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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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Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Common Core, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

Alexander Graham Bell is a First Grade Level F reader specifically designed to reinforce crucial literacy skills for students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 while simultaneously fostering their grasp of social studies material. This balanced blend of reading and informational content provides fascinating insights into the life of Alexander Graham Bell, the esteemed inventor of the telephone. This interactive teaching resource features a two-page story woven with intriguing facts about Alexander Graham Bell's accomplishments. Moreover, it encourages students to not only soak up this information but gain a more profound understanding through participation in several engaging activities. Three well-streamlined activity sheets: Activity sheets accompany this interesting narrative and provide challenges centered around language use, spelling tasks, reading comprehension exercises, and writing exercises making learning pleasantly multifaceted. Curricular Standards: Another salient aspect worth mentioning is that this teaching resource has been meticulously crafted keeping in mind an assortment of recognized curricular standards such as those established by Fountas & Pinnell leveled vocabulary guidance and Rebecca Sitton spelling methods. Moreover, it ensures synchronization with general K-6 curriculum standards specific to the United States education system. Format: The Alexander Graham Bell reader is delicately attuned to pique curiosity among young children while helping them strengthen their elementary knowledge base firmly anchored within the Language Arts field - focusing specifically on Vocabulary. The resource comes in an accessible PDF format for convenience at your disposal. Aligning effectively with key Common Core State Standards (CCSS) related specifically to informational texts for grade 1 level students (RI.1), the resource offers question-answer-based interaction, facilitating easy understanding or clarification about textual details and developing robust meaning comprehension of terms used within the text, even while grasping the essence of the main topic. Being a part of an expansive series including 450+ original leveled books intended for grades 1 to 6, this popular resource can be an excellent supplement that encourages youthful enthusiasm toward learning about significant historical figures while honing critical language arts skills at the same time. The Alexander Graham Bell reader is a valuable asset in any educator's teaching toolkit.

Author Sue Peterson

Tags Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor, Telephone, Literacy Skills, Social Studies

OREO Opinion Writing – 10 Graphic Organizers
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OREO Opinion Writing – 10 Graphic Organizers
Writing, ELA, Language Development, Grammar, ESL, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools

These graphic organizers help kids in grades 2-5 write better opinion pieces. When students need to write about what they think, these templates make it much easier. This set is in a PDF format and printable. It consists of 10 pages of worksheets. The main organizer uses OREO (Opinion, Reason, Evidence, and Restate). It's a simple way for kids to remember all the parts they need in their writing. Just like the cookie! You also get a pros & cons chart so students can think about good and bad points before they decide what they think. There's a Fact vs. Opinion Chart that helps kids tell the difference between what's real and what someone thinks. The Persuasive Writing Map guides students to develop a clear beginning, middle, and end. The Paragraph Frame provides sentence starters to get their ideas flowing. These work great for writing time, centers, small groups, or when kids work alone. Just print them out and you're ready to go. Use them for regular classwork, homework, or even tests. The best part? Kids actually understand how to use them. They break down opinion writing into small, easy steps. #OpinionWriting #PersuasiveWriting #OREOWritingStrategy #WritingGraphicOrganizer #ParagraphWriting #FactandOpinion #ProsandCons #WritingFrames #LiteracyCenters #WritingActivities #Elementary #Grade2 #Grade3 #Grade4 #Grade5

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Tags Opinion Writing, Persuasive Writing, OREO Writing Strategy, Writing Graphic Organizer, Paragraph Writing, Fact And Opinion, Pros And Cons, Writing Frames, Literacy Centers, Writing Activities

AB Word Family Emergent Reader: The Cab

AB Word Family Emergent Reader: The Cab
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

The AB Word Family Emergent Reader: The Cab The AB Word Family Emergent Reader: The Cab is a versatile teaching resource specifically designed for students in Kindergarten to the 1st Grade. This decodable book is an effective tool to introduce the 'AB word family', promote literacy skills, and enhance color-word identification. Resource Breakdown: Title: The Cab - An emergent reader that uses simple fill-in-the-blank sentences like "There is a [color word] cab", which requires learners to insert the correct color word and match it with their coloring of the cab on-page. Structure: A total of 7 pages plus a cover page, where each story combines easy-to-understand sight words with target 'AB word family' words. Versatility: Perfect for various classroom settings—be it during your literacy center activities or small group instruction. It also serves as an excellent independent study material that children can bring home! Simplicity: Easy for teachers to put together! Students just need to follow instructions given on each page's activity , cut out each sheet and staple them all together into their very own booklet. User-friendly Format: This product comes in PDF format, making skill assessment incredibly efficient. It allows educators to easily monitor students' progress in following instructions and understanding context-read sentences of 'AB words'. From here, teachers can tailor suitable learning interventions based on individual learning styles and paces. In conclusion, The AB Word Family Emergent Reader: The Cab, undoubtedly enhances any early educational toolkit by methodically equipping young readers while also sparking the joy of Language Arts in their learning journey.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags AB Word Family, Emergent Reader, Literacy Skills, Color-word Identification, Language Arts

