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The Teaching Texan

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My first week of summer classes is OVER!  Clearly that means that it is time for a brain break and to share my week with everyone.  Let me just say that this week back in grad school has me feeling completely drained!  Two courses (Learning Environment & Professionalism and ... read more

5 for Friday

In an effort to keep my blog moving forward I decided to link up with DoodleBugs  and do a Five for Friday.  This week was pretty busy for it being summer break and here are some of the highlights from it! 1.  One of the biggest things that happened this week was orientation on ... read more

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What time is it?RHYME TIME! If you get stuck every time that tricky skill shows up, check out these tips and tricks on how to teach it to your kiddos!theteachingtexan.com/2021/01/25/building-blocks-of-reading-rhyming-and-alliteration/ ... See MoreSee Less

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A new month brings NEW decodables! 🥰Digraph Decodables have just been added to the growing bundle, so if you are the proud owner, you can go ahead and download those! If not, there are TWO ways for you to grab these! ALL IN ONE decodable readers!👉 You can grab them as a bundle all on their own! The digraph decodables include digraphs Ph, Sh, Th, Ch, Wh, and Ck. There are 24 books total (each set of books can also be purchased individually)👉 You can grab your digraph books as part of the GROWING bundle, and continue to receive amazing books FOR FREE as they're added to the bundle! All you'll have to do is simply download the new ones!Whatever you choose, run and grab them now! Digraph Bundle:www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digraph-Decodable-Readers-Lesson-Plans-BUNDLE-Wh-Sh-Ph-Ch-Th-...GROWING Decodable Reader Bundle:www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Decodable-Readers-Activities-Lesson-Plans-GROWING-BUNDLE-Scie... ... See MoreSee Less

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