Looking for a way to get some extra practice in for students who need to work on whether the word says rob or robe, cub or cube? Try this deck of cards with short o, o-silent-e, short u, and u-silent-e words. Here are some suggested activities: Card Sort – pull out just the short-o and … Continue reading >
I wanted to help my students practice listening for the difference between long and short vowel sounds, as well as listening for nasal blends. Being aware of the vowel sound is an important component to correct spelling, and this exercise is great practice for vowel awareness. You will need colored … Continue reading >
Have you ever had a student who knew a-e-i-o-u and sometimes y, but couldn’t remember what they were called? When one of my student kept referring to them as “verbs”, I decided it was time to give him a visual reminder to help him remember what they were really called. … Continue reading >