Digital Word Wall Writing Activity

Digital Word Wall Writing Activity
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

If your students are doing hybrid learning or have devices in the classroom, this Digital Word Wall Writing Activity is a fun way to practice vocabulary. It is set up like a real word wall - except it is opened digitally in Excel. Students will be able to type in new words under the appropriate columns. Beneath the word wall , there is a sight word spelling and sentence writing activity.

Author Lauren DeSantis

Tags Digital Word Wall, Vocabulary, Writing Station, Literacy, Sight Words

Top 5 Reasons I Love My Mom - Mother's Day Activity

Top 5 Reasons I Love My Mom - Mother's Day Activity
Creative Arts, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Mother's Day, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans

Looking for a heartfelt (and slightly hilarious) way to celebrate Mother’s Day in your classroom? This low-prep printable is a sweet and simple keepsake students will love creating and moms will adore receiving. In this activity, students list the Top 5 Reasons They Love Their Mom , draw a picture of themselves with Mom, and sign their name like the proud little authors they are. From “She gives the best hugs” to “She lets me have dessert before dinner (sometimes),” students will have fun expressing their love in their own words. Ways to Use: Morning work during the week of Mother’s Day Writing center activity Art and writing integration A thoughtful gift for take-home folders Advantages: Encourages writing, reflection, and creativity Strengthens sentence-building and expression Creates an adorable classroom display or bulletin board No prep needed, print and go! A meaningful gift moms will keep forever (and probably frame) Available in both color and black & white for easy printing and coloring fun Pdf file includes 1 page. Enjoy!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

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Tags Mothers Day, Mothers Day Craft, Mothers Day Writing, Writing, Writing Centers, Mothers Day Activities, Literacy, Coloring, End Of Year Activities

L- Blends Activity - Color By Code

L- Blends Activity - Color By Code
Language Development, ELA, ESL, Phonics, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Activities, Centers

This fun and engaging phonics activity is designed to help young learners practice identifying and writing L blends: fl, cl, gl, and pl . Students look at each picture, decide which blend belongs at the beginning of the word, write it in, and then color the picture according to the code. It’s a great way to combine phonics practice with a bit of coloring fun! How to Use: Perfect for literacy centers , independent work , or morning tubs Easy to assign for homework or early finishers Great for small group instruction or intervention time Why Teachers Love It: Reinforces L blends in a hands-on, interactive way Builds phonics and fine motor skills at the same time Keeps students focused and engaged through coloring Super simple to prep, just print and go! This resource is ideal for kindergarten and first grade students learning blends. It's both fun and effective, your students won’t even realize how much they’re learning!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

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Tags L Bends, L Blend, L-blends, L-blend, Back To School, Back To School Activities, Phonics, Phonics Worksheets, Literacy Centers, September Activities

Sight Words Digger and Sand Matching Game

Sight Words Digger and Sand Matching Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

Product Description The Digger and Sand matching game is a great way for children to learn and practice sight words or high frequency words through recognition game, best for literacy center and activities. Directions for use: To prepare the sight word digger and sand printable templates for use, print the pages you wish to use and laminate them for durability. For safety on slippery surface glue anti slip netting or anti slip dots onto the underside of the laminated templates. Uses for product - Sight word recognition - Sight word recall

Author Koodles Clubhouse

Tags Sight Words, Matching, Construction, High Frequency Words, Literacy Center, Sight Words Matching Game

Housekeeping Speaking Game

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

Affixes Puzzles for Prefixes and Suffixes
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Affixes Puzzles for Prefixes and Suffixes
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

