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In the Meadow – Lesson 25 – Book 6 Mole

In the Meadow – Lesson 25 – Book 6 Mole

Oh no! Mole is lost and can't find his way home. Will Toad be able to help him remember? Read this story to find out! In the Meadow - Lesson 25 I can  read the story, “Mole.” Objective: To fluently read the story, Mole. (RF.K.4) Materials: Mole (Set 16, Book 6)...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 24 – Decoding Words

In the Meadow – Lesson 24 – Decoding Words

Here is a clever way to use craft sticks for decoding words. In the Meadow - Lesson 24  I can read decodable words. Objective: To read decodable words. (RF.K.3) Materials: craft sticks, marker Procedures: Place two craft sticks together lengthwise and touching each...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 22 – Mystery Picture

In the Meadow – Lesson 22 – Mystery Picture

Everyone loves a mystery! For this lesson, your child will decode sentences to reveal a mystery picture little by little!   In the Meadow - Lesson 22 I can decode sentences. Objective: To decode sentences. (RF.K.2) Materials: print-out of a bird nest, sticky note...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 21 – Onset and Rime Twisty Eggs

In the Meadow – Lesson 21 – Onset and Rime Twisty Eggs

Here is a fun lesson to practice onset and rime. And it goes along great with our new book, Blue Jay. Tweet tweet! In the Meadow - Lesson 21 I can read words using onset rime. Objective: To read words using onset rime. (RF.K.3) Materials: plastic colored eggs, marker...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 19 – Book 5 Blue Jay

In the Meadow – Lesson 19 – Book 5 Blue Jay

Spring is in the air and Blue Jay has some exciting news! What could it be? Read the story to find out! In the Meadow - Lesson 19 I can  read the story, “Blue Jay.” Objective: To fluently read the story, Blue Jay. (RF.K.4) Materials: Blue Jay (Set 16, Book 5)...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 18 – Sight Word Fun

In the Meadow – Lesson 18 – Sight Word Fun

Learning new sight words is extra fun when you use tactile writing! In the Meadow - Lesson 18 I can read sight words: blue, they, four, three, them.   Objective: To read sight words: blue, they, four, three, them. (RF.K.3) Materials: sight word cards, shaving...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 17 – Decoding Words

In the Meadow – Lesson 17 – Decoding Words

This sensory jar is a fun way to practice decoding words, especially when there are insects hiding! In the Meadow - Lesson 17 I can decode words. Objective: To decode words. (RF.K.3) Materials: plastic jar, grass seeds, plastic insects, small slips of cardstock,...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 15 – Book 4 The Seeds

In the Meadow – Lesson 15 – Book 4 The Seeds

Here is a classic fable that your child is sure to enjoy while learning the lesson that hard work pays off. Lesson 15 I can read the story, “The Seeds.” Objective: To fluently read the story, The Seeds. (RF.K.4) Materials: The Seeds (Set 16, Book 4) Procedures:...

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In the Meadow – Lesson 14 – Swat the Bee

In the Meadow – Lesson 14 – Swat the Bee

Oh those pesky bees! In this activity, your child will have fun racing to find the sight word. In the Meadow - Lesson 14 I can read sight words. Objective: To read sight words. (RF.K.3) Materials: yellow and white construction paper, scissors, glue, crayons, marker,...

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