Bossy R - /ar/ word slide

This is a fun hands on activity to help young readers with the Bossy R /ar/ words following the pirate theme.  If students have not used a word slide before, model for them how to slide and say the blended words.

Word slides are great to keep in students 'book boxes', review with a parent volunteer, use in small group instruction or in centers.

If you'd like a copy, it can be downloaded here at TpT or here at Teachers Notebook.

Bossy R - /ar/ spin game

Students really enjoy playing games to reinforce what they are learning in class, especially with a friend.  This game is a big hit!


Copy this game board off on cardstock and laminate for durability. Students will need a pencil and a paper clip to use as a spinner. There is an easy version and a difficult student along with a recording sheet for students to write down the real words and nonsense words they make.

This can be made into several copies for students to use as partners, it can be used in small groups or with individuals to help reinforce phonics instruction. Use it with one of your centers, there is a mini poster to label the center.


If you'd like to download a copy click here to get your copy at TpT or here at Teachers Notebook.

Bossy R - /ar/ Word Search

This week my 1st/2nd spilt class is learning to 'Talk Like A Pirate' to learn the /ar/ words.  The kids love this connection with learning this sound and word family.  Many teachers have been running with the pirate theme and kids love it.  If you'd like a copy of the wordsearch, easy version and hard version you can click here to download it at Teachers Notebook and here for TpT.  I can't wait to do more with this /ar/ and pirate theme throughout the week.