Practice building words with affixes with these prefix and suffix puzzles. Students will have fun building words with prefixes and suffixes with this this literacy activity. What is Included: These resource contains 48 three piece puzzles that feature the word's definition on the top piece, the root word on another piece and the prefix or suffix on the 3rd piece. There are four puzzles to each printed page making these puzzles the ideal size for morning tubs, baskets or task boxes. When to Use Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can use these puzzles for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these puzzles to target small groups of students who need more practice. Literacy Center - Students can practice building words individually or with a partner in a literacy center . Morning Tub or Basket - Students can work independently or with a partner to complete the puzzles while waiting on classmates to arrive at class. Tasks Boxes - These puzzles fit well in tasks boxes making literacy centers easy to set up and put away. Other ways these puzzles can be used is to add magnets to the back of each piece and use a baking tray or magnetic board to build each word and match each word's definition. Prefixes Included: de-, dis-, il-, in-, inter-, im-, mis-, non-, over-, pre-, re-, tri-, un-, under- Suffixes Included: -able, -er, -ful, -less, -ly, -ness, -ous, -y Skills Assessed: These puzzles help with identifying words with prefixes These puzzles help with learning the meaning of prefixes These puzzles help students learn how prefixes change the meaning of words. These affixes puzzles are a low prep activity for students to practice words with prefixes and suffixes. The teacher simply needs to print the puzzles on card stock, cut apart each puzzle, then place the puzzles in the desired location for students to complete. Printing on colored card stock will give these puzzles a colorful pop! These puzzles include American, British and Australian spellings for root words.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Affixes, Morphology, Prefixes, Suffixes, Prefix Puzzles, Suffix Puzzles, Affix Puzzles, Literacy Activities

AG Words Fluency Activities

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

Halloween Vocabulary and Tracing Cards

Halloween Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

These vocabulary and tracing cards allow students to practice reading, writing and spelling Halloween themed words. These cards include bold, clear, easy to recognize images of objects and ideas that are all associated with Halloween. This set contains a total of 16 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing and writing cards, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. What is Included: There are 16 Halloween vocabulary cards There are 16 Halloween tracing cards There are 16 Halloween writing cards These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that are associated with Halloween and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. How to Use Literacy Center Writing Center Wall display in writing or reading center Small Group Activity Pocket Chart Display Word Wall Cards Letter magnets or tile spelling center The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce Halloween vocabulary. The tracing cards make a great letter writing activity for the writing center and the writing cards can be used to help students improve their spelling by copying the word from the vocabulary card or by attempting to spell the words on their own. Skills Assessed Tracing Skills Spelling Words Manuscript Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing and writing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity with dry erase markers that students can reuse over and over.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Center, Writing Center, Vocabulary Cards, Preschool Literacy, Halloween Vocabulary

Stellaluna Sorting Mat

Stellaluna Sorting Mat
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

This is a Stellaluna Sorting Mat. Your little learners will use this mat to sort the elements of the story. They will determine the characters, setting and plot.

Author ELA Resources

Tags Stellaluna, Bats, Preschool, Sorting Mat, Character Cards, Story Elements, Setting, Literacy, Stations, Stellaluna Meaning

ABC Spelling, Writing and Matching Activity

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

Jack and the Beanstalk Puppets

Jack and the Beanstalk Puppets
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

Jack and the Beanstalk Puppets is an engaging language arts resource for young learners to retell the classic fairy tale. Students can bring the story to life by coloring and role playing with printable paper bag puppets of Jack, the giant, and other beloved characters. Teachers can use the puppets to assess reading comprehension, build oral language skills, or spark creative writing ideas. Whether paired with a whole group read-aloud or small group activity, this versatile teaching tool encourages preschoolers to first graders to immerse themselves in the world of Jack's magical beanstalk. Through imaginative play and storytelling, students will plant the seeds of early literacy success.

Author Dixie Cup Worksheets

Tags Puppets, Reading, Literacy Station, Fluency, Small Group, Jack And The Beanstalk, Story Elements, Characters, Retelling

Letter S Vocabulary and Tracing Cards

Letter S Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

These vocabulary and tracing cards all students to practice reading and writing letter S words . These cards include bold, clear, easy to recognize images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter S that are easily recognized by students. This set contains a total of 12 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing card, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. What is Included: There are 12 letter S vocabulary cards There are 12 letter S tracing cards These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter S and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. When to Use Literacy Center Writing Center Wall display in writing or reading center Small Group Activity Pocket Chart Display Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter S words. Students will love the vibrant, easy to identify pictures and the big, bold words. Skills Assessed Beginning Sounds Tracing Skills Letter Formation for capital and lowercase letters Manuscript Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity with dry erase markers that students can reuse over and over.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Alphabet Activities, Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Center, Writing Center, Vocabulary Cards, Alphabet Vocabulary, Letter Of The Week, Preschool Literacy, Letter R, Letter R Activities

Christmas Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats with Presents
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Christmas Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats with Presents
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Holidays, Christmas, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

