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Kindergarten Centers
Enhance your kindergarten classroom with centers designed specifically for young learners. These resources offer hands-on activities in literacy, math, science, and social studies, promoting exploration and discovery. Incorporating centers helps foster independence, collaboration, and a love for learning in your students. Keep your kindergarteners curious and engaged with these dynamic learning stations.
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Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon Tracing & Coloring For Kindergarten
Montessori, Math, Shapes, Early Math, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets
2D Shapes Tracing & Coloring Worksheets Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon Activities for Preschool, Montessori, & Kindergarten I have designed this hands-on shapes resource for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten students who are learning to recognize and work with 2D shapes - especially pentagon, hexagon, and octagon. With tracing, coloring, rhymes, and simple cutting activities children can practice fine motor skills while building early shape and language awareness. All the activities inside are easy to use, engaging, and suitable for classrooms, homeschool settings, and independent practice. What’s inside? A fun rhyme about a pentagon named “Peppy” to introduce shape vocabulary Short, child-friendly rhymes for the hexagon and octagon Tracing worksheets for pentagons, hexagons, and octagons to support pencil control and hand-eye coordination Coloring pages to reinforce shape recognition and creativity Additional tracing and coloring pages for star, crescent, heart, diamond (rhombus), plus, and semicircle shape recognition Simple question prompts related to each shape are included to encourage discussion and language development (ESL/EFL friendly) Scissor skills activities : Crown cutting activity Bookmark cutting activity Medal cutting activity Skills Covered Fine motor development through tracing, coloring, and cutting activities Shape recognition and early geometry skills Scissor skills and line-following practice Vocabulary building and oral language development Focus, creativity, and hands-on learning Ways to use this resource Read the rhymes aloud and talk about where children see shapes in everyday life Use tracing and coloring pages during centers, morning work, or quiet time Add cutting pages as simple craft activities Encourage children to draw or talk about objects that match each shape Use question prompts to support ESL/EFL learners and class discussions This resource is useful for: Teachers: As it is perfect for shape-themed lessons, learning centers, early finisher work, or substitute plans. Everything is just print and go with clear instructions. For Homeschoolers: This booklet is an easy to follow resource that allows children to learn shapes at their own pace through hands-on activities. Parents: This set is also a great tool for at-home practice. It will help kids strengthen fine motor skills, shape knowledge, and early vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Resource details: Answer key included No prep - print and use Black-and-white / grayscale (printer friendly) Step by step teacher instructions included Substitute friendly and time-saving Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners Montessori-friendly approach ESL/EFL friendly
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Tags Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon, 2D Shapes, Tracing, Coloring, Crown Cutting, Kindergarten, Fine Motor Skills, Heart Shape
Comparing Numbers Worksheets - More, Less, Same As, Equal Math
Math, Patterns, Early Math, Numbers, Counting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Word Problems, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities
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Tags Centers , Printables, Worksheets Basic , Operations, Math, Numbers , Activities, Homeschool
Letter A of the Week Alphabet Activities Hands-on Phonics Worksheets
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschool Templates, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Crosswords Puzzles, Dot To Dots, Mazes
Looking for fun, no-prep Letter A activities to kick off your alphabet instruction? This 66-page printable pack is loaded with engaging, hands-on learning tasks that will help your preschool and kindergarten students master the letter A through movement, creativity, and phonics-based practice. Perfect for Letter of the Week programs, this pack includes everything from tracing and coloring to spinning, sorting, dabbing, cutting, building, crafting, and more! What’s Included: Letter A Poster and 6 visual cards Booklet Cover ‘About Me’ page Tracing and writing uppercase and lowercase A Identifying the letter A Coloring the letter A Sorting the letter A Spinning the letter A Finding the letter A Drawing letter A pictures Creating a glittering letter A with glue and glitter Letter A maze, puzzle and join the dots fun Letter A visual cut outs Letter A dab the dots Letter A color by code Letter A Geoboard Summary sheet of the letter A Sight words practice (3 sheets): 'a, the, is' Supplementary Activities: Mini Letter A words and visual one page booklet ‘I’m a Letter A Champ’ crown ‘I’m a Letter A Champ’ bracelet Mini flipbook on letter A words and visuals Ant finger puppet templates (6 on a page) Ant Stick Puppets (4 on a page) Letter A Words and visuals 6 sections wheel Hands-on Craft & Supplementary Fun: Letter A crown : “I’m a Letter A Champ!” Letter A bracelet and mini flipbook Word wheel with 6 visual letter A words Mini booklet and About Me cover page Ant-themed finger puppets and stick puppets Flipbook for sight words with touch-phonics font This comprehensive pack is perfect for your morning work, literacy centers, phonics block, or take-home activities . Bonus: ✔️ Available in both US and British English spelling versions Whether you’re just introducing the letter A or reinforcing it mid-year, this resource makes it easy to teach and fun to learn. Your students will love the variety, and you’ll love how much letter A practice is packed into one ready-to-go resource.
