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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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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
Letter A Beginning Sound Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These two piece puzzles for the letter A are great for letter recognition and beginning sounds. There are 16 different puzzles for students to build for the letter A that cover both the long A sound and the short A sound. They are a quick and easy activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter A or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. This Literacy Center contains the following puzzles * Short Vowel Words - apple, alligator, astronaut, avocado, ax, ambulance, ant, and asteroid * Long Vowel Words - apron, acorn, angel, alien, angry, afraid, ace, and anchor (depending on dialect this one may be a short sound) 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 Skills assessed with these letter A two piece puzzles * Letter A Recognition * Initial Sound of the letter A * Distinguishing between the long A and short A sound * Fine Motor Skills * Matching Skills These letter A 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 desired. This literacy center is easy to put out and clean up and can be stored in a small plastic container, like a task box.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter A, Beginning Sound Puzzles, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Fine Motor Center, Letter A Activities, Phonics Activities, Alphabet Puzzles, Initial Sounds, Kindergarten Phonics
The Hare and the Hedgehog / La liebre y el erizo – Finger Puppets
ELA, Literature, Spanish, Foreign Languages, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
The Hare and the Hedgehog / La liebre y el erizo – Finger Puppets with Backdrop and Pocket Spanish-language resource / Recurso en español This is a printable craft and storytelling activity in Spanish . It is based on the traditional tale La liebre y el erizo ( The Hare and the Hedgehog ). The material includes: Finger puppet templates (color and black & white) A foldable backdrop for storytelling A pocket to store the puppets and backdrop Instructions in Spanish Students can cut out the puppets, color them, and use them to act out the story. The backdrop stands up and creates a small puppet theater. The pocket helps keep the materials organized in a folder or notebook. This activity can be used: In literacy centers During Spanish lessons As part of a fairy tale unit For creative storytelling and speaking practice In individual or group settings Learning goals: Improve reading comprehension Practice sequencing and retelling Develop oral expression and speaking fluency Strengthen fine motor skills through cutting and folding Encourage creativity and engagement It is suitable for grades 1–4 and works well in ESL, bilingual, or special education settings . No special materials are needed – only paper, scissors, glue, and crayons. This resource supports visual, auditory, and hands-on learning. It can be completed in class or used as a take-home project. 📌 Note: All instructions and text are in Spanish . Este recurso es una actividad imprimible de manualidades y narración en español . Está basada en el cuento tradicional La liebre y el erizo . Incluye: Plantillas de marionetas (en color y blanco y negro) Un escenario plegable para representar el cuento Una bolsa para guardar los materiales Instrucciones en español Los alumnos recortan las marionetas, las colorean y las usan para representar la historia. El escenario sirve como pequeño teatro. La bolsa se pega en el cuaderno o carpeta para guardar todo. Se puede usar: En rincones de lectura En clases de español o ELE En unidades de cuentos Para trabajar expresión oral y lectura con roles Individualmente o en grupo Objetivos de aprendizaje: Mejorar la comprensión lectora Practicar la secuenciación y el relato Desarrollar la expresión oral Reforzar la motricidad fina Estimular la creatividad Es apto para alumnos de 1.º a 4.º de primaria y útil en clases bilingües, de apoyo o ELE. Solo se necesitan tijeras, pegamento, colores y papel. 📎 Todo el material está en español.
