{SUPER E!} Learning CVCe Words the FUN Way!

Good afternoon!

It is one of my favorite times of year in first grade phonics land---SUPER E time! Students LOVE learning about CVCe words and I've found that using a super-hero theme is a fun alternative to our typical "Magic E" story. Here is what we do:

I received this costume one year for teacher appreciation week (it was a super hero theme, obviously). Who doesn't love to teach with costumes?! The kids get a kick out of it! I love how such a simple thing can make a lesson more fun. You can make this costume with a simple red piece of fabric for the cape and felt pieces for the wrist and head bands. 

Here I am trying to hide my 9-month pregnant belly under a SUPER E logo:

We then watch this SUPER E video on youtube. It is so silly!

Here's another one:

We look at words using white boards, magnet letters, and star fall. Then, it is time to bust out the individual letter wands! 

This is from my Super E Center for reading and writing CVCe words. Students take a letter wand and read the word before and after Super E. They record their words on a simple recording sheet. This set has 60 CVCe words to choose from and is great to use for centers, guided reading, or as a whole-group SCOOT game!

The best part? Kids LOVE taking the letter wands home at the end of the unit. Yes, you have to laminate and glue Super E popsicle sticks every year...but it is SO worth it when you see how excited they get! It's the little things, right?

You can find this center by clicking on the photo below:

Love SUPER HERO themed stuff? Check out my pack of graphic organizers for reading comprehension, too!

How do you teach CVCe words? I'd love to hear comments below!

Sequencing Snowman FREEBIE!

Happy December, everyone!

This week, my students have been learning about sequencing stories after reading. I'd like to share a fun winter-themed sequencing freebie that we tried out today! (As a bonus, there's one for summarizing using B-M-E as well!) 

To introduce sequencing, I used some sequencing puzzle cards (pictured on the right) that I snagged from Target this last summer. Students assembled the puzzles in partnerships and used the words First, Next, Then, and Last to describe what was happening in the puzzle. It was a simple way for students to get used to the process!

Next I modeled with several stories that we read together using this "Sequencing Snowman!" I printed it on 11 x 17 paper for display purposes. 

Finally, students were ready to try it on their own! For first graders, I allowed them to draw pictures in the spaces. I have also done this for 2nd graders with a lined paper version. Click on the picture to download for FREE! :-)

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