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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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Adding 2 Song (Lyric Music Video)

Adding 2 Song (Lyric Music Video)
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Numbers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities

Adding 2 Song (Lyric Music Video): This video will help your students learn how to add 2 with all addition facts from 1-15. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students practice and learn addition.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Counting

Famous Astronauts Audio Book

Famous Astronauts Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Did you know that the first space traveler was a dog named Laika? The Russians sent Laika into space in 1957. It wasn’t until April 12, 1961 that a human being traveled in space. Kids will learn interesting facts about famous astronauts.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Cosmonauts, Traveler, Famous, Apollo, Career

Letter W Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs

Letter W Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities

This letter W beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter W. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter W posters with various letter W words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter W as well as words that begin with the letter W. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter W. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with W from words that do not begin with W. The letter W sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter W

Autumn Leaves Phonetic Decodable Reader
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Autumn Leaves Phonetic Decodable Reader
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Read Alouds, Activities

About This Product This Autumn Leaves Easy Reader is great for children who are just learning to read longer books using their knowledge of phonics. Children can learn why trees have leaves and why they fall in autumn/fall while they develop their reading skills. This is important for children who need to learn to integrate their new skills into their reading. The child is supported to read fluently as the book only uses commonly taught sight words and all other words are decodable. This gives the child much-needed confidence to read. This book provides factual information in an easy-to-understand form. It can be used alongside a project on autumn or stand-alone. It can be used with any programme once a child has learned the basic digraphs and trigraphs. This includes after Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds and after RWI Speed Set 3. Who is it for? It is ideal for use in the classroom, for ESL/EFL, or for home education It can be used with children aged 5 to 7, or with older struggling readers, especially those with special needs/dyslexia. Parents teachers and private tutors can use it - anyone who needs it! Main features: Phonetic language It is written in a clear font and has plenty of original photos to aid understanding. The words that are most likely to need practising are listed at the beginning of the book for practice before the book is read. It features original photographs. How can it be used? This easy reader about Autumn Leaves and can be used with individual students, for guide reading with small groups, or shared with pupils online. It can be sent home with children for home-learning. It can be blown up large for guided reading with a whole class or group It can be used alongside a project about autumn or plants, or as a stand-alone reader It can be used alongside our animated Autumn Leaves PowerPoint to form a lesson. What is included? 1 PDF with 12 A5 pages: Print as a booklet, side fold on three sheets of paper. More! This book is one of a series. You can find more of such books in the Lilibettes Resources Store: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/lilibettes-resources Snails Frogs The Song Thrush Lifecycle of an Apple Tree Conkers Rabbits What is included? 1 PDF book with 12 pages. Print as a booklet, and flip on the short edge.

Author Lilibette's Resources

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Tags Decodable Reading Book, Phonic Reading Book, Decodable Reader, Autumn, Why Leaves Fall, Fall, Trees, Plants, Literacy Readers

Letter Q Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs

Letter Q Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities

This letter Q beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter Q. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter P posters with various letter Q words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter Q as well as words that begin with the letter Q. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter Q. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with Q from words that do not begin with Q. The letter Q sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter Q

Number - Quantity | Pictorial Representation BUNDLE

Number - Quantity | Pictorial Representation BUNDLE
Special Resources, Math, Early Math, Numbers, Place Value, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities

Number - Quantity | Pictorial Representation BUNDLE Embarking upon the journey of numeracy can be one of the most rewarding experiences for students, especially when educators have the right resources at their disposal. The Number - Quantity | Pictorial Representation BUNDLE is designed to facilitate this learning journey in an exciting and immersive way that students from preschool through grade 1 will appreciate. BUNDLE Overview The comprehensiveness of this bundle cannot be overstated, as it encompasses over 1000 pages worth of number-related materials bundled into a compact and easy-to-navigate resource. It features a deep exploration of numbers from one to nine, presented in various forms such as: Symbols, Object quantity sums, Dots to trace, Dice and dominos to count, Finger counting. This variety ensures teachers are equipped with a multifaceted approach for teaching essential number concepts and core math. BUNDLE Use Case The implementation of elements from this bundle into classroom activities is beneficial. Teachers can incorporate these materials during both whole group instruction or small groups activities; they could even assign parts as homework! From posters and cards ready for hanging or laminating on bulletin boards or desks to activity mats that grab students' attention during station works – there are endless ways for educators to make use of this compilation. Featuring creative pictorial representations integrated into the numeral symbol itself encourages kiddos point/trace/paint/count offering hands-on participation leading towards mastering basic operations. These visuals serve dual purpose; functioning both as educational tools and potential decor pieces bringing formative fun into any learning environment. Educators can also compile these resources by creating physical booklets grouped by themes appropriate for their class or individual learning levels fostering simple yet effective mathematics literacy progression platforms. Subjects Subjects depicted range wildly from everyday items like apples & pizzas through animals such as owls and bees until imaginary objects like rainbow engrosses young learners while making education fun & compelling! Regardless if you're teaching in a classroom setting or facilitating education at home, the Number - Quantity | Pictorial Representation BUNDLE will prove to be an invaluable asset! We notice that students crave variety in their learning resources – with this bundle, they'll have more than enough engaging material to explore. 669 PDF pages of poster cards of number symbols ( from 1 to 9 ) with embedded equivalent quantity images .

