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Delight your first-grade students with activities designed to spark curiosity and develop essential skills. These resources include interactive games, crafts, and explorations that align with their developmental stage. Incorporate these activities to make learning enjoyable and to foster a love for education in young learners.
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Responding To Others BINGO | Positive & Negative Scenarios
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Responding To Others BINGO - An Exciting Educational Tool Responding To Others BINGO paves an innovative path to teaching essential social skills in students. Using a fun approach, it aids students in the art of perspective taking, enabling them to make apt responses during both positive and negative scenarios. Differentiated Instruction Compatible with varying levels of understanding among grades 1 through 5. Caters to readers and non-readers with multiple board designs. Versatile Usage Teachers can use this resource: In whole group instruction or small group activities. To assign engaging homework extending learning beyond classrooms. Hence practically useful for public school educators and homeschoolers alike! Focused Scenarios & Editable Variations This game introduces independent boards for: Positive situations, Negative situations, Combined scenarios, Editorial versions to suit unique classroom needs. . The multiplicity of options fosters emotional intelligence by letting students critically think about their reactions in diverse situations. + Game Features:> Repeatable Use: You could reuse thanks to laminatable black & white boards or use them once which will let children color shielded picture-boards after each use. Adapting towards Reusability Reusability is based on playable creativity, it provides students pleasure of mastering skills useful for interpersonal settings. Testimonials: Multiple endorsements from teachers acknowledge the ability of this game to not just captivate but successfully impart wisdom onto their students in an exciting environment.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Skills, Perspective Taking, Responding Appropriately, Positive Scenarios, Negative Scenarios
Vocabulary Review Game Back to School Words I Have, Who Has, Editable
Life Studies, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Games
Vocabulary Review Game Back to School Words I Have, Who Has, Editable Transform your classroom's language skills development with the engaging Vocabulary Review Game Back to School Words I Have, Who Has, Editable. This game targets students in Grades 1-5 as well as adults learning a new language or adult ELL's. Product Features: 24 ready-to-print vocabulary cards Editability for flexibility and customization Mechanism promoting conversation between participants - a student starts with the question 'Who has…' and the game proceeds in a chain format With a minimum of 2 players, this game is perfect for pairs, small group, or whole-class practice with up to 16 players! Easy print and go format makes this game great for those last few minutes before class ends, or for small group practice. This product further improves learning by providing a QR code linked Google Slides presentation , offering real-life images of each item being identified. Educational Value: This resource efficiently supports instructional targets in Life Studies and Language Arts subjects including ESL teaching and Vocabulary Mastery. The game serves as both warming-up activity or wrap-up event enhancing classroom bonding while targeting essential 21st-century skills! Suitability: Apt for SPED pupils or EL learners' development . Repetition across different setups strengthens retention performance over time. About The Download: The download, an 8 PPTX slides package translates easily into a Google Slides activity. Perfect for teachers seeking versatility when working on their students' vocabulary range! This PDF download includes game instructions, the easy to use QR code link to the realia presentation, two pages to print, as well as a blank page for you to add in additional vocabulary words and drawings! Be sure to check out additional "I Have, Who Has" vocabulary games in English, French, and Spanish: School and Classroom, Calendar : Days, Months, & Seasons, Food & Drink, Numbers 1-10, Colors, and Patterns, Weather & Landforms!
