R-controlled vowels are an important phonics skill taught in early elementary grades. When the letter R follows a vowel, it changes how the vowel sounds. In “or” words, the letter O does NOT make its usual short or long vowel sound. Instead, it is controlled by the R and makes the /or/ sound, as heard […]
R-controlled vowels are an important phonics skill taught in early elementary grades. When the letter R comes after a vowel, it changes how the vowel sounds. In “ar” words, the letter A no longer makes a short or long ‘a’ sound. Instead, it is controlled by the R and makes the /ar/ sound, like in
Making your own DIY spelling bingo cards for your class or family is a fun way to review the “oa” vowel team. To help you get a head start, I’ve created a list of OA vowel team words that are appropriate for Grade 2 learners, and Grade 3 review. The “oa” vowel team is a
Are you a Grade 2 teacher looking for an engaging way to help your students master sight words? The Dolch Second Grade Sight Words list is a list of common words that Grade 2 students will encounter in their reading journey. If you want a fun way to review these sight words, you can create
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Want a fun classroom activity for your students? Here we have three Valentine’s Day word lists that are suitable different grades. We have a word list for Kindergarten and Grade 1, plus separate lists for Grades 2-4 and Grades 5 and up. You can take these word lists and paste them into our free Easy
Below are some lists of words related to winter that you can quickly and easily turn into word bingo by using our Easy Bingo Creator tool. Simply copy the list of words that is Grade-appropriate for your classroom or children, paste it into the Easy Bingo Creator, select the number of bingo cards you need
Word bingo is more than just a fun game — it’s a great way to reinforce vocabulary, improve word recognition, and keep learners actively engaged. When done well, word bingo helps students see, hear, and recognize words repeatedly in a low-pressure, enjoyable format. Whether you’re a teacher planning a review activity or a parent looking