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Literacy Activities

Enrich your students' library experience with activities designed to promote a love for reading. This collection includes scavenger hunts, book discussions, and research projects that make library time engaging and interactive. Encourage students to explore literature, develop information literacy skills, and discover the joy of reading through these creative activities.

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Poppin' Fact or Opinion Game

Poppin' Fact or Opinion Game
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games

This resource is a Poppin' Fact or Opinion Game. Students will: - Read the card - Decide if it is a fact or opinion about popcorn - Roll the number cube, then pick up a card and read it - If they are correct, they can move forward the number of spaces on the game board. Full directions are included for playing this game. This is a great way to introduce and review this skill.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Reading Games, Board Game, Fact, Opinion, Literacy Center, Facts And Opinions Game, Facts And Opinions Games

Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game

Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

This resource is a Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game . The game includes: - 42 sight word phrase cards - 6 alternate direction cards - sentence type cards - a page of blank cards Students will take turns drawing a card and reading the phrase on the card. If a student reads the phrase correctly, they keep the card. The student with the most cards at the end wins the game . Detailed instructions are included in this download.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Ladybugs, Sight Words, Phrases, Language Game, Task Cards, Word Phrase Games

Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities

Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities. These activities can be used before, during and after reading the emergent reader. There are games to be played such as concentration and compound words game . Answer key included. Students will complete a class survey and make predictions.

Author Literacy Life

Tags February, Groundhog Day, Emergent Reader, Concentration Game, Compound Words

Hot Shots | Multi-Syllabic Card Game

Hot Shots | Multi-Syllabic Card Game
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Hot Shots Multi-Syllabic Card Game. There are many ways you can use these cards: - Snap - Hot Shots - Board Game Directions are included for each way of playing.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Syllables, Card Game, Hot Shots, Multi-syllabic, Task Cards

Welded Sounds Game

Welded Sounds Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 3, Games, Activities

Students will have fun as they play a board game to practice the welded sounds (blends and digraphs) for -ng and -nk, using emojis as a fun theme. It is perfect for working in small groups, literacy center, or tutoring sessions. It follows the Orton-Gillingham model for learning sounds. The game includes word and sentence cards for students to read to take them around the game board. The fun emoji characters make it a fun game to play. I have included everything in color and black and white for your printing needs.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Syllables, Orton-Gillingham, Game, Sound Practice, What Are Welded Sounds, Glued Sounds Activities, Welded Sounds Worksheets

Pumpkin Patch Synonyms

Pumpkin Patch Synonyms
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This resource is a Pumpkin Patch Synonyms Activity . There are two activities in this packet: - The first activity is a simple matching game or activity . - The second activity includes synonym puzzles, matching the pumpkins to the vines. The pumpkins and vines are on different pages, so you can put the matching cards on different colored paper. There are also pages of blank pumpkins, vines, and puzzles to use with your own synonyms. This is a great fall activity to be placed in stations or early finisher buckets. Answer keys included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Pumpkin Patch, Synonyms, September, Autumn, Vocabulary Activity, Synonym For Patched

Phonics Flippies Level 1

Phonics Flippies Level 1
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

This resource is a Phonics Flippies Level 1 Activity. Students will make these fortune teller style crafts then use them to review various spelling words with certain phonics features. Directions are included for how to assemble and implement this activity.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Literacy, Reading, Fortune Tellers, Short Vowels

Sentence Maker Match Activity

Sentence Maker Match Activity
ELA, Grammar, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Sentence Maker Match Activity. Students will use this activity to review subjects and predicates by making serious and silly sentences. Students will use the recording sheet to write their sentences and sort them. This makes a great center or small group activity.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Puzzles, Subject, Predicate, Silly Sentences, Grammar Center

Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game

Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game . These cards make for a great literacy center, whole group or small group intervention. Game options are: - Snap - Snowball fight - Board game Directions are included for however you choose to utilize these cards.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Card Game, Literacy Center, Phonics, Snowball Fight, January, Flash Snowball Fight Game

Cause and Effect Concentration Game

Cause and Effect Concentration Game
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

This resource is a Cause and Effect Concentration Game. Directions for how to assemble the game cards are included. Students will flip over the cards and try to match the causes to the effects. The student with the most matches is the winner. A recording sheet is included for if you want to place these in reading centers and let students work independently on match ups. Answer key included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Reading Strategies, Cause And Effect, Concentration, Task Cards, Clue Words

Syllable Division Phonics Game

Syllable Division Phonics Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Syllable Division Phonics Game. Students will learn six different ways for syllables to be divided. You'll be able to print these rules for student reference. This game can be played with or without the game board. Directions are included for the different ways to play.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Syllables, Literacy Center, Task Cards, Game Board

Main Idea and Details Concentration Game

Main Idea and Details Concentration Game
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games

