and Supporting Reading Intervention with Uno-Style & Crazy 8 Spelling Games These colorful, engaging card games are more than just fun—they’re powerful tools for building cognitive flexibility and reinforcing essential spelling and decoding skills. Designed in the style of popular games like Uno and Crazy 8, these four targeted spelling games support … Continue reading “Support Reading Skills with Games”
Spelling Pattern Videos YouTube ©Pure Joy Teaching Long a – Game show style spelling test for the spelling patterns of : a-e, ai, ay, ei Twenty spelling words, with images. Four at a time with a countdown clock. Students can write their answer and then check their answers at the end of the test. ©Pure … Continue reading “Videos”
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How many sounds does letter u have? This is one of the rare vowels that has more than one long sound. This can make reading tricky for words like tube and use. One has /oo/ sound the other has a sharp /y/ sound.
Books By D. Passmore The Pirate Letters Lowercase Handwriting Storybook This book is 4 books in one. The four groups of letters for handwriting are put together in one adventure story. To teach kids to make the letters correctly and remember them in a fun and helpful way. The groups help to avoid common letter … Continue reading “Shop”
Balancing Mastery Between Reading and Spelling This question is one that I see asked often on Facebook and hear from educators, parents, and homeschoolers. “The student can read, but struggles so hard to spell.” This ongoing struggle is hard for the student and the educator. Leaving both of them deflated and questioning what to do … Continue reading “Reading VS Spelling”
