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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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Rainbow Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These rainbow themed, alphabet seek and find mats are a practical teaching resource designed for use in early education, preschools, and kindergartens. This resource provides a fresh approach to essential foundational skills — letter recognition. Designed specifically for the St. Patrick's Day or springtime period, it merges fun with learning through everyday classroom activities. This product features three engaging rainbow themed seek-and-find mats that cover all letters A-Z. The mats serve as an interactive literacy center where learners can take pleasure tracing matching letters. Versatility of the Mats: The mats are designed with flexible implementation methods such as 'Find and Dot,' which draws students into using markers or dot bingo chips on the correct letter. The 'Find and Cover' method encourages learners to identify letters realistically while drawing them out in an exploratory literacy activity . More Activities: The resource can be transformed into a sensory bin activity with cards bearing desired letters placed inside bins for learners to locate. It could also convert into 'Write the Room,' where educators hide cards around class spaces prompting young minds towards detective work tracing found letters on their mats. Addition Benefits: Besides fostering letter recognition, these seek-and-find mats also facilitate handwriting practice by allowing students to trace inside each letter to record each letter card drawn. These activity mats require minimal preparation time, require no prep to create the mats. The cards do need to be printed and cut apart, but the low prep nature of these cards allow for quick set up for this literacy activity . The mats and cards can be laminated to create a reusable activity . In summary, the Rainbow Letter Recognition Seek And Find Mats contains a range of engaging activities that promote active student involvement fostering exploration and discovery through a diverse learning experience designed to develop early letter recognition and handwriting skills.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Recognition, Seek And Find Mats, Hands-on Literacy Center, Handwriting Practice, Alphabet Activities, St. Patrick's Day Alphabet, St. Patrick's Day Preschool
Rhyming Words Practice
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, End Of Year, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
These engaging Rhyming Words Worksheets are designed to help young learners recognize and match rhyming words in a fun and interactive way. In each exercise, students look at the underlined word in a sentence or list, then circle the word that rhymes with it from multiple choices. This simple, visual activity is ideal for building phonemic awareness and supporting early literacy skills. Ways to Use: As part of a phonics or reading lesson In small group literacy centers or guided reading sessions For independent practice or morning work As homework or review assignments In intervention settings to support struggling readers Advantages: Encourages phonological awareness , a key skill in early reading Promotes word recognition through auditory and visual practice Simple format allows for easy differentiation No prep, print and go resource for busy teachers Helps reinforce sound patterns and word families Suitable for kindergarten and early elementary levels Pdf includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Rhyming, Rhyming Words, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Vowels, Short And Long Vowels, Rhyming Words Worksheets, Literacy Worksheets
St. Patrick's Day Alphabetical Order Puzzles
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
St. Patrick's Day Alphabetical Order Puzzles This St. Patrick's Day Alphabetical Order Puzzles teaching resource provides students with hands-on practice placing CVC words in alphabetical order by their first letter. What is Included: This set includes 20 real-picture puzzles focused on Christmas themes including 10 puzzles with 5 words each and 10 puzzles with 10 words each. Also included are recording sheets for students to write the words from the puzzles in proper ABC order. These self-correcting alphabetical order puzzles allow students to develop and reinforce this key early literacy skill in a colorful way. These St. Patrick's Day puzzles contain easy to read, decodable words that students can easily read, providing a low stress activity for students to practice the skill of alphabetizing words. The stress free nature of this activity will give teachers a fun lesson for students to practice this skill. When to Use: Literacy Center - Simply place the puzzles and recording pages in a literacy center for students to complete independently or with a partner. Morning Tub or Bins - Place the puzzles in a morning bin for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull a small group of students aside who need extra practice alphabetizing words to the first letter. The bright, colorful, real images keep young learners engaged. This resource is an engaging and differentiated way for K-2 students to practice alphabetical order. These St. Patrick's Day alphabetizing puzzles are a low prep option for teachers. Simply print, laminate if desired, and cut out the puzzle pieces. The puzzle pieces can be stored in task boxes so teachers can easily set up the center and students can easily clean up the center. The task box makes this literacy activity very simple to store. Skills Assessed: This St. Patrick's Day alphabetical order activity assesses students ability to place CVC words in alphabetical order to the first letter.