Today I'm sharing a quick and easy idea-
how I make contractions easier for my kiddos.
I would use this strategy with any child learning contractions OR
children and adults who struggle with contractions.
children and adults who struggle with contractions.
It's quick, I tell you!
And they remember it!
Like most teachers, when I teach contractions, I teach one "set" at a time.
I find "is' and "not" to be the easiest for my students.
Some find "will" very easy, too.
So, here's how we do it!
TIP-I demonstrate the 4 steps with magnetic letters first and continue to use magnetic letters with those students who need the extra scaffolding.
THEN-
1-We write the two words that make up the contraction.
2-We cross out the letter that is replaced by the apostrophe.
3-We replace that letter with the apostrophe.
4-We move the two parts together to make the new word.
IMPORTANT-Teach your young friends to explain how they made their contractions, too.
Here's a quick clip of one of my sweeties explaining her contraction.
Love first grade vocabulary!
Love first grade vocabulary!
Precious and Powerful!
That's it, y'all! Super easy and effective.
Want to practice contractions in a fun way? My kiddos love word games! I Have Who Has is a favorite! Find it here!
