171: Word Work Activities Without the Overwhelm: Take the Stress Out of Your Centers

Shared Teaching Podcast

Do you ever feel like managing your word work centers takes more energy than it gives? You're not alone! In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how I simplified my word work routines to make them sustainable, effective, and way less stressful. These tips are especially helpful for 1st and 2nd grade teachers who want activities that support reading growth without reinventing the wheel every week.

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In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:

• Why consistent word work activities are key to saving your sanity
• How to set up sight word centers that last all year
• My favorite hands-on activities that require zero re-teaching
• The 5-step system I use to introduce and differentiate sight words
• Why heart words matter (especially for second grade!)

Resources Helpful with Today’s Episode:

• Sight Word Play Dough Mats (TpT)
• Sight Word Letter Boxes (TpT)
• Sight Word Interactive Notebooks (TpT)
• Words Their Way Primary Spelling Inventory
• Episode 29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
• Episode 80: Science of Reading and Sight Words

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