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Literacy Activities

Support your students' literacy development with a variety of activities designed to enhance reading and writing skills. This collection offers resources such as interactive storytelling, vocabulary games, and writing workshops that engage learners of all levels. Incorporate these activities into your curriculum to foster a love for language and improve literacy outcomes in your classroom.

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Ninja Syllables Puzzle and Game

Ninja Syllables Puzzle and Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Ninja Syllables Puzzle and Game. Puzzles are included for 2, 3, and 4 syllable words. Students can write the words as they create puzzles on the recording sheets. These are perfect for small group or literacy centers. Two sorts are included for students to complete. Your students will have fun playing as they read words with syllables on them.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Reading Puzzles, Spelling, Syllables, Ninja, Small Group

Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game

Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

This resource is a Ladybug Sight Word Phrase Game. The game includes: - 42 sight word phrase cards - 6 alternate direction cards - sentence type cards - a page of blank cards Students will take turns drawing a card and reading the phrase on the card. If a student reads the phrase correctly, they keep the card. The student with the most cards at the end wins the game. Detailed instructions are included in this download.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Ladybugs, Sight Words, Phrases, Language Game, Task Cards, Word Phrase Games

Jelly Bean L-Blends Game

Jelly Bean L-Blends Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Jelly Bean L-Blends Game. There are 2 games to play: 1. Game board with blends on it 2. Blank game board Directions are included for both of these.

Author Literacy Life

Tags L-blends, Jelly Bean, Phonics Game, Literacy Center, Game Boards, L Blends Games, Blends Game, Blends Games, Jelly Bean Blanks

Fast Pitch Long Vowel Game

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

Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game

Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Snowball Fight Long Vowel Card Game. These cards make for a great literacy center, whole group or small group intervention. Game options are: - Snap - Snowball fight - Board game Directions are included for however you choose to utilize these cards.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Card Game, Literacy Center, Phonics, Snowball Fight, January, Flash Snowball Fight Game

Magical Long Vowel Game

Magical Long Vowel Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Magical Long Vowel Game. Featuring the silent e, this game is jam-packed with fun for your language arts students! This game can be played as: - A reading game - A spelling game - With cards only Directions are included for whichever way you decide to implement this magical game!

Author Literacy Life

Tags Board Game, Literacy Centers, Long Vowels, Silent E, Phonics

The Farmer Said | A Sight Word Reader

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

Beyond Author's Purpose | Activities to Analyze Author's Purpose

Beyond Author's Purpose | Activities to Analyze Author's Purpose
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This resource is a Beyond Author's Purpose Activity Set. The activities in this pack will help students determine why an author wrote a particular piece by giving evidence from the passage. Included: - 5 Author's Purpose posters - 24 task cards (color and black/white) - Recording sheet & answer key - Analyzing author's purpose worksheet

Author Literacy Life

Tags Author's Purpose, Reading Strategy, Main Idea, Reading Activities, Task Cards, Author's Purpose Activity Answer Key, Purpose Activities, Author's Purpose Lesson Plan, Authors Purpose Task Cards, Author Viewpoint Activities

Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game

Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Find the Rhyme Rhyming Game. This rhyming game can be played like the concentration game where students turn over cards to get a match. Each picture has one rhyme that matches it. These cards can be used as a literacy center or small group instruction. Sets of cards are color-coded to maintain organization. Answer keys are included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Rhymes, Rhyming Game, Vocabulary, Task Cards, Matching

Literacy Intervention Packet: Phoneme Segmentation | Differentiated Activities

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

Digraphs Parking Lot Game

Digraphs Parking Lot Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Digraphs Parking Lot Game. Parking lot games are fun and easy for children to play and review skills. The digraphs game has 2 levels for children to play - making it a game that will last a long time. Children play the game by picking up a car out of the pile and placing it in the spot with the digraph. See who can fill up the most spots and parking lots.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Digraphs, Literacy Center, Phonics, Reading Games, Parking Lot

Football Sight Word Compound Match Up

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

Harvesting Blends Game

Harvesting Blends Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Harvesting Blends Game. Students will take turns picking up a blend card. Students will read the card and sort it under the correct heading on the recording sheet. If students do this correctly, they can move ahead two spaces. If done incorrectly, the player stays on their space. The student who reaches the finish first wins the game.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Harvesting, Blends, Phonics, Board Game, Task Cards

