Wishlist Wednesday Word Sorts!

This magical little product came out of necessity when we were asked to use Words Their Way in 2nd grade. I loved WTW, but I had only used it with fourth graders and I had been trained in grad school...in other words...that professor's Words HER Way! I am all about fidelity when my admin asks me to do something. Especially in the beginning. Let's face it, when it comes to research-based programs...they are based on research folks! Who am I to question decades of research!
So anyway, I made anchor charts with my little 2nd graders each time I introduced a new word sort. We do a sort each morning (I have my schedule in this product). I got the hang of having 4 different spelling groups on four different patterns down pretty quick with this method!
Then during word work time, students chose a sort to practice prior to the activity. There are partner sorts and individual sorts.
This file has all the anchor charts, center or task cards that explain the sorts in student friendly terms, and suggested use and schedule.
I am actually working on updating the look of the file, but not the content! So if you purchase it now, you'll get the updated look in a few days! and it's on sale NOW!
and just so you know, these sorts go with ANY spelling list! Not just WTW!!

read more about Words Their Way in my classroom

I guess I was into owls when I made this!

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product swapping with Miss Nelson! and a giveaway!

Have you heard of the Magical Product Swap? I found out about it in time for the third second edition and I was hooked! If you wanna join in on the fun, sign up here for the 4th swap!

cutie little button from Michelle @ 3AM Teacher

for my second product swap I was matched up with Miss Nelson
I love her blog, don't you!

I like when I get matched up with someone I have heard of, and a blogger I follow is a plus!

After perusing her store, I quickly decided this was the perfect time to upgrade my word work area! Do you do Daily 5, or something adapted like I do? If so, you know you gotta have something meaningful and engaging for work on words!

Mine has gone from a tall shelf with bins my first year in 2nd grade

to a set of rolly colorful craft drawers this year

and I actually have a second set that needs someone to assemble them! hint, hint

but the genius of Miss Nelson's spelling and word work 101 and 102 {yep, she sent me both!} is that you need nothing!! 

Just print the task cards {four to page or half page options}

An added plus is the creativity! Even after 10 years of this, Michele has come up with several activities I have never heard of!

Spelling Bee? yes, but not what you think! We drew little bees in nature scenes and wrote words in the bees!

Hidden Words-think highlights magazine! Students write words itty bitty inside their pictures. We used magnifying glasses to locate them!

And handwriting switch is awesome! Students wrote left-handed and right-handed!

and you can use your spirals {like we do} or her handy dandy sheets that accompany the task cards!

What I like best about the recording sheets is that 1. they are super cute, obviously and 2. they each have a detailed description of the task at hand and an example

and my favorite activity??? Teeny writing. I love all things mini. I loved littlest pet shop and polly pocket when I was a little one! below is the half page task cards. I printed the quarter page and put on rings to save space, but these are ca-ute!

this is my second product swap

these are great
if you have not participated yet, the next one is in April so go ahead and sign up
all you have to do is decide which product you would like from your assigned partner's store! easy right!
ok, you need to use it too
and to show some love, Miss Nelson and I are giving you a chance to win what we swapped!

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