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Phonics Activitites
Enhance your literacy instruction with a collection of phonics activities designed to make learning to read enjoyable and effective. These resources offer interactive experiences that help students understand sound-letter relationships and develop essential reading skills. From phoneme games to blending exercises, you'll find materials suitable for various learning styles and grade levels. Incorporate these activities into your lessons to support students in becoming confident readers.
Reading and Blending Segmenting Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Students will have a blast blending and reading one syllable words with these phonics mats. These phonics mats are easy to differentiate for students learning different phonics skills. By using the cards and sounds that students have already mastered or are currently practicing to build, blend, and read each word. There are recording sheets for students to write the words they create. What is Included: There are 4 letter sound cards for beginning sounds, ending sounds, blends, digraphs, vowel teams and diphthong Phonics playdough mats for 2, 3, and 4 sound words. Phonics road mats for 2, 3, and 4 sound words. Recording sheets for recording real and nonsense words Recording sheet for students to write the word, draw a picture of the word, and then to write a sentence with the word. How to Use: Print each set of sound cards on different colored card stock. Make all the beginning sounds one color, all the vowels another color, and all the ending sounds a third color. Put each stack of phonics cards face up in the middle of the phonic mats in the right order. Have the student blend and read the word made by the cards. The student will then remove one of the letter cards to create a new word. The students can then record the words on one of the recording sheets. This step is optional. Where to Use: Literacy Center - These mats make the perfect literacy center. By placing the mats and the cards in a center students can practice reading words independently or together. Small Group Activities - These mats are great small group tools for a teacher to use with students needing more help or extra practice with reading and blending single syllable words. The phonics mats cards do need to be printed and cut apart, but the mats, themselves, are no-prep.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Reading And Blending, Blending And Segmenting, CVC Words, CVCe Words, Reading Words, One Syllable Words
Phonics Strategies for 3rd and 4th Graders
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Phonics Strategies is a program in which phonics concepts are absorbed more quickly, with less effort, that can be transferred successfully to unknown words in the student's education and recreational reading. The phonics program is designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders . Vocabulary emphasizes two and three-syllable words. Part 1 focuses on Vc, Vcc, and R-controlled vowel phonograms. Phonics Strategies begins with more common prefixes and suffixes to build a solid foundation and progresses towards more difficult/less common Vccc/Vcccc phonograms and 4-letter R-controlled phonograms, along with harder prefixes and suffixes. Part 2 of this series focuses on Vvcc chunks, Vce chunks and diphthong vowels; plus advanced prefixes and suffixes, and adding suffixes to words ending in Silent E. Phonics Strategies includes reading pages, listening and identifying skills, worksheets, hands-on activities, phonics poems, phonics games and even letters to parents for each unit! Additionally, there is a phonics pretest, and three phonics post tests. Answer sheets are included. For teachers who use the pretest and wish to zero in on specific concepts, an index is provided to help you find supporting reading and worksheets. Pronunciation clues and spelling rules with examples are also included in every unit. Implementation of this Phonics Strategies for 3rd & 4th Graders should be a success with the Tips and Suggestions section included. Goals are included on the top of each worksheet. Reviewing the goals can assist the mentor in understanding the purpose of the worksheet. It is also helps the parents to understand the emphasis of each page if worksheets are sent home to reinforce concepts reviewed during a class or tutoring session. Sharing the goals with older students can give them incentive to focus.