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Tags Letter A Activities, Letter A Worksheets, Letter A Printables, Alphabet Letter A, Letter Of The Week, Letter A Crafts, Letter A Tracing, Letter A Recognition, Letter A Practice, Kindergarten Phonics
Color By Number - Abacus Challenge - 20 Pages
Math, Early Math, Numbers, Counting, Basic Operations, Place Value, Graphic Arts, Creative Arts, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Centers, Activities, Games, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Need a genius way to sneak in some number recognition, fine motor practice, and peace and quiet? Enter the Color By Number – Abacus Challenge —20 pages of math-meets-art magic where kids match numbers to colors and end up with a masterpiece (or at least something proudly fridge-worthy). This isn’t your average color-by-number. These pages are inspired by the mighty abacus, giving students a fun visual connection to early math skills while keeping their hands and eyes busy, because if their hands are coloring, they’re not poking their neighbor or spinning in their chair. #Winning What’s Included: 20 Color-by-Number pages with an abacus theme Numbers, patterns, and colors galore Ways to Use It: ✔️ Morning Work – Start the day without a chorus of “What do I do now?” ✔️ Math Center – A sneaky way to reinforce number recognition ✔️ Early Finishers – Keep the fast finishers from redecorating your whiteboard ✔️ Sub Plans – Low prep, high engagement, instant hero status ✔️ Rainy Day Fun – Calm chaos with crayons Enjoy!
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
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Tags Numbers, Math, Color By Number, Coloring, Coloring Numbers, Math Activities, Games, Math Games, Counting, Math Worksheets
Financial Literacy Money Workbook - US Coins & Dollars for 1st and 2nd
Math, Money, Early Math, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables
My First Money Workbook: All About U.S. Coins and Dollars | Financial Literacy Activities for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades Help your students build a strong foundation in money skills with this engaging and easy to use workbook! I have designed it for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this resource makes learning about U.S. coins and dollars simple, fun, and meaningful. Teaching money can feel challenging - especially when students are just beginning to recognize coins and understand their value. This workbook takes away that stress by giving you everything you need in one place. Students will learn to identify coins, understand their worth, count money, and apply these skills to real-life situations like buying and saving. What’s inside? This interactive workbook introduces financial literacy step by step, helping young learners grow in both math and real-life skills. Clear introduction to U.S. coins: penny , nickel , dime , and quarter Easy understanding of each coin’s value Practice identifying coins and dollar bills Fun facts (like who is on each coin and coin colors) Simple information about the half dollar and $1 coin Counting coins activities to build addition skills Coloring pages with coin images Interactive worksheets for each coin A fun shopping game activity “ Build Your Own Store ” creative project Basic questions to introduce saving money A short review quiz Certificate of Achievement Answer key for easy checking Both color and black & white versions Grade Levels Kindergarten (end-of-year readiness) 1st Grade 2nd Grade Resource features: No prep-just print and go Supports early math and financial literacy skills Combines learning with creativity and real-life practice Keeps students engaged with hands-on activities Kid-friendly and easy to follow layout Perfect for centers , independent work, or homework Ways to use this workbook: This resource is flexible and works in many settings: Whole-class lessons on money Math centers or stations Small group instruction or intervention Independent practice or homework Homeschool lessons Turn the shopping activity into a fun classroom game It is perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers Saves valuable planning time Reinforces both math and real-life skills Keeps learners engaged with interactive activities Provides a clear and structured way to teach money concepts Encourages independent and hands-on learning Builds early understanding of money and its value Standards Alignment This resource supports key Common Core standards, including: K.CC.A.1-3: Counting and number understanding K.MD.B.3: Classifying objects (coins) 1.NBT.B.2: Understanding place value through counting 2.MD.C.8: Solving word problems with money MP1, MP2, MP4: Problem-solving, reasoning, and modeling