Author Die Relitante
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Tags Fairy Tales, Finger Puppets, Primary School, Language Lessons, Literature, Puppet Theater Craft, Storytelling Activity, Elementary Literacy, The Hare And The Hedgehog
Letter J Flip Book
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This letter J flipbook is the perfect tool to help preschoolers and kindergarteners learn all about the letter J! 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 J, Letter J Flipbook
Flying the Flag Write a Story Activity - Memorial Day
ELA, Language Development, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Memorial Day, Months, May, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans
The Flag That Flies High Write a Story – Memorial Day Activity is a thoughtful and engaging writing resource designed for students in grades 3–5. This activity invites students to observe a detailed cartoon picture related to Memorial Day, use all five provided vocabulary words, and write a short, creative story based on what they see. This task encourages students to use descriptive language, make inferences, and think critically about the meaning behind Memorial Day. It’s a great way to blend literacy and social studies, helping students reflect on the importance of honoring those who have served. Ways to Use: As a writing prompt during your Memorial Day lessons In literacy centers or independent work time For morning work or early finisher activities As a meaningful homework or extension assignment Advantages: Builds vocabulary and writing fluency Encourages thoughtful reflection and creativity Strengthens observation and inference skills Provides a cross-curricular connection to history Easy to differentiate for different writing levels Helps students engage with Memorial Day in a respectful, age-appropriate way Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Memorial Day, Write A Story, Written Expression, Literacy, Writing Prompts, Memorial Day Activities, Sentence Structure, Storytelling, Writing Centers
Animated Story: The Little Red Hen VI
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Animated Story : The Little Red Hen VI Engage young learners with this interactive literacy resource! It's a wonderful teaching tool for educators in public schools and homeschool settings alike. It instills language development in preschoolers, kindergartners, and first-graders through its attention-catching high-contrast graphics. Inclusive Design High-contrast graphics: Helps to maintain focus and accommodate students with visual impairments. Built-in motion in animations: Directs attention towards target objects efficiently. Auditory elements: Sound effects aid understanding of concepts. The Learning Experience This engaging resource is sure to keep students captivated throughout their educational journey. They familiarize themselves with narratives, bolster reading skills all while having fun! The animated story – segmented into 27 carefully planned slides – fortifies comprehension through active involvement. Pedagogical Benefits Promotes literacy growth among early stages learners — both typical learners and those visually impaired. Serves AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) goals along with other primary academic objectives creation of an inclusive learning environment is possible. The entrancing tale comes alive on the click of a button reinforcing what's been read aloud by pairing words with visuals accordingly timed PowerPoint slide animation create a thrillingly dynamic classroom experience that ensures every student’s participation. Versatile Usage Showcase on diverse platforms such as interactive whiteboards or large screen TVs via Apple TV, computer monitors, tablets using the free Microsoft PowerPoint app - perfect for both in-class & home-based teaching. Employ during whole group instruction, divide into smaller groups or as home assignments for additional reading practice. Incorporate Animated Story : The Little Red Hen VI today and watch your learners' language skills flourish!
Author Bloom Resources
Tags Interactive, Literacy Development, Visual Impairment, Animated Story, Early Stages Learners
Letter X Train Alphabet Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Engage your train loving students with these Letter X Alphabet Train Activities that will all students to practice letter recognition and letter sounds through these fun alphabet worksheets and cards! Each worksheet and card activity is designed to keep students entertained and engaged as they assemble trains to showcase their understanding of letters. This collection specifically emphasizes the letter X! What is Included in this Resource: Eight colorful train engine cards Twelve train cars featuring images that end with the letter Eight train cars with examples of the capital and lowercase letter Four train track sorting mats Two instruction and cover cards for a task box A single worksheet for sorting capital and lowercase letters Two handwriting worksheets for practicing correct letter formation A single worksheet focusing on the most common letter sound This alphabet train resource encourages students to create trains as a hands-on approach to practice letter recognition of both uppercase and lowercase letters, letter formation, and to understand the initial sound most commonly associated with the letter X. This resource offers both hands on sorting cards and cut-and-paste worksheets for students, all with an entertaining train theme. Ways to Use these Train Activities: Literacy Center Small Group Learning Independent Study Morning Tasks Task Box Activity The train sorting cards are the perfect size for a task box activity , enabling quick setup and effortless cleanup for this literacy center or small group activity . The worksheets are highly effective for independent study, morning assignments, or small group activities. Skills Practiced in this Resource Letter Recognition Differentiating Between Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Letter Formation Letter Sounds All of the worksheets are no-prep. Teachers only need to print each worksheet and hand them out to the students. The train cards form an easy, low prep literacy center that can be laminated for long-term use, thus providing endless opportunities for this activity to be repeated.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Handwriting Practice, Letter X, Letter X Worksheets, Letter X Activities, Letter Sounds
Internet Safety Interactive Listening Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Internet Safety Interactive Listening Activity This is a comprehensive teaching resource that supports English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, focusing on internet safety. It cultivates practical language skills in third to fifth-grade students or ESL adults at low intermediate to intermediate levels. Engaging Video Content The core of the resource is an engaging news story video from the BTN website(link provided within the product). These authentic materials can significantly enhance language proficiency while also promoting student comprehension of online security. Listening Activity Pack A significant part of this activity pack includes structured notes guiding learners' understanding of the video content. Vocabulary Skills: A dedicated vocabulary section rich with targeted words and expressions drawn from Internet Safety Theme enhances learners' ability to discuss and write about digital safety effectively. Interactive Partner Discussion: An interactive partner discussing module opens up channels for collaborative learning and peer feedback. Comprehension Tasks: Comprehension tasks are aimed at assessing whether learners have understood key points after watching the news video. Honing Writing Skills: Writing abilities form another large part of this teaching resource package; successful language acquisition tie-ins hand-in-hand with not just speech but written capabilities as well. In Summary This all-rounded teaching resource span several areas in effective language mastery - contextualized practice, active participation, listening activities, vocabulary building, peer discussions, comprehension checks and writing exercises- be it for whole class instruction or smaller discussion groups or even homework assignments.
