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Nurture your preschool students' natural curiosity with activities that make learning exciting. These resources cover foundational concepts through games, art, and storytelling. Use them to foster a love for learning and support developmental milestones.

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Nursery Rhyme: There Was an Old Woman

Nursery Rhyme: There Was an Old Woman
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

The "There Was an Old Woman Nursery Rhyme" pack is an effective teaching resource designed for early childhood education. This product blends classic nursery rhymes with contemporary educational practices and is remarkably suited for preschool through grade 3 learners. Product components include: A book adaptation of "There Was An Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe", beneficial for whole class or small group readings. A mini version of the book allows students to engage further by sequencing pages before coloring and keeping them as takeaways. A magnet board set facilitates storytelling practice by encouraging children to physically recreate events from the nursery rhyme under teacher guidance. This can be adapted on numerous surfaces such as filing cabinets or whiteboards, making it incredibly practical. Popsicle stick puppet characters provide a fun way for students to perform their own enactments of the story. The inclusion of positioning words promotes pocket chart activity; numeral cards that tie into this tale with counting exercises; and a one-page rhyme chart which can be enlarged into poster format facilitating visual presentation during lessons. An instructive note explaining the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood education is also included – handy when communicating with parents at home-school meetings. Apart from being an enjoyable activity, these learning tools successfully instill self-directed working habits when staged at activity centers within larger student groups. All content material has been digitized into PDF format offering convenient access across different digital platforms while ensuring high-quality print outputs each time its used. This package effectively cultivates fundamental literacy skills amongst young minds using timeless tales that continue to resonate today.

Author The Proactive Classroom

Tags Nursery Rhymes, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary Acquisition, Story Sequencing, Cause-and-Effect

Letter T Games

Letter T Games
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Games

This letter T beginning sound game is an interactive way for students to work on words that begin with the letter T. This alphabet game provides students with a fun and engaging way to practice on the initial sound of the letter T. This game focuses on the most common sound of the initial /t/ sound. What is Included: One gameboard in color One gameboard in black and white What do you need to play: One of the gameboards A die Something to mark the inner spaces with A player piece to move around the edge of the board This game can be a single player game or a two player game. To play, each student will need one gameboard, one die, 20 objects to mark the inner part of the game board, and a game piece for each student playing. First, a student will roll the die and move his game piece around the outside of the gameboard. The student will then cover the corresponding picture in the middle of the gameboard. The winner or end of game can be determined by one of the following rules below, depending on if the student is playing alone or with a partner. This can be a single player game using the following rules: The player tries to get 4 pictures covered in a row to win The player tries to cover all the spaces in a set time limit This can be a two player game by using the following rules: Who can cover the most spaces in a specific time limit Who can cover half (10 spaces) of the board first When to Use: Literacy Center Small Group Activity Morning Tubs or Baskets Individual Activity Early Finisher Game File Folder Game Partner Activity Skills Assessed: Beginning Sound of the Letter T Counting Following Directions

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Games, Beginning Sounds, Initial Sounds, Letter Of The Week, Phonics Game, Alphabet Center, Letter T, Letter T Games, Letter T Activities

Roll and Write Basic Code Games

Roll and Write Basic Code Games
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Roll and Write Basic Code Games. There are 16 sets of words included with 3 different types of boards to assist in differentiation. Each set builds on the previous set. All you have to do is print these pages, get colored markers and dice. These make great activities for literacy centers or at-home practice.

Author Top Notch Teaching

Tags Basic Code, Spelling, Roll And Write, Literacy Centers, Digraphs

1st 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards

1st 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

1st 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards The 1st 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards are a powerful and engaging teaching tool designed to help students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 expand their vocabulary and enhance reading skills. Overview of the Game: Each learner is given a bingo card that carries random sight words from the first hundred Fry Sight Words list. An educator or an appointed student vocalizes individual sight words. The learners mark off these words on their cards, aiming for five aligned markings across, vertically or diagonally to win. This interactive engagement offers continual exposure, repetition, and practice with high-frequency sight words; all indispensable features for any verbal building block mastery. Ideal for Various Classroom Activities: In addition to being excitingly straightforward in its layout, the adaptability of these bingo cards makes them ideal candidates for different learning center tasks and group games focused on Language Arts' Reading, Vocabulary, and Spelling sub-subjects. The PDF file consists of thirty US Letter Size pages ingeniously filled with immense learning potential. Listed Essential Words: 'the' 'were' 'what' Note:The list consists of frequent yet essential words seen by young readers in various forms such as poems and articles. With this resource's support towards comprehensive knowledge growth both within academic confines & through readings external don't miss out on infusing authentic excitement into your program by using our intellectual stimulating – ‘1st 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards’.