This resource is a Main Idea and Details Concentration Game. All you have to do is print, laminate and cut to prepare this game! Students will match a main idea and detail card to win. Answer key included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Main Idea, Supporting Details, Concentration Game, Comprehension, Literacy Centers, Concentration Topics Game, Topics For Concentration Game

Syllable Puzzle Cards

Syllable Puzzle Cards
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a set of Syllable Puzzle Cards. There are a variety of different syllable types included with multiple ways to use these cards. Students will get practice with syllable division as they place the puzzle pieces and make new words. A recording sheet is included for students to write their answers.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Syllables, Puzzles, Reading Cards, Phonics, Literacy Center

Toss An Ending Interactive Game

Toss An Ending Interactive Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Toss An Ending Interactive Game . It contains 9 pages in PDF format that can be used for fun in class or as a literacy center. It is a simple game that can be played in small groups. Players toss a ball or chip onto the mats and use the word and ending to make a word. One mat has a base word and the other mat has the endings. A recording sheet is included to make the game perfect for a center. Students can use their newly formed words to use in a sentence and share with others. This Toss An Ending Interactive Game includes: 2 endings mats (-s/-ed/-ing) 2 base words mats with no change in letters when adding an ending 4 base words mats with changes (adding letters, taking off letters) Directions Recording sheet This Toss An Ending Interactive Game is best used with students in grades 2-4. This can be perfect for word study, grammar, or phonics lessons. It is easy prep - just print, laminate, and play! Each page is colorful and fun for the entire class. Students will enjoy the fun game that will help them remember how to form words with different endings.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Word Endings, Spelling Game, Literacy Center, Spelling Patterns

Letter Writing Activities

Letter Writing Activities
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

This resource is a set of Letter Writing Activities. There will be posters, templates and activities to cover: - Parts of a letter - Reasons for writing a letter - Letter planning - Letter writing templates Students will love these engaging activities as they learn to write letters in a fun way!

Author Literacy Life

Tags Letter Writing, Creative Writing, Literacy Center, Reading Poster, Parts Of A Letter

Spring Literacy and Math Activities Bundle

Spring Literacy and Math Activities Bundle
ELA, Math, Time, Early Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Numbers, Graphing, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This spring literacy and math bundle has everything and anything you will need for this spring in first grade! It is perfect to use for substitutes, literacy centers, math centers, seat work, or even as review for lesson taught during spring! I like using them during literacy and math centers so that students have a variety of topics covered. Recommended grade: 1

Author Mrs. Frog

Tags Spring Literacy And Math Activities, Spring Worksheets, Spring Literacy Worksheets, Spring Math Worksheets, Spring Addition, Spring Grammar, Spring Word Work, Spring Time

Apple Preschool Literacy Worksheets

Apple Preschool Literacy Worksheets
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Preschoolers will have a ton of fun with these apple themed literacy worksheets. These preschool worksheets focus on letter recognition, letter formation, and prewriting skills. What is Included: Alphabet Mazes - There are two alphabet mazes, one for capital letters and one for lowercase letters. Students will go through the maze by coloring or dotting the apples from A to Z. Apple Emergent Reader - There is one emergent reader that has some basic facts about apples. On the final page, students will record the type of apple they like best. Missing Letters - The student will write the missing letter in each letter sequence. Alphabet Cut and Paste - Students will cut out the lowercase letters and glue them next to their corresponding capital letter. Letter Sort - Students will sort letters by whether they are capital letters or lowercase letters. Prewriting Lines - There are two prewriting worksheets. In the first worksheet, students will trace straight lines in a variety of directions from left to right. On the second worksheet, students will trace a variety of lines from left to right, including curves and zigzags. Letter Tracing - There are 6 handwriting worksheets for students to practice writing capital letters and lowercase letters. Three worksheets are for capital letters and three worksheets are for lowercase letters. Apple Craft Template - There is one apple craft template page for students to color or decorate, and then cut out and glue together to create their own apple. These worksheets make great independent practice, emergency sub plans, and can even be used for homework. These apple themed worksheets are no prep. The teacher just simply needs to print out the desired pages and hand them to students to complete. The alphabet mazes, prewriting pages, tracing letter pages and missing letter pages can be laminated to create a reusable write and wipe activity.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Apple Worksheets, Preschool Worksheets, Preschool Literacy Worksheets, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter Recognition, Handwriting Skills, Letter Formation, Handwriting Worksheets

Literacy Intervention Packet: Phoneme Segmentation | Differentiated Activities

Literacy Intervention Packet: Phoneme Segmentation | Differentiated Activities
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

This Literacy Intervention Packet is focused on phoneme segmentation. It is 250+ pages full of 54 differentiated activities that could work for interventions, small groups, or stations. Topics included: 1. Beginning Sounds 2. Ending Sounds 3. Middle Sounds 4. Blends and Digraphs 5. CVC Words 6. Nonsense Words

