Some Multi-Sensory Alphabet Fun!

Hey all - it's Amy from Teaching in Blue Jeans.  Today I am really excited to share a new resource that I recently created.  I had so many requests for this over the years and I finally got it done.   Introducing - Multi-Sensory Alphabet Practice Pages!

These pages are designed in a similar format as my Multi-Sensory Sight Word Practice pages which as a best seller in my TpT store.  Each alphabet page includes a section for read it, trace it, write it, rainbow write it, circle it, and find it.   Why do I love these pages so much?  By practicing writing and recognizing the letters using multiple senses, you are opening multiple pathways of learning to the brain! Multi-sensory activities are research based and recommended for helping all learners!  Want more - how about all the fine motor practice you get on one page - pencil, crayon, scissors and glue!  Additionally, all that is one one single page!  Can you say great for the copy count!  

I love his focus and engagement!  Working so hard on that letter D!

Trying to find those G's!  I intentionally use letters that are similar in appearance in the Circle It and Find It sections.   This helps students develop a true mastery of letter identification.

I introduce these pages to whole group so that I can model my expectations and correct any misunderstandings.  After a few pages together these go into an independent work station for the rest of the year.  No - I don't use the alphabet all year.  Once we go through the alphabet we start on our sight words.  This is an easy transition into the center because the pages are set-up in a very similar manner!  You can find all those resources by clicking on the picture below.

Not only do I hope that these pages help your students master their alphabet, but I hope they make your life a little easier by providing you with an easy to prep, consistent word work/phonics activity!

The Multi-Sensory Alphabet Pages will be $1 from today through Friday, September 25.  Grab at the discounted price while you can!

Handwriting Practice from A-Z

Hello friends! This is Dixie from Teachin' Little Texans. I am on spring break right now and I am sooooo excited about that!! My dollar deal this month is going to be my Handwriting Pages from A-Z. These pages are meant to be used for kindergarten or first grade students who need a little extra practice either in small group, as part of a center or homework. You can use these as printables or print them on card stock, laminate and have the kids use dry erase markers with them. 

There are 26 pages, one for each letter of the alphabet. Here's a sneak peek:

Happy Spring Break friends!

Handwriting Scoot

Hi! Amna here from Teach Two Reach: 2nd Grade Happenings.

Handwriting Scoot you say? I get super sick and tired with the lack of handwriting effort now a days..ESPECIALLY when I know students have better handwriting than what they showcase in assignments. So a few months ago I came up with Handwriting Scoot. It's a fun, engaging, way to practice handwriting skills, while covering seasonal or themed vocabulary words. The game plays like Scoot - where you move through numbered cards with your recording sheet, and you have to write the word on the card accurately and as neat as possible. I make it a competition and choose the top 2 boys and top 2 girls. But the best part is, that when a student decides to whip up his latest assignment with horrible handwriting, I pull out the Scoot sheet and ask if that looks like THAT, and if not..then go back and re-do it.. :)

Today on sale I have the Thanksgiving themed words and the fall themed words sets on sale for a dollar.  The sets come with both Zaner Bloser style words and D'nealian style words. There are a total of 24 cards. Click on the pictures below to take you to the deal that will stay for three days. 

Thanks! Bye!