Author WORDS ASIDE

Tags Numeracy, Pictorial Representations, Math Manipulatives, Pictorial Math, Centers, Stations, Posters, Bulletin Board , Numbers, Words Aside

Letter C Beginning Sound Sort - Cat Themed

Letter C Beginning Sound Sort - Cat Themed
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers

This beginning sound sort for the letter C is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of the letter C. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter C sound from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at a picture on a ball of yarn to determine if the picture begins with the letter C or does not begin with the letter C, and then the students will place the yarn on the correct cat mat. This sorting activity includes 3 pages that contains One cat mat for pictures that begin with the letter C One cat mat for pictures that do not begin with the letter C Yarn pictures that begin with C Yarn pictures that do not begin with C This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy centers Fine motor centers File folder activity Add magnets to the picture cards for a baking tray activity Small group activities Morning work Emergency sub plans If making a file folder game, the teacher will place the mats on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the snowflake pictures. Skills assessed with these letter C initial sound sort Initial Sound of the letter C Distinguishing between words that begin with C and do not begin with C Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the three pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 3 usable pages.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Initial Sounds, Letter C, Letter C Activity

Beginning Sounds Matching Game
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Beginning Sounds Matching Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Games

Students can practice recognizing the beginning sounds in words with this matching game. The bold, colorful, and easy to recognize images will assist students in completing this activity independently or with a partner. The colorful nature of this game will keep students engage as they match each picture to its beginning sound. What is Included There 136 different picture cards in two different formats, one with just the picture and one with the picture and the word with the beginning sound missing for students to fill in. capital and lowercase letter cards for students to match with each picture. How to Use: This set of cards can be used as a traditional matching game, where students work together or independently to match each picture to the beginning sound. This set can be used as a concentration game where students lay all the cards face down and they work to match the picture with its beginning sound or to match two cards with the same beginning sound. The picture cards with words can be laminated and students can use dry erase markers to write the beginning sound of each word on the blank line. Students can match the capital and lowercase letters. Where to Use: Literacy Centers - These beginning sound cards can be placed inside a literacy center for students to work alone or with a partner to complete. Morning Bins - These cards can be used as a morning activity for students to complete while waiting on classmates to arrive to class. Small Group Activity - Students who need extra help identifying sounds in words can be put in a small group to get further practice with this skill. Skills Assessed: With these cards teachers can assess a student's ability to identify beginning sounds in words, matching the beginning sound with its appropriate letter, and matching two pictures that begin with the same beginning sound.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Beginning Sounds, Matching Game, Phonics Game

Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon Tracing & Coloring For Kindergarten

Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon Tracing & Coloring For Kindergarten
Montessori, Math, Shapes, Early Math, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets