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Vocabulary Building, Classroom Game, Back To School, Interactive Learning, Language Skills
Matching Halves and Symmetry | Bundle
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Math, Early Math, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Matching Halves and Symmetry Bundle The Matching Halves and Symmetry Bundle is a valuable teaching tool designed for early learning. Covering preschool to the first grade, it develops premath skills along with vocabulary enhancement activities. This makes it a perfect education resource for subjects like Special Resources and Language Arts. Five Book Bundles - Vast Lore of Learning This product incorporates 5 book bundles in total wherein every book has been painstakingly shaped to present complex math and language art concepts in an engaging manner. The standout feature of this package is that it covers diverse themes namely food, animals, dinosaurs & monsters as well as vehicles and tools. Fractions unraveled: The symmetry bundle starts off by familiarizing learners with prelim fraction concepts via symmetric images. Cuisine Chronicles: A whole book with 45 distinct food-related terms illustrated on half-and-half cards both color and black & white modes present vocabulary-expanding opportunities while understanding symmetry simultaneously. Zookeepers Delight: Diverse depictions of domestic animal species, wild kinds along with sea dwellers increase the visual depth offered by our product keeping engagement levels peaked at all times. Dinosaurs & Monsters Galore: Riding on children’s fascination towards prehistoric creatures or thrilling monsters there's ample to engage within these sections. Vehicles vying attention: For those interested in mechanized movers get ready to be rewarded as this section houses many vehicles depicted through symmetric half-and-half illustrations giving a feel of how these marvels maintain balance perfect symmetry - visually! To top it all we provide your passport into symmetrical mastery – cards laid out from left-part-cards through right-part-cards which amalgamate finally into full cards presenting entire pictures that imbibe the depth of comprehending symmetry. The above content makes up over 130 pages worth PDF flashcards - richly colored illustrations or thought-provoking black & white ones - all put together to foster premath skills while simultaneously reinforcing vocabulary throughout. Educational Application A revolutionary tool for teaching, Matching Halves and Symmetry Bundle is an all-encompassing product. It can be employed in varied educational settings such as whole group instruction, small activity groups or personally assigned tasks especially proving its value towards homeschooling environments too. Adapting from being the first resource to cover a syllabus till being last processed one — this offering packs in everything an early education educator would require while exploring requisite application needs. 132 pdf pages with flash cards to match, for premath skills and vocabulary .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Math Concepts, Symmetry, Matching Halves, Early Learning, Vocabulary, Match To Sample, Visual Perception, Premath, Centers, Words Aside
Guided Reading Level L - Firefighters Keep Us Safe (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Science, Engineering, Technology, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Firefighters Keep Us Safe (Level L) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Firefighters Keep Us Safe Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Social Studies (Community Helpers) / Health & Safety / Reading Primary Topic: Firefighters, tools, and how they keep people safe Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): L What This Book Teaches Best How firefighters are community helpers who work at a fire station and respond to an emergency call. Why firefighters wear turnout gear and how it protects them from heat and smoke (layers resist flames and keep them cool). What a fire engine carries and how sirens and flashing lights help firefighters reach emergencies quickly (drivers move to the side). How key equipment works: hoses connect to a hydrant , nozzles change the water spray, and long ladders help with rescue and spraying from above. Firefighters’ jobs go beyond fires: they help in car accidents and medical emergencies , and training and dedication help keep the community safe. Learning Goals Students will explain how firefighters help keep a community safe using details from the text. Students will describe what turnout gear is and why firefighters wear it. Students will identify what a fire engine carries and how sirens and flashing lights help on the road. Students will describe how hoses, hydrants, and nozzles help firefighters spray water on a fire. Students will explain why firefighters use masks and air tanks in smoky buildings. Students will describe why firefighters train daily and how dedication connects to safety. Key Vocabulary From the Text community — people who live and work in the same place. emergency — a sudden problem that needs help right away. protective — made to help keep someone safe from harm. hydrant — a street pipe where firefighters can get water. dedication — working hard and not giving up. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What do you think firefighters need to do their jobs safely? Comprehension questions: What is turnout gear, and how does it help firefighters around heat and smoke? What do the sirens and flashing lights on a fire engine tell other drivers to do? Why do firefighters wear a special mask and an air tank in a smoky building? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Technology, Engineering
VISUAL PERCEPTION MATS-CARDS: "WE WEAR" SET
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Product Focus: Visual Perception Mats-Cards: Clothes Set This product is a unique educational tool designed for the significant development of critical visual perception skills including: Visual Closure Form Constancy Figure/Ground Distinction and Generalization. Versatility & Convenience: The set is conveniently crafted to be used in various learning environments, either in public schools or home-schooling contexts, and accommodates both small individual activities to larger group sessions. It comprises a comprehensive 31-page PDF showing an array of clothing items that can be displayed digitally or printed. An added convenience feature is the choice between colorful printouts for digital display and ink-saving black-and-white versions for printed use. Aimed towards Early Learning Objectives: Recommended specifically for use with preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders as they are uniquely able to take full advantage of this resource given their developing cognition capabilities. The product also doubles up as a special resource providing extra support under Speech Therapy topics. In Conclusion, The Visual Perception Mats-Cards: Clothes Set offer far more than simple flashcards . They serve as interactive tools that nurture young learners' understanding not only on the surface level but at depth looking into structure formation - strengthening both motor and cognitive development within one educator-friendly package. 31-page PDF
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Visual Perception, Critical Thinking, Observation Skills, Clothes Set, Educational Resource, Centers, Stations, Independent Work, Words Aside
Alphabet Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Alphabet Song (MP3) is a great way for students to learn letter names and sounds. This catchy and upbeat song is sure to get stuck in your head, and your students will love it too!