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabetical Order, ABC Order, Alphabetical Order Puzzles, St. Patrick's Day Literacy Center, St. Patrick's Day Puzzles
End of Year Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Creative Arts, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, End Of Year, Seasons, Summer, Months, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor, Crafts
Ready to wrap up the school year with smiles, creativity, and just a tiny bit of classroom chaos? This End of Year Writing Prompts BUNDLE for K–2 includes 20 fun and engaging writing + drawing pages that help students reflect, imagine, and celebrate all they’ve learned (and all the summer fun to come). From thanking their teacher to dreaming up wild vacations, this bundle has everything you need to keep students learning, even when their brains are already halfway to the beach. Each page includes a writing prompt tailored for young learners and a drawing section to bring their ideas to life. Perfect for end-of-year review, memory books, or just enjoying a few quiet minutes before the final bell rings! Ways to Use: Daily end-of-year writing activity Morning work or early finisher option Memory book or keepsake creation Bulletin board displays Student reflections for portfolios Advantages: 20 unique prompts = no prep, no boredom Builds writing, drawing, and reflection skills Supports emotional expression and creativity Great for K–2 learners with simple, fun formats Makes a sweet end-of-year collection for families and teachers Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Writing, Writing Prompts, Writing Centers, End Of Year, End Of Year Writing, End Of Year Activities, End Of Year Literacy, Summer Activities
Letter B Beginning Sound Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This Letter B Beginning Sound Puzzles includes two piece puzzles for the letter B. These are great for letter recognition and beginning sounds. There are 12 different puzzles for students to build for the letter B that cover the most common initial sound for the letter B. They are a quick and easy activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter B or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. Students will love putting together these puzzles and saying the words of the picture that begins with the letter B. These puzzles are perfect for preschoolers or kindergartners who are learning about the initial /b/ sound of words. Each of the 12 puzzles contain colorful and engaging images, that any students should be able to recognize easily. These alphabet worksheets can be used in the following ways * Literacy centers * Fine motor centers * Puzzle center * Small group activities * Task box activity * Beginning sound review * Morning work * Early finisher activity * Emergency sub plans * Individual practice or work in pairs Skills assessed with these letter B two piece puzzles * Letter B Recognition * Initial Sound of the letter B * Fine Motor Skills * Matching Skills These letter B puzzles for beginning sounds are a low prep activity . All the teacher needs to do is to print the puzzles, cut them out, and laminate if you want to have a long-lasting resource. This literacy center is easy to put out and clean up and can be stored in a small plastic container, like a task box. For similar resources, visit my store!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter B, Letter B Activities, Letter B Puzzles, Alphabet Puzzles, Preschool Literacy Center, Kindergarten Literacy Center, Literacy Centers, Alphabet Activities, Initial Sounds, /b/
Spell It Board Game with Advanced Code
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Spell It Board Game with Advanced Code. Single syllable and multi-syllabic words are included. This game focuses on the different ways to spell a sound. There are 2 different game boards to keep things interesting. This card game works well as a whole group or small group game. There are 20 sets of sounds included.
Author Top Notch Teaching
Tags Board Game, Spelling, Phonemes, Segmentation, Literacy Center, Spell Advance
Housekeeping Speaking Game
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
This is a Housekeeping Speaking Game that comes with 1 game board. This board can be printed in color or black and white. It is a fun way to increase dialogue and build speaking skills amongst your learners. Students will move from one space to the next reading and then answering the questions.