2D Shapes Tracing & Coloring Worksheets Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon Activities for Preschool, Montessori, & Kindergarten I have designed this hands-on shapes resource for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten students who are learning to recognize and work with 2D shapes - especially pentagon, hexagon, and octagon. With tracing, coloring, rhymes, and simple cutting activities children can practice fine motor skills while building early shape and language awareness. All the activities inside are easy to use, engaging, and suitable for classrooms, homeschool settings, and independent practice. What’s inside? A fun rhyme about a pentagon named “Peppy” to introduce shape vocabulary Short, child-friendly rhymes for the hexagon and octagon Tracing worksheets for pentagons, hexagons, and octagons to support pencil control and hand-eye coordination Coloring pages to reinforce shape recognition and creativity Additional tracing and coloring pages for star, crescent, heart, diamond (rhombus), plus, and semicircle shape recognition Simple question prompts related to each shape are included to encourage discussion and language development (ESL/EFL friendly) Scissor skills activities : Crown cutting activity Bookmark cutting activity Medal cutting activity Skills Covered Fine motor development through tracing, coloring, and cutting activities Shape recognition and early geometry skills Scissor skills and line-following practice Vocabulary building and oral language development Focus, creativity, and hands-on learning Ways to use this resource Read the rhymes aloud and talk about where children see shapes in everyday life Use tracing and coloring pages during centers, morning work, or quiet time Add cutting pages as simple craft activities Encourage children to draw or talk about objects that match each shape Use question prompts to support ESL/EFL learners and class discussions This resource is useful for: Teachers: As it is perfect for shape-themed lessons, learning centers, early finisher work, or substitute plans. Everything is just print and go with clear instructions. For Homeschoolers: This booklet is an easy to follow resource that allows children to learn shapes at their own pace through hands-on activities. Parents: This set is also a great tool for at-home practice. It will help kids strengthen fine motor skills, shape knowledge, and early vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Resource details: Answer key included No prep - print and use Black-and-white / grayscale (printer friendly) Step by step teacher instructions included Substitute friendly and time-saving Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners Montessori-friendly approach ESL/EFL friendly

Author FlashKart

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Tags Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon, 2D Shapes, Tracing, Coloring, Crown Cutting, Kindergarten, Fine Motor Skills, Heart Shape

Short U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - The Spinner

Short U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - The Spinner
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Spelling, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities

Short U: The Spinner Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game As the game starts, the spinner will already be in action. Simply press stop for it to stop on a picture. Students need to choose the correct word. Correct word will flash, incorrect will go dim. Use the next arrow to move onto the next round. About the Game Extremely fun spinner game to practice short U with your students. All words and pictures are on the screen throughout so plenty of chance to practice reading and recognizing key short U words with each student. 16 rounds gives chance for a lot of the class to play the game itself. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. 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, Cvc Games

Letter Y Song (Original Music Video)

Letter Y Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter Y Song (Original Music Video) is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn about the letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This video is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about the letter Y.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter Y Song

Data Analysis & Probability: Spinner Game - PC Software

Data Analysis & Probability: Spinner Game - PC Software
Math, Patterns, Common Core, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

Data Analysis & Probability: Spinner Game - PC Software This is an engaging and instructional resource for educators. Aimed at students in pre-kindergarten through grade 2, the software focuses on solidifying understanding of data analysis and probability concepts. Perfectly suited to learners who respond well to interactive education, it translates complex concepts into enjoyable games. Interactive Spinner Game The core of this educational tool is a spinner game featuring six questions directly related to data analysis and probability. The spinner's sections bring up different interactive questions, allowing students to learn math concepts more efficiently. Alignment with STEM Initiatives This teaching resource aligns well with STEM initiatives. Designed around the Five Strands of Math: Number & Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Measurement & Data, Geometry and Models & Structures, The main focus is on the patterns subcategory under Data Analysis. Diverse Learning Approaches This software can be used in individual or group study sessions. It can engage whole-class instruction or small groups for differentiated learning activities. It also serves as a homework assignment for independent thought processing. Prompt Accessibility The software is accessible; downloadable as a zip file optimized for PC compatibility. Note:You will need basic extraction tools/file opener software already installed in your system to operate without any issues once extracted appropriately per instructions provided post-purchase via email link. In summary:, The tool’s gamified format permits real-time student assessment by teachers, enabling immediate feedback and necessary modifications where needed—reinforcing comprehension and forward progress in the curriculum mastering data analysis and probability while aligned with recognized educational growth measures. The structure of this digital tool aligns with common core state standards, allowing flexibility for real-time math scenarios repetition which fosters speed and accuracy, ultimately boosting learner confidence. The Data Analysis & Probability: Spinner Game - PC Software offers an enriched, multifaceted learning journey that significantly enhances students' mathematical proficiency.

Author Classroom Complete Press

Tags Spinner Game, Math Spinner Game, Probability, Data, Digital Math, Spinner Software

Letter R Song (Original Music Video)

Letter R Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities

The Letter R Song is an original music video that will help students learn about the letter by watching a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This product is great for teachers who want to help their students learn about the letter in a fun and engaging way.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter R, Song For R

Many Jobs To Choose From Audio Book

Many Jobs To Choose From Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Did you know that there are two kinds of shuttle astronauts? One is a pilot astronaut and the other is a mission specialist.