Author Special ED Learning
Tags Internet Safety, Listening Skills, Vocabulary Development, Collaborative Learning, Digital Literacy
Letter R Beginning Sound Sort
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This beginning sound sort for the letter R is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of the letter R. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter R sound from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at a picture on a rain drop to determine if the picture begins with the letter R or does not begin with the letter R, and then the students will place the rain drop on the correct cloud mat. This sorting activity includes 3 pages that contains One cloud mat for pictures that begin with the letter R One cloud mat for pictures that do not begin with the letter R Rain drop pictures that begin with R Rain drop pictures that do not begin with R This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy centers Fine motor centers File folder activity Add magnets to the picture cards for a baking tray activity Small group activities Morning work Emergency sub plans If making a file folder game, the teacher will place the mats on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the rain drop pictures. Skills assessed with these letter R initial sound sort Initial Sound of the letter R Distinguishing between words that begin with R and do not begin with R Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the three pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 3 usable pages.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Initial Sounds, Letter R, Letter R Activities, Initial /r/
Letter Y 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 Y words. These cards include bold, clear, easy to recognize images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter Y 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 Y vocabulary cards There are 12 letter Y 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 Y 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 V 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 Y, Letter Y Activities
Letter C Do A Dot
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Letter C Do A Dot: An Engaging Educational Tool for Early Learners The Letter C Do A Dot has been specifically designed to assist teachers and homeschoolers in introducing the letter C to young learners. Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and special education students, this interactive resource is an essential tool at their early learning stages. What's Inside? This downloadable activity pack contains nine pages of colorful worksheets. Each page focuses on different images that start with the letter C: Bubble letter ‘C’ Cake Carrot Cherries Cup Cow Crab crayon Crown. Leveraging Education Through Fun and Play This versatile resource not only boosts recognition of letters and their corresponding sounds but also enhances fine motor skills through interactive tasks like controlling the do-a-dot marker's motion. It proves highly beneficial to children with Autism Spectrum conditions. Beyond Typical Educational Goals This adaptative resource allows activities tailored on individual student needs to cater more specific objectives like understanding pressure application dynamics or adapting container opening-closing operations. These can be conducted either indoors or outdoors providing greater flexibility in accessing various environments according to students' comfort! New Themed Packets Now Available! You could now gain access to a variety of themed packets that cover every season thereby further expanding your teaching resources! Also recently added are Q-Tip Art Packets providing more creative ways for kids' engagement—all these tools are curated by a passionate mom-entrepreneur who continually evolves teaching methodologies offering easier solutions for effective learning. Optimized Learning Across Various Facets Designed keeping in focus Special Education Needs (SEN), Pre-Reading skills along with Handwriting & Spelling practice; these PDF resources transcend beyond worksheets playing more versatile roles within the language arts curriculum. These can be optimally utilized by teachers across various learning environments catering to mutual development objectives and inclining towards a holistic growth path for students.
Author mnorganizingmom
Tags Letter Recognition, Fine Motor Skills, Sensory Integration, Visual Perceptual Skills, Early Literacy
9th 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
9th 100 Fry Sight Words: Bingo Cards An engaging and practical skill development tool specifically designed for Grade 3,4,5 students. These Bingo cards offer a unique approach to sight word learning with a particular focus on Language Arts aspects like Reading,Spelling, and Vocabulary. Bingo Game Structure: The simplistic structure of the game involves each player having a bingo card with sight words randomly placed within grid format. The signaling of these words by either teacher or an selected student forms the basic function while players mark off these pronounced words on their respective cards. A resultant line of five matched words whether vertically, horizontally or diagonally calls for victory! Educational Advantages: An interactive method for enhancing reading fluency amongst students. Involves repeated exposure to high-frequency sightwords leading reinforcement in understanding fundamental literacy facets. Makes learning more attractive process for kids. Versatility & Ease: This versatile design structure allows these bingo cards to be effortlessly adapted as per class requirements. Whether group activities or potent literary center tasks – this tool seamlessly adjusts! Your purchase comes with one downloadable PDF containing thirty pages that can easily be printed on US Letter Size paper. Sightword Range: 'addition', 'observe', 'safe', etc., this teaching aid aims at revamping conventional classroom methodologies into self-driven challenges! In light of the transition towards more interactive ways of learning in classrooms or homeschooling setups - This adaptable and exciting formative resource is just what you need!
