Dictation is explained at the 4 min. and 50 sec. mark.
Quick Tip for the Tap Mat.
Mini Mats - Kindergarten students should use this for word dictation. Students should be set with this concept before moving to the hand tap mat.
Need a little refresher on how to begin dictation with students? Here is a great document that gives you step by step directions.
This is a great tap mat to use for intervention/small groups and goes with the tap mat letter tiles.
Tap Mat Letter Tiles - This tap mat could be used for small groups. Put letters in the blank boxes, and students need to pull the correct letters down to make the word.
Watch this video to teach your students how to do the Flip and Float when introducing the pounding/tapping mat.
Right and Left Hand Tap Mats
Word and Sentence Dictation Paper
Video demonstrating how to do one on one sentence dictation.
Mini Key Picture posters that could be used in writing folders or taped onto desks.
Digraph helper. Thanks to LaurenDeZwaan for creating and sharing!
Common reversals of letters desk plate. Thanks to shannon Foerch for creating and sharing!
A helpful video with a strategy to help students with b and d reversals - Thanks Krista Schopmeyer for finding this resource.
5-10 minute b and d reversal activities with instructions.
B-Bat Poster
C-Cat Poster
D-Drum Poster
K-Kite Poster
Magic Squares - The object of the game is to make as many words as possible. Instructions are included!
Sentence Visual - A great visual to remind students to start their sentence with a capital and to end with the correct punctuation.