LuAnn Santillo, Author at Half Pint Kids Books

In the Meadow – Lesson 9 – Toad’s Vowel Game

Posted by on Aug 19, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans | 0 comments

We found this cute game on Pinterest and adapted it for our lesson on decoding words with two vowels together. So fun! Lesson 9 I can...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 8 – Writing Prompt for Book 2 Toad

Posted by on Jul 31, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Writing Prompts | 0 comments

If your child loves toads (and what child doesn’t?), she will love today’s writing prompt. In the Meadow – Lesson 8  I...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 7 – Book 2 Toad

Posted by on Jul 18, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Comprehension, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Sight Words, Teaching Reading, Two Vowels Together Rule, Vocabulary | 0 comments

Toad is a very tidy amphibian. How does he keep his boat clean? Read this story to find out! Lesson 7 I can read the story, “Toad.”...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 6 – Decoding Words

Posted by on Jun 29, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Phonics, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Spelling, Teaching Reading, Two Vowels Together Rule | 0 comments

Here is a fun and easy-to-prepare lesson for blending sounds to decode new words. In the Meadow – Lesson 6 I can decode words....

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In the Meadow – Lesson 5 – Sequencing Events in a Story

Posted by on Jun 9, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Comprehension, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Storytelling, Teaching Reading, Two Vowels Together Rule | 0 comments

Retelling a story is a good way to tell if your child has comprehended what she has read. Snail is a perfect story to practice sequencing...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 4 – Writing Prompt for Book 1 Snail

Posted by on May 28, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Journal Entry, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Writing, Writing Prompts | 0 comments

Children are fascinated by snails. For this writing prompt, your child will investigate and write about snails. In the Meadow –...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 3 – Book 1 The Snail

Posted by on Apr 27, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Comprehension, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Sight Words, Teaching Reading, Two Vowels Together Rule, Vocabulary | 0 comments

Oh no! The rain washed the little snail all the way down the trail. Will she make it back to the top? Read the story to find out if...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 2 – Two Vowels Together Rule

Posted by on Apr 11, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Phonics, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Two Vowels Together Rule | 0 comments

Picking flowers is a cheerful way to practice decoding new words. Lesson 2 I can decode words that have two vowels together. Objective: To...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 1 – Str Blend

Posted by on Mar 31, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Blends, Early Literacy, Phonics, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Spelling, Tactile Writing, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

In the Meadow – Lesson 1 I can identify the “str” blend. To begin our new “In the Meadow” theme, your child will be...

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Half-Pint Readers – Set 16 In the Meadow

Posted by on Mar 12, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Blends, Comprehension, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Sight Words, Teaching Reading, Vocabulary, Vowels | 0 comments

Buzzzzzz Bring along your bug catchers! We are heading to the Half-Pint meadow where you will meet some very busy bugs and animals! In...

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Family Fun – Lesson 32 – Decoding Sentences

Posted by on Feb 20, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Early Literacy, Fluency, Reading Games, Set 15 Family Fun Lesson Plans, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

This is our final lesson for our Family Fun theme. This reading lesson is super exciting because your child will get to unwrap a present...

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Family Fun – Lesson 31 – Decoding Words

Posted by on Feb 3, 2019 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Final e Rule, Fluency, Phonics, Reading Games, Set 15 Family Fun Lesson Plans, Sight Words, Teaching Reading, Vocabulary, Vowels | 0 comments

What could be more fun than knocking over the word cups with a party favor blow-out? Family Fun – Lesson 31 I can decode words....

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