Author Better Teaching Resources
Tags Housekeeping, Habits, ESL Activity, Language Printable, Small Group Games, Reading, Literacy, Speaking Skills, Dialogue
Alphabet Story Book | Letter D Interactive Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Alphabet Story Book | Letter D Interactive Book This interactive ABC book focuses on the letter D, designed for early elementary students learning phonics and reading. Students will expand their vocabulary and reading skills through an engaging story about a dog named Duke going to the doctor. The resource includes letter recognition practice, matching vocabulary words and pictures activities, as well as an original narrative story. Educators can facilitate whole group reading lessons focused on letter sounds or assign the cut and paste activities for independent student practice. This multifaceted letter book aims to creatively teach letter D vocabulary, beginning sounds, and reading comprehension. View accompanying videos of the story book read aloud on YouTube for another dynamic learning opportunity. This resource works well for differentiation and making learning to read fun.
Author Golden Promise
Tags Reading Activity, Literacy Center, Short Story, Beginning Sounds, Letter D, Alphabet Letter D, Letter D Books
AG Word Family Dice Games
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Games
These AG Word Family Dice Games are the perfect way to practice blending onset and rime, as well as reading and writing CVC words. These dice games make a great literacy center or phonics station for students who are learning AG words. What is Included: This resource contains 2 different dice designs, one for spelling words and one with the target word family pictures.. There are 4 game boards to use with each set of dice. There is a grid page with words to color or cover, a graphing page to roll and color, a tracing page to roll and trace the correct word, and well as a roll and write page. Where to Use these Dice Games: Literacy Center Phonics Center Independent Practice Small Group Activity Partner Game Writing Center To play these dice games, students will roll the die or dice then color, cover, trace or write the AG word or picture that was rolled. These activities are differentiated so that students who need more support can also be successful with this word family center. More Ways to Use these Dice Games: For a single player game, students can use the tracing worksheets to trace the word or picture rolled. For a single player game, students can use the grid worksheets to color or cover the word or picture rolled. For a single player game, students can create a graph by rolling the dice a set number of times, then filling in the blank grid squares. For a partner game, students can play Three in a Row. To play, students use the grid paper with words. They take turns rolling the dice and coloring or covering the words in the grid. The first player to get three words in a row wins. For a partner game, use the tracing pages to roll and take turns tracing the words or picture rolled. The player who traces the most words at the end of time wins. Skills Assessed Blending of Onset and Rime in CVC Words Reading, Tracing, Writing and Spelling CVC Words The dice game mats are no prep. They just need to be printed out and put in the center or station you wish to use them in. The dice will need to be assembled. You will need to print them out on card stock or other heavy weight paper, cut, fold and tape together. The mats can be laminated to make them reusable, especially of you need to save paper. Dry erase markers can be used on the writing and tracing mats.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Dice Games, Phonics Games, CVC Words, Literacy Center, Kindergarten Phonics, AG Words, AG Word Family
AG Words Fluency Activities
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These AG word family activities are the perfect way to practice reading fluency. Students will read words, simple sentences, and short stories with CVC words from the AG word family. This allows for students to practice reading the target words in isolation and in context. Suitable for kindergartners and first graders who are learning CVC words, these fluency activities allow students to practice reading CVC words as well as have fun and stay engaged during literacy time in centers or small group settings. The variety of activities allow teachers to differentiate the activities for students who are on different learning levels. Fluency Activities Three Word Fluency Strips Seven Sentence Strips One Sentence Fluency Page One Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions Eight Sentence Pyramids with Pictures This reading fluency resource contains both no prep and low prep activities for practicing CVC words. The sentence pyramids and