Using crafts to create memorable phonics lessons.

 

Hello, Teacher!  I just wanted to take you through a few ideas for using crafts in your phonics lessons. 

I believe that crafts make learning memorable and also provides a visual guide to reinforce their learning or just to look back on. Because of this I have spent a lot of time making fun phonics crafts to fulfil this purpose.

Crafts can be used to group together a skill- such as these word family crafts which allow learners to consolidate their learning as well as have something to take home to show their adults the new word they have learned to read! 

These crafts can be used in several ways- as a simple coloring activity which will become a reference for students up to a more student led activity where they can choose their own words to draw and write in. Students can use these activities alongside worksheets or readers where they can identify relevant words to add to their crafts. 

We have a wide range of phonics crafts covering a variety of different skills that are sure to make your phonics lessons unforgettable. Click the picture below to see the full range!

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What's your favorite craft that you have done with your learners?

5 simple St. Patrick's Day activities

 

Hello Teachers! Hope you're having a lovely day. It's that time of year again when everything is fresh and green so I thought I'd take a moment to highlight a few cute St. Patrick's Day Favorites! 

1. St. Patrick's Day Parts of Speech

Don't know much about St. Patrick's Day? Your students can learn the history and traditions while practicing identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs with this pack. You can build a whole lesson or two with this- plenty of variety of activities ready to print and go.

2. St. Patrick's Day common core math color by codes

Student's always need extra make practice- these codes combine a variety of math skills- some artistic skills and St. Patrick's spirit into your math practice.

Kindergarten codes included in our Spring pack here.

1st grade codes are available here.

2nd grade codes are right here.

3. Build a Leprechaun Village

This activity has been a favorite of mine for years- students can work together to build a St. Patrick's Village full of cute whimsical cottages. 

These make awesome classroom decor which your students will be proud of.

4. St. Patrick's Day Spot the Differences

Though there's multiple ways to use these cute pictures- I think they work best as warmers. They get students thinking, talking and excited about the holiday! 

5. St. Patrick's Day Phonics crafts

Practice a range of phonics skills with these bright activities. Skills practiced include Vowel Teams, Beginning Blends, CVC words and more. The crafts are one page only per student and super simple to create! 

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We hope you found something that your learners will love here! 

Wishing you a happy St. Patrick's Day and don't forget to wear green! :)