Prepping for Next Year! Fry Words!

I've been trying to get my act together for next year.  This year was my first time teaching first grade in ten years, so I kinda got my feet wet this year.  I've decided to go with the Fry Words for next year instead of the Dolch words because I feel that the Fry Words better cover written language and they are based on more recent research.

Anywho, I uploaded a Sight Word Stars Packet to TPT a few weeks ago but something was missing.  I went back and added two more packets into a zipped file.  I've added a Power Point slide show of all of the First 100 Fry Words.  This will be great on my interactive whiteboard next year.  I've also added word wall cards for the first 100 words and assessments for each 25 word set as well as the cumulative assessment.  The file has gone from 85 pages to 200+ pages.  I'm excited to give you a sneak peek:

I plan to create similar packets for the next few Fry lists.  I also posted a while back how my students will be using mustache, lipstick, and eyeglass props from Oriental Trading as they play the "Lights, Camera, Action!" game.  I'm excited about implementing this all this Fall and posting lots of pics of the program in action.  

You can check out the packet here:

  I'm also working on a Linky Series for this Summer.  It'll spotlight our favorite Pinterest Pins on a variety of topics including reading, math, classroom management, back to school ideas, classroom decor, and more. Each week will have a different focus. I'm super excited about getting linked up with more of you on Pinterest and seeing the wealth of ideas you have!  Look for this linky party starting the first week of June!

 Now for those who have stuck with me this far, how about a quick little giveaway?  Leave me a comment letting me know when your last day of school is, and I'll choose one random winner to win my Sight Word Stars Packet.  Giveaway ends Friday!  FYI, I get out at 12 on Friday, May 24! :)