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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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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

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

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

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

Spider Compound Word Matching Activity

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

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

Author Literacy Life

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

Main Idea and Details Concentration Game

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

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

Author Literacy Life

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

CVC Matching Game -  Mitten Themed

CVC Matching Game - Mitten Themed
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Mitten Themed CVC Matching Game. This CVC Matching game can be used in several ways. It could be used as a matching game or as a literacy center for students. Recording sheets are included. The color mittens are self-correcting by color. Included: - Color matching set of CVC mitten cards for each vowel - Blackline matching set of CVC mitten cards for each vowel - Recording sheets for each vowel - 3 levels of worksheets with answer keys

Author Literacy Life

Tags CVC Game, Matching Game, Vowel Sounds, Short Vowels, Mittens

Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game

Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities, Games

This resource is a Gingerbread Beginning Sounds Game . This activity allows students to distinguish the beginning sounds in words. This can be used as a simple matching/concentration game where students match the beginning sounds pictures. It includes all consonants and vowels, but you can use only the cards you need for your group.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Winter, Beginning Sounds, December, Gingerbread

Fluency Phrasing Activity | Read It With Emotion

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

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

Author Literacy Life

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

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

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

Hot Shots | Multi-Syllabic Card Game

Hot Shots | Multi-Syllabic Card Game
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a Hot Shots Multi-Syllabic Card Game. There are many ways you can use these cards: - Snap - Hot Shots - Board Game Directions are included for each way of playing.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Syllables, Card Game, Hot Shots, Multi-syllabic, Task Cards

Pumpkin Patch Synonyms

Pumpkin Patch Synonyms
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This resource is a Pumpkin Patch Synonyms Activity . There are two activities in this packet: - The first activity is a simple matching game or activity . - The second activity includes synonym puzzles, matching the pumpkins to the vines. The pumpkins and vines are on different pages, so you can put the matching cards on different colored paper. There are also pages of blank pumpkins, vines, and puzzles to use with your own synonyms. This is a great fall activity to be placed in stations or early finisher buckets. Answer keys included.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Pumpkin Patch, Synonyms, September, Autumn, Vocabulary Activity, Synonym For Patched

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

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

Rhyming Words Activity - Literacy Practice

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

Rhyming Words Activity – A Bloomin’ Good Time with Literacy Practice! Turn your classroom into a garden of rhyming fun with this Rhyming Words Activity ! Students read the words on each flower, identify the rhyming petals, and color them red. Non-rhyming petals? They get a green makeover. This activity not only reinforces rhyming skills but also lets students channel their inner artist as they create vibrant flower masterpieces. It’s literacy, creativity, and a splash of nature—all rolled into one! Ways to Use: Phonics Fun: Use during small groups to practice rhyming sounds. Morning Work: A calm yet engaging way to start the day. Independent Practice: Perfect for literacy centers or early finishers. Homework: Send it home for a no-fuss, educational assignment. Spring Themes: Add a seasonal touch to your lessons with flower-inspired learning. Advantages: Interactive Learning: Combines reading and critical thinking with a hands-on coloring activity. Boosts Confidence: Students practice rhyming skills in a low-pressure, creative format. Easy Prep: Just print, distribute, and watch the learning bloom. Encourages Creativity: Kids get to make each flower uniquely theirs. Versatile: Works for individual, partner, or group activities. With this rhyming activity, your classroom will blossom with colorful, confident readers. Who knew literacy practice could be this much fun?

Author Ponder Palette Plazza

Tags Rhymes, Rhyming Words, Valentine Ryming Words, Valentine Activities, Valentine Worksheets, Literacy Practice, Literacy Worksheets, Literacy Activities

TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet

TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource Purpose: The TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet is designed for enhancing sentence building skills in preschoolers, kindergarteners, as well as first and second graders . It strengthens their foundation in language arts in an engaging manner. Inclusions: An intriguing teapot craft activity . Reading exercises to promote fluidity. In-depth introduction to important concepts such as cause and effect. Ease of Use: With straightforward instructions, this packet proves user-friendly for both teachers and parents. It comes ready-to-go once printed — a time-saving resource particularly suitable for today's busy teaching scenarios. Layout Overview: The packet encompasses 6 pages contained within a single PDF file. Flexibility is provided with the option of printing either in colour or black and white. The TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet enables flexible implementation across diverse learning scenarios like full class instruction, cooperative learning sessions, differentiated instruction among others. In brief , the TeaRex Reading Literacy Packet blends systematic learning materials with stimulating activities catering not only to cognitive development but also encouraging creativity — thus offering an interactive platform where young learners thrive on their literacy journey.

