OI & OY Word Sort Freebie

This week we are studying oi and oy.  I created some pocket chart and word sort cards plus a printable for some word work.  I have a spelling/word work pocket chart that I keep on the board.  I introduce all of the word cards to the students.  I included simple to more difficult multi-syllabic words, this way I am targeting all students.  I love introducing the words because it gives me a chance to hear how students are decoding words.  No matter how many times we said "oi/oy" I still had a sweet student that would segment each sound as in /o//i/.  It gave me a quick sec to review the sound with him until he got it and on we went. YEA!!!

Once I introduce the words, I place them in the word chart and we practice sorting whole group.  Then, I mix them up and {VOILA!} an instant word work center for the week.  I wish I had a picture to show you, but I forgot to take one....so sorry.  Hopefully, I'll post it later this week if I get a chance.  Grab your oi/oy word sort freebie by clicking one of the pics below.

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We also worked on our cute Valentine Love Monster bags that I picked up from The Teacher Wife's pack on sale through tonight at TPT.  I just {heart} her!  She has some amazingly, cute ideas.  I will share these tomorrow if I am not so worn out.  :)

I {Heart} December

December is HERE!  

There are too many reasons to name why I love this month sooooo much!  My classroom is gearing up for the holiday season.  We've been busy with phonics, phonics, and more phonics.  Afterall, it is the basis for reading and well the kids love hands-on phonics activities.  I created this freebie for you to use as well to get the kids focused on word work while still enjoying holiday activities.  Click on the pic to get your word work freebie.

My students are preparing for a musical that they will be performing next week.  The music is very energetic and uplifting that I find myself singing the songs in the shower.  I just can't get them out of my head.  

Oh and....Our Donor's Choose Project was fully funded this weekend!  

What a great Christmas present to my class!!!  I can't wait to tell the kids tomorrow.

Happy December to all of you!