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Study, Career, Payload, Scientist, Research

Color by Beginning Sounds

Color by Beginning Sounds
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers

Students can practice recognizing the beginning sounds in words with this coloring activity. The bold, colorful, and easy to recognize images will assist students in completing this activity independently. Students will be able to choose their own colors when completing this activity. What is Included There are 15 worksheets where students will color each image according to its beginning sound. Some pages include 4-5 random letters together and some include 4-5 letters with similar sounds where students can practice distinguishing between similar sounds. How to Use: Students will choose 4-5 different colors depending on the worksheet being used. They will look at the letters and choose one color for each letter to represent. Students will color the crayon next to the letter the desired color, then color the images that begin with that letter the color they chose. Where to Use: Literacy Centers - These beginning sound worksheets can be placed inside a literacy center for students to work alone or with a partner to complete. Morning Work - These worksheets can be used as a morning activity for students to complete while waiting on classmates to arrive to class. Small Group Activity - Students who need extra help identifying sounds in words can be put in a small group to get further practice with this skill. Independent Work - Students can work independently to complete these worksheets at their tables or desks. Sub Plans - These worksheets are great to include in a sub folder. Homework - These worksheets are great to send home with students so parents can see what students are working on. These no prep worksheets are a great print and go activity for teachers to give to their students. The easy prep leaves more time for other classroom activities. Answer keys are included. Skills Assessed: With these worksheets, teachers can assess a student's ability to identify beginning sounds in words and distinguish similar sounds.

Author The Connett Connection

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Tags Beginning Sounds, Matching Game, Phonics Game, Phonics Center

Hey Diddle Diddle Animated Song

Hey Diddle Diddle Animated Song
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Preschool, Kindergarten, Songs, Activities

Kids will love this sweet, animated song video as they watch and sing-along with this classic children’s song, “Hey, Diddle Diddle.” This well-known nursery rhyme song is perfect to watch, sing, and follow along with just before bedtime. Little ones will have sweet dreams as they drift off to sleep listening to “Hey, diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon.” This adorable 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 watch “Hey, Diddle Diddle” over and over again!

Author Twin Sisters Digital Media

Tags Diddle, Cat, Nursery, Rhyme, Song, Hey Little Diddle

ID Words Matching Mats

ID Words Matching Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers

Students can practice reading comprehension skills with these ID word family mats. Students can practice reading ID words in isolation and in the context of sentences. The words in this set follow a CVC or CCVC spelling pattern. Included in this resource: This resource includes one word mat and one sentence mat, both for reading ID words in insolation and in context. There are also picture cards that correspond with each word and sentence. To complete this activity, students will read each ID word or sentence on the mat and then match the corresponding pictures. Students can work independently or with a partner to complete this activity. How to Use these Id word Family Mats: The students can simply lay the images on top of the word or sentence. They can be placed in a file folder utilizing hook and loop fasteners to attach the images. A magnetic activity can be created by using a baking sheet and magnets to affix the images. Students will love the hands-on nature of this activity. The bold and colorful images will capture students' attention, and the easy to recognize pictures are sure to keep students engaged in learning. These literacy activities allow students to practice target words both in the context of sentences and in isolation. Where can these mats be used? Literacy Center - Students can work independently or with a partner to read these words Morning Tub or Basket - The cards can be placed in a morning bin for students to work on as students arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher can choose a small group of students or a specific group of words for students to work on in a small group setting with the teacher. Hands On Assessment - The teacher can use these to test students on reading the target words in context or in isolation. Skills assessed through this activity: Reading ID words in context of a sentence and in isolation Reading comprehension The low-prep nature of this ID words matching mats activity makes it an easy to assign activity. The mats simply need to be printed out, while the matching cards need to be printed and cut. Lamination is optional for increased durability. Once created, this resource can be used repeatedly in literacy centers or small group activities, providing ongoing support for students' learning journey.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Literacy Center, Phonics Activity, Kindergarten Literacy, Matching Mats, Simple Sentences, Reading Comprehension, CVC Words, ID Words, ID Word Family

