HFW Hack!

Use foam pieces from Walmart or just cardstock from your cabinet (we know you all horde that stuff) and cut out three small mats for student HFW. When they come to reading group, or working at home, have them quickly read their words and place them on the correct mat. Red is “still needs work” Yellow is “took some time” and Green is “I’ve got it!” It gives you the opportunity to have a quick visual of which ones they need to work on AND helps students have some ownership in where they are with their HFW reading.