Phonological awareness is the foundation upon which reading and spelling skills are built. As a K-1 reading interventionist, equipped with training in Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, and Heggerty, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of effective phonological awareness activities. These methodologies, grounded in systematic, explicit instruction, offer a ton of strategies to nurture young learners' reading abilities. In this post, I'll share some of my favorite activities that support phonological awareness in K-1 classrooms, ensuring your students are on the path to literacy success. The pos ..read more

Are you ready to celebrate Leap Year with your students?! Get ready to leap into February 29th with fun and learning in your kindergarten, first, and second-grade classrooms. I've got several engaging activities to help celebrate the extra day! The post Celebrate Leap Year with 5 Fun & Engaging Activities appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

As K-2 educators, we have the unique opportunity to cultivate a love for reading in our youngest learners. Read Across America Day, celebrated on March 2nd, provides a perfect occasion to inspire enthusiasm for reading through engaging, fun, and educational activities. I'm here to share some wonderful ideas that can make this day a memorable reading experience in your classroom. Let's dive into crafting, creating, and celebrating the joy of reading! The post Celebrate Read Across America with 5 Fun Activities for the K-2 Classroom appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

Oh, the joy of watching those little lightbulb moments when our kiddos start to crack the reading code! It's like watching a flower bloom—slowly at first, then all at once. Phonics, my friends, is the sunshine that makes that blooming possible. Let's dive into the wonderfully wordy world of phonics and discover how it lights up our classrooms with literacy magic. The post Phonics in the Classroom: Unlocking the Magic of Reading, 1 Sound at a Time! appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

Welcome to the new Babbling Abby site! I’m so glad you’re here! There are many new and improved features that will make the site easy to navigate and engage with. I’m so excited to share it with you! Believe it or not, I started writing the Babbling Abby blog back in 2008 when I was […] The post Welcome to the new Babbling Abby Site appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

October is such a fun time to incorporate Halloween activities into your daily lessons. Spelling spooky words is a great way to motivate kids to learn as we approach the fun holidays. Here are some fun Spooky Activities for Halloween that you can use with your kindergarten and first-grade students. The post 7 Spooky Activities for Halloween Season in the Classroom appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

The excitement of the first month of school is over, and it’s time to move on and plan for the second month of school. Whether... The post How to Plan for the Second Month of School appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

Independent word work centers are the perfect time to practice spelling in the classroom. There are tons of fun ways to practice, but I think... The post Fun & Easy Spelling Activities for Word Work Centers appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

Enjoy this FREE Word Work Toolkit Guide for Literacy Centers and Activities! This easy-to-read visual guide will help you create a toolkit for your kindergarten... The post FREE Word Work Toolkit Guide for Literacy Centers and Activities appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more

Back to School is the perfect time to practice letter recognition and letter sounds through fun alphabet activities. Studies have shown that multiple repetitions practicing... The post Alphabet Activities for Kindergarten to First Grade appeared first on Babbling Abby ..read more