Author Kindergarten Cafe

Tags Literacy Packet, Intervention Packet, Phonemes, Segmentation, Differentiation

CVC Matching Game -  Mitten Themed

CVC Matching Game - Mitten Themed
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Mitten Themed CVC Matching Game. This CVC Matching game can be used in several ways. It could be used as a matching game or as a literacy center for students. Recording sheets are included. The color mittens are self-correcting by color. Included: - Color matching set of CVC mitten cards for each vowel - Blackline matching set of CVC mitten cards for each vowel - Recording sheets for each vowel - 3 levels of worksheets with answer keys

Author Literacy Life

Tags CVC Game, Matching Game, Vowel Sounds, Short Vowels, Mittens

Gingerbread Ending Sounds

Gingerbread Ending Sounds
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities

This resource is a Gingerbread Ending Sounds Activity. This activity allows students to distinguish the ending sounds in words. This can be used as a simple matching/concentration game where students match the ending sounds pictures. It includes some consonants and some vowels and some blank cards, but you can only use the cards you need for your group.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Ending Sounds, Phonics Activity, Gingerbread, Winter, December, Ending Sounds Games

Beyond Author's Purpose | Activities to Analyze Author's Purpose

Beyond Author's Purpose | Activities to Analyze Author's Purpose
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This resource is a Beyond Author's Purpose Activity Set. The activities in this pack will help students determine why an author wrote a particular piece by giving evidence from the passage. Included: - 5 Author's Purpose posters - 24 task cards (color and black/white) - Recording sheet & answer key - Analyzing author's purpose worksheet

Author Literacy Life

Tags Author's Purpose, Reading Strategy, Main Idea, Reading Activities, Task Cards, Author's Purpose Activity Answer Key, Purpose Activities, Author's Purpose Lesson Plan, Authors Purpose Task Cards, Author Viewpoint Activities

Rhyming Words Activity - Literacy Practice

Rhyming Words Activity - Literacy Practice
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Valentine's Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages

Rhyming Words Activity – A Bloomin’ Good Time with Literacy Practice! Turn your classroom into a garden of rhyming fun with this Rhyming Words Activity! Students read the words on each flower, identify the rhyming petals, and color them red. Non-rhyming petals? They get a green makeover. This activity not only reinforces rhyming skills but also lets students channel their inner artist as they create vibrant flower masterpieces. It’s literacy, creativity, and a splash of nature—all rolled into one! Ways to Use: Phonics Fun: Use during small groups to practice rhyming sounds. Morning Work: A calm yet engaging way to start the day. Independent Practice: Perfect for literacy centers or early finishers. Homework: Send it home for a no-fuss, educational assignment. Spring Themes: Add a seasonal touch to your lessons with flower-inspired learning. Advantages: Interactive Learning: Combines reading and critical thinking with a hands-on coloring activity. Boosts Confidence: Students practice rhyming skills in a low-pressure, creative format. Easy Prep: Just print, distribute, and watch the learning bloom. Encourages Creativity: Kids get to make each flower uniquely theirs. Versatile: Works for individual, partner, or group activities. With this rhyming activity, your classroom will blossom with colorful, confident readers. Who knew literacy practice could be this much fun?

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

Tags Rhymes, Rhyming Words, Valentine Ryming Words, Valentine Activities, Valentine Worksheets, Literacy Practice, Literacy Worksheets, Literacy Activities

Dino-Thanksgiving Language and Literacy Book Companion Packet

Dino-Thanksgiving Language and Literacy Book Companion Packet
Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, ELA, Reading, Writing, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables

This book companion packet provides you with multiple resources, activities, and worksheets to target various communication, receptive language, expressive language, shared reading, and shared writing skills. This book companion is designed to be used with emergent literacy learners, early language and communication learners, and students with complex communication needs. Target core and fringe vocabulary words have been identified. Extension activities are also provided for additional language and literacy opportunities. Resources and tips for providing thorough and interactive shared reading activities like repeated readings, letter focus, and picture walk throughs is provided. Interactive story prop elements are included to help increase engagement during shared reading activities. Shared writing sentence stems can be used independently or in conjunction with a predictable chart writing lesson. This book and book companion would compliment any dinosaur or Thanksgiving unit theme. This product can be used individually, in small groups, or for whole class instruction. Thank you for considering or choosing this product!

Author Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)

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Tags Aac, Aac Book Companion, Dino-thanksgiving, Language And Literacy Packet, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Book Companion, Dinosaur

Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game

Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities, Games

This resource is a Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game . This activity allows students to distinguish the beginning sounds in words. This can be used as a simple matching/concentration game where students match the beginning sounds pictures. It includes all consonants and vowels, but you can use only the cards you need for your group.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Winter, Beginning Sounds, December, Gingerbread