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Mazes, Coloring Pages

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck With Audio & Handouts This teaching resource mingles the excitement of basketball with enriching learning activities to create a stimulating, engaging environment. The Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck, furnished with audio and handouts, streamlines social emotional learning (SEL) by dividing students into two competitive teams—either Bulldogs or Cardinals. The immersive learning journey initiates as each student gets a turn answering questions from their team after a coin flip decides which group goes first. There are 88 Boom Deck cards. Because each card is determined by the previous one, the adventure is engaging for all students. Sonic Feature: Featuring sound on every card for easy narration. Learning through Gaming: Covers an entire classroom lesson with its 13 questions per team. There are extra final and tie-breaker questions to keep the excitement all through the game-like session. Teaches practical aspects such as sportsmanship and real-time behavior as they compete constructively within their teams. Bonus Activities: A maze challenge Behavior matching activity using swish or miss SEL coloring pages: An artistic opportunity to design their own basketball shoes and ball Aimed at Early Learners K-3rd Grade Functionalities-: Whole-group sessions, small discussion circles or individual assignments at home catering to varying classroom dynamics. Tech Requirements - E-Learning material created using Boom Cards-interface technology is required. Additional Note: For effective utilization while also tracking student progress efficiently, purchase of premium account recommended post trial versions' expiry. For more SEL coloring pages, Boom Decks, SEL presentations, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and teach SEL classes weekly for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. My SEL products are truly "kid tested, kid approved". If the class or students don't resonate with a lesson, I tweak it and change it to make it more engaging and meaningful for the students.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Basketball, SEL, Boom Deck, Audio, Handouts, SEL Coloring Pages, SEL Maze, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills

Doodles and Oodles of Art

Doodles and Oodles of Art
Creative Arts, Art, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Crafts

Doodles and Oodles of Art: An Inspiring Resource for Students' Creativity Doodles and Oodles of Art offers a comprehensive compilation of over one hundred art ideas. It invigorates the creative spirit in students and is perfect for educators in search of inspiring art activities. These activities are suitable across a spectrum grade levels, from kindergarten through to grade three. The standout feature of this resource lies not just in its simplicity but also its adaptability. Every project uses materials that are economical and easy to acquire, facilitating seamless implementation in diverse environments, such as conventional classrooms or home schools. From an instructional viewpoint, it can be employed for entire class projects during art sessions or divided into smaller group activities to encourage cooperative learning. Redefining Conventional Lesson Plans In contrast to traditional lesson plans bound by rigid instructions or guidelines, Doodles and Oodles of Art stands apart by encouraging individual creativity without set boundaries. No rigid instructions or guidelines Allows space for personal creativity exploration Aiding Instruction Process Smoothly To support your teaching process effectively, each activity is linked with full examples illustrating potential outcomes. Regardless, there's always room left for inventive exploration with no right or wrong approach set firmly. Flexible PDF Format This extensive resource comes as a user-friendly 136-page PDF ready for printing—providing flexibility so educators can print copies on an as-needed basis serving different purposes such as homework assignments, class handouts or personal instruction manuals. Doodles and Oodles of Art captures an ideal combination between structured learning while leaving room open for creativity —preparing young learners' minds for their artistic journey, making art education more approachable for educators across various educational settings: from public schooling to homeschooling. In fields like Art & Music with associated crafting activities, where nurturing creativity is crucially important, Doodles & Oodles of Art serves not just as a tool but also inspires everyone towards embracing the generous scope that artistic freedom allows. Unleashing Imagination Dive right into this world where imagination overrules strict rules—where we provide the young learners with wings to fly!

Author Classroom Complete Press

Tags Art Development, Art Ideas, Crafts, Patterns, Pictures

Long O: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - MCQS Game
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Long O: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - MCQS Game
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities

Long O: MCQS Game Sample Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game The arrow in the bottom right will allow you to navigate through the game. There will be picture prompts and question prompts. Click on the correct answer. Correct answers will flash, incorrect answers will dim. Picture prompts will flash quickly to provide extra difficulty. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) This game provides a colorful and entertaining way to practice long O key words. Each page looks completely different and gives a different number of choices. There are question prompts and picture prompts to provide different challenges to your students. With at least three words on the screen at any time, there is the possibility of practicing words with all of your students. Words: rope, rose, nose, mole, hole, home, window, goat, boat, coat, arrow, pillow, cone, phone, road, soap, snow. Picture style:clipart Includes basic sound effects for increased 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, Ela Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter O Games, Letter O Activities

Mrs. E's Extraordinary Colors and Shapes Activities

Mrs. E's Extraordinary Colors and Shapes Activities
, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

