Phonics Posters to Support Structured Literacy
This post shares our latest and greatest Phonics Posters to support structured literacy. Why Should I Use Phonics Posters? Phonics posters provide students with an image connected to sound. As…
Structured Literacy Resources
Today’s post focuses on our best resources to support structured literacy. We’ve gathered our most effective and practical resources for systematic and supportive instruction in literacy. Structured Literacy is the application…
Grab and Go Grammar for Second Grade
Here at TTT (Tunstall’s Teaching Tidbits), we LOVE all-in-one resources that provide multiple solutions to the school day resource challenges. Sometimes though, we just need something specific for a shorter…
Word Chains for Reading Skills
Word chains are a simple and effective phonemic awareness activity where students sound swap their way through a series of words. Word chains offer practice with blending, segmenting, and phoneme…
Literature Circles
Literature Circles are small groups of students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing about self-selected books. Lit circles benefit all readers. Lit circles are wonderful for independent readers as a part…
Tub Time Task Cards
What is your go-to when students trickle into the classroom or finish tasks early? How about when it is yet another indoor recess day? The end of the week when…
Sight Word Sticks
I recently updated one of my favorite resources and wanted to be sure to let you know! With over thirteen thousand happy reviews, Sight Word Sticks are a classroom favorite! …
How I Run Guided Reading Workstations
Through the years I have tried many ways of running guided reading workstations. The workshop time is always a student favorite, but I found a way to make it my…
What is a Sound Wall?
There is a better way to support students in spelling, writing, and reading. A wall of sounds is a way to display different sounds or phonemes. The real power of…
Print and Practice Math and Literacy
Print and Practice Math and Literacy requires NO PREP! In fact, all Print and Practice units align to Common Core and Texas TEKS. Likewise, these units are also differentiated for…
Five Ways to Manage Workstations
Many teachers have a love-hate relationship with workstations. We love the engagement and skill practice of workstations, but the management of them is where we struggle. In this post, we…
Rainbow Acrostic
The first time I ever hosted an open house in the spring as a teacher, we filled the top of our classroom with Rainbow Acrostic Clouds for each student. For…
ELA Stations by Standard
Through the years I have come a long way in how I choose my station activities. I began the workshop model of guided reading my first year of teaching. Two…
Digital Literacy Warm-Ups
To begin, a digital literacy warm-up is a literacy activity set to all different learning standards throughout the school year. The focus and prompts used in digital warm-ups are designed…
Guided Reading Timers
Using guided reading timers for your rotations or workstations creates an organized and focused management system. Students learn the consistent routine and understand their role within the system. WHY USE TIMERS? The…
Flip Up Phonics
Teaching phonics is like giving students a formula for reading. With phonics instruction, students successfully decode hundreds of words over a matter of weeks and months. Flip Up Phonics is…
Writing Station Suitcase
I am excited to share a new resource called the Writing Station Suitcase. This is an all-in-one writing center for the year! I think it is safe to say this…
Guided Reading Resources the Smart Cart
Join me on the floor of my office as we explore many guided reading resources on the “Smart Cart!” I will share the resources packed on the cart as well…
Literacy Word Wall and Warm-Ups
Let’s do a little bit of literacy talk. I always like to add new tips and strategies into my daily school routine. I shared my entire ELAR breakdown here. However,…
Writing Mini-Lessons for the Year
Creating consistent and meaningful writing mini-lessons is a daunting task even for an experienced teacher. A writing workshop session with 26 pencil yielding primary students can sometimes leave us feeling…
Literacy Picnic
When spring fever hits, I like to bring out some themed centers. I amp up the fun and keep my students engaged and excited about learning! Students won’t dare misbehave because…
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