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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

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

Beginning Digraphs Game

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

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

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

Spider Compound Word Matching Activity

Spider Compound Word Matching Activity
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Spider Compound Word Matching Activity . Students will match the spider to its correct web by forming a compound word. They will write their answers on the recording sheet. An answer key is included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Compound Words, Spelling, Vocabulary, Literacy Center, Spider

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

Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game

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

Valentine CVC Words Worksheets - Literacy Practice

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

Cupid's got mail, and your students are the postmasters! This Valentine CVC Words activity is a delightful blend of literacy practice and crafty fun. Students will cut out CVC “postage stamps,” read the words, match them to the correct envelope, and then color the adorable Valentine-themed pictures. It's hands-on, educational, and sweet enough to melt the ice of February mornings! Ways to Use: Phonics Practice: Students practice decoding CVC words and matching them with corresponding pictures. Holiday Learning Centers: A festive addition to Valentine’s Day-themed stations. Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, pasting, and coloring keep those little hands busy and focused. Morning Warm-Up: A cheerful way to start the day with independent practice. Homework or Take-Home Fun: Extend the Valentine vibe into home learning. Advantages: Engages Young Learners: Combines literacy with creativity for maximum fun. Builds Word Recognition: Reinforces reading and word-picture association. Multi-Sensory Learning: Involves cutting, pasting, and coloring to cater to diverse learning styles. Festive Flair: Perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day in a meaningful way. Minimal Prep: Print, provide scissors and glue, and you’re ready to roll! This activity delivers CVC word mastery straight to your students’ “mailboxes” while making your classroom feel like a Valentine’s workshop. Stamp your approval and send it their way!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

Tags Cvc, Cvc Words, Cvc Words Activities, Valentine Worksheets, Valentine Phonics, Valentine Cvc Words, Cvc Words Family, Literacy Activities

Fluency Phrasing Activity | Read It With Emotion

Fluency Phrasing Activity | Read It With Emotion
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

This resource is a Fluency Phrasing Activity. Fluency is an integral part of reading development. This activity is designed to help students move beyond "fast reading" and into prosody and inflection to help with comprehension. This can be used as a small group or independent center activity. Directions are included for how to implement this activity.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Fluency, Phrasing, Emotion, Reading, Comprehension, Reading Prosody Activities, Prosody Worksheets, Fluency Includes Emotion Pace And

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

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

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

Build a Snowman | Emergent Reader & Writing Activities

Build a Snowman | Emergent Reader & Writing Activities
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

This resource is a Build a Snowman | Emergent Reader & Writing Activities. Directions on how to assemble the book are included. After reading the book, students can create a snowman with the parts. Then they can use the flow chart and planning papers to begin writing their How to Build a Snowman Paper.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Snowman, January, Emergent Reader, Sequencing, Winter, Snowman Writing

Literacy Intervention Packet: Letter Sound Correspondence | Differentiated Activities

Literacy Intervention Packet: Letter Sound Correspondence | Differentiated Activities
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

This Literacy Intervention Packet is focused on letter sound correspondence. It is 100+ pages full of 10 differentiated activities that could work for interventions, small groups, or stations. Activities included: 1. Matching 2. Bowling for Letter Sounds 3. I Spy or I Hear 4. Board Game 5. Go Fish 6. Kaboom 7. Swat It 8. Sound Find 9. Bingo 10. Sound Naming Fluency

Author Kindergarten Cafe

Tags Literacy Intervention, Letter Sounds, Phonics Activity, Phonics Printable, Literacy Activities, How To Teach Letter Sound Correspondence, Letter-sound Correspondence, Letter Sound Correspondence, Sound Correspondence, Letter Sound Correspondence Worksheets

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

Read and Draw Activity - Literacy and Art

Read and Draw Activity - Literacy and Art
Creative Arts, Graphic Arts, Art, ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Activities, Centers, Assessments, Teacher Tools

Read and Draw – Where Words Meet Creativity! Transform your classroom into a hub of imagination with the Read and Draw Activity! This resource is a delightful way to combine literacy and art, as students read simple sentences and draw pictures to match. Whether it’s “The cat wears a hat” or “The dog jumps over a log,” kids get to visualize the written word while adding their personal artistic flair. No two drawings will ever be the same, but they’ll all be hilarious and adorable. Ways to Use: Morning Warm-Up: Start the day on a creative note with this quiet and focused activity. Literacy Centers: Reinforce comprehension and visualization in an engaging, hands-on way. Fast Finishers: Keep early birds entertained with fun and purposeful work. Sub Plans: A guaranteed hit that keeps students busy while you enjoy a moment of calm. Advantages: Boosts reading comprehension: Students practice understanding and interpreting sentences. Encourages creativity: Drawing makes the learning process exciting and unique. Builds confidence: Even reluctant readers enjoy the task because drawing makes it fun! Versatile and easy to use for various grade levels. Make reading a work of art—literally—with this engaging and laughter-filled activity. Your students (and you) will love it!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

