Having resource ideas to use for any word list makes planning very easy.
I have collected a bunch of my activities that you could use with any word list like sight words, spelling words, HFW, book, vocabulary, math, personal or interest lists.
This approach will save you planning time and your students will enjoy the range of ways they can learn their words.
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Here is a round-up of ideas and resources (free and for purchase) that you can use with any word list.
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I wanted to make something that was a little bit exciting and a little bit of revision. My Christmas Printables for any Word List was born!
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2. Interactive Tic-Tac-Toe Center for any Word List
Laminate some colored pages and either write on them with a whiteboard marker or have children write two words. Play it like tic-tac-toe but have students read the word as they place it down.
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3. Bottle Cap Center Games for Any Word List Bundled
A bundle of bottle cap games in one file that keeps on growing!
Our Bottle Cap Center Games for any Word List BUNDLE file has been one of our top sellers for over a year.
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I have always worked at schools where homework is compulsory and the school policy doesn’t leave much space for anything else. Until school policy changes, let’s shake things up a bit.
If you’re like me and also dislike planning for traditional homework, then you might find this post helpful!
This list (free) can be used with any word list that you are focusing on with your students.
Click here to read more and download your freebie full of homework ideas.
5. Printables for any Word List
I love the idea of having ready to go printables that will work for any list and that can be used in a number of ways.
This set of printables will come in handy for any kind of word list that you use; sight words, spelling words, vocabulary words, math words and more.
It caters for a range of learning styles as there are hands-on, math and arty ways to use the pages. Not to mention it is perfect for word work and guided reading centers.
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6. I Spy Sight Words Reading Activity with a FREEBIE
I believe that the acquisition of reading skills and strategies can be strengthened by the notion that children should read anything and everything.
I know from experience that a print rich environment is important for the emergent reader but providing them with a varied source of written language will set them up to achieve also.
I’ve developed a kind of scavenger hunt sight word activity using a variety of reading sources.
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Bottle Cap Reading and Writing Centers x 5 for any word list – includes a black and white version.
There are 5 different ways to learn about your own custom word list.
There are 5 different ways to learn about your own custom word list.
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8. Bottle Cap Box Word Centers x 5 {for any word list}
This resource a fun way for children to learn words that you are focusing on in your class. The five activities are idea for your word work centers.
Each language center has an instruction card and a choice of two record sheets, one for grade one (bigger boxes to write in) and one for grades two and three (smaller boxes and more of them).
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Tip: I always have teachers asking me how I collect bottle tops. The quickest way to do this is to hold a classroom table competition. You could also have staff, parents friends and family collect them too!
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I hope these ideas and resources help you and your students learn and revise focus words.
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