reading strips are designed to be cut apart for students to use, but can remain on the full page if so desired. These pages can be laminated for students to use over and over in a literacy center or reading center. When to Use: Literacy Centers Small Group Activities Independent Practice Homework Fluency Assessment This fluency packet can be completed by students independently or with teacher assistance in small groups or one on one. The different activities provide a fun and engaging way for teachers to practice reading fluency with students. The sentence pyramids include easy to recognize images to go along with each sentence and they make the perfect addition to any reading center. The reading comprehension and sentence fluency pages can be utilized as independent work or homework. Skills Assessed: Reading AG words in isolation. Reading AG words in sentences. Reading AG words in a short story. Fluency with AG words in various contexts Reading Comprehension
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Reading Fluency, Fluency Passages, Simple Sentences, Sentence Pyramids, Literacy Centers, Reading Centers, CVC Words, Kindergarten Reading, AG Words, AG Word Family
Letter Q Flip Book
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This letter Q flipbook is the perfect tool to help preschoolers and kindergarteners learn all about the letter Q! The different pages in this flip book allow students to practice recognizing the letter, writing the letter, and identifying words that begin with the letter. What is Included: This flip book has a cover page for students to simply color. The seek and find page practices letter recognition by having students identify capital and lowercase forms of the letter. The find and color page practices letter recognition of the target letter from other letters of the alphabet. Students can use dot markers to mark the letters, they can color in the letter or use stickers to cover the letters. The cut and paste page allows students to work with scissor skills to cut out examples of the letter from either printed materials, like magazines or newspapers, or students can use the letters provided at the bottom of the page. The trace and write page allows students to practice tracing and writing the capital and lowercase forms of the letter. The beginnings sound page has students coloring the pictures that begin with the letter. The trace and draw page has students tracing a word that begins with the letter, then drawing a picture to represent that word. When to Use: Literacy Centers - This flip book can be placed in a literacy center for students to work on identifying the letter. Morning Work - This flip book is a perfect morning work activity. Doing one or two pages each morning, students can finish one flip book a week. Homework - These flip books can be sent home for parents to work with letter recognition with their children. Small Group Activity - Students who need extra help with identifying letters and sounds can work with the teacher in a small group setting.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Flip Book, Hands-on Learning, Phonics, Literacy Centers, Letter Q, Letter Q Activity
Letter Boxes: Letter Road Center
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
Letter Boxes: Letter Road Center A valuable teaching resource designed to bolster student understanding of uppercase and lowercase letters. This digital supplement offers educators a unique, interactive way to engage young learners. Constructed with simplicity and convenience in mind, it includes a 54-page printable PDF file packed with letter road cards plus two options for title cover art for the bin storing the cards. How to Use Print, cut, and laminate the provided cards. Add a toy car and dry-erase marker into each box for an exciting exploration journey. You may also incorporate small transportation-themed erasers or counters to increase engagement. The versatility of Letter Boxes: Letter Road Center makes it easily fit into thematic units like cars, transportation around the world, or any travel adventures planned throughout the school year. When students physically trace letter roads with toy cars before tracing and writing them, they develop muscle memory & dexterity. This strengthens their ability to identify different letters. Inclusive Learning Setting This resource can be an effective intervention tool catering differently-abled students' needs or those needing extra assistance mastering their letters. Whether used during whole group study periods or divided among smaller groups during center activities and homework assignments; this is a comprehensive pre-reading activity designed for early learning stages right through kindergarten level. Your journey into enhanced student literacy awaits courtesy of Letter Boxes: Letter Road Center!
