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Jam Packed Post: What’s New, Short u Phonics Based Literacy Centers, & Freebie

I have some exciting news!   Carson-Dellosa Publishing has selected me to be part of their Creative Partner Blogger Summit!   Here is my letter!   I am one of just five bloggers invited.   I cannot wait to share with you my experiences and to hang out with the other four bloggers!  I am working with the adorable Color Me Bright line!
They sent me a sample set to check out!  I love it.
Onto the short u centers, I made during my snow day: 

I created this Short Vowel U Literacy Packet to use with my class this week.  My plans are a bit off due to an assembly, professional development, and Fountas and Pinnell testing, so I am not going to post them.  Though, I am posting a short vowel phonics mini-poster at the end of this post.

Included my short u center packet:

Short Vowel u File Folder Word Wall With Pictures

Short Vowel u Mini-Poster

Short Vowel u Flash Card Page

Short Vowel u Word Sort – Students will sort word-picture cards by -ut, -unk, and -ug ending. They will then record their work. 

Search/Read/Write the Room – Students will search the room for picture-word cards. They will record their findings on a recording sheet. I have provided you with a choice of two recording sheets. 

Roll and Write a Word – Students will roll a word and then record it on a recording sheet. They will continue to roll until one word has “won.” They will then analyze their data.

Magnify Tiny Short Vowel u Words – Students will use a magnifying glass to find tiny words with short vowel u words. They will then record their work. I have provided you with a choice of two recording sheets. 


Writing Center – Students will create their own “My Little Book of Words with Short Vowel u.”

Short Vowel u Rhymes – Students will match word/picture cards with their rhyming words. They will record and illustrate their rhymes. 

Short Vowel u Themed Build a Sentence – Students will arrange picture cards in the right order to tell a complete sentence. They will record their sentences.

Build a Word – Students will build words using picture cards containing a beginning sound, a short vowel u sound, and an ending sound. They will then record and illustrate their words. 

Spin a Word – Students will spin a beginning sound and an ending sound to build a word ending in -unk or -ut. They will then record their work. Nonsense words will also be recorded under a nonsense word column. 

I hope you check out the packet on TpT by clicking here. 

Here is the freebie, just click to download from Google Docs:

       

   

     

Instagram Updates:

I got these cute pillows for Christmas and my little Greta loves them.  You can find the pillows here on Etsy. 

This is another Etsy find from Ruffles with Love.  I also have the “Drop it Like a Squat” tank.  So cute for the gym!

You can follow me on Instagram at EricaBohrerTeaching

My mom’s children’s book is coming out soon!   You can pre-order it on Amazon.com.

During my snow day last week and I got addicted to The Walking Dead on Netflix.  I needed something to watch while working on TpT stuff.   Um…The Walking Dead was the wrong choice of shows… I totally cannot focus on my computer!    

I am working on a 101st Day of School Packet now.  I am almost all caught up on The Walking Dead, so hopefully, I can focus and finish it!

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  1. Farrah Shipley

    January 27, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Oh Erica! Love the centers! Congratulations on your invite! How exciting! I totally need your shirt you posted! I am ADDICTED TO NETFLIX! Believe it or not Walking Dead is what got me hooked a year ago! I watch while I work! Just finished catching up on the previous 8 seasons of Bones…so I'm looking for something new! Have fun watching!

    Farrah Shipley
    Mrs. Shipley's Classroom

  2. The Colorful Apple

    January 27, 2014 at 2:01 am

    Congrats! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures with CD!

    Sara 🙂
    The Colorful Apple

  3. Brandi

    January 27, 2014 at 3:35 am

    Congrats on your invite! Such a great opportunity!

    Brandi
    Success in Second Grade
    Follow me on Facebook!

  4. Vilena Hamilton

    January 27, 2014 at 4:15 am

    Congratulations, Erica! What a big honor, and you completely deserve it! I am a huge fan of yours 🙂

  5. Mrs. Wheeler

    January 27, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    How exciting that you get to go to CD! I hope you have a wonderful experience! Can't wait to hear all about it!

    Megan
    Mrs. Wheeler's First Grade
    Mrs. Wheeler's TPT

  6. Sarah Paul

    January 28, 2014 at 2:49 am

    Erica, I am so excited for you! That is such a honor! I can't wait to hear all about it. Thank you for the wonderful posters. I will definitely put these to use. Your short u pack looks awesome, as usual!
    Sarah
    Sarah's First Grade Snippets

    PS. I didn't know your mom was a published writer! Where have I been? That's so cool! Creativity runs in the family I see. 🙂

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