Author Phonics Advantage
Tags Reading Intervention, Phonics For 3rd Graders, Phonics For 4th Graders, Phonics For 5th Graders, Phonics Advantage, Phonograms, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Poems, Phonics Games
Alphabet Letter of the Week Letter A
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Alphabet Letter of The Week: Letter A The "Alphabet Letter of the Week Letter A" teaching resource is an engaging and comprehensive packet designed to introduce students to the letter "A". As educators know, a child's initial experience with letters and their sounds forms a crucial foundation for more advanced reading skills. This product sets out to make that journey easy, fun, and productive. Multi-Modal Learning Tools Hands-on learning tools for both lowercase and uppercase versions of the letter "A". Multipurpose phonics instructional material. Ideal for group lessons on identifying and tracing letters or small group activities focused on drawing letter A pictures. Serves independent homework assignments reinforcing in-class learning. Learner Engagement Features Sight words flashcards: Featuring both US and British English spellings - 'a', 'the', 'is'. Creative Tasks: Constructing booklets or crafting an ‘I’m a Letter A Champ’ crown; these hands-on activities promote motor skills. . The addition of geoboard work allows children to explore geometric patterns related to the letter formation—blending math concepts with language arts! Adding another dimensionality layer. With options ranging from coloring pages to glitter gluing—the Alphabet Letter of The Week:Letter A offers practice opportunities across multiple settings. It is adaptable for classrooms as well homeschooling environments due to its academic efficacy and interactivity quotient. To instill joy in learning, it introduces wheel-based activity involving word recognition alongside finger puppetry using ant-shaped templates! The lesson concludes with a sense of accomplishment among students after their weeklong rendezvous with ‘A’. The comprehensive nature of this product means educators have fewer things they need to piece together, making lesson planning simpler and efficient. All the files are provided in an accessible PDF format. “Alphabet Letter of The Week: Letter A” : An Ideal Launchpad for Learner's Literacy Journey This versatile teaching resource targets early learning years from preschool through kindergarten, promising an engaging launch pad for a learner’s literacy journey.
Author Teach2Tell
Tags Letter A, Phonics Instruction, Hands-on Activities, Literacy Skills, Early Learning Environment
Letter X Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the perfect resource for any teacher looking to help their students learn the Letter X Sound. The Letter X Song is a great way to teach the Letter X Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter X, vocabulary words with the Letter X sound, and Letter X handwriting practice.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Play A Game Of Three In A Row With Lower Case Letters (4-7 years)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Product Title: Play A Game Of Three In A Row With Lower Case Letters (4-7 years) This teaching resource, titled "Play A Game Of Three In A Row With Lower Case Letters" is a delightful addition to any early learning classroom, homeschool environment, or kindergarten space. Tailored specifically for children between the ages of 4 and 7, this fun tool will aid learners on their journey toward literacy by making lower-case alphabet letters an interactive adventure. Specifically designed for early learners in preschool to grade 1 level studies, this resource focuses on the fundamental Language Arts subject of Phonics. It offers a hands-on approach that aids in developing both reading and writing skills through a playful format that keeps students invested. Main features: Easily accessible PDF format with eight pages of content available for use Traditional card-playing strategies to heighten interest. Versatile system - it can be adapted according to teaching needs or student capabilities. The game's mechanics are simple - lay all the cards face down and have players take turns picking up the cards they need until someone gets three matching gems in a row. The advantage: The advantage of such a versatile system is clear - it can be used as an interactive whole-group activity or assigned as individual homework tasks – learning continues outdoors or indoors with guaranteed fun and creativity. Benefits of using this resource: Learners build their alphabet familiarity while applying strategic thinking skills. Promotes proactive learning which is key during these formative years Play strengthens literacy development subtly - perfect for young children just starting out on their educational journey. "Play A Game Of Three In A Row With Lower Case Letters" promises not just instruction but also engagement—the foundation stone towards fostering lifelong learners who see education as enjoyable rather than daunting—a true asset every educator should have handy!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Lower Case Letters, Phonics, Literacy Development, Interactive Learning, Early Learners
Beginning Sound and Ending Sound Trains
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Games