Author TeacherYouWant
Tags Sight Words, Bingo Game, Literacy, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary
ACE Words Emergent Reader: I Can Trace It!
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
ACE Words Emergent Reader: I Can Trace It! ACE Words Emergent Reader: I Can Trace It! is a teaching resource specifically designed to enrich the learning of kindergarteners and first-grade students. This educational product combines ACE words with sight word activities, providing an effective strategy for educators. About The Product The emergent reader center focuses on ACE words, while also incorporating simple sight words. Nicknamed "I Can Trace It!!", the book includes images that students may trace and color to enhance their comprehension skills. The use of ACE word families in combination with easy-to-understand sight words aids beginner-level reading and comprehension. The book comprises five pages apart from a cover page. Its beginner-friendly sentence structures significantly ease reading efforts. Versatile Uses This activity can be incorporated in multiple ways, such as literacy center activity for collective learning or dividing larger classes into smaller groups for focused tutoring sessions. Ideal for independent practice tasks or homework assignments, the book can easily be converted into reading material at your reading center as well. Dual Benefits Type="i" Serves as a tool assessing multiple skills including direction following capabilities and context-based proficiencies . In addition to helping students identify color vocabularies,it also enhances proficiency in ACE and simple sight-word reading. Ease of Assembly User-friendliness is at the heart of our product design. Students simply need to color each page or complete assigned activities, cut them carefully down the middle, and staple them together in order using the cover page. Embrace I Can Trace It! Boost your learning environment with interactive, multi-functional teaching resources that students can take home.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags ACE Words, Emergent Reader, Sight Words, Tracing, Literacy Center
Humpty Dumpty Nursery Rhyme
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Humpty Dumpty Nursery Rhyme - An Exceptional Literacy Resource for Preschool to Grade 3 The "Humpty Dumpty Nursery Rhyme" is an ideal teaching material for promoting early literacy among preschoolers upto grade 3. It aids in building crucial skills like phonemic awareness, story structure comprehension, retelling abilities and vocabulary enhancement. This package contains several components: Nursery Rhyme Book: Meant for whole-class or small-group reading; also includes a take-home version. Magnet Board Characters: Stick these on any magnetic surface and let your students role-play to help engrain the nursery rhyme in their minds. A One Page Rhyme Chart: A visually appealing and educative prop focusing on text elements recognition in whole class lessons. Popsicle Stick Puppet Characters: Enable hands-on involvement where students can act out stories while developing their narration skills. Pocket Chart Activities: Add variety into language arts sessions by exchanging positional words in rhymes or altering horse numbers thus amplifying the understanding of comprehension objectives. Easter Egg Carpet Time Activity : A joyous learning experience where children chant rhymes while discovering 'Humpty Dumpty' inside cracked-open eggs! All these elements contribute towards creating an engaging activity center that enhances literacy artifices amongst young learners. These help them enjoy the process as they grasp meanings embedded within timeless nursery rhymes!. This product comes in a PDF file format ensuring easy accessibility across varied grade levels! Whether you're an educator looking to innovate your teaching methods or a homeschooling parent desiring comprehensive language arts resources -- this 'Humpty Dumpty' kit has everything you need!