Mrs. E's Extraordinary Colors and Shapes Activities Providing a vibrant teaching resource for early childhood educators, this exceptional material focuses on the fundamentals such as basic colors and shapes. Crafting Intellectually Stimulating Lessons The carefully crafted lessons are appropriate for young minds to absorb easily, with direct implementation from their teachers or homeschoolers. The unique aspect about these lessons is the holistic approach that extends beyond just theory, enabling students to apply basic concepts in real-life situations. A Unique Structure of Learning The integrated structure encourages reading about colors and shapes before proceeding to create artworks that interpret them -- a practical method of reinforcing theoretical knowledge! The exploration of artistic expression also fuels creativity among children while making abstract notions like shapes more understandable. Bonus Activity : The program includes simple scissor skills activities - an integral tool enhancing fine motor skill development often neglected in traditional lesson plans! Award Certificates: A Boost For Confidence! In addition to the engaging lessons, award certificates add on an extra layer of motivation. They can be printed directly from the provided 128-page PDF file and are designed as a form of positive reinforcement for your students—encouraging not only recognition thereof but academic excellence overall. In Summary Mrs. E's Extraordinary Colors and Shapes Activities is much more than an activity pack—it’s designed as an engine which fosters growth within young learners through various educational strategies: Educational Strategies:Whole group activities:This strategy aids socialization stimulation among individuals. Small group tasks:Enhances collaborative skills. Homework assignments:Promotes individual exploration. The versatility of the material makes it adaptable to any teaching environment and an invaluable asset in shaping young minds!

Author Classroom Complete Press

Tags Math Printables, Math Worksheet, Shapes Activity, Colors Activity, Scissors Practice

Owl Watercolor Journaling Set

Owl Watercolor Journaling Set
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

This beautiful nature journaling set allows youngsters to combine pre-painted characters (a barn owl, baby tawny owl, vole, moon, and oak leaves) with their own drawings, annotations, and observations on a lovely illustrated background page featuring a hollow tree. The page has plenty of space for children to add their own drawings and writing to create wonderful journal entries to treasure.

Author Fiddleticks Education

Tags Owl, Watercolor, Journal, Printables

Kids Yoga Stories: Monthly Chair Yoga Themes

Kids Yoga Stories: Monthly Chair Yoga Themes
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

These Monthly Chair Yoga Themes will provide you with monthly chair poses and recommendations for books to complement! These themes can be used the classroom, at home, or at the studio. Included for every month: - 5 chair yoga poses each month - 5 book recommendations each month - Description of each pose included in each poster - Tips for teachers 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, Chair Yoga, Monthly Theme Yoga, Kids Yoga, Yoga Poses

Letter T Flower Craft

Letter T Flower Craft
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Crafts, Activities

Enhance the teaching and learning of the beginning sound of letter T with our unique and interactive flower craftivity. This educational tool is designed to facilitate the understanding and recognition of the letter T sound with common, easy to recognize images. Our resource contains three different letter T flower templates to practice both beginning sounds as well as letter recognition. What's Included: There are two different templates that allow students to create a flower focused on recognizing the beginning sound of the letter T. There is one template that allows students to create a flower focused on letter recognition of both capital and lowercase forms of the letter T. Utilizing this Resource: Simply print the flower templates, and then allow the students to color, cut out, and assemble into a flower on colored construction paper. You can also print the flower design onto colored card stock to create a sorting activity . The flower will need to be cut and laminated. This can function as interactive materials in a literacy center, where students can match pictures to the correct letter R flower. Mix and match these with flowers of other letter flower crafts to encourage sorting and classification exercises. Possible Applications: Literacy Centers Classroom decorations or bulletin board displays Creative or Craft Sessions Individual Work Group-based Activities Supplementary Homework These flower craft templates are a perfect fit for educators seeking no-prep resources. All that is required is to print the craft page and distribute it to the students. Basic craft materials such as coloring tools, scissors, glue, and a base paper for the flower craft are needed. Each craft prints on a single page, promoting paper conservation, which aligns with an eco-friendly classroom. Skills Addressed: Identification of the beginning sound of the letter T Recognizing the capital and lowercase letter T Development of Scissors Skills Improvement of Direction Following abilities

Author The Connett Connection

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Tags Flower Craft, Preschool Craft, Kindergarten Craft, Beginning Sounds, Letter Recognition, Letter T, Letter T Activity