Preschool and kindergarten students will have fun practicing phonological awareness skills by identifying the beginning sounds and ending sounds in words with these phonics trains. What is Included: In this phonics card set, there are 28 total words for students to use to practice recognizing beginning sounds and ending sounds of one syllable words. How to Use: The student will choose a picture card and then, they will build a train by placing the correct beginning sound to the front of the word and they will place the correct ending sound at the end of the world. Ways to Use: Literacy Centers - These train cards can be placed inside a literacy center for students to work alone or with a partner to complete. Morning Bins - These cards can be used as a morning activity for students to complete while waiting on classmates to arrive to class. Small Group Activity - Students who need extra help identifying sounds in words can be put in a small group to get further practice with this skill. Words Included: fox, sun, cup, hut, six, log, pot, box, ten, kit, pig, wig, map, web, bed, den, cab, ham, jam, pan, cat, hat, dog, bat The fun train theme of this activity will engage students with learning and practicing identifying sounds. Students will enjoy the bright, colorful, and easy to recognize images. Skills Assessed: This activity assesses students' abilities at identifying and matching beginning and ending sounds in single syllable words. This activity is a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. The cards just need to be printed out and cut apart. They can be laminated for durability if the teacher desires. The cards can be stores in a task box or pencil box for easy set up, clean up and storage options.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Beginning Sounds, Ending Sounds, Trains, Literacy Centers
All About Letters Alphabet Craft
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Crafts, Activities
This set of 26 All About the Letter ___ alphabet crafts are the perfect way for students to show off their learning! These crafts would be perfect for supplementing your phonics unit, small groups, centers, or as the culminating activity for learning a letter of the day or letter of the week. In addition to valuable phonics skills practice, students will also gain fine motor skills practice with cutting, writing, coloring, and assembling the alphabet wheel. *Note: An adult may need to help with the brad in order to make the wheel spin. For each letter, students will practice... correct handwriting formation for uppercase letter correct handwriting formation for lowercase letter identifying beginning sounds for each letter of the alphabet. (X is ending sound.) coloring inside the lines This resource works as a standalone activity or as a supplement to your regular phonics curriculum, making it a must have in your pre-K or kindergarten classroom! What's Included? 26 wheel covers (All About the Letter __) 26 wheel bottoms (tracing and beginning sound coloring) Instructions for use 52 pages total How to Use this Resource: ⭐ Your students will trace the uppercase and lowercase letter on each wheel. ⭐ Identify and color the pictures for the beginning sound. ⭐ Cut and assemble the wheels using a brad to make the cover spin around. ⭐ Use the wheel to tell about each letter of the alphabet: how to write it, what sound it makes, and things that begin with that letter. Perfect for... ⭐ alphabet activities ⭐ independent centers ⭐ small groups Designed for: ⭐ pre-K ⭐ kindergarten Standards Addressed ⭐ RF.K.1a - Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant. ⭐ L.K.1a - Print many upper- and lowercase letters. Let's connect! ✉️ hello@koffeeandkinders.com 📷 @koffeeandkinders 💻 koffeeandkinders.com
Author Koffee and Kinders
Tags Alphabet, Craft, All About Letters, Alphabet Activities, Beginning Sounds
Phonics Strategies for 3rd & 4th Graders by Phonics Advantage Part 2
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Spelling, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Phonics Strategies for 3rd & 4th Graders Part 2 is a 375-page product designed for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade who are encountering advanced words in their educational and recreational reading, and need a program that goes beyond the beginning phonics building blocks. Just as later elementary students are getting older and more mature, this program has a more grown-up look. To keep the student’s attention, concepts are presented with multiple approaches including listening skills, identifying, decoding, written work, hands-on activities, pronunciation and spelling rules, letter-tile activities, phonics poems and phonics games. The phonogram types that are emphasized in Part 2 are: Vvc/Vvcc chunks, Vce chunks, and three and four-letter diphthong-vowel phonograms. There are hands-on activities for decoding words that end with ge/ve/ce/ze. 22 pages are devoted to advanced word endings (ture; ible/able; ous/ious/eous; tious/cious/scious; tial/cial/cian/science/cient, etc.). Worksheets on dividing words into syllables focus on three and four-syllable words. To aid the teacher/parent/mentor in presenting the material, included in Phonics Strategies Part 2 are: List of Contents, Tips and Suggestions, Reasons for Selected Content, Suggested Use, Mentor Notes, Phonics Pretest and six Parent Letters. The top of each activity page has Goals and Directions. The program can be presented by a teacher, teacher assistant, parent or mentor. Phonics Strategies for 3rd and 4th Graders is a mixture of phonics concepts and educational fun.
