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!

Down, Set, Hut!

Are you ready for some football?  Growing up and still living in Texas I love me some football!  Football in Texas is like basketball in Indiana or soccer (the other football) in Mexico and Europe.  Friday nights are meant for high school football, Saturdays for cheering on your favorite college team and Sunday afternoons is reserved for the NFL!  Oh yeah - who could forget the coveted game of the week on Monday Night Football!

Over the years I noticed that my students love football too!  They come in Mondays talking about their favorite teams and Friday chatter is all about the Unicorns!  Go Blue!  (Yes, we are the only school district with the Mighty Unicorn as our mascot!)  So I decided to tap into something they love and put together this . . .

If you know me, you know I am really into hands-on, multi-sensory learning activities.  Why?  Because research shows that this is how kids learn best - and that is the ultimate goal.

I am loving the versatility of this activity pack.  Here's some of the many ways you could use this set in your classroom.

This activity is just perfect for your Pre-K classroom as students are introduced to letters.  Matching multiples of the same letter helps your students learn the letter and be able to identify itfrom other letters.  Make this a multi-sensory activity by having them say the letter nameand sound as they move the cards.

This activity is targeted at your Pre-K and Kindergarten students.  It would even be greatfor older students who are struggling with letter identification.  Perfect word work center that can be done independently or in a small group.  You could even turn this into an  I have, Who Has game!

Another great activity for your Pre-K and Kinder kiddos!  Practice building names using thefootball players and footballs.  I absolutely love how the bonus visual effect you get for capital letters versus lowercase letters.

This activity is perfect for any age!!!  A great hands-on way to practice spelling words.My son is a kinesthetic learner and an activity like this helps him learn his words better than any written activity does.  This is a great way to differentiate for different learning styles.  This activity could be used to practice word wall words, word family words, spelling lists and so much more!  

I know that your students will love using these activities in your classroom too!  Grab it while you can for only $1!  On Tuesday, this activity pack goes back to its regular price of $3.