Students will love making or assembling their very own Ed the Elephant when learning about the short-E sound! Gather your materials: You will need a sheet of construction paper (any color), a … read more

Vowel intensives are quick, short activities that help students practice differentiating between vowel sounds. Vowels are the most elusive sounds in the English language so it is important to practice … read more

Student engagement is a critical part of reading remediation.  For students who struggle with reading and spelling, the repetitive skills required daily can lead to anxiety!  This is why it is importa … read more

I am always looking for ways to engage my older students, and games seem to be just the right thing for them. One game all my students seem to love is Word Yahtzee! It is fun to play and can be custom … read more

Want a fun multisensory idea that you can customize for many Phonics First lessons?  Try Identification Bowling! This game works great in small groups or in partners. You can use it to introduce a new … read more

I am always trying to find innovative ways to liven up my Phonics First® lessons. Word Sliders are a great way to do this! Word Sliders can help students with a variety of  concepts.  For example, th … read more