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Building Syllables with LEGO® Bricks

Building Syllables with LEGO® Bricks

Posted by Brainspring on 20th Feb 2023

Knowing how to break words into syllables helps students pronounce words, figure out unknown words, and assists with spelling.Materials: -Legos-Picture cardsPrint and cut the picture cards. Players ta … read more
Laser Light Red Words

Laser Light Red Words

Posted by Brainspring on 6th Feb 2023

Most teachers have given up on spelling lists since they do not work. Students memorize words for the test but forget them soon after. Most words in the English language follow patterns and spelling r … read more
Multisensory Monday: Fun Blending Activities

Multisensory Monday: Fun Blending Activities

Posted by Brainspring on 23rd May 2022

The third part of the 3-Part Drill, blending, increases fluency. The goal for Blending is to be able to read these syllables as whole units. Working toward this goal is an important step to successful … read more

The Cognitive Benefits of Recess

Posted by Georgia Diamantopoulos on 30th May 2019

Recess is more than just a break from the classroom and has profound cognitive benefits. This period of unstructured play gives children an opportunity to be physically active, creative, imaginative, … read more