Tag: letter sounds

Mr. Fly! (Long /i/ Sound Spelled “Y”)

Raise your hand if you love Fly Guy!! My students are nuts about this little character and these books don’t stay on our book shelves for long. Fly Guy books are great for teaching about the long /i/ sound spelled ‘Y’ (For example: fly, sky, my). Last week we learned

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Phonics: Double OO

Last week we learned about the double /oo/ sound… (example: good, book, cook). This is such a hard one to remember, because it isn’t an actual vowel sound. Instead, it sounds like a muscle man flexing his huge muscles. That’s why I called in the big guns. My big/younger brother, Mr. Cody,

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Teaching Vowels – Free Printable

A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y – They are the vowels and the glue that stick the words together. This is a great visual for your classroom and will help your students remember which letters are vowels. It’s also important to teach your students that every word NEEDS

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POW! A Zeno Sight Word Game with a Competitive Twist

Tired of the same old flashcards? This FREE game transforms sight word practice into an exciting, fast-paced challenge your students will love. It’s perfect for small groups in the classroom—or even as a fun family game at home.