Author Phonics Advantage
Tags Phonics For Middle School, Phonics For Older Students, Phonics Games, Phonics Poems, Long-Vowel Chuncks, Diphthong-Vowel Chunks, Phonics For ELS, Pronunciation Rules, Spelling Rules
Letter P Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter P Song and it is a great resource for teaching the Letter P Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter P, vocabulary words with the Letter P sound, and Letter P handwriting practice. This product is perfect for any teacher who wants to help their students learn the Letter P sound and improve their handwriting.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
Alphabet Mats to Build A Letter
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Get students excited avout learning letters with these hands-on alphabet mats! This alphabet activity uses different kinds of manipulatives or craft supplies to build each letter mats for a hands-on approach to practice letter recognition and formation. What is Included: There is one mat for each capital letter. There is one mat for each lowercase letter. There is one mat for each number 1-10. Ways to use these mats: Students can use pouch tops to build each letter. Students can use cotton balls or pom poms to create each letter. Students can stick stickers in each circle to fill in each letter. Students can use bingo dabbers to make each letter. Students can use mini erasers to fill in each letter. One thing I have done with these mats is to provide manipulatives that begin with the target letter for students to use to fill in each letter mat. This way, students are exposed to the letter's beginning sound as well as its shape and form. Turn the Mats into a Game! To make these mats a game, provide students with a die. The students will roll the die and, then the students will add the correct number of manipulatives to the letter mat until they build the entire letter. Where to Use: Literacy Centers - Simply place the mats and manipulatives in a literacy center for students to complete alone or with a partner. Morning Tubs or Baskets - Place these mats in a morning bin for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Quiet Time Activity - These mats can be used during a quiet time for students who do not nap, helping them stay engaged while their peers sleep. These alphabet mats are a no prep option for teachers to put in their literacy centers. The teacher simply needs to add the desired manipulatives that students will use to complete the mats.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Build A Letter, Alphabet Mats, Letter Recognition, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Preschool Literacy
Play A Game Of ‘What Do You Spot?’ To Reinforce Three Letter Words (4-7 years)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Introducing 'Play A Game Of 'What Do You Spot?' To Reinforce Three Letter Words (4-7 years) This invaluable resource is designed to assist early learners, primarily those in preschool up to grade 1. The game offers an engaging method for children to phonetically connect three-letter words with corresponding images. The game's concept: The simplicity of the game proves effective in encouraging young readers not only to vocalize phonic words but also link them with matching pictures. Focusing on three or four highlighted words per page provides significant advantages for beginners. Versatility and Effective Use: Ten-page PDF adaptable based on a learner's needs Can be given as homework for individual practice Suitable for small group play during class time or whole group tasks Integration into any teaching schedule Included in Zoggy Zero Scheme Remember that this unique educational tool is just one part of our innovative Zoggy Zero scheme. This comprehensive program boosts the foundational skills kids need on their journey towards reading and writing proficiency. Covered Key Focus Areas: Ideal homeschooling tool beside formal school settings where emphasis lies mutually upon nurturing literacy proficiency. Aiding Independent Progression & Confident Readers! Educators will appreciate how effortlessly 'Play A Game Of 'What Do You Spot?' To Reinforce Three Letter Words' can be incorporated into daily teaching schedules. Watch with joy as young learners progressively spell longer utterances independently, blossoming into confident readers!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Phonics, Early Learning, Reading, Spelling, Language Arts
Elkonin Boxes for Blending and Segmenting Phonemes
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This set has 100 Elkonin boxes for different words with two, three, and four phonemes. Students can practice segmenting words into their individual phonemes, blending sounds together to form a word, or to identify a specific cound within the word. these Elkonin boxes are a great way for students to practice phonological awareness activities of blending and segmenting. The bold, colorful, easy to recognize images will keep students engaged with this learning activity. What is Included: There are 3 empty Elkonin box cards 100 picture cards to place in the blank boxes 100 Elkonin box cards with pictures and boxes together Reference page with the names of all the images Ways to Use Students will look at the picture card, touch each square for each individual sound in the word, then trace the arrow with their finger as they blend the sounds to form the word that the picture represents. To save on paper, use the blank box cards and the picture cards. Students will place the picture card inside the correct Elkonin box card and use them like normal Elkonin boxes. Students can use the Elkonin box cards to practice segmenting each word in their individual sounds. Students can use the image cards to sort by the number of phonemes in each word. Students can use the picture cards to sort by beginning sound, middle sound, or ending sounds. Students can use the Elkonin box cards to place an object in one of the boxes and have the student say only that sound in the word. These cards can easily be differentiated for students needing different level of practice. Where to Use: Literacy Center - Place the Elkonin boxes in the literacy center for students to practice blending and segmenting alone or with a partner. Small Group Activity - The teacher can pull small groups of students who need extra practice with this phonemic awareness skill. Morning Basket or Bin - These cards can be placed in a morning tub for students to work on while they wait for their classmates to arrive to class. These Elkonin boxes are a low prep activity. They just need to be printed and cut apart. For durability, the teacher can choose to laminate the cards.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Elkonin Boxes, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Blending Phonemes, Segmenting Phonemes