Author Glimmercat Education

Tags Reading Skills, Language Arts, Literacy Packet, Sentence Building, Teapot Craft

Apple Preschool Literacy Worksheets

Apple Preschool Literacy Worksheets
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Preschoolers will have a ton of fun with these apple themed literacy worksheets. These preschool worksheets focus on letter recognition, letter formation, and prewriting skills. What is Included: Alphabet Mazes - There are two alphabet mazes, one for capital letters and one for lowercase letters. Students will go through the maze by coloring or dotting the apples from A to Z. Apple Emergent Reader - There is one emergent reader that has some basic facts about apples. On the final page, students will record the type of apple they like best. Missing Letters - The student will write the missing letter in each letter sequence. Alphabet Cut and Paste - Students will cut out the lowercase letters and glue them next to their corresponding capital letter. Letter Sort - Students will sort letters by whether they are capital letters or lowercase letters. Prewriting Lines - There are two prewriting worksheets. In the first worksheet, students will trace straight lines in a variety of directions from left to right. On the second worksheet, students will trace a variety of lines from left to right, including curves and zigzags. Letter Tracing - There are 6 handwriting worksheets for students to practice writing capital letters and lowercase letters. Three worksheets are for capital letters and three worksheets are for lowercase letters. Apple Craft Template - There is one apple craft template page for students to color or decorate, and then cut out and glue together to create their own apple. These worksheets make great independent practice, emergency sub plans, and can even be used for homework. These apple themed worksheets are no prep. The teacher just simply needs to print out the desired pages and hand them to students to complete. The alphabet mazes, prewriting pages, tracing letter pages and missing letter pages can be laminated to create a reusable write and wipe activity.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Apple Worksheets, Preschool Worksheets, Preschool Literacy Worksheets, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter Recognition, Handwriting Skills, Letter Formation, Handwriting Worksheets

See the Sea | A Homophones Board Game

See the Sea | A Homophones Board Game
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

This resource is a See the Sea | A Homophones Board Game. The goal is for students to make it to the beach before any of their friends!! Students will choose the correct homophones on the card and then roll the die and move that number of spaces on the game board.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Homophones, Board Game, Vocabulary Activity, Task Cards, Reading Center, Homophones For Seas, Homophones Board, Homophones For Sea, Homophone Of Board, Homophone Of Sea, Homophone For Board, Homophones Of Sea, A Homophones, Sea Homophones, Homophone Board, Homophones For Board, Homophones Of Board, Homophone For Seas, See Homophones

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

Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game

Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game Snowflake Flurries Sight Word Game is an exceptional learning resource, merging education and play for students in a compelling way. Crafted specifically to assist educators in teaching spelling effectively, this product caters to students from Kindergarten up to Grade 3. Key Features: Inclusivity: The game includes words from pre-primer level up to 3rd grade levele, accommodating every student's learning pace. Different color snowflakes are used for each word set for easy recognition of differring levels. Versatility: Two distinct modes of play are provided with the game permitting teachers the flexibility in choosing an approach that harmonizes with their style and their students' leaning preference. Downloadability: Upon purchase, access instantly your product comprised of over 45 pages neatly arranged in a PDF format ready for immediate printing. Efficacy: Keeping economy into consideration, an option has been integrated offering a set of black-and-white cards designed especially for ink-saving prints. Purpose This one-of-a-kind resource aids educators aiming at enhancing Language Arts sessions dealing with spelling. With this tool at your disposal, make lessons interactive and establish vocabulary among young learners enticingly. Snowflake Fluries - The perfect edutainment tool designed keeping primary grade educators foremost!

Author Literacy Life

Tags Spelling Game, Sight Words, Interactive Learning, Language Arts, Vocabulary Expansion

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

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

Toss An Ending Interactive Game

Toss An Ending Interactive Game
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games

This resource is a Toss An Ending Interactive Game . It contains 9 pages in PDF format that can be used for fun in class or as a literacy center. It is a simple game that can be played in small groups. Players toss a ball or chip onto the mats and use the word and ending to make a word. One mat has a base word and the other mat has the endings. A recording sheet is included to make the game perfect for a center. Students can use their newly formed words to use in a sentence and share with others. This Toss An Ending Interactive Game includes: 2 endings mats (-s/-ed/-ing) 2 base words mats with no change in letters when adding an ending 4 base words mats with changes (adding letters, taking off letters) Directions Recording sheet This Toss An Ending Interactive Game is best used with students in grades 2-4. This can be perfect for word study, grammar, or phonics lessons. It is easy prep - just print, laminate, and play! Each page is colorful and fun for the entire class. Students will enjoy the fun game that will help them remember how to form words with different endings.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Word Endings, Spelling Game, Literacy Center, Spelling Patterns