Author Have Fun Teaching
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Tags Alphabet, Phonics
Dominoes: Vegetables
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
Vegetables Dominoes is an engaging vocabulary resource for elementary students to practice matching written words with images. Students will reinforce vegetable vocabulary by matching the illustrated dominoes tiles with the corresponding printed vegetable names. This flexible resource can be utilized in small groups, centers , or as an independent work choice board activity to allow for differentiation. Working with these dominoes builds important literacy skills such as letter and word recognition, spelling, and vocabulary in an interactive hands-on format. With 28 illustrated vegetable vocabulary words, this resource provides meaningful practice for students to expand their knowledge of healthy foods. Implement Vegetables Dominoes into your elementary classroom to boost vocabulary acquisition.
Author Better Teaching Resources
Tags Dominoes, Domino, Vegetables, Matching, Words
AB Word Family Activities with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
AB Word Family Activities with Real Photographs The AB Word Family Activities is an engaging educational resource designed for Kindergarten to Grade 1 educators. This comprehensive tool provides a multifaceted approach to teaching young students about the basics of forming words using the AB word family. Benefits and Features High-Quality Photographs: Enhances visual appeal and helps pupils connect learning to everyday scenarios. Full-Page Word Posters/Cards: Can be displayed around your classroom or used for targeted teaching moments. Tracing Cards: Offers an interactive way for children to practice writing words from the word family independently or under supervision, promoting ongoing skill development in penmanship. The Beginning Sound & Spelling Cards:Inspire learners towards mastering phonics. Vivid imagery linked with AB word families make learning fun yet educational exploration through spelling exercises associated with featured image-word pairs on these colorful cards.. Activity resources, and three-piece Word Family Puzzles that require minimal preparation from teachers. The package contains a 32-page PDF designed for immediate use in classrooms or homeschooling purposes. Fits into Various Teaching Strategies Tailored to fit into literacy centers, small-group activities, independent practice—and morning tubs or baskets—these activities offer teachers flexibility in their approach toward education. Visual aids such as dry erase markers can be combined with beginning sound and spelling cards for diverse enrichment experiences, while tactile learners can employ magnet letters or letter tiles. Note: Comprehensive instructions provided on poster page printing ensure optimal use of resources. The AB Word Family Activities aim to equip students with the foundational language skills in reading, tracing, and spelling CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) and CCVC (Consonant-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words effectively.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags AB Word Family, Phonics Activities, Real Photographs, Hands-on Learning, Writing Practice
CVC Match the Word Activity Packet
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities
CVC Match the Word Activity Packet: A Valuable Teaching Tool The CVC Match the Word Activity Packet is a treasured educational asset specially designed for students learning to read. It serves as an excellent recourse for tutors teaching Language Arts specifically focusing on phonics. Specificity Geared towards first and second graders Ideal for learners who have mastered identification and creation of sounds from most or all letters of the alphabet Aims to develop skills in blending words using dotted cards, matching these words with suitable pictures thus making sense of what they're saying. Creative Resources Included: Diverse worksheets that guide students in matching CVC words with corresponding images, sorted by vowel type (short a, e ,o etc.) and also randomly mixed ones An impressive 90 colourful flashcards constituting 18 dotted CVC word cards per vowel along with equal number of vivid image flashcards aimed at making learning an exciting visual journey combined with repetition patterned instructions. User-friendly Design: - Large clear fonts make it easy reading for beginners - Opportunities for children to trace words help reinforce writing skills alongside reading - An attractive PDF format spread over 52 printable pages stays visually stimulating while maintaining large clear fonts boosting those early readers among pupils. Suggested Uses: All elements contained in this activity pack can be introduced across whole group studies, Pocketed during small group interventions Furnished as homework assignments increasing familiarity with letter combinations forming (CVC) words In conclusion, the CVC Match the Word Activity Packet is a versatile teaching aid that supports early learners immensely by focusing on phonics in an interactive and engaging way.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Phonics, CVC Words, Reading Skills, Language Arts, Activity Packet
