This video lesson reviews how to determine how many syllables a word has using different methods.

This video lesson reviews the rule of "When two vowels going walking" in a fun and interactive way.

Included in this resource are video lessons that are good models of ways to explore the different word families. The accompanying handouts support and provide activities/practice for each family. Although the lessons often refer to the Cornerstones primary resource, the lessons are valuable for the introduction and use of word families in grade 1 ELA.

This video lesson introduces the concept of alliteration. Letter recognition is reviewed in preparation for recognizing and writing alliterations. An accompanying handout provides practice with alliteration.

This resource includes 5 videos for each of 5 weeks to assist students in developing writing trait skills in the following areas: -Ideas -Organization -Word Choice -Sentence Fluency -Voice **Please note: Conventions is embedded throughout.

Class Playground printables are free to share, download, and print. Here you'll find printable Elkonin boxes (2-5 letters).
Be sure to check out the other resources offered by Class Playground while you're there.

The resources below include rubrics for assessing communication skills as well as student exemplars organized into writing continuums.

Calldecott winning author Laura Vaccaro has compiled a free set of literacy resources to go along with her books which educators are free to print and share. These resources would support literacy in both reading and comprehending, as well as creating and responding to text. Most of the books are available to read online, or could be read aloud as part of a video shared with families. The resources to accompany the books are printable, so may be supportive of those families with less access or familiarity with technology

Reading 101 is a self-paced professional development course for K-3 teachers, developed by Reading Rockets. The program provides teachers with an in-depth knowledge of reading and writing so they are prepared to guide their students into becoming skilled and enthusiastic readers and writers.
Course Modules include:
- Print Awareness
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Fluency
- Vocabulary
- Spelling
- Comprehension
- Writing
- Assessment