Author TeacherYouWant

Tags Sight Words, Bingo Cards, Vocabulary Development, Reading Fluency, Language Arts

Letter H Beginning Sounds Puzzles

Letter H Beginning Sounds Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

Letter H Beginning Sounds Puzzles is a phonics resource that includes 12 two-piece picture puzzles focused on the initial /h/ sound. With colorful images like hat, horse, house, and heart, students will match puzzle pieces while saying the pictured word aloud. Teachers can use these letter H puzzles for small groups, literacy centers , morning work, and more. As students complete the self-checking matching activity, they will practice letter recognition, beginning sounds, fine motor skills, and matching. Compatible for preschool to kindergarten, this resource has bold clipart visuals to support early literacy development. The no-prep activity can be reused through lamination for long-lasting hands-on learning. Letter H Beginning Sounds Puzzles allows flexible implementation so students reinforce the high-frequency /h/ sound through independent, paired, or teacher-led fun.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Letter H, Letter H Activities, Letter Of The Week, Beginning Sounds, Initial Sounds, Initial /h/ Sound, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Puzzles, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy

Christmas Card Making & Coloring Kit for Preschool and Kindergarten

Christmas Card Making & Coloring Kit for Preschool and Kindergarten
Creative Arts, Art, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages

No Prep Christmas Card Making & Coloring Kit for Preschool, Kindergarten, & First Grade Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom or home with this No Prep Christmas Card Making & Coloring Kit ! Perfect for preschoolers , kindergartners , and first graders , this resource is designed to be fun, easy, and ready to use - no extra prep work required. With this kit, students can color festive pictures that are perfect for holiday activities. Each page is designed to be engaging and developmentally appropriate, helping young learners practice their fine motor skills, color recognition, and creativity while enjoying the holiday spirit. But the fun doesn’t stop at coloring! Some of the pictures in this kit are designed to be turned into Christmas greeting cards . After coloring, students can fold and create their own cards to share with family, friends, and classmates . This is a wonderful way to encourage creativity, build excitement for the holidays, and teach students the joy of giving something handmade to someone special. This resource is incredibly versatile and can be used in many ways: Holiday classroom activities for individual or small group work. Early finishers activity to keep students engaged. Home activity for students to work on with parents or siblings. Gift-making project where children create cards to give as presents. Every activity is designed to be simple, clear, and enjoyable for young learners. Teachers and parents will love how easy it is to print and use, with no preparation needed. Let your students express themselves artistically , practice their coloring skills, and feel proud of the cards and creations they make for others . This kit is not just a fun activity - it’s also a meaningful way for children to share the holiday spirit with those around them. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade , this resource is ready to print and use immediately. Make this Christmas season extra special by letting children create, color, and celebrate in a hands-on, festive way! No Prep Christmas Christmas Cards Holidays Coloring Pages Christmas Coloring Pages Differentiated Ready To Use Create Your Own Bookmarks

Author FlashKart

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Tags Coloring Pages, Seasonal, Christmas, Card Making, December, Montessori, Kindergarten, Preschool, Fine Motor Skills, Book Marks