Pronouns Sample - Grades 1-2 Grammar (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Worksheets & Printables, Activities
Pronouns - 1 Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging exploration of the grammar skills that bring our language to life. These lessons are designed to help students identify, understand, and effectively use language arts skills in their writing and speech. Used with the free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the last, offering a mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn how to recognize grammar in sentences, understand their role in sentences and use them to enhance their own writing and speech. Pronouns Overview: Includes: Personal Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Indefinite Pronouns Additional Practice PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 1/2 Links: Capitalization and Punctuation Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Prefixes & Suffixes Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Subject-Verb Agreement Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
EDITABLE Star Emoji Birthday Display
, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Classroom Decor, Activities
Make a fun and thoughtful classroom community with this birthday display. Students will get to know who's birthday falls on which month and be able to sing to them! Included in the ZIP file: ✅Printable PDF file ✅PowerPoint Editable file The editable POWERPOINT file will allow you to edit. By editable it means the text has been removed and you can add your very own text. All graphics and parts will remain fixed to abide by copyright laws. This is a ZIP file. You will need to UNZIP the files to use them. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags Star Emoji Birthday Display
Sound Spelling Song #4
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Music, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
Sound Spelling Song #4: A dynamic teaching resource Sound Spelling Song #4 is effectively geared towards lower elementary students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. This resource integrates a compelling blend of music, art, and language arts, that serves both visual and auditory learners. Main Offering: The core product is a 4-minute MP4 video designed to introduce students to new sound spelling patterns particularly related to words such as 'ash' and 'sham.' The Power of Music-based Learning This innovative teaching aid draws on the ability of music in enhancing memory retention among children. It assists educators in delivering lessons with an exciting song -based approach, bridging the divide between education and entertainment for better student engagement. Versatility and Flexibility: The tool can be utilized ball group learning sessions or interactive smaller groups within class. Suitable for homework assignments - resources can be sent home directly via email or e-learning platforms. A Fun-filled Learning Experience: Beyond ordinary textbook-bound learning, The Sound Spelling Song #4 fosters joyous experiences while introducing complex concepts engagingly through playful elements integrated into the video content. Multidisciplinary Teaching Tool: This resource suits educators who value cross-disciplinary methods combining subjects like Art & Music along with Language Arts - primarily focusing on Music and Spelling sub-subjects. Apart from bolstering spelling skills through music-infused instruction - Secondary benefits encompass improved focus, increased participation levels due to differentiated lesson format,and enhanced retention rates attributed by engaging instructional delivery pattern. Conclusion: Get ready for an animated singing and spelling session! Sound Spelling Song #4 is here to infuse life into your classrooms, cultivating joyful learning experiences for young scholars.
Author Audio Memory
Tags Sound Spelling, Music Instruction, Language Arts, Educational Resource, Interactive Learning
skip counting by 100s bingo - boards 21-25
Math, Patterns, Early Math, Numbers, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Skip Counting by 100s Bingo engages students in building number sense through a fun game . This math resource includes 5 colorful bingo boards focusing on skip counting by 100s. Also included are calling cards and manipulatives for covering called numbers. Players cover called numbers on their boards. The first to cover 3 spaces in a row wins! This game can be played with individuals, small groups or a whole class. Use the included boards or print additional sets from the marketplace link. Check out other available math bingo games too! Students will love practicing skip counting in this engaging format. This activity is perfect for reinforcing patterns, early math skills, and number recognition.
