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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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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
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
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
Academic Vocabulary Review Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
This resource is an Academic Vocabulary Review Game. There are several ways you can use the 48 words and definitions in this set. Possible uses: - Vocabulary card review - Concentration game - Board game Directions for how to use as a concentration game or board game are included. Answer key included.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Academic, Vocabulary, Review Game, Reading Strategies, Task Cards
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
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
Literacy Center Packet
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
This is a Literacy Center Packet for your Kindergarten and first-grade students. Literacy Centers are a great way to extend learning. This simple Prep resource gives the students the opportunity to be creative, to write, and to draw. The sentences are simple to read, fun to color, and challenging enough to practice comprehension. Students practice important skills such as left to right writing, starting sentences with a capital letter, using proper spaces between words, and ending with a period. The writing page has reminders at the bottom and encourages students to check their work. Students will practice writing sentences and drawing pictures. These are great worksheets for center time. Students will need watercolors or markers, and a pencil. Students will be asked to: 1. Look at the picture at the top of the page. 2. Read and trace the sentence with a marker of your choice. 3. Draw a picture depicting the sentence. 4. Write another sentence on the back to tell about the picture. 5. To extend the concept, have students use adjectives to describe the picture. All you have to do is print and go. This resource is a PDF and has a total of 20 pages for students to practice!
Author The Kinder Lady
Tags Literacy Center, Reading Centers, Writing, Animals, Illustrations, Art, Complete Sentences, Punctuation, Capital Letters, Phonics
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
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
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
Apple Pickin' Antonyms
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
This resource is an Apple Pickin' Antonyms Activity . Students will: - Choose one of the three sets of cards - Match the apples to the antonyms on the bushel baskets. - Use the recording sheet to write their matches This is a great language arts activity for the fall season. Students will enjoy this in stations or in early finisher buckets.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Antonyms, Task Cards, Vocabulary Activity, September, Autumn
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
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
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
CVC Literacy Centers
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This is a set of print and go CVC Literacy Centers that is perfect for early kindergarten students. It is a PDF of 42 pages. Your students will practice beginning sounds, middle sounds, ending sounds, rhyming words, and building CVC words. The cards are fun, bold pictures that are easy to understand. Students will match letter cards to picture cards and build CVC words with boxes showing a picture. It includes three worksheets that could be used for assessments. It does not include an answer key. Implementation Format: These activities could be used in a small group or partner activity or as an individual activity . It is perfect for literacy centers because the activities can be completed in about 10-15 minutes. You can have students complete more than one activity if you want a longer literacy session. Suggestions for use: The center activities include cards that can be used in a pocket chart or sorted on the floor, desk, or table. You could also attach velcro or magnets for sorting on white boards, cookie sheets, etc. Students can use magnet letters or dry erase markers to build CVC words in word building boxes. Standards: CCSS RF.K.2a: recognize and produce rhyming words CCSS RF.K.2d: isolate and produce the initial, medial vowel, and final sound (phonemes) in the three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words.
Author Katie Maurice
Tags Rhyming, Matching, Beginning Sounds, Ending Sounds, Middle Sounds, Phonics, Literacy Station, Cut And Paste, Small Group, CVC Word Building
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
TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource Purpose: The TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet is designed for enhancing sentence building skills in preschoolers, kindergarteners, as well as first and second graders. It strengthens their foundation in language arts in an engaging manner. Inclusions: An intriguing teapot craft activity . Reading exercises to promote fluidity. In-depth introduction to important concepts such as cause and effect. Ease of Use: With straightforward instructions, this packet proves user-friendly for both teachers and parents. It comes ready-to-go once printed — a time-saving resource particularly suitable for today's busy teaching scenarios. Layout Overview: The packet encompasses 6 pages contained within a single PDF file. Flexibility is provided with the option of printing either in colour or black and white. The TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet enables flexible implementation across diverse learning scenarios like full class instruction, cooperative learning sessions, differentiated instruction among others. In brief , the TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet blends systematic learning materials with stimulating activities catering not only to cognitive development but also encouraging creativity — thus offering an interactive platform where young learners thrive on their literacy journey.
