Hands-on Lessons That Build Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Spelling, Reading, and Writing Skills
With these systematic lessons students will learn to make links between phonemic awareness and phonics. Children manipulate their own reproducible letters to make words having high-frequency word patterns and then sort these for common word patterns, and write more words using the sounds they have just practiced. Perfect for small group practice....

Full-color photographs selected by seasoned first-grade teacher Judy Lynch showcase dozens and dozens of creative, practical ideas, each accompanied by Judy's insightful comments. From arranging furniture and creating storage space to designing teaching areas and making schedules, Judy guides teachers through the creation of a successful classroom environment. She also describes classroom-tested procedures and routines for shared, guided, and independent reading, writer's workshop, literacy centers, word work, and more. The fresh ideas, helpful tips, and beautiful photographs will inform and inspire—all year long! For use with Grade 1....