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Skip Counting, Counting, Skip Counting Games, Skip Counting Activities, Skip Counting Bingo, Skip Counting By 100s, Skip Counting By 100, Cccskb100s, Counting In 100s
Oral Blending Picture Cards and Activities
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Here are three simple activities with supporting picture cards to help a child to learn to blend orally. Blending sounds orally can be a helpful pre-step to sounding out words in text, for some children who have difficulty hearing sounds in words. Introduction: I wrote them for an 8 yr old child whom I tutor. He has a smattering of phonic knowledge, but having not learned to blend properly is now guessing and unable to read fluently. This is a common problem, but it must not be allowed to persist or the child will not learn to read fluently or will take a very long time to do so. If you are asking the question: "Why can't my child read accurately?" or "Why does my child guess words?" the answer is: because s/he had not learned to blend. The ability to blend is a vital foundation for all further phonic work. without it, a child will struggle to learn to read. Objectives: These activities will help a child to both oral segment words to separate the sounds in each word and blend them to put them back together to me a word. The words chosen for these activities are not written down, so no actual reading is required, for we are training the child to hear sounds in words, and we do not want the child to memorise the patterns of letters in words before she/he is able to understand the relationship between letters and sounds as we hear them in words. What is included? 3 suggested activities 48 large picture cards in colour: 24 mixed sounds, 24 CVC words 48 small picture cards in colour and black and white: 24 mixed sounds, 24 CVC words Various baseboards Although these activities are most useful when a child is first beginning to blend CVC words, the words themselves contain other sounds that will most probably/may not yet have been taught. This is not a problem as the child will not see the word written down and will not be required to sound out any actual written words. These activities are listening activities. This is a deliberate act to limit the amount of exposure a child has to seeing CVC words, before working on blending with him/her, further limiting the possibility that a child will memorise the words before learning to blend. More You can use the material to make games of your own. Grades/ages Although these activities can be used with young children who are just beginning to blend they are most suited to reading intervention work with older children.
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Blending, My Child Can't Blend, How To Help A Hcild To Blend, When Will My Child Learn To Blend?, Phonics, Reading Intervention, Why Does My Child Guess Words When Reading, Oral Blending, Orally Blending, Blending Cards
Music Game Cards
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
Music Game Cards is an educational resource for kindergarten through 2nd-grade students to help them learn musical instrument vocabulary while having fun playing games. Students will love practicing instrument identification and terminology with these vibrant, colorful game cards. Educators can use them to play engaging games like Memory or Go Fish with individuals, small groups, or the entire class. The cards feature clear images of musical instruments along with their names, allowing students to match pictures to terms. Detailed instructions are included for playing Memory and Go Fish. This versatile resource works well for music classes, centers , stations, sub plans, homework, and more. Music Game Cards make learning about instruments interactive, helping young students build a strong musical foundation.
Author More Than Just Reading
Tags Music Class, Music Center, Game Cards, Vocabulary, Literacy
a-e Phonic Game: 'E' or no 'E'? Print 'n Play!
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Here is a simple, fun, print n' play phonic game to help children learn the split digraph a-e. Your pupils will learn in no time with this easy-to-play game! This is a game for 2 players. The pack included both colour and black and white versions. Laminate the colour version for durability and sen the black and white version home for extra practice. Who can use the a-e phonic Game? Teachers, Parents home-educators Private Tutors Anyone who needs it! Aim of the game: ·To demonstrate how the short vowel sound /a/ changes when ‘e’ is added to make /ae/. ·To give the child plenty of practice recognising the difference between /a/ words and /ae/ words. How to play: Place the picture/word cards in a pile and put the ‘e’ cards neatly on the table. Players take turns to take a spot card from the feely bag. A green spot means that the player should take the topmost picture/word card from the pile and place it in front of him/her. S/he must then decide (by reading the word, sounding out if necessary) whether or not this word requires an ‘e’ or not to change the /a/ to /ae/. If needed the ‘e’ should be added and the card set aside by the player. If not, the word should be placed likewise. Should a red spot be picked, the player must miss a turn. The winner is the player with the most completed cards when al the cards have been used up. Should a player add an ‘e’ when it is not needed, or fail to add one when it is needed should/would/could lose the card, should the teacher deem it helpful to the child. In some cases, the teacher may allow the child help and let the child keep the card once corrected. This is at the teacher's discretion bearing in mind the needs of each child. Teaching tips: This game provides the opportunity for the pupil and teacher to see just where there are problems - listen out for the ‘messages’ in a pupil’s hesitation, his/her misreading of a word so that it does not describe the picture, or thoughtlessness in studying the word and picture carefully to decide about the need, or not, of the ‘e’. These are all indicators of understanding. discipline is required too as the pupil realises that letters in words and spelling are important. For many pupils, this is a new discovery. ‘Look what you have done to ‘hat’! You have changed it into ‘hate’ by putting ‘e’ on the end! This states the problem and for many pupils is the key to sorting out whether an ‘e’ is needed or not. Included: 1 PDF file with 1 game in both colour and black and white.