Author Glimmercat Education
Tags Reading Skills, Language Arts, Literacy Packet, Sentence Building, Teapot Craft
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
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 “determination” during a hard moment. Cause and effect: A small “puff” of wind becomes a strong wind that “tugged” at his hat, and Percy’s actions help solve the problem. Problem-solving with actions: Percy changes his body position (wiggles, squats low, holds steady) to keep the hat on. Using descriptive language: The text uses sensory words like “crisp,” “icy cold,” and “roared” to describe weather and mood. Learning Goals Students will retell the main events from Percy putting on his hat to the wind passing. Students will describe why Percy loved his hat using details from the text. Students will explain how the wind affected Percy’s hat and what Percy did in response. Students will identify words and phrases that describe the cold, windy setting. Students will infer 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. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What could you do if the wind starts blowing while you wear a hat? Comprehension questions: Why did Percy love his hat? Comprehension questions: What did the wind try to do to Percy’s hat? Comprehension questions: What did Percy do that helped his cozy hat stay on his head? FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Leveled Literacy Readers Links Level AA Level A Level B Level C Level D Penguin's Cozy Hat Level E Level F Level G Level H Level I Level J Level K Level L Level M Level N Level O Level P Level Q Level R Level S Level T Level U Level V Leveled Literacy Readers Series (K–5) This Leveled Literacy Readers series supports readers across Grades K–5 with engaging fiction and nonfiction titles written at carefully controlled levels. Color-coded leveling makes it simple to sort, grab, and match books to students. Every reader includes a quick pre-reading prompt , a short vocabulary set pulled from the text, and after-reading questions that build discussion, comprehension, and confidence. With a consistent format from book to book, these readers fit seamlessly into guided reading, small groups, centers, independent practice, intervention, and take-home reading —helping students strengthen fluency, vocabulary in context, and text-based understanding with minimal prep. How to Use These Readers Best-fit classroom uses (grab-and-go): Small-group instruction: guided reading, strategy groups, or intervention Independent reading routines: Read-to-Self, daily reading practice, book bins Literacy stations: “Read + Respond,” vocabulary station, partner reading Read-aloud + talk: quick mini-lesson opener or science/SEL tie-in discussion Fluency practice: repeated reading, echo/choral reading, buddy reading Quick assessment moments: retell/check-for-understanding, exit-ticket responses Home connection: send-home reading with a simple discussion prompt built in Sub-friendly plans: predictable structure students can follow independently Easy 10–15 minute flow (works anywhere): Ask the pre-reading question (purpose for reading) Students read (solo/partner/teacher-led) Teach the 5 vocab words quickly in context Answer the after-reading questions (oral discussion or short written responses) Center ideas (no extra prep): Find-it-in-the-text: students point to the sentence/picture that proves an answer Vocab match: word ↔ meaning ↔ quick sketch Retell in 3: three key details in order (first/next/last) Structure Each reader is built around a focused sub-theme within a broader topic, written at a specific level to support real progress over time. Students begin with a one-sentence pre-reading question to activate thinking, read the book with picture support, then revisit key ideas using a short vocabulary set and after-reading comprehension questions . The routine stays consistent across titles—predictable for students, efficient for teachers, and easy to use in guided reading, centers, or independent practice. Each completed reader includes: One leveled reader (K–5 range across the series) Color-coded level labeling for quick sorting and bin organization Pre-reading question (1 sentence) to build purpose for reading Vocabulary support (5 words from the text with child-friendly meanings) After-reading comprehension questions (3 one-sentence prompts for discussion or written response) Themes Included These readers span a wide range of age-appropriate, high-interest topics, such as: Seasons, holidays, and celebrations Real-world science, animals, and nature Community, character, and life skills Everyday themes students already enjoy (friends, family, school, routines) Each title connects to familiar experiences while strengthening fluency, vocabulary in context, and text-based comprehension . Easy extensions (optional): Read