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Guided Phonics + Beyond Science of Reading (SOR) FREE Professional Development Course

This is a landing page for the Tara West led Guided Phonics + Beyond curriculum FREE professional development course. Access the course HERE. This course may be shared with colleagues, administrators, and those you come in contact with that might be interested in a SOR aligned curriculum. … [Read more...]

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FREE Decodable Word Lists

Thanks so much for stopping by to download my Guided Phonics + Beyond aligned Science of Reading FREE decodable word lists. This free INSTANT download contains 5 decodable word list sets. Each set covers a unique skill set. The decodable word lists are 100% aligned to my Guided Phonics + Beyond … [Read more...]

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End of the Year Recap [with a free memory book + and more]

Well hello there and hello almost summer (or at least we are close enough to start that countdown.) Today I am here to talk about end of the year fun for our students! I also have a few great FREEBIE files tucked into the post for you as well! End of the Year Quick Review Sheets [free … [Read more...]

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The Science of Reading Guided Phonics Curriculum Cart

This blog post is part of a Science of Reading series. This post is written by Kristen Shawley. My name is Kristen.  I’m a first grade teacher in Maryland and I am excited to be implementing the Guided Phonics Science of Reading Program in my classroom this year!  In our school … [Read more...]

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Science of Reading ENDLESS Bundle | FREE DOWNLOAD INCLUDED |

Guided Phonics Science of Reading

Today we will be chatting more about the topic of interest this school year- SCIENCE OF READING. I recently wrapped up my Science of Reading Curriculum - Guided Phonics and Beyond.Now that the curriculum is wrapped up, I am able to turn my attention to additional SOR aligned resources. These … [Read more...]

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Guided Phonics + Beyond Curriculum Question and Answer

kindergarten science of reading

Hi there and thanks so much for joining me to discuss more in-depth of my Guided Phonics and Beyond Curriculum. This past summer, I set out to write a completely comprehensive science of reading phonics program. The program evolved from "just" a phonics program, to a complete approach to teaching … [Read more...]

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SCIENCE OF READING: GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND PROGRAM – UNIT 4 CVCE

In part 1, we learned to define Science of Reading as a framework. We know that the Science of Reading can offer incredible results but it can also cause immense challenges. How do we implement these amazing practices when we don’t have a curriculum that encompasses all of the best practices? What … [Read more...]

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SCIENCE OF READING: GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND PROGRAM – UNIT 3 Digraphs, Blends, Double Endings

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In part 1, we learned to define Science of Reading as a framework. We know that the Science of Reading can offer incredible results but it can also cause immense challenges. How do we implement these amazing practices when we don’t have a curriculum that encompasses all of the best practices? … [Read more...]

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Tara West’s Free Downloads Catalog [access 250 free downloads]

Welcome in! This post will serve as a library for Tara West's free downloads! E.V.E.R.Y. file on this post is absolutely free! This post is a great one to bookmark for repeat browsing! New freebies will be updated to this post as they become available!First off, let's talk a little "tech." Below I … [Read more...]

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📢 Complimentary Guided Phonics + Beyond profess 📢 Complimentary Guided Phonics + Beyond professional development is LIVE! The PD is web-based so you can click on and off as needed. I cover an introduction to Guided Phonics + Beyond, a detailed explanation of the scope, high frequency words, whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and more! View the PD linked in my Instagram profile or drop a comment below and I’ll message you the link! #sor #guidedphonics #kindergarten #iteachk #scienceofreading
🎅🏼🌴🌺 Christmas in July with FREEBIE FR 🎅🏼🌴🌺 Christmas in July with FREEBIE FRIDAY! Grab this set of 480 manipulative-based CVC word task cards! These cards allow students to practice say it, tap it, map it in a fun an engaging way! Grab them linked in my Instagram profile! Tag a bestie that will enjoy this freebie as well! #sor #guidedphonics #tpt #tptfreebie #iteachk
❤️🧡💛GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND DIGITAL Bund ❤️🧡💛GUIDED PHONICS + BEYOND DIGITAL Bundle!💚💙💜 Did you hear about the latest and greatest addition to the Guided Phonics and Beyond family? This is a HUGE SOR digital bundle! It will include 275 teaching slide decks! That’s 25 for unit 1 and then 50 per units 2-6! WHOA! It also will have digital drag & drop games and digital task cards! It’s currently at an amazing buy-in price as well! It will include well over $150 in SOR aligned digital material! Teaching slides are available in ppt, pdf, and google! Games are in seesaw and google slides! Grab it on sale linked in my Instagram profile! #iteachk #sor #tpt #guidedphonics #iteachtoo
❤️🧡💛Guided Phonics + Beyond Starter Tool ❤️🧡💛Guided Phonics + Beyond Starter Tool Kit💚💙💜 Download a starter tool kit for Guided Phonics + Beyond.

This free download offers Guided Phonics + Beyond Tool Kit cover labels (in multiple styles and sizes) and Task Card Say It, Tap, Map It, Write It boards. *The CVC cards and letter word building cards are also FREE. Snag this linked in my Instagram profile! #sor #guidedphonics #tarawest #scienceofreading #tptfreebie #iteach #iteachk
❤️🧡💛ON SALE💚💙💜 Did you get a ch ❤️🧡💛ON SALE💚💙💜 Did you get a chance to snag this new sor aligned resource? This is a set of decodable fluency phrases! The bundle covers my Guided Phonics + Beyond curriculum units 2-6! The bundle includes 240 task cards with 6 phrases on each card for a total of 1,440 phrases! Place these on a ring, left loose for small groups, or placed in a task card box for center time! Snag the bundle ON SALE linked in my Instagram profile! #sor #guidedphonics #tpt #scienceofreading #iteachk #iteachtoo
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🟩🟨🟥 Tile line up freebie! 184 cards inclu 🟩🟨🟥 Tile line up freebie! 184 cards includes in this download. Use magnetic tiles or plastic square tiles. Great for a tactile approach to word mapping! Snag it linked in my Instagram profile! 👏🏼 #guidedphonics #tpt #sor #scineceofreading #iteachk #tptfreebie
❤️🧡💛HUGE SOR FREEBIE💚💙💜 Snag th ❤️🧡💛HUGE SOR FREEBIE💚💙💜 Snag this freebie science of reading aligned resource. Guided Phonics + Beyond based decodable word lists. 120 word lists included in this free download along with color & b/w options. Snag this freebie linked in my Instagram profile! #iteachk #sor #guidedphonics #tpt #iteachtoo
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🚌🍎✏️ The Back to School Survival packet was carefully designed for Pre-K, TK, Y5's, and Kinder! This program is busting with amazing material for your first week of school! It's a MUST! Check it out here: bit.ly/3bzBqVu✏️ 5 days of scripted lesson plans✏️ 12 custom books (circle time, block center, coloring, restroom, lunchroom, snack, markers, classroom library dramatic play, watercolors, Pip the Pup, meet the teacher)✏️ First day/week crowns✏️ "Certified" badges✏️ Manipulative mats & math game mats✏️ Playground safety poster & cards✏️ Morning greeting cards✏️ Bus craft✏️ AND SO MUCH MORE!Melanie says, "This is perfect for getting the year off to a great start with implementing procedures. THANK YOU!"View an overview here: vimeo.com/347180500Snag the packet on TPT here: bit.ly/3bzBqVu ... See MoreSee Less

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