Letter G Mini Alphabet Book

Letter G Mini Alphabet Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

Get students engaged with learning about the letter G with this mini foldable alphabet book. The large images makes these books easy for students to color, and the foldable nature of these books product a no prep activity that can easily be assigned to students. What is Included: This resource includes a single foldable book for the letter G. Each book includes a cover page and 3 picture pages all with pictures that begin with G. Each page also includes a sentence that reads like "A is for Apple," making it easy to read for beginning readers. How to Make: Students will color each page of the foldable book. They will then fold the page to make an alphabet book. The student will then read the book to themselves or to another person. When to Use: Independent Practice - Students can be given these mini books to color and work on independently. Homework - This book can be sent home with students so that they can work on beginning reading and letter sounds with their parents. Literacy or Writing Center - Place the page in the center and let students create their own book. Library - The teacher may choose to create this book and add it to the classroom library for students to read during center time. These alphabet books are a no prep option for teachers to give to students to complete. Each book just needs to be printed out and given to students to complete. They will only need their desired crayons, markers, or colored pencils. No scissors or glue required! Students will have a lot of fun creating and reading these books. They will gain confidence in their reading skills by reading the easy sentences to themselves or to their peers. Students will also gain practice recognizing beginning sounds!

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Books, Mini Books, Foldable Books, Letter G

Long U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Finish the Sentence

Long U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Finish the Sentence
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities

Long U: Finish the Sentence Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game Game 1: Guess the word : students guess the correct word. Press the colored pencil mark to reveal answer. Game 2: Scrambled sentences : Click on the ending sentence that best fits the starting sentence provided. Other mini games are included and will have instructions on the slide itself. About the Game This game is packed full of colorful activities each with a range of skills required. There is guaranteed to be something for every student to try. Practice long U words and reading in a fun way. 17 Slides. Practice Long U Words: music, cube, huge, rescue, ruby, tulip, student, tube, flute, fruit, juice, tooth, soup, moon, glue, tissue. Includes sound effects for added entertainment. Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Ela Games

Playground Rules Activities | Recess Safety Book, Posters & Certificat

Playground Rules Activities | Recess Safety Book, Posters & Certificat
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Physics, Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Classroom Decor, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools

Make playground expectations clear, positive, and easy for young learners to remember! This Playground Rules Activities resource gives Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students simple visual supports for learning how to play safely, treat others kindly, and make responsible choices during recess. The resource includes an original class discussion book, focused playground rules posters, a student practice page, scenario-based decision making, and certificates to celebrate successful learning. The short, age-appropriate language and clear black-and-white visuals make it easy to introduce expectations at the beginning of the school year or revisit routines whenever your class needs a reset. What's Included 1 premium resource cover 1 teacher introduction and discussion guide 1 class read-aloud: My Safe & Kind Recess Choices 4 individual playground and recess rules posters 1 playground choices sorting activity 1 “What Should I Do?” scenario page 1 student recess promise page 1 student certificate page 1 thank-you page Skills Developed Students practice: playground and recess safety awareness following shared rules and routines self-management responsible decision-making social skills and cooperation taking turns and respecting personal space asking an adult for help when needed Perfect For This resource is ideal for back-to-school routines, beginning-of-year SEL lessons, classroom community building, recess expectation reviews, behavior refreshers, preschool and elementary counseling lessons, and positive classroom management. Why Teachers Love It The consistent visual language helps young children connect each rule with a clear action. Pages are intentionally uncluttered, easy to explain, and designed for quick whole-group teaching followed by meaningful student practice. Simply print, teach, discuss, and display the rules that best support your school's playground expectations. This Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade recess resource provides practical social emotional learning support for creating a safer, kinder, and more successful playground experience.

Author TeachTrend Studio

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Tags Activities; Posters; Printables; Awards And Certificates; Classroom Management; Social Skills

NO PRINT Summer Language Pack for Distance Learning

NO PRINT Summer Language Pack for Distance Learning
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