Author The Proactive Classroom
Tags Nursery Rhyme, Literacy Skills, Storytelling, Vocabulary Enhancement, Hands-on Learning
CVC Words Activity Packet - Set 5
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource is a CVC Words Activity Packet - Set 5. Filled with worksheets, games and activities, there is so much to implement with this activity packet. Sounds included: j w x y z All you have to do is print and go. These activities make great whole group games, homework sheets and so much more. Included: - 2 sets of posters - 10 activities and worksheets - 2 games
Author Top Notch Teaching
Tags Literacy Center, Phonics, CVC Words, Spelling, Reading Games
Letter Y Beginning Sound Sort
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This beginning sound sort for the letter Y is a great hands on activity for recognizing the most common sound of the letter Y. This is an easy and fun activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter Y sound from amongst other letter sounds or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. To complete this sorting activity , students will look at a picture next to the yelping dog to determine if the picture begins with the letter Y or does not begin with the letter Y, and then the students will place the dog on the correct yard mat. This sorting activity includes 4 pages that contains One yard mat for pictures that begin with the letter Y One yard mat for pictures that do not begin with the letter Y Dog pictures that begin with Y Dog pictures that do not begin with Y This beginning sound sort can be used in the following ways Literacy centers Fine motor centers File folder activity Add magnets to the picture cards for a baking tray activity Small group activities Morning work Emergency sub plans If making a file folder game, the teacher will place the mats on either side of the folder and use hook and loop fasteners to sort the dog pictures. Skills assessed with these letter Y initial sound sort Initial Sound of the letter Y Distinguishing between words that begin with Y and do not begin with Y Ability to sort the picture cards on to the correct mat This beginning sounds sorting activity is a low prep activity . All a teacher needs to do is to print the three pages, cut out the picture cards and laminate the pages and cards if desired. The activity is easy to set up and to put away and store. This download includes a PDF with 3 usable pages.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Of The Week, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Centers, Beginning Sounds, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy Center, Initial Sounds, Letter Y, Letter Y Activities, Initial /y/
Vowel Sounds Posters - Classroom Decor
ELA, Spelling, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Centers, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Word Walls
Make vowel sounds stick with this set of Vowel Sounds Posters perfect for adding color and purpose to your classroom walls. Each poster focuses on one of the five vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and includes clear, friendly visuals and example words for both the short and long vowel sounds. These posters are designed with early readers in mind, helping students visually connect sounds to words. Whether you’re introducing vowels for the first time or just want a reference that students can use independently, these posters make learning more accessible and engaging. How you can use them: Hang on your phonics or literacy wall as a year-round reference Use during whole-group instruction or small-group reading lessons Print mini versions to add to student folders or phonics centers Why they’re helpful: Reinforce important phonics skills in a visual way Great for early learners and ESL students Easy to use and print, saves planning time Bright, simple design that’s kid-friendly but not overwhelming Whether you're setting up your classroom or refreshing your literacy corner, these vowel posters are a great tool to support growing readers. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Classroom Posters, Posters, Classroom Decor, Back To School, Back To School Posters, Vowels, Vowel Sounds, Phonics, Literacy Centers
Letter E Playdough Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Letter E Playdough Mats allow young learners to build fine motor skills while learning about words starting with the letter E. Students use playdough to mold items pictured on 5 mats, including an egg, eggplant, elf, elephant, and a child expressing excitement. These printable mats work well in various settings like literacy centers, small groups, and tabletop activities. As a no-prep resource, simply print, laminate if desired, and add playdough. While molding playdough, children match colors and identify beginning letter sounds. Skills practiced include fine motor, color matching, and phonics. Teachers appreciate the easy setup and engaging practice. By laminating or protecting in plastic sleeves, mats are reusable for ongoing alphabet learning. Add this activity to reinforce letter recognition and sounds for the letter E.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter E, Letter E Activities, Playdough Mats, Fine Motor Centers, Letter Of The Week, Literacy Centers, Alphabet Centers, Alphabet Activities, Fine Motor Activities, Clay
Lessons I Learned - End of Year Activities
Creative Arts, ELA, Language Development, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, End Of Year, Seasons, Summer, Spring, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Assessments, Lesson Plans
Lessons I’ll Remember is a simple and meaningful activity that gives students the chance to think about their favorite lessons from the school year. Whether it was a fun science experiment, a great book they read, or a special project they worked on, this resource lets them reflect and draw a picture of what stood out the most. It’s a great way to slow down and celebrate how much they’ve learned. It also helps students end the year thinking about the moments that made learning fun, interesting, and memorable. How You Can Use It: As a quiet activity during the last days of school As part of a classroom memory book or keepsake During writing or art time For a classroom display of favorite lessons To spark group discussions about learning highlights Why Teachers Love It: Helps students reflect on their learning in a positive way Encourages creativity through drawing Supports meaningful conversations and sharing Easy to prep, just print and go Brings joy and a sense of accomplishment to the end of the year Pdf file includes 2 pages. Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags End Of Year, End Of Year Activities, Summer Activities, Spring Activities, Literacy, Last Week Of School, Last Day Of School, Writing Centers, Summer
Pre-Primer Dolch Words Activity Packet
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
This resource is a Pre-Primer Dolch Words Activity Packet. Your students will LOVE these three activities for practicing those crucial sight words!! Each activity is hands-on, engaging and most of all fun! Whether it is fishing for sight words, using a spatula to find and flip words, or swatting them with a flyswatter, these activities will have them begging to practice their high frequency words! All three activities use the same 40 pre-primer Dolch sight words.