The Christmas Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats cover all letters A-Z across three fun, festive mats. Students search for matching letters among illustrated presents and holiday scenes, developing letter recognition and fine motor skills. Educators can implement as a literacy center with the "Find and Dot" or "Find and Cover" methods. Turn it into a sensory bin activity by hiding letter cards inside for students to locate. Or use for "Write the Room" by displaying letter cards around the classroom for children to find and trace. These Christmas-themed mats merge literacy skill-building with seasonal excitement through interactive games. With minimal prep time required, they offer engaging, multi-sensory letter recognition practice for early childhood and primary grade levels.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Letter Recognition, Seek And Find Mats, Hands-on Literacy Center, Handwriting Practice, Alphabet Activities, Christmas Alphabet, Christmas Preschool

Ice Cream Cone Alphabet Match

Ice Cream Cone Alphabet Match
ELA, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

This is an Ice Cream Cone Alphabet Match that will give students practice with uppercase and lowercase letters. Students will match the cones by placing the correct scoops on top. This is a great literacy station or small group intervention.

Author The Treasured Schoolhouse

Tags Alphabet Match, Phonics, Reading Center, Uppercase Letters, Literacy

Letter Z Puzzles - Letter Z Beginning Sound

Letter Z Puzzles - Letter Z Beginning Sound
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Spelling, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Months, August, September, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Centers, Games, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans

Help your little learners get excited about the letter Z with this fun and easy-to-use Letter Zz puzzle! This hands-on activity helps children connect the letter Zz to its beginning sound by matching it with the word zebra and a clear picture of the animal. Kids will love putting the pieces together and seeing how the letter and picture match, while learning without even realizing it! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, or kindergarten classrooms, this resource is great for building early reading skills in a playful way. All you need to do is print and cut the puzzles, and you're ready to go! How You Can Use It: During letter of the week lessons In small groups or literacy centers As a quiet activity for early finishers For extra support with ESL students As a take-home learning game Why Teachers and Kids Love It: Makes learning letters and sounds fun Easy to prep and use again and again Helps kids recognize letters and their sounds Encourages independent thinking and problem-solving Builds confidence with every correct match Make the letter Z stick with this simple, engaging puzzle that turns learning into play! Enjoy!

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

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Tags Letter Z Puzzles, Letter Puzzles, Beginning Sound, Back To School, Back To School Activity, Phonics, Literacy Centers, Alphabet

AB Word Family Sentence Reading Comprehension Mats

AB Word Family Sentence Reading Comprehension Mats
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

Practice reading AB words in sentences with this AB word matching mat activity. Students will read the simple sentences on the mat then place the picture that matching the word on top of the word. Students will practice blending onset and rime to reach each AB word. Each sentence includes AB words and simple sight words. What will You Get? * 1 AB word sentence reading mat * 1 set of picture cards in color * 1 set of picture cards in black and white To complete this activity, students will read the sentence on each mat and then match the pictures to the correct sentence. They can do this by simply laying the picture on top of the mat or use one of the other ways mentioned below. Ways to Use: * Simply lay the images on top of the sentence. * Use hook and loop fasteners to attach the images. * Use a baking sheet and magnets to attach the images. * Print the mats and black and white cards on colored cardstock for a colorful center Students will love the hands on nature of this activity. They are able to manipulate the images for a tactile approach to demonstrate their learning. Each mat is perfect for a literacy center or used as an assessment of how well students can read AB words and identify pictures that match each word. When to Use: * Literacy Center * Morning Work * Reading Center * Small Group Activity * Hands On Assessment Skills Assessed: * Reading Simple Sentences * Reading Comprehension This activity is low prep. The mats just need to be printed out. The cards need to be printed and cut out. The activity can be laminated if desired for durability. Once created, this resource can be used over and over.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags AB Word Family, Reading Comprehension, Reading CVC Words, Literacy Center, CVC Words, Reading Mats

Letter M Beginning Sound Sort

Letter M Beginning Sound Sort
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

Letter M Beginning Sound Sort This phonics activity helps students recognize words that start with the M sound. It includes picture cards of objects that either do or do not begin with M that students will sort onto the correct mailbox mat. Teachers can use this hands-on activity in small groups or literacy centers to assess students' ability to distinguish the initial M sound. As students match picture cards to the mailbox mats, they practice critical phonics and listening skills. The mats and cards can also be used as morning work, sub plans, or fine motor practice. This printable beginning sound sort includes everything needed for the activity – the two mailbox mats, M picture cards, and non-M cards. Teachers appreciate the low prep as they just print, laminate if desired, and cut out the pieces. Then this engaging resource is ready for students to sort objects by initial M sound, building essential early literacy skills.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Initial /l/ Sound, Initial Sounds, Letter M, Letter M Activities