NO PRINT Summer Language Pack for Distance Learning The "NO PRINT Summer Language Pack for Distance Learning" is an educational tool designed to facilitate language development in your students. This pack offers interactive experiences with an array of receptive and expressive language concepts such as syntax, morphology, semantics, and more. Its use isn't exclusive to the virtual classroom; its no print, iPad-friendly features also make it excellent for in-person classrooms. This resource encourages easy implementation in various pedagogical settings - from whole group instruction to targeted small group work or even assigned homework tasks ensuring that it becomes a versatile part of any educator's toolbox. Designed with summertime learning in mind it actively engages little minds through fun activities such as a bonus game where students can participate in a virtual shell hunt! Coverage The depth and breadth of linguistic concepts covered make this pack suitable for kindergartners all the way up to grade 5 pupils. The following elements are included: 15 pages of illustrated analogies exercise. 30 pages dedicated to teaching pronouns (subjective, objective, possessive). A section on prepositions spanning 15 pages. Compare and contrast exercises spread over 15 description-focused sheets. Inference-based exercises covering 15 pages with visual aids. Dedicated sections focusing on both regular (10) and irregular (5) plural forms for learning plurals during fun-filled lessons . And finally, Detailed exploration of verb agreement linked with subject reference spanning another set of valuable lessons across numerous sheets Packaging & Usability: This package comes wrapped as a PDF file making management stress-free while offering accessibility & storage convenience whether managing them on electronic devices like iPads or merely keeping hard copies around for when needed. An inspiring resource curated especially for educators catering to special resources subjects like Speech Therapy; whether homeschoolers or public school teachers aiming at creating lasting language impacts during the sunny season!

Author Intrepid Speech Therapy Materials

Tags Interactive Activities, Language Development, Syntax, Semantics, Analogies

Kids Yoga Stories: Breath-Calm-Connect Minipack

Kids Yoga Stories: Breath-Calm-Connect Minipack
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities

This resource comes with 15 cards including cards from our most popular breathing, calming, and partner yoga card decks. This yoga minipack of Breath-Calm-Connect is great to use in a moment's notice to: pause and take a breath to quiet their minds, calm their bodies through a short calming yoga sequence, or connect with a friend through partner yoga poses. Included in this minipack: - an index card - handy tips - 15 yoga cards - 15 how-to description cards Ways in which you can use these cards as homeschoolers or in the classroom include: -For transition times -Morning routines or circle times -Brain breaks to calm their minds and bodies -Physical education -Occupational and/or physical therapy -With one child, small, or large groups Benefits of Yoga for kids include: -Increased strength -Increased flexibility -Improves sleep -Promotes positive interactions amongst adults and children -Develops self-confidence -Improves self-expression -Improves body awareness -Promotes a lifestyle that is active and healthy.

Author Kids Yoga Stories

Tags Kids Yoga Stories, Breathe, Calm, Yoga Minipack, Yoga Poses

Kids Yoga Stories: Bedtime Meditations for Kids

Kids Yoga Stories: Bedtime Meditations for Kids
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities

This resource of Bedtime Meditations for Kids will help greatly with the bedtime routine or naptimes! Benefits of listening to meditations include: -Increased mindfulness -Increased ability to focus in the present -Breathing effectively -Calmness to body and mind -Increased creativity and imagination -Increased emotional intelligence -Reduced anxiety and stress

Author Kids Yoga Stories

Tags Kids Yoga Stories, Bedtime Meditations, Meditation For Kids

AM Words Emergent Reader: What Does Sam Like?

AM Words Emergent Reader: What Does Sam Like?
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

With this decodable book, you will practice reading a short story that contains CVC words and simple sight words. Kindergartners and first graders can gain practice reading words that contain the CVC words from the AM word family. What is Included: There is one emergent reader titled "What Does Same Like?," which includes one cover page and five pages for students to color and read. How to Use: Students will color each page of the book, cut the pages apart, and then assemble the book, making sure the cover page is on top. The subsequent pages can be placed in any order and still be read with meaning. Use a stapler to attach the pages together. The repetitive nature of each page allows students to have success with reading and gives them extra practice with target words! The story and sentences in the book contain simple sight words and words from the word family targeted. This makes them easy for beginning readers to have success with creating and reading each book. Other Uses for this Book: The teacher may create the book by coloring, laminating, and assembling. The book can be placed in a classroom library or reading center for students to read during an independent reading time or during their center time. Students can create their own book to take home and share their reading skills with their parents. Skills Assessed with this Emergent Reader: Following directions to make their book Reading AM words in context Reading simple sight words Reading a simple short story The emergent reader books are a no prep activity for students to complete. The pages just need to be given to students to color, cut, and assemble. It becomes a low prep activity if the teacher wishes to make a reusable copy for classroom use.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Emergent Reader, Sight Words, CVC Words, AM Words