Letter M Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
This product is the Letter M Song, which teaches the Letter M Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter M, vocabulary words with the Letter M sound, and Letter M handwriting practice. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn the Letter M sound, and it also includes handwriting practice.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels, Have Fun Teaching Letter M Song
Letter O Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter O beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter O. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter O posters with various letter O words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter O as well as words that begin with the letter O. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter O. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with O from words that do not begin with O. The letter O sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter N
AT Words Matching Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers
Students can practice reading comprehension skills with these AT word family mats. Students can practice reading AT words in isolation and in the context of sentences. The words in this set follow a CVC or CCVC spelling pattern. Included in this resource: This resource includes one word mat and one sentence mat, both for reading AT words in insolation and in context. There are also picture cards that correspond with each word and sentence. To complete this activity, students will read each AT word or sentence on the mat and then match the corresponding pictures. Students can work independently or with a partner to complete this activity. How to Use these AT word Family Mats: The students can simply lay the images on top of the word or sentence. They can be placed in a file folder utilizing hook and loop fasteners to attach the images. A magnetic activity can be created by using a baking sheet and magnets to affix the images. Students will love the hands-on nature of this activity. The bold and colorful images will capture students' attention, and the easy to recognize pictures are sure to keep students engaged in learning. These literacy activities allow students to practice target words both in the context of sentences and in isolation. Where can these mats be used? Literacy Center - Students can work independently or with a partner to read these words Morning Tub or Basket - The cards can be placed in a morning bin for students to work on as students arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher can choose a small group of students or a specific group of words for students to work on in a small group setting with the teacher. Hands On Assessment - The teacher can use these to test students on reading the target words in context or in isolation. Skills assessed through this activity: Reading AT words in context of a sentence and in isolation Reading comprehension The low-prep nature of this AM words matching mats activity makes it an easy to assign activity. The mats simply need to be printed out, while the matching cards need to be printed and cut. Lamination is optional for increased durability. Once created, this resource can be used repeatedly in literacy centers or small group activities, providing ongoing support for students' learning journey.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Literacy Center, Phonics Activity, Kindergarten Literacy, Matching Mats, Simple Sentences, Reading Comprehension, CVC Words, AT Words, AT Word Family
Letter L Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter L Song is an original music video that will help students learn all about the letter. This video covers letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the letter L.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter L, L Music, Have Fun Teaching Letter L Song, L Video, L.song
Letter L Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter L Song (MP3) is a great resource for teachers to help their students learn about the letter L. The catchy lyrics and fun beats make learning about the letter L fun and easy. This resource is perfect for helping students learn letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics
Letter K Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter K Song (MP3) is a great resource for helping students learn about the letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This catchy song will make it easy for them to remember what they learn.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Have Fun Teaching Letter K Song
Letter W Song (Original Music Video)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter W Song will help students learn all about the letter by watching a video about letter sounds, vocabulary words, and letter formation. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn more about the letter W.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics
Letter G Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Writing, Language Development, Phonics, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter G Song is a great resource for teaching the Letter G Sound, uppercase and lowercase Letter G, vocabulary words with the Letter G sound, and Letter G handwriting practice. This product can help teachers with their lesson planning and make learning fun for their students.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Vowels
