This week I found myself with 5 extra minutes before a fire drill. Not one to sit around and waste time ,{which is a disaster waiting to happen in a 1st grade classroom anyways} I drew a staircase on the board. I wrote a CVC word at the bottom and began calling on students to change ONE letter to make a new word. We continued until we reached the top of the staircase.
My students LOVE this simple activity and it’s great for reviewing phonics and spelling skills!
I created some Word Stairs that I will be putting in our Word Work tub for Daily 5.
You can click HERE to download them for FREE. I also included a blank sheet so you could create your own or have your students choose the beginning word.
Enjoy!
I absolutely LOVE this simple and easy idea. Thanks for sharing!
Lindsay
For the Love of First Grade
I love this!! Great idea for word work, thanks for sharing!
What a totally fun idea! I am definitely using these! Thanks for sharing!
Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
luvyorkies@gmail.com
Simple ideas are often the best ideas! I'll be using this one for sure! Thank you! 🙂
These are great!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley
The Blessed OCDiva
Thank you very much for sharing!!
SUCH a great idea!! I will definitely put this in my 5 extra minutes box!! Thank you for sharing!
Samantha
Tales of a #teachernerd
This is the SMARTEST idea…and so fun to do! I have a few high kinder kids that will love this challenge! THANK YOU! ~ are you going to make any more and sell them? They are super!
What a great, visual! Thanks!
Great idea!
Tara
The Math Maniac
Thank you so much!! I am starting a version of the daily 5 in my k and 1 classes. This would fit right in.
Irene
THANK YOU!! How fun!!
Love this – thank you!!
I love this! What a great time filler 🙂 And a great addition to Word Work, too! Thank you for offering this freebie!
How fun is this! Thanks Jodi…love it!
I'm going to try it tomorrow during our morning mtg!!
Elyse
Proud to be Primary