Interactive Phonics Practice: Double Consonant Boom Deck Set 1
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Interactive Phonics Practice: Double Consonant Boom Deck Set 1
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

Need a quick, engaging way to help your students lock in those tricky double consonant spellings? This interactive phonics deck is just the ticket! Designed with the Science of Reading in mind, this 17-card Boom Deck gives students hands-on practice with double consonant words—while keeping things fun and focused. Perfect for independent practice, literacy centers, or early finishers! What’s Inside: ✔️ 17 self-checking Boom Cards ✔️ Audio support on every card ✔️ Clear visuals to support word recognition ✔️ Drag-and-drop letter tiles to complete each word ✔️ Kid-friendly instructions right from the first slide Students will listen to a word (it's sounded out automatically), look at the matching picture, and drag the missing letters to complete the word. They can even replay the sound if they need to hear it again—perfect for reinforcing phoneme-grapheme connections! Why Teachers Love It: Aligned with Science of Reading best practices Builds fluency in spelling double consonant words Great for differentiated instruction Easy to assign in Google Classroom, Seesaw, or any LMS using Boom’s Fast Pin or Hyperplay link Whether you're working with early readers or need targeted intervention activities, this phonics deck offers meaningful practice without the prep. 📌 How to Use: When you download the PDF, you'll receive a clickable link that takes you directly to the Boom Learning platform. From there: Add the deck to your Boom library Assign to students via classroom setup or a shareable link Get your students excited about phonics—and confident with spelling double consonant words—with this interactive Boom Deck. Learning has never sounded so good!

Author Teach2Tell

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Tags Phonics, Double Consonants, Spelling Words, Double Consonant, Boom Decks, Boom Cards, Science Of Reading, SOR, Phonics Activities, Phonics Practice

Coping Skills Bingo – Mindfulness & SEL Game

Coping Skills Bingo – Mindfulness & SEL Game
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities

Make learning manners fun and engaging with this Good Manners Bingo Game Printable —a perfect tool for teaching young learners about kindness, respect, and positive behavior in a playful way! Whether used in the classroom, during group lessons, or at home, this bingo game helps reinforce social skills and everyday etiquette through visuals and interaction. With kid-friendly phrases and actions like “say please,” “wait your turn,” “share with others,” and “listen when someone is speaking,” children will enjoy recognizing and practicing the behaviors that build strong social-emotional skills. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 30 unique Good Manners Bingo cards Calling cards with clear visuals and polite behavior prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Great for individual, small group, or whole-class activities This Bingo Game is Perfect For: SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons Teaching classroom rules and expectations Morning meetings or behavior review Counseling sessions or character education Homeschool or family manners games This Teaching Manners Bingo Game is a positive and proactive way to support respectful classroom culture, encourage kindness, and make learning good behavior an enjoyable experience for kids!

Author Perfect_Printables

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Tags Coping Skills Bingo, Coping Strategies Game, Mindfulness Bingo, Emotional Regulation Game, Stress Relief Activity, Coping Skills Printable, Sel Bingo Game, Mental Health Activity, Social Emotional Learning Game, Anxiety Relief For Kids

Help Sophia Find the Items: Things You Wear

Help Sophia Find the Items: Things You Wear
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, Science, Basic Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