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags A-e Game, Split Digraph A-e, Split Dihraph, Silent E, Magic E, Lazy E, Split Digraph, Phonics, Sepcial Needs, Special Neeeds
Number Recognition Pixel Art - Numbers 0-2
Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Are you looking for fun activities for practicing number recognition? These pixel art worksheets are perfect for getting your students to practice number identification for the numbers 0-2! Different options for how to use this resource: Cut and paste You can choose to print the colour square pages on white paper. -This is the simplest option, but it will take a lot of colour ink. Or you can choose to print the black line squares pages on colour paper. -This will use a lot less ink, but it will take a little more work to prepare. -You may struggle to find colour paper in all the colours I have used. If you have a problem finding the right colours, you can generally substitute a different colour if you need to. Simply look at the answer key to see what the pictures are and choose an appropriate substitute colour. Colour by number You will only need to print the worksheets and allow the students to colour the squares themselves. Preparation: Worksheets 3 printing options: 1. Full colour - best if you will be able to use all the same colours that I have used. 2. Partial colour – I have left the colours blank. You will need to tell your students what colours to use for each number before they can start the activity . This is best if you need to make some substitutions because you are printing on colour paper and cannot find all the correct colours. 3. Black and white - like with the partial colour version, you will need to tell your students what colours to use for each number before they can start the activity . Squares Pages If you are using this resource as a cut and paste activity . 2 printing options: 1 .Colour squares pages (Print on white paper. Each page will have information telling you what picture it is meant for. Simply give each student a block with the different colour squares along with their worksheet) 2. Black line squares pages (print on colour paper. Each page will have information telling you which picture it is meant for, as well as the recommended colour paper to use, and how many students will be able to get their squares from one page. Cut on the dotted lines and give each student one section of each colour page for the picture they are working on.) I also have number recognition pixel art activities for other numbers (from 0 to 10) available - CLICK HERE to check them out! You may also be interested in some these resources: · Number introduction activities · Number formation worksheets · Number recognition bingo · Number recognition find and color · Number sense activities · Number bonds activities · Skip counting bingo games · Times tables board games · Times tables matching games Thank you so much, Colleen Schwartz
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Number Recognition, Number Sense, Color By Number, Pixel Art, Color By Code, Colour By Number, Number Recognition Activities, Number Sense Activities, Cccnrpa, Number Recognition Worksheets
Math: Tens Frame Counting - BOOM Learning
Math, Numbers, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Math: Tens Frame Counting - BOOM Learning will lead your students to practice counting using ten-base!