Poetry Analysis Activities

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

Main Idea and Details Concentration Game

Main Idea and Details Concentration Game
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games

This resource is a Main Idea and Details Concentration Game. All you have to do is print, laminate and cut to prepare this game! Students will match a main idea and detail card to win. Answer key included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Main Idea, Supporting Details, Concentration Game, Comprehension, Literacy Centers, Concentration Topics Game, Topics For Concentration Game

Boo! An |oo| Sounds Decodable Reader

Boo! An |oo| Sounds Decodable Reader
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

This resource is an oo Sounds Decodable Reader Packet. Students will enjoy their 8-page mini reader that comes with a cover page. The pictures can be colored as students get ready for the spooky season! Then there is a word card sort activity for the two different sounds that |oo| makes. Next there is a cut and paste word sort activity. Answer key included. Students will also complete a fill in the blank. Answer key included. Finally, there is a board game for students to enjoy in small groups. Directions for how to play are included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Decodable Reader, Emergent Reader, Halloween, October, Autumn

Apple Pickin' Antonyms

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

Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities

Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Groundhog Day | Emergent Reader and Activities. These activities can be used before, during and after reading the emergent reader. There are games to be played such as concentration and compound words game. Answer key included. Students will complete a class survey and make predictions.

Author Literacy Life

Tags February, Groundhog Day, Emergent Reader, Concentration Game, Compound Words

Sight Word Sentence Puzzles

Sight Word Sentence Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a set of Sight Word Sentence Puzzles. There are 4 mini puzzles with 4 sentences per page. All you have to do is print, laminate and cut these puzzles. Students will love solving these puzzles with sight words during small group or centers.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Sentences, Reading Puzzle, Sight Words, Literacy Center, Spelling

Superhero Literacy and Math Activity Packet

Superhero Literacy and Math Activity Packet
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Superhero Literacy and Math Activity Packet The Superhero Literacy and Math Activity Packet is an expansive teaching resource designed with learning at every level in mind. This packet features over 50 pages of no-prep worksheets, making it an ideal option for educators seeking extra assignments or substitute lesson plans. A perfect tool to augment any literacy or math unit, the complexity and range of activities also serve as valuable enrichment opportunities. This versatile resource caters for a wide student demographic ranging from grades 1 through 5. Occupying a broad spectrum of difficulty levels, these differentiated activities are suitable for students at varying levels of skill proficiency - from advanced learners to those facing more academic challenges. "Under the exciting banner of the superhero theme" , the packet intertwines both literacy and mathematics objectives into engaging exercises that are sure to capture students' imaginations while promoting their critical thinking skills. The theme serves not only as a creative backdrop but also as a thought catalyst for pupils during tasks which include drawing superpowers or brainstorming superhero attire. Vibrant Array of Resources: The vibrant array of resources offered in this comprehensive packet consist but are not limited to: Reading Response exercises relating to being a Superhero, Secret code deciphering games, Word-based puzzles like Word Link and Word Search activities; An interactive task where students get to create their own Superheroes! Predicated on structured fun learning, addition & subtraction problems share space with composition prompts and symmetry exercises which challenge students intellectually while maintaining their interest through stimulating challenges. Ideal for uses across varying platforms - be it whole group discussions about specific superheroes or small group problem-solving around mathematical equations - this masterpiece accommodates different methods seamlessly making it truly versatile! Furthermore, "educators can offer certain components as homework assignments thus extending learning beyond classroom walls." In conclusion, Engross your class in innovative educational stimulation using the power-packed Superhero Literacy and Math Activity Packet- where numeracy marries literacy under the creative umbrella of superheroes!

Author KP Classroom

Tags Superheroes, Literacy, Math, Differentiated Activities, Critical Thinking

Literacy Center Packet

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

Syllable Division Phonics Game

Syllable Division Phonics Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Syllable Division Phonics Game. Students will learn six different ways for syllables to be divided. You'll be able to print these rules for student reference. This game can be played with or without the game board. Directions are included for the different ways to play.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Syllables, Literacy Center, Task Cards, Game Board

Letter Writing Activities

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

Phonics Flippies Level 1

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