Author The Proactive Classroom
Tags Interactive Learning, Letter Recognition, Motor Skills, Pre-reading, Literacy
Beginning Sounds - Phonics Practice
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, ESL, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Seasons, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor
Help your students build strong phonics skills with this Beginning Sounds – Phonics Practice resource! Designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early first grade, these worksheets give children the chance to listen to sounds, identify initial letters, and connect pictures to their starting sounds. It’s a great way to support early reading and phonemic awareness in a fun and engaging format. Ways to Use: Daily phonics practice or morning work Small group reading instruction Literacy centers or independent work Homework or take-home review Assessment or intervention for struggling learners Advantages: Builds early phonemic awareness Helps children hear and recognize beginning letter sounds Supports vocabulary growth through picture-word matching Reinforces letter-sound correspondence Easy to use, just print and go (PDF format only) Great for visual and hands-on learners Each worksheet includes clear visuals and simple directions, allowing students to circle, trace, match, or write the beginning sound of familiar objects. This resource makes it easier for teachers to provide consistent, focused phonics practice while keeping students motivated. A must-have for early literacy instruction and foundational reading skills! Pdf file includes 6 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Beginning Sound, Phonics, Phonics Activities, Beginning Sounds, Cvc Words, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Spelling, Literacy Centers
ABC Spelling, Writing and Matching Activity
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
This resource is an ABC Spelling, Writing and Matching Activity. It is a great printable for your preschool and kindergarten students. You may also find it helpful for your 1st grade students who need additional support. There are 7 pages included in this resource. To complete pages 1-5, students will need to cut out the letters on page 7. Page 7 consists of all 26 letters of the alphabet. These are all uppercase letters. Students will cut these out first. Then they will match the uppercase letter to the correct lowercase letter. Each time they match a letter, they should trace and say the corresponding word. If you want to make this a reusable activity, you can print and laminate the pages. You could adhere Velcro dots to the letter pieces and pages 1-5, so students can attach the uppercase letters to the correct lowercase letters. They could use a dry erase marker to trace the words. This will build their fine motor skills as they practice grip with other writing tools, besides a pencil. When you transform it into a reusable activity with laminated pages, it easily becomes a center activity or an early finishers activity. Page 6 will be a page in which they can trace the letters of the alphabet all at once, capital letters and lowercase letters. This could also be printed and laminated as well to create a reusable activity. Students will practice reading, writing, spelling and tracing all in one resource. Each of these can be used for centers, small groups or even placed in a substitute folder.
Author KD's Kids School Shop
Tags Alphabet, Tracing, Uppercase Letters, Lowercase Letters, Spelling Activity, Spelling Skills, Literacy, Alphabet Review, Matching Activity
Snakes and Ladders Game with Basic Code
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This resource is a Snakes and Ladders Game with Basic Code. This game is a great way to practice segmenting and blending sounds. This card game works well as a whole group or small group game. There are 16 sets of sounds included.
Author Top Notch Teaching
Tags Basic Code, Spelling Games, Snakes And Ladders, Sounds, Literacy Center
Arbor Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Vocabulary, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Arbor Day, Seasons, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Activities, Centers
Celebrate trees and literacy with this Arbor Day Alphabetical Order Activity + Answers ! Your students will practice putting tree-themed words in alphabetical order, and you’ll enjoy a no-prep activity that feels as refreshing as a walk in the woods. Words like “oak,” “branches,” and “recycle” are ready to challenge your students’ ABC skills, without a single leaf being harmed. This activity is just right for K-3rd graders who need a review of alphabetical order and a gentle nudge toward appreciating the great outdoors (or at least knowing how to spell it). Ways to Use It: 🌳 Morning work with meaning 🌳 Literacy centers that don’t require a forest of supplies 🌳 Homework that makes sense 🌳 Earth Week extension activity Why Teachers Love It: ✅ Zero prep, just print and go ✅ Answer key included (because you’re busy) ✅ Combines reading skills with environmental awareness ✅ Keeps students engaged while you sip your third cup of coffee Pdf file includes 4 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Alphabet, Alphabet Order, Alphabetical Order, Arbor Day, Arbor Day Grammar, Arbor Day Literacy, Arbor Day Activities, Spring, Spring Grammar
Letter H Dot Painting
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Crafts
