I’ve been exploring simple, quick to implement ways to use Freeform to make phonics and word study more interactive for students. Below are a couple of ideas teachers could have students create.
Option 1:
Students create a phonics mind map, placing the rule or pattern in the center and branching off with example words to show connections. Using the Freeform Connector tools will automatically create and link shapes and students build.
Option #2:
Have students brainstorm or go on a scavenger hunt for words. Students can document the words on a Freeform board and then sort the words by phonics rule, then write the rule they notice based on their sorting. For younger students, the teacher may give the students the words they are sorting on the Freeform Board and students focus on the rules.
Both strategies shift the work to students, encouraging them to organize, notice patterns, and explain their thinking, while keeping word work engaging and purposeful. These activities are easy to adapt across grade levels and fit naturally into existing literacy instruction without reinventing the wheel or creating lots of additional resources.
📣Would love to hear how you are using Freeform for word study or phonics in your classroom!
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