At-Home Practices

Yesterday I had a wonderful meeting with one of my tutoring families, and I walked away reminded of how grateful I am for the amazing parents, guardians, and students I get to work with every day. Their dedication and enthusiasm make this work such a joy. 💛 During our conversation, we talked about simple, fun, and effective ways to build spelling skills at home. I thought I’d share a few of my favorite spelling games here—these are student-tested, engaging, and sneak in valu

Wooden Alphabet Tracing Boards (Preschool Letter Formation - Montessori Alphabet Letters)  These wooden letters are an incredibly versatile product. You can use them to teach letter recognition and word building and even help students learn to write their names. The set includes a charming wooden pencil that guides young learners in developing a proper pencil grip. Click on my affiliate link below to purchase. Montessori Alphabet cards   Colorations Alphabet Dough Stampers

I couldn’t be more thrilled with this adorable set of wooden letters made by Montessori & Me , this product has quickly won me over for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s versatile and impactful. From day one, I’ve been able to use it to teach letter recognition, build words, and help students learn to write their names—and I’m already seeing results! One of my favorite features is the beautifully crafted wooden pencil included in the set. It’s not only charming but al

Are you looking for a fun and educational game to play with your kids? Look no further than "Context Clues Pirate Treasure"! This game will test your children's context clues skills as they read and answer story cards while searching for gold. The goal is to be the first player to reach the treasure and correctly answer the question to win the game. "Context Clues Pirate Treasure" is an excellent way to improve your child's reading comprehension skills while having fun. So, g

Are you seeking engaging and educational reading games for children? Here are three fantastic options that can make learning fun for early readers! Spelligator Perfect for Ages: 5 and up Why it's great : Spelligator combines fun with phonics practice. Young players start by engaging with consonants and vowels at the rookie level, making it perfect for early readers. The game introduces challenges like digraphs and clusters as they advance, keeping it exciting and educational.

After spending too much time finding an alphabet chart that would work, I found this adorable alphabet center. The pockets are great because you can also put in objects you find around the house that start with the letter. When looking for an alphabet chart, check it for the following things: •The letters are making the most common sound. For example, the letter G could be a garlic or goat, not a giraffe. •Watch for vowel sounds; it’s okay if there are two pictures. For examp