One of the most important ideas and concepts we introduce and teach (and teach and teach) in K is words! I LOVE seeing that light bulb come on when kids understand the idea that letters words!
Here are a few pictures of some of the word work we do. Since I use the Alpha tales books by Scholastic and handwriting practice, I also have an Alpha tales Word Wall.
Here are a few pictures of some of the word work we do. Since I use the Alpha tales books by Scholastic and handwriting practice, I also have an Alpha tales Word Wall.
One of my centers is a sight word find. I have a cubbie back painted with magnetic paint, then chalkboard paint. I found these words at target a few years ago and got two packs. The list of words to find is on the left, class list on right for easy check off. 
Another activity is sorting words. These are some words we are working on this week in my pocket chart. They are sorting the words on popsicle sticks. 
The good thing about this idea is that you can do word families, numbers, or really any skill practice for super cheap. I also up the words and sticks onto a baggie and save for next year.
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These are some really great word work ideas! I teach preschool, but some of my older 4s and 5s are ready to start working on sight words (or already know some). I have a feature on my blog called Wishlist Wednesday where I have people guest post about something they wish for in their classroom. I would love if you guest posted for me! I will email you with details.
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Lori... I can't wait! I can have something ready for this wednesday if you want me to!
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