twice: first for gist, second to find key details Highlight/underline one detail that answers each comprehension question Create a 3-bullet “What I learned” list (or a simple mind map) Turn answers into a short retell using sequence words (first/next/then/finally) Choose one vocabulary word and draw it with a caption from the text Compare two books on the same topic: what’s the same and what’s different? Differentiation tips: Preview 2–3 key words with quick examples before reading Offer sentence starters for responses (e.g., “In the book, I learned…”) Use partner reading: one reads, one points to evidence in the text/pictures Allow rereading for fluency (echo reading, choral reading, or whisper phones) Chunk the reading into short sections with quick check-ins Extend stronger readers by asking them to justify an answer using an exact detail from the text For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Rating
Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Literacy Readers, Storybooks, Penguins, Fiction, Leveled Reading, Sel, Ela
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
Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game is an exceptional learning resource, merging education and play for students in a compelling way. Crafted specifically to assist educators in teaching spelling effectively, this product caters to students from Kindergarten up to Grade 3. Key Features: Inclusivity: The game includes words from pre-primer level up to 3rd grade levele, accommodating every student's learning pace. Different color snowflakes are used for each word set for easy recognition of differring levels. Versatility: Two distinct modes of play are provided with the game permitting teachers the flexibility in choosing an approach that harmonizes with their style and their students' leaning preference. Downloadability: Upon purchase, access instantly your product comprised of over 45 pages neatly arranged in a PDF format ready for immediate printing. Efficacy: Keeping economy into consideration, an option has been integrated offering a set of black-and-white cards designed especially for ink-saving prints. Purpose This one-of-a-kind resource aids educators aiming at enhancing Language Arts sessions dealing with spelling. With this tool at your disposal, make lessons interactive and establish vocabulary among young learners enticingly. Snowflake Fluries - The perfect edutainment tool designed keeping primary grade educators foremost!
Author Literacy Life
Tags Spelling Game, Sight Words, Interactive Learning, Language Arts, Vocabulary Expansion
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
Poetry Analysis Activities
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Poetry Analysis Activities Poetry Analysis Activities is an invaluable educational tool for both public school teachers and homeschooling parents. It caters to grade levels 2, 3, and 4, providing a comprehensive set of activities that nurtures students in understanding the essence of poetry across various topics within language arts. Fundamental Functions This curriculum resource aids instructors in exposing students to poetry analysis applying learning mechanisms such as task cards, scavenger hunts and critical reading skills. These exercises are universally applicable - rendering them a dynamic supplement to your current poetry unit plans or as groundwork for starting fresh units of study. Purpose & Potential At its core, this product aims at promoting comprehension by presenting straightforward concepts that simplify the intricacies of poetic forms for young minds. In practice, these activities will empower children to independently interpret poems - enhancing their abilities in critical thinking considerably. A Single Comprehensive File: This package contains print-ready materials assembled suitably in one PDF file composed of 16 pages filled with numerous learning prospects. Versatile Utility: The exercises can adapt fluidly across diverse circumstances – from whole-classroom instruction to small group work stations or even homework assignments- ensuring there’s always a teaching aid readily available fitting into any teaching plan. Universal Appeal: An outstanding aspect about Poetry Analysis Activities is its widespread relevance – it doesn’t enforce any specific poem rather inspires inventiveness by allowing versatility in choosing which verse aligns best with individual preferences or curricular goals. In Conclusion, In recapitulation, Poetry Analysis Activities provides the perfect gateway for pupils attending second to fourth grades to delve into the allure of poetic compositions – laying robust foundations for their future literary explorations.
Author Literacy Life
Tags Poetry Analysis, Educational Resource, Language Arts, Comprehension, Critical Thinking
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