Why we sort by FEATURE - FUNCTION - CLASS Teaching children to sort or group items by feature, function, and classification is important for several reasons: Cognitive development: Sorting and grouping require children to think critically and make connections between items based on their characteristics. This helps to develop their cognitive abilities and improve their problem-solving skills. Organization: Sorting and grouping items based on their features, function, or classification can help children to organize information and make sense of their environment. This can improve their memory and make it easier for them to retrieve information later. Language development: Sorting and grouping can also help to develop children's language skills by providing them with the vocabulary to describe different features, functions, and classifications. This can improve their ability to communicate effectively and express their ideas clearly. Mathematical skills: Sorting and grouping can also help to develop children's mathematical skills, such as counting, categorizing, and comparing. This can lay the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts later on. This activity involves sorting clothing items based on their features, functions, and classes - the items in this activity are commonly seen as "girl" clothes. The learners will be presented with a collection of various clothing items such as shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, and so on. The objective of the activity is to categorize these items based on their unique features, functions, and classes. To begin the activity , the instructor will introduce the concept of feature, function, and class, providing examples and a brief description of each. The learners will then be given a set of clothing items and asked to sort them into categories based on FEATURE- describing something 'the shirt is red' 'things with zippers' FUNCTION - what it is used for 'wear a coat when it is cold' CLASS - a category 'all shirts' or 'all socks' *For example, the learners could sort clothing items based on the feature of long sleeves, the function of keeping warm, or the class of pants. Overall, teaching children to sort and group items by feature, function, and classification can provide them with a range of cognitive, organizational, language, and mathematical benefits that can support their development in various areas. This activity is easy to create - Print and laminate all cards, cut out the individual sorting cards and velcro to the corresponding activity mat. You can hole punch the mats and put them in a binder for many years of teaching and learning. Enjoy, IFIO girl I'll Figure It Out

Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out

Tags Vocabulary, Clothes For Seasons, Visual Discrimination, Features, Sorting, Occupational Therapy, Tasked Based Teaching, Ablls-r, Feature, Function And Class

Huge Machines Audio Book

Huge Machines Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities

Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young listeners will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this cute rhyming audio book !

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Machines, Truck, Forklift, Tractor, Farmer

Long E: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Outside the Submarine
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Long E: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Outside the Submarine
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities

Long E: Outside the Submarine Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game After the title slide, the game starts. The page runs by itself, first traveling through some ocean life before stopping and a picture will quickly appear three times. It is very fast so if you wish to repeat it, press the blue and purple repeat button. This button will work infinite times. Press the question button to reveal the answer. Press the black arrow button to move onto the next word. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) This entertaining and educational game is perfect if you want to practice words and spelling of core long E vocabulary. Interactive and full of sound, imagine yourself under the sea enjoying the scenery and looking out for those words to pop up. It is the perfect way to involve the whole class in either teams or individuals. 17 Slides. Features plenty of color, excellent graphics and sounds. Words: thief, see, money, monkey, key, turkey, Egypt, hero, candy, sunny, windy, feet, teeth, eat, sea, tea Picture format: clipart Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Ela Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter E Games, Letter E Activities

Brief Introduction to Worms

Brief Introduction to Worms
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

An early reading activity that covers h basic facts about worms through finger play, a song , a storytime and a song .

Author Cherry Workshop

Tags Basic Science, Worms, Letter Recognition, Playdough, Song

U-E Activities Pack
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U-E Activities Pack
Special Resources, ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This U-E activities Pack is designed to help children learn to sound out words with the u-e sound and differentiate between u-e and ‘u’, a common cause of confusion amongst young learners. This pack will give children much practice, which will, in turn, help them become more confident at sounding out such words. Who is the U-E activities Pack suitable for? All phonics learners, including young children, SEN/special needs, ESL etc... Aims and Objectives Some children, when starting to learn about the long /u-e/ sound will start to make every /u/ into a long /u-e/ sound. While this is common among all children, some children need more help to overcome this difficulty. Therefore, this U-E activities Pack has two aims: 1.To help children to be able to hear the long vowel sound u-e in words 2.To help children understand that some words have a short /u/ and some have a long /u-e/; the child must listen to hear which word has which - not guess. What is included in the U-E activities Pack? 2 games of lottos, one with 6 pictures and one with 12 - differentiated to meet the needs of all children, supplied in both colour and black and white. Picture/Word cards to make a game of Snap! or to use for word sorting 'u' or 'u-e' in both colour and black and white. Word sorting activities - as above or words only. These cards can either be placed or written on the supplied recording page. Teaching tips: Help children to hear the vowel sound by emphasizing it and stretching it out. Help the child to do this as well. Have fun - as this eases children over those tricky spots! What is included? 1 PDF with 2 game sound boards, 2 picture boards, squares to cover up and a word (readers) card. See more fun phonic games in the Lilibette's Resources store! Find: AR Game A-E Game Games for initial/final sounds and much MORE!