Tags Drawing, Reading, Coloring Pages, Reading Activity, Drawing Activity, Valentine Activities, Drawing Activities, Reading Comprehension, Draw

Penguin's Cozy Hat Cored Literacy Readers Level D

Penguin's Cozy Hat Cored Literacy Readers Level D
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Common Core, Library, Children’s Literature, Literature, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Literacy Readers

Book Snapshot Title: Penguin’s Cozy Hat Genre: Fiction Primary Topic: Persevering through a windy challenge Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): D What This Book Teaches Best Perseverance / determination: Percy keeps holding on until his hat stayed put , showing real determination. Cause and effect: A small puff of wind turns into a stronger wind that tugged at his hat. Problem-solving with actions: Percy changes his body position— wiggles , squats low , and holds steady —to keep the hat on. Descriptive language: Words like crisp , icy cold , and roared help readers feel the setting. Learning Goals Students will: retell the main events from the story describe why Percy loved his hat using details from the text explain how the wind affected Percy’s hat and what Percy did in response identify words and phrases that describe the cold, windy setting explain how Percy feels at the end and support the idea with text evidence Key Vocabulary From the Text waddled — walked with short, side-to-side steps crisp — cold and fresh feeling tugged — pulled hard on something squatted — bent down very low determination — not giving up when it’s difficult FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Literacy Readers Overview This product is perfect for small group instruction, such as guided reading, strategy groups, or interventions. It could also be used for independent reading, homework, or holiday work. It could also be used for literacy stations, read-aloud practice, or sub plans. Extension Ideas There are several ways to extend the lesson, including reading twice—first for understanding, and the second time to find the key details. Perhaps you can highlight or underline a detail that answers the comprehension questions. You can also turn it into a writing activity: What did you learn, or retell the story using first, next, then, finally. You could even choose a vocabulary word, draw it, with a caption from the text. For more advanced learners, perhaps you can compare this to another text they have read recently. Differentiation Tips For differentiation, if the words are hard, then perhaps you can preview some of them before you begin. For responses, perhaps you can give the students the first few words, for example, “In the book…”. You can also pair up the students, which normally leads to one of them helping the other. You can read it through again for fluency. Perhaps you can read two or three pages at a time and then come together as a group and analyze. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Literacy Readers, Storybooks, Penguins, Fiction, Leveled Reading, Sel, Ela

Harvesting Blends 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

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

Sight Word Sentence Puzzles

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

Literacy Sheets: Activities First Nations children

Literacy Sheets: Activities First Nations children
ELA, Social Studies, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

First Nations Literacy Activities This educational resource provides elementary educators with over 25 printable literacy activities to help students learn about First Nations culture. With vocabulary lists, worksheets, games , research prompts, and more, students will build literacy skills while making cross-curricular connections. Use the materials for independent practice, small groups, or whole class instruction. Topics cover First Nations traditions, values, art, and history. By immersing learners in rich cultural content, these materials aim to foster appreciation and respect for diversity. The packet includes vocabulary lists, bingo games , comics, and prompts for students to write stories and make personal connections. Teachers can differentiate or use activities over multiple lessons. This teaching resource is designed for grades 3-5.

Author Learn it ANY way

Tags First Nations, Natives, Autochtones, Vocabulary, Writing

FREE MINIBOOK OF THE ABC | LITERACY
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FREE MINIBOOK OF THE ABC | LITERACY
ELA, Reading, Writing, Early Learning, Elementary, Pre-K, Activities, Worksheets & Printables

FREE MINIBOOK OF THE ABC INTRODUCTION: Hello! I thank you infinitely for your interest in my educational store! I am a teacher who strives every day to produce these great educational resources for children, so I thank you because with your downloads you are helping a lot to promote my personal and professional work. MAIN INFORMATION: 1. Product name: You can use this educational resource in the primary education classroom. 2. Number of pages: This document contains the following number of pages. 3. Is it editable or not? This educational document is not editable, because this way you can use it better and you will not have any problem with the composition or design undergoing any variation. 4. Theme: This educational resource contains a topic for the primary education of children. 5. Document version: This educational document is available in PDF version, size A4. 6. Color or black/white: This educational product is designed in color because we believe that this will be much more attractive for your children. 7. Aimed at children of ages: This educational document is specifically aimed at children in primary education. 8. Area: This educational document may be used in some area of ​​primary education for children. SECONDARY INFORMATION: 9. Do I need any extra elements to apply it? Yes, perhaps your students need pencils, colors, markers and even sometimes scissors and erasers. 10. Is it in color or black and white? This educational document has been designed mostly in color so that it is highly attractive to students. 11. Is this resource free or do you have to pay to use it? This document is available for free, so take advantage of the opportunity to download it now. 12. Does it have an answer key attached? No, it does not contain an answer key attached. This file is for personal use only. It is not allowed to be resold or shared with others.

Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA

Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCE, ALPHABET, ABC, LITERACY