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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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Boo! An |oo| Sounds Decodable Reader
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
This resource is an oo Sounds Decodable Reader Packet. Students will enjoy their 8-page mini reader that comes with a cover page. The pictures can be colored as students get ready for the spooky season! Then there is a word card sort activity for the two different sounds that |oo| makes. Next there is a cut and paste word sort activity. Answer key included. Students will also complete a fill in the blank. Answer key included. Finally, there is a board game for students to enjoy in small groups. Directions for how to play are included.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Decodable Reader, Emergent Reader, Halloween, October, Autumn
The Farmer Said | A Sight Word Reader
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
This resource is a The Farmer Said | A Sight Word Reader. This is an 11-page reader that comes with a cover page. The book is colorable! You will also receive a sheet filled with the pictures from the story. This is great for matching.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Farmer, Reader, Sight Word, Vocabulary, Mini Book, Is Said A Sight Word, Sight Word Said
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
Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
This resource is a Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game . This rhyming game can be played like the concentration game where students turn over cards to get a match. Each picture has one rhyme that matches it. These cards can be used as a literacy center or small group instruction. Sets of cards are color-coded to maintain organization. Answer keys are included.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Rhymes, Rhyming Game, Vocabulary, Task Cards, Matching
Magical Long Vowel Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Magical Long Vowel Game. Featuring the silent e, this game is jam-packed with fun for your language arts students! This game can be played as: - A reading game - A spelling game - With cards only Directions are included for whichever way you decide to implement this magical game!
Author Literacy Life
Tags Board Game, Literacy Centers, Long Vowels, Silent E, Phonics
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
Football Sight Word Compound Match Up
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Football Sight Word Compound Match Up. These cards can be placed in a literacy center for students to work on independently with a recording sheet. You may also choose to utilize these cards as a game in which students play as pairs. Directions are included for how to play as a game . There are a total of 18 cards, printed 6 per page.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Football, Sight Words, Vocabulary, Compound Words, Literacy Center
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
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
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
Fast Pitch Long Vowel Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
This resource is a Fast Pitch Long Vowel Game. There are many ways you can use these cards: - Snap - Fast Pitch - Board Game Directions are included for each way of playing.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Baseball, Patterns, Phonics, Long Vowel, Reading Center
Digraphs Parking Lot Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Digraphs Parking Lot Game. Parking lot games are fun and easy for children to play and review skills. The digraphs game has 2 levels for children to play - making it a game that will last a long time. Children play the game by picking up a car out of the pile and placing it in the spot with the digraph. See who can fill up the most spots and parking lots.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Digraphs, Literacy Center, Phonics, Reading Games, Parking Lot
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
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
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
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
Harvesting Blends Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Harvesting Blends Game. Students will take turns picking up a blend card. Students will read the card and sort it under the correct heading on the recording sheet. If students do this correctly, they can move ahead two spaces. If done incorrectly, the player stays on their space. The student who reaches the finish first wins the game.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Harvesting, Blends, Phonics, Board Game, Task Cards
Compound Word Match Up
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource is a Compound Word Match Up. They can be printed in color or black and white. This is a great pair game that can be placed in a literacy center for students to enjoy!
Author Literacy Life
Tags Compound Words, Butterfly, Matching Activity, Vocabulary, Task Cards
Beginning Digraphs Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
This resource is a Beginning Digraphs Game. Directions for how to play this game are included. This is a great whole group or small group game to review and reinforce the concept of digraphs.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Vowel Sounds, Digraphs, Blends, Phonics, Language Arts
Ninja Syllables Puzzle and Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Ninja Syllables Puzzle and Game. Puzzles are included for 2, 3, and 4 syllable words. Students can write the words as they create puzzles on the recording sheets. These are perfect for small group or literacy centers . Two sorts are included for students to complete. Your students will have fun playing as they read words with syllables on them.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Reading Puzzles, Spelling, Syllables, Ninja, Small Group
Sight Word Sentence Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource is a set of Sight Word Sentence Puzzles. There are 4 mini puzzles with 4 sentences per page. All you have to do is print, laminate and cut these puzzles. Students will love solving these puzzles with sight words during small group or centers .
Author Literacy Life
Tags Sentences, Reading Puzzle, Sight Words, Literacy Center, Spelling
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
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
Halloween Alphabet Matching Game – Spot It Style Cards Early Literacy
Holiday & Seasonal, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Halloween, Holidays, Children’s Literature, Literature, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Projects, Flashcards, Word Problems
Halloween Alphabet Matching Game – Spot It Style Cards for Early Literacy This Halloween card set is based on the familiar “ Spot It” style game but adapted for alphabet and early literacy practice. I like to bring it out in late October when my class is full of energy but still needs structured learning. The mix of playful competition and letter recognition makes it a good fit for both Pre-K and early elementary groups. The set includes 93 cards in total, arranged as three complete decks with 31 cards each. Every card shows six different Halloween-themed pictures. The fun part is that any two cards always share exactly one picture in common. Students race to find the match between their card and the one in the center pile. Whoever names it first keeps the card. The round continues until the stack is finished, and the player with the most cards wins. There are three versions of the cards: round, square, and hexagonal. I usually print one full set, laminate it, and keep it in a small box for the season. The round cards feel most like the original game, while the square version is quicker to cut. The hexagons are eye-catching and add variety. In my kindergarten group, this game helped students practice quick recognition of letters and pictures. It also encouraged turn-taking and teamwork. For ESL learners, the visual clues and repeated naming of pictures gave extra support with vocabulary. Some of my students even started making up their own rules, such as timed rounds or team challenges, which kept the activity fresh. The game works well in literacy centers, as a short brain break, or as an activity for early finishers. It requires very little preparation beyond printing and cutting. Because it is flexible in design, you can use just part of the deck if you want a shorter game. This resource is best suited for preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1, but I have also seen older students enjoy it simply as a seasonal challenge. It is a playful way to bring some Halloween atmosphere into the classroom without losing the focus on learning. Warm regards, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
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Tags ESL, Game, Educational Card Games, ABC, Elementary, Letters, Alphabet, Halloween, Alphabet Memory, Spot It