Author Jessica Richmond
Tags Tens Frame, Counting , BOOM Cards
Adding 15 Song (MP3)
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Numbers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The Adding 15 Song is a great way for students to learn and practice adding 15 with all addition facts 1-15. This song is a fun and easy way for kids to learn, and it's a great resource for teachers.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Counting
AB Word Family Sentence Reading Comprehension Mats
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Practice reading AB words in sentences with this AB word matching mat activity. Students will read the simple sentences on the mat then place the picture that matching the word on top of the word. Students will practice blending onset and rime to reach each AB word. Each sentence includes AB words and simple sight words. What will You Get? * 1 AB word sentence reading mat * 1 set of picture cards in color * 1 set of picture cards in black and white To complete this activity, students will read the sentence on each mat and then match the pictures to the correct sentence. They can do this by simply laying the picture on top of the mat or use one of the other ways mentioned below. Ways to Use: * Simply lay the images on top of the sentence. * Use hook and loop fasteners to attach the images. * Use a baking sheet and magnets to attach the images. * Print the mats and black and white cards on colored cardstock for a colorful center Students will love the hands on nature of this activity. They are able to manipulate the images for a tactile approach to demonstrate their learning. Each mat is perfect for a literacy center or used as an assessment of how well students can read AB words and identify pictures that match each word. When to Use: * Literacy Center * Morning Work * Reading Center * Small Group Activity * Hands On Assessment Skills Assessed: * Reading Simple Sentences * Reading Comprehension This activity is low prep. The mats just need to be printed out. The cards need to be printed and cut out. The activity can be laminated if desired for durability. Once created, this resource can be used over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags AB Word Family, Reading Comprehension, Reading CVC Words, Literacy Center, CVC Words, Reading Mats
Indoor Games That Teach: Activities for Learning and Fun
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Games, Activities
Indoor Games That Teach: Activities for Learning and Fun - An Ideal Resource for Educators Indoor Games That Teach: Activities for Learning and Fun is a practical tool perfect for educators looking to innovate teaching methods. This compilation encourages children's natural play instinct, transforming it into educational empowerment. Wide Range of Stimulating Indoor Games The resource offers a variety of active, indoor games that engage young minds. These include: Board games : Exercises strategic thinking. Problem-solving challenges: Develops cognitive abilities. Finding-fact exercises: Improves research skills. This wide range ensures every child finds something they enjoy while understanding the learning value behind each game. Innovative Numerical Instruction Methods Golf-themed games and marble activities engage students with a knack for numbers. Far from boring equations, these innovative games turn mathematics into exciting adventures! Melding Art and Geometry through Paper Folding Learners explore both geometry and artistic creativity in paper folding activities which integrate artistic flair with an understanding of shapes. For rhythmic learners, . Inclusive Content Suitable From Kindergarten to Grade 4 . Instruction methods cater to Kindergarten until Grade 4 age groups effectively increasing its usage within the primary education context. A Handy PDF Format Available Anywhere The product offers easy access by providing content in PDF format. Unleashing Creativity Across Whole Group And Small Group Lessons This versatile teaching aid can be used across various teaching methods– from whole group sessions to small focused ones aimed at targeting unique skills for each child. Home educators will also find this a beneficial addition to their curriculum aids. No matter the location—classrooms, homes, or anywhere else—this friendly resource allows for effortless implementation, fostering abstract thinking even in indoor situations!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Polar Shadow Puzzels: Antarctic Adventure
Special Resources, Grade 1, Activities
This Shadow Matching: Animals in Antarctica game is a fantastic way to introduce shapes, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Children will have fun matching each animal to its shadow while developing problem-solving skills, math proficiency, and hand-eye coordination. It's a perfect activity to spark curiosity about Antarctic Wildlife and enhance fine motor skills in a playful way! PDF (8.5x11 in) with 300 DPI Animal List: Macaroni Penguin, Antarctic Krill, Beluga Whale, Vampire Squid, Tardigrade, South Polar Skua, Antarctic Starfish, Antarctic Jellyfish, Orca, Chinstrap Penguin, Albatross, Snow Crab, Adélie, Leopard Seal, Humpback Whale, Colossal Squid, Giant Isopod, Antarctic Toothfish, Antarctic Icefish, Antarctic Sea Urchin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Southern Elephant Seal, Sei Whale, Antarctic Cuttlefish. Key Features: Learn Shapes and Patterns : Recognize and match shapes to their shadows. Develop Problem-Solving Skills : Figure out which shadow belongs to which object. Improve Focus and Patience : Take time to observe and match correctly. Enhance Fine Motor Skills : Use their hands to drag and drop or draw lines. Boost Visual Perception : Train their eyes to notice similarities and difference No Prep: Just Pix and Let fun. We appreciate your support and lovely feedback.