Title: Letter H Dot Painting Embrace an innovative approach to learning letters and boosting fine motor skills with these letter H dot painting worksheets. With this comprehensive resource, educators can engage students effectively while nurturing creativity and early literacy development. This package contains a total of 9 pages dot painting worksheets One heart dot painting page One hat dot painting page One honey dot painting page One capital letter dot painting page One lowercase letter dot painting page One dot painting page with both capital and lowercase letters Two worksheets for students to independently design their own letter H Ways to Use: Art or Literacy Center - The teacher can place these worksheets with paint and cotton swabs in the center for students to complete. Quiet Time Activity - For programs that utilize nap times, these dot painting worksheets are perfect for teachers to give to those who do not nap as an activity to complete quietly. Morning Work - These worksheets are perfect to put out as morning work for students to work on while classmates arrive to class. Sub Plans - These worksheets make great sub plans as they are easy to explain and implement in the classroom. The Skills Assessed by This Activity : Promotes letter recognition and letter sound knowledge. Fosters important skills like hand-eye coordination and stimulates creativity as they choose colors and patterns specific to their personalized artwork. Builds fine motor skills while maintaining a clean learning environment owing to its low-mess nature. The Process: The process behind these activities couldn't be easier! There’s no preparation needed on part of teachers—simply print out these pages from our PDF file type. Students will need to be provided paint of various colors and cotton swabs to complete each page. The letter H dot painting worksheets reinforce learning while nurturing imagination amongst early learners - creating joyous educational experiences right at your fingertips.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Dot Painting, Fine Motor Skills, Creativity, Early Literacy, Q-tip Painting, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter G, Letter G Art, Letter G Worksheets, Letter G Activities
All about Me - First Day of School Activity
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Centers, Activities, Crafts
Start the school year with a fun and meaningful All About Me activity! This printable resource is a great way to help students express themselves while giving teachers valuable insight into their interests, personalities, and backgrounds. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this activity makes the first day more engaging, personal, and welcoming. Students will complete a simple worksheet with prompts such as their name, age, favorite color, favorite food, what they like to do, and a drawing their age. It’s a perfect keepsake and a great way to build classroom community from day one. Ways to Use: First day or first week of school activity Icebreaker for getting-to-know-you time Display on a bulletin board or classroom wall Add to student portfolios or memory books Send home to share with families Advantages: Encourages self-expression and creativity Helps teachers learn about their students Builds confidence and a sense of belonging Easy to use – just print and go (PDF format) A fun and calm activity for the start of school Create a warm classroom atmosphere with this thoughtful and engaging first-day resource! PDF File includes 1 page. Enjoy
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags All About Me, First Day Of School, First Day Of School Activities, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Literacy Centers, Icebreaker, First Week Activities
"Ghosts" Discussion + Vocabulary Activities
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
This is a "Ghosts" Discussion + Vocabulary Activities Set. There are comprehension questions and vocabulary practice for each chapter. This is an editable Google doc to revise as needed.
Author Room2Ruminations
Tags Discussion, Comprehension, Questions, Literature, Ghosts, Novel Study, Literacy Station, Small Group, Science Text, Book Companion
Soft C and G – 30+ Activities and Word Work
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, Activities
Soft C and G Activities and Word Work Soft C and G Activities and Word Work is an education resource meticulously crafted to reinforce students' understanding of the spellings of soft c and g. With over 30 different resources, this bundle is packed with practical application opportunities, making it an ideal addition to any grade 1 language arts or phonics curriculum. Nonetheless, high-level kindergarten students or second-grade students needing extra practice with these phonetic concepts might also find it useful. Included in this resource: Coverage of words featuring _dge, ge, gi, ce, and ci spellings. Various engaging literacy center activities like 'write the room', 'stamping', 'dab-a-word', and 'playdough mats' for compelling learning experiences. A color by code picture activity popular among older elementary age children. The Soft C and G Activities bundle brings in several interactive components aimed at maximizing student engagement: Main Features: Color by code tasks: Related to soft C & G words; motivates visual learners. Magic word pages: Specially constructed to stimulate curiosity while teaching common soft c/g words. Silly story pages: Adds a fun element by encouraging kids to use targeted vocabulary creatively within sentences.. This ready-to-use PDF product can be utilized across various teaching styles: Possible Use Cases: Fostering whole group lessons for teachers.', Built for self-guided learning promoting independence among learners.' , Ideal for small group activities encouraging collaborative learning.' , Available for assignment as homework, providing reinforcement at home.'
