Learning Materials by Teacher Marie

  📚 Building Strong Foundations: A Weekly Spelling Vocabulary Plan for Young Learners Spelling is a cornerstone of literacy, and a well-structured vocabulary plan can make all the difference in a child's language development. The  Weekly Spelling Vocabulary  chart offers a thoughtful, week-by-week guide to help students gradually build their spelling skills over the course of 34 weeks. Here's a closer look at how the first 13 weeks are designed to support learning: 🗓️ Weekly Breakdown Each week introduces a new set of words, carefully selected to align with developmental milestones and thematic learning. Here's a snapshot of the first few weeks: Week 1–3: Getting Started Focus on foundational school-related terms like  study ,  learn ,  school , and  desk . Gradual introduction of phonetic patterns with words like  beat ,  cut , and  speak . Week 4–6: Expanding Concepts Words begin to reflect more abstract ideas such as  life...

📚 Building Strong Foundations: A Year of Spelling for Class One Spelling is one of the cornerstones of early literacy, and a well-structured vocabulary program can make all the difference in a child's reading and writing journey. The  "Class One Weekly Spelling Vocabulary"  chart is a vibrant and thoughtfully organized tool designed to guide young learners through 32 weeks of progressive spelling practice. 🗓️ Weekly Word Progression The chart breaks down the school year into  32 weeks , each featuring a curated list of spelling words. These words are grouped by phonetic patterns, difficulty level, and frequency of use, ensuring that students build confidence and competence step by step. 📌 Highlights from the Weekly Lists: Weeks 1–2 : Focus on  simple, high-frequency words  like  as, us, up, me, it, the, to —perfect for early readers. Weeks 3–5 : Introduce  rhyming and CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) patterns  such as  cat, hat, rat  a...

  🍕 Build Your Own Pizza: A Deliciously Fun Activity for Kids! Looking for a hands-on, mess-friendly, and joy-filled activity for kids? Say hello to the  Build Your Own Pizza  experience! This creative culinary adventure is more than just a tasty treat—it’s a fantastic way to engage children in learning through play. 🎨 What Is a Pizza-Building Activity? In this activity, kids are given a blank pizza crust and a variety of toppings—cheese, tomatoes, pineapple, shrimp, broccoli, and more. They get to design their own pizza masterpiece, choosing ingredients, arranging them, and even naming their creations! 🧠 Why It’s More Than Just Food: The Benefits 1. Boosts Creativity Kids get to express themselves through food art! Choosing colors, patterns, and topping combinations helps them think outside the (pizza) box. 2. Encourages Healthy Eating When kids are involved in making their own meals, they’re more likely to try new ingredients—yes, even broccoli and shrimp! ...