Author Piix.Team
Tags Activities, Games, Printables
Free Solid Shapes Interactive Center Activity
Math, Geometry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Centers, Activities
Product Title: Free Math - Geometric Solid Shapes Interactive Center Activity Helping students understand basic operations is one of the critical missions for educators, as it plays a vital role in daily life actions like time telling, calculating discounts during sale periods, cooking measurements and even playing music. The Free Math - Geometric Solid Shapes Interactive Center Activity goes beyond textbooks to equip students with these practical skills they'll use every day of their lives. This activity serves up learning in an enriched, engaging way by enabling critical cognitive development through hands-on learning experiences. It cultivates reasoning power, creativity, abstract thinking along with problem-solving abilities that pave the way for strong communication skills. The exciting part is that this resource can be applied during whole group lessons, small group activities, or even as homework assignments! It offers flexibility in teaching and ensures every student has access to personalized learning opportunities. Learning Centers By running cooperative activities within a dedicated Learning Center space, students can foster social and physical skill sets while exploring math concepts at their own pace. The end goal ranges from mastering skills to enhancing curiosity alongside knowledge acquisition. {Enrichment Centers}: Aimed at expanding topics learned in class. {Skill Centers}: Hone specific capabilities. {Interest and Exploration Centers}: Designed to ignite curiosity on specific subjects or themes. To Get Started: Print all material on 8.5x11 Cardstock and laminate them! Follow the included instructions for placing materials. Provide pencils and colors before children move from center-to-center rotating activities based on prompts. Create an environment where kids are encouraged to write down observed fractional representations beside shapes they draw within a notebook intended for center activities only. The kit includes PDF printing material adaptable for virtual sessions or traditional whole classroom practices packed across 19 pages/cards that augment learned concepts. This brilliant activity fits seamlessly into Math classes and is not grade-specific. Also, it lays a strong foundation for upcoming complex areas such as balancing checkbooks, understanding loans, and managing money effectively in their future lives. Follow our products, and activities, or Store ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje for other items like Spanish Interactive Hangman and Memory Games To Learn and Practice Spanish. Also Spanish Centers Activities, A large collection of Spanish Skills for Language and Math for English Language Learners from Kinder to 5th Grade. We included other subjects such as Science Interactive Games and Reviews on Metabolism, Chemical Reactions, Magnetic Fields, Plates in Motion, Light Waves, Rock Transformation, Traits and Reproduction, Phase Changes, Force and Motion, Sun, Moon and Earth, Human Microbiome, Geology on Mars. As well as CTE Careers like Construction and many others…
Author ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje
Tags Interactive Activity, Center Activity, Math Resource, Hands On Learning, Learning Center, Geometric Shapes, 3d Geometric Shapes, Solid Shapes
Frequently Asked Questions and Common Responses
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Frequently Asked Questions and Common Responses for Educators The Frequently Asked Questions and Common Responses resource is an effective tool designed specifically for educators. It aims to improve the social interactions of students who struggle with response due to slower processing speed, resulting anxiety, or lack of perspective taking. Teaching children how to engage in a conversation is pivotal for their personal and academic growth. This resource fulfills these teaching needs by providing structured activities that aid students in practicing typical responses thereby improving their social interaction skills. This concise 35-page document hosts a variety of interactive methods tailored according to different learning levels: Level one: transitions from having students merely point and read the given question/comment prompts along with suggested responses, on provided activity boards and cards. Level two: our tool empowers students to select responses from an array of options available catering to individualizing methodologies as per student needs; again using activity boards and cards that are specially designed for this purpose. Level three: we encourage creativity by enabling students not just to respond but also formulate their own questions/comments stimulating creative thinking alongside enhancement of dialogue delivery skills. We go beyond traditional classroom learning with our 'Ring of Responses'. This unique feature aids in practicing responses anytime like before snack breaks or recess; creating seamless learning experiences throughout the day thus making light work out big lessons! We aim at keeping education engaging yet challenging - meet our 'Fill In The Blank Sentence Strips'&'Spin and Respond'. Here's where play meets growth - spinners loaded with comments/questions which when spun give a topic instantly promoting impromptu communication skills while sentence strips ensure additional practice time! Perfectly crafted for grade 1 through grade 3 including Kindergartenpupils too! Making it diverse utility resource ideal for specialized spectrums such as Speech Therapy sessions besides mainstream classrooms! Note: All content comes conveniently packed in PDF files. Ready to handle all those blank stares and muddled responses? Let this resource weave the magic in your teachings. Recognizing prompts, responding appropriately, initiating conversation – we're hoping for lots of chitter-chatter in your classrooms.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Interaction, Conversation Skills, Response Strategies, Communication Development, Interactive Activities, Common Responses