Author Mrs. Frog
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Tags Soft C, Soft G, Phonics Practice, Literacy Centers, Word Work
If I Were a Chef - Writing Prompt
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Spring, Holidays, Summer, Labor Day, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Activities, Centers
Get ready for a recipe full of creativity and a pinch of giggles! This If I Were a Chef writing and drawing activity is cooked up especially for K–2 students who love food, fun, and a good story. Whether they’re dreaming of flipping pancakes, baking cookies as big as their heads, or opening a five-star pizza palace, this prompt lets them imagine life as a master chef. Students will write about what kind of food they’d cook, who they’d cook for, and maybe even invent a dish (spaghetti tacos, anyone?). After writing, they’ll illustrate their delicious idea, expect colorful drawings of kitchens, food trucks, or even castles made of cupcakes. Ways to Use: Great for a fun writing center, early finisher activity, or Food Week. Use during Career Day or when teaching about community helpers. Pair with a cooking or food-themed read-aloud for cross-curricular fun. Advantages: Builds imagination while sneaking in writing skills (sneaky, we know). Helps students express ideas through both words and art. Encourages vocabulary and sentence building in a relatable, yummy context. Zero prep, just print and go (no oven mitts required). Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Writing, Writing Prompt, Writing Prompts, Career, Careers, Spring Writing, Literacy, Writing Centers, Labor Day, Labor Day Writing
Phoneme /or/ Activity Packet
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Phoneme /or/ Activity Packet is a phonics resource for educators teaching students in grades 1-3. This packet focuses on the /or/ phoneme, providing a variety of engaging activities to help students master this sound. The packet includes posters, word cards, worksheets, and games targeting the /or/ phoneme. A master word list of single syllable and multisyllabic /or/ words is also provided. Teachers can use these materials in whole group, small group, or individual settings to fit the needs of their students. Whether used for phonics instruction, intervention, homework, or center activities, this comprehensive packet supports reading and spelling skill development related to the phoneme /or/.
Author Top Notch Teaching
Tags Phonemes, Reading Posters, Word Wall, Syllables, Literacy Center
Letter G Trains Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Your young train aficionados will thoroughly enjoy enhancing their skills in letter recognition and initial sounds through these innovative alphabet worksheets and cards! Each activity sheet and card game is designed to captivate students and provide an enjoyable experience as they construct trains to express their familiarity with letters. This set is specially centered on the letter G! Contained in the Package: - Eight multi-colored train engine cards - Twelve train cars featuring images that initiate with the letter - Eight train cars with the specific letter displayed on the carriage - Four mats for sorting train tracks - A pair of task box instruction and cover cards - A single worksheet for categorizing uppercase and lowercase letters - Two worksheets for handwriting practice - One worksheet for learning initial sounds This collection of activities enables students to put together trains as a way of practicing both uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, forming letters of both cases, and comprehending the most frequent sound for the letter G. It includes both practical sorting cards and cut-and-paste worksheets for students, all infused with an enjoyable train theme. Appropriate Usage: - Within a Literacy Center - For Small Group Sessions - During Independent Study - As Morning Assignments - As a Task Box Activity The train sorting cards have been perfectly sized for a task box activity , promoting quick setup and hassle-free cleanup for this literacy center or small group task. The worksheets prove to be highly effective for independent work, morning chores, or group activities. Evaluated Skills: - Recognition of Letters - Differentiation Between Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - Letter Formation - Identification of Initial Sounds All of the worksheets are ready for immediate use. Teachers only need to print them out and distribute them to the students. The train cards form a simple, low-prep literacy center activity that can be laminated for longevity, enabling countless repetitions of this activity .
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Beginning Sounds, Handwriting Practice, Letter G, Letter G Activities, Letter G Worksheets
AN Words Matching Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Students can practice reading comprehension skills with these AN word family mats. Students can practice reading AN 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 AN 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 AN 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 AM 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 AN words in context of a sentence and in isolation Reading comprehension The low-prep nature of this AM 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, AN Words, AN Word Family