Word Families Archives - Differentiated Kindergarten

Ingredients For Successful Word Family Instruction

It’s the thirty-second day of school. Over half my kinders are ‘Top Bananas,’ I’ve introduced and we’ve reviewed over half the letters of the alphabet, they are showing signs of…

Reading | Differentiated Instruction | Literacy

Differentiating Word Family Study

This marks my class’ sixth week of word family study, and I absolutely love the routines we have establish for participating in word family activities and the success my kinders…

Reading | Freebies | Literacy

All In the Family (The Word Family That Is) and a Freebie to Get you Started

I am a true believer in the power of FAMILY…specifically Word Families. In my own classroom, it’s an essential part of my Daily 5 Word Work. Word families, or some people…

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With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time kindergarten teacher, I’m committed to creating a classroom where learning is joyful, engaging, challenging, and fun. Each day, I work to ensure that my students feel successful through instruction that considers their unique interests, learning profiles, and readiness levels. I believe that students should be excited to come to class and enjoy a myriad of hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery.

While I continue to teach full-time, I find so much joy in connecting and building friendships with teachers worldwide. It’s why I started this blog back in 2012. My hope has become a reality as I have been able to forge relationships with teachers, sharing ideas and building friendships beyond my little neck of the woods through professional development sessions and this blog.

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