High Frequency Word Play Dough Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Mastering sight recognition of high-frequency vocabulary words is vital for early reading fluency. These playful printable mats make word repetition practice hands-on fun while building key fine motor skills too! The set includes write & wipe mats for the top 12 most commonly used words in beginning reading texts. Words included in the set are: said the and was he she put went have when my that Each word has traced letter outline spaces where students mold playdough letters. Forming whole words repeatedly cements proper spelling while molded creations inspire imagination play. There are also opportunities to fill words in with patterns like polka dpots made from their play dough. Then underneath they can use a whiteboard marker to write the word. Besides literacy skills, using playdough builds up finger muscles and dexterity key for later pencil grip and writing prowess. Different resisting textures like popcorn kernels or beads could also fill mat spaces, developing sensory integration. With leveled word options, self-checking ability and endless creativity potential, these playdough mats double early childhood learning through imaginative play. Multisensory engagement leaves lasting literacy impressions! Students will beg to practice these foundational vocabulary essentials! Included in this resource are 24 PDF prinatable pages
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Phonics, Reading, Early Reading, High Frequency Words, Sight Words, Play Dough, Fine Motor
Letter B Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter B Song (MP3) is a great resource for teachers to help their students learn about the letter B. The catchy lyrics and fun beats make learning about the letter B fun and easy. This resource is perfect for teachers who want to help their students learn about the letter B in a fun and engaging way.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics, Letter B Have Fun Teaching, Have Fun Teaching Letter B Song
Short O Interactive Reader and Learning Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Here it is, the engaging ELA product you’ve been searching for. Your learners in Pre-K, kindergarten, and grade 1 are going to enjoy this interactive reader with corresponding learning activities. This isn’t just any other phonics product where learners practice short vowel sounds with CVC words. Within the pages of this product, you’ll find an interactive reader that will take your learners on an adventure with Tom and Bob. As they read through the book, not only will they strengthen their skills in identifying “short o” words, but they’ll also have the opportunity to make the book their very own. On each page are a set of instructions for readers to color or draw added features to the story. This helps them practice reading color words and identify prepositions . Best of all, they’ll be given a sense of ownership into their learning, causing them to be excited and engaged. Most words in the book are CVC words. An added challenge of reading “blends” is also included. Once your learners have reached the end of the book, they can move on to answer comprehension questions and work on other phonics focused material. Two hands-on learning games are included also. Upon completion of the worksheets and activities, you can present your learners with a crown that they can proudly wear to show others the ELA skills they’ve learned. To save you time, the worksheets in this product are print and go. With minor prep work, the learning activities can be used multiple times, year over year. An answer key is provided also. Below are details of each page included in this product. PAGES 1-2: flash cards with short o words found within the reader. PAGES 3-8: Tom and Bob reader (basic {not interactive} version) PAGES 9-14: Tom and Bob reader (interactive version) PAGE 15: learners will answer reading comprehension questions about the Tom and Bob reader. PAGE 16: learners will draw lines between matching short o CVC words. PAGE 17: learners will read CVC words and color the dog bones that show short o CVC words. PAGE 18: learners will work their way through the maze by coloring the lily pads that show short o CVC words. PAGE 19: learners will cut out pictures of CVC words and sort them into the appropriate boxes. After sorting, learners will glue the pictures into the appropriate boxes. PAGE 20: on the provided lines, learners will write “ob” and “og” word family words. PAGES 21-22: in this hands-on learning activity , learners will sort short o and non-short o words found on Tom’s dog bones. PAGES 23-24: in this hands-on learning activity , learners will “swat” the short o words shown on Bob’s lily pads. PAGE 25: Tom and Bob completion crown ANSWER KEY
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Short O, Short Vowels, Cvc Words, Blends, Rhyming, Reading, Comprehension, Learning Games, Interactive, Book
Affixes Puzzles for Prefixes and Suffixes K-2
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Let students build words with affixes with these fun and engaging prefix and suffix puzzles. Students will have fun creating words with prefixes and suffixes with this literacy activity. What is Included: This resource contains 48 three-piece puzzles that feature the root word and the prefix or suffix on the top two pieces, and the word with a picture clue on the bottom puzzle piece. There are four puzzles to each printed page making these puzzles the ideal size for morning tubs, baskets or task boxes. These affixes puzzles are perfect for introducing prefixes and suffixes to younger learners. 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. These puzzles can also be turned into a magnetic center by adding a magnet to the back of each puzzle piece and using a baking tray to place the finished puzzles on. Prefixes Included: de-, dis-, mis-, non-, pre-, re-, un- Suffixes Included: -able, -ed, -er, -es, -est, -ful, -ing, -less, -ly, -ness, -s, -y Skills Assessed: These puzzles help with identifying words with prefixes These puzzles help with learning the meaning of prefixes with the picture cues 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