Author Lilibette's Resources

Tags Print N Play Phonic Games, Split Digraph, Phonics, Phonics Games, Special Needs, ESL, Phonics For ESL, Phonics For Special Needs, U-e, Split Digraphs

Letter J Dot Painting

Letter J Dot Painting
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Crafts

Engage young learners while promoting letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity with this Letter J Dot Painting resource. This comprehensive 9-page package contains J-themed dot painting worksheets featuring objects like jars, jellyfish, and jack-o'-lanterns. Also included are uppercase letter, lowercase letter, and combined format letter J tracing pages, plus two blank dot painting templates for students to design their own J artwork. These no-prep printables can be used for art/literacy centers , morning work, sub plans, and more. As students dot paint the letter J in various patterns and colors of their choosing, they will build hand-eye coordination and early literacy skills in a low-mess, imaginative way. With simple implementation and skills-focused versatility, this resource makes letter learning creative and fun.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Dot Painting, Fine Motor Skills, Creativity, Early Literacy, Q-tip Painting, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter J, Letter J Art, Letter J Worksheets, Letter J Activities

This Is The Way Animated Song

This Is The Way Animated Song
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Preschool, Kindergarten, Songs, Activities

Kids will love this fun, songs ">animated song video as they watch and sing-along with this original children’s song, “This Is The Way!” This lively action song is perfect to watch, sing, and follow the simple directions with the adorable characters. From picking up toys and washing hands, to brushing teeth and taking a nap, this animated video encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills they will need for the school years ahead. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy singing along with “This Is The Way” over and over again.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Action Song, Animated, Learning, Literacy, Music

I Can Stop Blurting | Social Skills Story & Activities, For Pre-K Boys & Girls

I Can Stop Blurting | Social Skills Story & Activities, For Pre-K Boys & Girls
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities

Blurting out is a challenge for many children. Stories are a great way to teach children important social skills that they may be struggling with. Social Skills Stories & Activities use clear, explicit language to break down information into small steps, so that children can more easily understand what theyshouldandshould notdo, in a particular social situation. This is a simple and explicit story about blurting, how and why to stop it. It is written for for students preschool-kindergarten, age or ability level.

Author Socially Skilled Kids

Tags Social Story, Social Skills, Social Pragmatics, Special Education, Blurting, How To Stop Blurting In The Classroom, How To Stop Students From Blurting Out In Class, Blurting Out In Class

Zoo Animals Dot Painting - A Fine Motor Art Activity

Zoo Animals Dot Painting - A Fine Motor Art Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Crafts

Practice fine motor skills while creating a zoo animal dot art painting with these fine motor q-tip dot painting sheets. This zoo themed art activity is a perfect anytime craft for preschoolers and early elementary students to practice hand eye coordination. The following dot painting pages are included in this set: bear, elephant, giraffe, gorilla, monkey, otter, panda, parrot, penguin, rhinoceros, tiger, zebra Each page is designed with a different zoo animal for students to practice their fine motor skills and create a fun art picture to display in the classroom or in their home. Students will have fun choosing their colors to make their pictures their own unique masterpieces. When to Use these Dot Painting Pages Art Center or a Fine Motor Center - Simply place the pages inside the center with paints of various colors and cotton swabs for students to complete. Craft Activity - These dot painting pages also make a great whole class art activity where each student paints at their own desk their chosen dot art picture. Early Finishers - When students finish their work, they can complete this dot painting activity while waiting on their classmates to finish their assignments. Quiet Time Activity - Students who have trouble napping can complete one of these dot painting pages while their classmates nap. Displays - These dot painting pictures can be displayed on classroom bulletin boards , doors, or hallways. All of these dot painting pages are no prep. They just need to be printed and given to students to decorate. The teacher will simply need to provide paints of various colors and cotton swabs. An alternative to using cotton swabs and paint is to have students decorate their pictures with dots of colored glue. Older students may want to try creating their pictures this way for a more tactile way to complete this art activity.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Fine Motor Art, Fine Motor Skills, Dot Painting, Zoo Animals, Zoo Dot Painting, Animals Dot Painting, Zoo Crafts, Animal Crafts