Student dictionary

Today I'm going to to be talking all about setting up a Writer's Notebook, which can be easily implement at the beginning of the year...

Student dictionaries for use during writing and self editing. Students can keep their own spelling dictionary in writing folder as a reference material. Includes commonly spelled words for a-z and a reference section with categories such as days of the week, months of the year, numbers, colors, shapes, abbreviations, homophones, etc.

As a teacher, I'm always looking for ways to help my students become more independent. If you're like me, you'll probably want to support your students’ ongoing learning with these Personal Desk Dictionaries: Pre-filled with the top 100 Dolch high-frequency sight words (grade specific), these ready-to-print dictionaries also provide plenty of space for new words that are personalized to each student’s individual spelling needs. Great resource to use instead of (or with) a word wall. They are…

Personal student dictionaries, or word books, are of great value in 1st to 6th-grade classrooms. Having a bank of sight words and commonly used words available and a place for students to record personally-relevant words is more meaningful than a word wall. Personal dictionaries can meet the needs of all students where a word wall may not. Take a look at 4 reasons for using personal student dictionaries in your classroom, and grab a free resource in this post!

Have your students learn independence with this one of a kind "I can Try" personal dictionary!

First graders adore using this personal desk dictionary to assert their independence! Ready to print or assign digitally to your students via TpT Easel. It includes the first set (100 words) of high-frequency sight words as well as space for additional words. Simply print a copy for each student and place it in their writing folders. Encourage your students to use it as a spelling practice tool as well as a resource for recording difficult words for future use. Teacher tip: Grab this before…

This personal Student Dictionary spelling tool will help students gain more confidence with spelling words.

Do you teach learner(s) who need extra support with spelling? Then, you’ll LOVE our updated spelling folder. This spelling folder, made with two folders put together, changed everything for my second grader. *Find spelling folders for US readers, Canadian readers, UK, and Australian readers at the very end of this post. Already a subscriber? If ... Read More about Spelling Folder with FREE Printables

I love Adjective Collages! They make such a special teacher gift (or a gift for parent volunteers)! To make an Adjective Collage, I have each student choose a word to describe the teacher (or parent volunteer). Every student gives me three adjectives, that way if there is any overlap (which there always is) I have […]

Dictionary and guide words activities and worksheets to teach and review these important skills. Can use with second, third or fourth grades in an ELA english language arts class or in a school library. Useful for small groups or literacy centers. #stayingcoolinthelibrary #dictionaryskills