Author Easy Peasy Primary Resources
Tags Literacy Center, Dolch, Sight Words, Pre-primer, Reading Activities
Christmas Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats with Santa
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Holidays, Christmas, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Engage young learners this Christmas with these alphabet seek-and-find mats merging holiday fun with essential literacy skills. Designed for early education classrooms, these three mats cover all letters A-Z with a festive theme. Students search for matching letters among Christmas images like presents, trees, and Santa himself. Use as a literacy center for independent or small group work. The versatile design allows for multiple activities like "Find and Dot" where learners mark found letters, or "Find and Cover" to draw out the exploration. Extend the learning through sensory bins or a room-wide letter hunt. Letter tracing inside each shape builds pre-writing skills. Require minimal prep time, these durable and reusable mats promote letter recognition, handwriting practice, and fine motor skills. Simple to set up and integrative across lessons, the Christmas Letter Recognition Seek and Find Mats offer educators a fresh approach to early literacy fundamentals.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter Recognition, Seek And Find Mats, Hands-on Literacy Center, Handwriting Practice, Alphabet Activities, Christmas Alphabet, Christmas Preschool
German: Let's Talk About Fruit Board Game
Foreign Languages, ELA, German, Language Development, ESL, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Let's Talk About Fruit is an engaging German board game that has students build language skills while learning fruit vocabulary. Ideal for both German language learners and ESL students alike, this printable game strengthens comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. To play, students take turns rolling dice and moving game pieces, then read and respond to the fruit-themed question they land on. Questions can be answered verbally, written individually, or collaborated on with partners. The first player to reach the end wins! Teachers can also pull small groups for more personalized assessment. With multiple ways to implement, this versatile game encourages German language use in a low-prep, entertaining way.
Author Better Teaching Resources
Tags Board Games, Speaking Game, Communication Skills, Preschool Language Activity, Literacy Center, German, ESL Printable, Writing Prompts
Letter B Spelling Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Practice spelling words that begin with the letter B with these spelling picture puzzles. There are 4 spelling puzzles in this packet that all begin with the initial sound of the letter B. These puzzles give students a hands on approach to spelling words as well as introducing them to the idea that words are made up of individual letters and sounds. These spelling puzzles are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are learning about letter B words. The puzzles are designed where each letter of the word is on a different piece pf the puzzle. The puzzles use images that help the student easily put the puzzles together. The large, bold pictures give students a fun and engaging activity to explore how different words are spelled. All of the words in this set begin with the most common initial sound of letter B. What Is Included: * box puzzle * bed puzzle * bone puzzle * belt puzzle When to Use * Spelling Activity * Literacy Center * Puzzle Center * Task Box Activity * Fine Motor Center * Morning Tubs or Morning Baskets * Small Group Activity * Table Top Activity Skills Assessed * Spelling * Putting together a puzzle * Beginning Sounds These spelling puzzles are a low prep activity for teachers to put together. The teacher simple needs to print out the puzzles and cut them out to create this center activity. The puzzles pieces can be laminated if the teacher desires to do so for durability of the pieces. The puzzles pieces can fit inside a task box for a quick to set up and quick to put away center .
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter B, Letter B Activities, Letter B Puzzles, Alphabet Puzzles, Alphabet Activities, Beginning Sounds, Initial /b/ Sound, Literacy Center, Alphabet Center, Phonics Activity
R-Controlled Vowels Digital Activity
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
This resource is a R-Controlled Vowels Digital Activity. These slides provide great practice when learning about r-controlled vowels. There is a different slide deck for each: - AR - ER - IR - OR - UR Google Slides access is included.
Author JoyfulToddler
Tags Vowels, R-controlled, Digital Activity, Literacy Center, Spelling, R Controlled Vowels Lesson, R Controlled Activities