Alphabet Cards

Alphabet Cards
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

There are many skills that we have to focus on in the classroom with our Kindergarten students. One of the most important skills is learning the letters of the alphabets. Our students need to master what the letters are, what they look like, how to write them, and the sounds they make. This is a fun set of Alphabet Cards for your students to enjoy. These are printed 2 per page. You can print as many pages as you need in order to have enough for each student. Laminate them, cut them out, and have your students practice reciting each letter, sound, and picture. This can be utilized in a variety of ways: --You can use this in small groups. This will allow you to closely observe student’s skills, such as what letters and sounds they may be struggling with. --Students can work together in partners to practice their letters together. --Students can practice with their cards independently. --You can let students take their cards home for homework. I hope you enjoy! Here are similar resources for you to enjoy: https://teachsimple.com/product/themed-art-by-month You can visit my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/hook-learn-and-tinker I can be contacted for questions and concerns at amberhook22@gmail.com .

Author Hook Learn and Tinker

Tags Alphabet Cards, Task Cards, Reading Cards, Letter Sounds, Phonics Practice, Small Group Reading, Partner Work, Literacy Center, Assessment

Animated Recipe: Instant Pudding VI

Animated Recipe: Instant Pudding VI
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Animated Recipe: Instant Pudding VI Bring learning to life with the Animated Recipe: Instant Pudding VI. This unique resource offers a fresh, fun approach to enhancing students' language and literacy skills. It's an excellent teaching aid for young learners from kindergarten to grade 3, developing vocabulary and direction-following abilities. A Unique Learning Experience A 10-slide presented PowerPoint that uses interactive elements to engage children in the learning process. Each slide provides manageable instruction steps paired with intuitive animations related to instant pudding preparation tasks. The powerpoint is designed not only for visual engagement but also caters well for visually impaired students through high contrast graphics (white or yellow on black). Inclusivity and User-Friendly Design One neat feature incorporated into this PowerPoint is the 'safe zone,' attached to page numbers function which could be useful during switch training sessions adding an extra usability aspect for visually compromised students. This animated recipe can be presented using a wide variety of devices. Project it onto an interactive whiteboard for group activities or display it on computer monitors or tablets in smaller settings; its versatility ensures everyone gets the best view no matter where they are seated in class. Perfectly suited as a tool for whole group learnings, at-home assignments, or smaller study groups. Note! Remember, these powerpoints aren’t limited exclusively classrooms but are essential resources home-school parents who want their child's academic education while teaching essential skills like cooking simultaneously. Watch as your students cultivate new competencies within English Language Arts all while enjoying themselves!

Author Bloom Resources

Tags Animated Recipe, Language And Literacy, Interactive Learning, Cooking Skills, Visual Impairment

Three Little Pigs Alphabet Match Cards

Three Little Pigs Alphabet Match Cards
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Preschool, Activities

These are Three Little Pigs Alphabet Match Cards. You will print, laminate and cut the cards. Students will match the uppercase and lowercase letters. These are great for small group or centers .

Author The Treasured Schoolhouse

Tags Alphabet Cards, Matching, Phonics, Spelling, Three Little Pigs, Literacy Station, Reading Activity, Flash Cards, Task Cards, Letters

ESL Chat:  "Can you...?" Board Game

ESL Chat: "Can you...?" Board Game
Special Resources, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games

Looking for something to help your ESL students? This is a perfect pair work activity that can help your students increase their speaking skill in a super fun way! Enhance your students' grammar, comprehension, and speaking skills with this board game ! With 30 unique and interesting questions, this resource fosters engaging dialogue and meaningful practice. Instructions Pair Work Activity: "Can you...?" Objective: Practice the grammar structure "Can you...?" through interactive pair work. Materials Needed: Pair Work cards with various "Can you...?" scenarios. Timer Step 1: Assign student pairs and provide each pair with a card. Step 2: Teach the Structure: Briefly introduce the grammar structure "Can you...?" to the students. Provide examples and encourage students to form their own sentences using the structure. Step 3: Pair Work Activity: Both students take turns answering the question using "Do you prefer A or B?" and provide a reason for their choice. Dependent upon level, encourage students to engage in a meaningful conversation and ask follow-up questions. Monitoring: Circulate among the pairs to monitor their progress and provide assistance as necessary. Offer feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and fluency. Activity End: Students perform the task until the end of allotted time or they finish their cards. Tips: Encourage students to elaborate on their answers and provide reasons for their preferences. Emphasize the importance of active listening and encouraging their partner to speak. Provide positive reinforcement and praise correct usage of the grammar structure.

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