Simple Assessment Games – Phonics
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These games can be played before any Saxon phonics assessment in order to help students firm up their skills. Students can have fun while reviewing key concepts in phonics and spelling! Estimated time: 25-30 min/game. Description of each game available on this website.
Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Using Saxon Phonics in 1st Grade
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Saxon Phonics can be overwhelming to teach unless you know some simple tips and tricks. This playlist highlights those tips and tricks with actual classroom examples.
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Simple Spelling Rule Signs
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These spelling rules (and signs!) align with the 1st grade Saxon Phonics curriculum. This playlist is for teachers who want more explanation about how to teach each rule and use each sign. Set of signs that align with the 2nd grade Saxon Phonics curriculum also available on this website.
Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Don’t Overlook Spelling Practice!
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The Saxon Phonics and Spelling curriculum in 1st grade provides spelling lists but not practice. Find practice pages that accompany each list on this website, and see an example of how each practice page works right here.
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Sight Words for Kids
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Sight words are among the most challenging words students learn to spell, so help them learn more quickly by putting these words to song. Sight words are meant to accompany the spelling lists found in the Saxon Phonics and Spelling curriculum for 1st grade. Practice pages for these lists available on this website.
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Fun AND Effective Handwriting Instruction
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Did you know that handwriting is one of the strongest predictors of later writing success? Give students every chance to succeed by making handwriting instruction effective AND fun. Handwriting curriculum for 1st grade available on this website.