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Tags Math , Workbook, Money, Financial Literacy, US Currency, Coins, Dollar Bills, Counting Money, Money Workbook, 1st Grade
Letter S of the Week Alphabet Activities Hands-on Phonics Printables
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Crosswords Puzzles, Dot To Dots, Mazes, Word Searches
Ready to bring the letter S to life in your classroom? This vibrant collection of 65 printable worksheets and 31 interactive Boom Cards is designed to build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and phonics understanding in a fun and hands-on way! Whether you’re introducing the letter S for the first time or reinforcing learning during your literacy block, this set has everything you need—without the prep. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten students, these activities align with letter of the week programs and cover a wide range of skills from tracing and sorting to cutting, crafting, spinning, and dabbing! Items Included ✅ Printable Pack (PDF) – 65 Activity Sheets Includes both US and British English spelling options Activities include: Tracing uppercase and lowercase S Letter S recognition and identification Coloring and drawing fun Spin, sort, and dab the letter S Mazes, puzzles, dot-to-dots, geoboards, and visual cut-outs Glitter letter craft, color-by-code, and more! ‘About Me’ and booklet cover pages Sight words using touch-phonics font Bonus Printables “I’m a Letter S Champ” crown and bracelet Mini flipbook with letter S visuals Snail-themed finger and stick puppets Word wheel and mini booklet 💻 Digital Boom Cards – 31 Interactive Slides Trace and form both uppercase and lowercase S Identify S sounds and match puzzle pieces Drag-and-drop uppercase/lowercase sort Spot visuals that begin with S Capitalization practice for uppercase/lowercase usage 🎯 Perfect For: Morning work Literacy centers Phonics lessons Small groups or independent tasks Homework folders With both British and US spelling options, this resource makes it easy for educators anywhere to dive into alphabet learning with confidence and creativity. Your students will stay engaged, and you’ll love how much letter S practice is packed into one resource!
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Tags Letter S Worksheets, Alphabet Letter S Activities, Letter S Printable Pack, Phonics Letter S Practice, Tracing Letter S Worksheets, Kindergarten Alphabet Printables, Letter S Coloring Pages, Preschool Letter S Activities, Letter S Crafts For Kids, Letter S Handwriting Practice
Letter of the Week Letter D Printables Activity Pack Phonics
Phonics, Language Development, ELA, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschool Templates, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Crosswords Puzzles, Dot To Dots, Mazes, Word Searches
Dive into the Letter D with this playful and purposeful activity pack, perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms! Whether you're teaching uppercase, lowercase, or the letter D sound, this Letter of the Week Letter D Pack offers everything you need—no prep required. With 87 engaging printable worksheets and 31 interactive Boom Cards , your students will explore the letter D through hands-on phonics, fine motor tasks, and multisensory fun. ✏️ What’s Included: 📄 Printable Worksheets Letter D Poster + 6 Visual Vocabulary Cards Booklet Cover + ‘About Me’ Page Tracing & Writing Uppercase and Lowercase D Letter D Sorting, Spinning (includes review of R & H), and Finding Activities Drawing and Coloring Letter D Pictures Sound Recognition for: /a/, /s/, /t/, /n/ Mazes, Dot-to-Dot, Puzzles, Dab the Dots Color by Code, Geoboard Activity, and Visual Cutouts Fairy Tale Connection: The Ugly Duckling Coloring Sheet Word Family Practice: -ad, -id, -ed Summary Sheet for Review 🎨 Crafts & Literacy Extras “I’m a Letter D Champ” Crown & Bracelet Mini Flipbook with Letter D Words & Visuals One-Page Mini Booklet & Sight Word Flipbook Dog-Themed Finger Puppets (6 per page) Stick Puppet Templates (4 per page) Letter D Word Wheel (6 Vocabulary Sections) 💻 Boom Cards – 31 Digital Activities Formation & Recognition of Uppercase and Lowercase D Letter D Name and Sound Activities Puzzle Matching: Uppercase/Lowercase Drag-and-Drop Sorting (Uppercase vs Lowercase D) Visual Reveal Game (Letter D Pictures) Sentence Use: Capital D vs Lowercase d 🎯 Perfect For: Letter of the Week Instruction Literacy Centers & Morning Work Small Groups & Fine Motor Stations Homework Packets or Digital Practice Phonics and Sound Awareness Support ⭐ Bonus: Includes both US and British English spelling versions to suit every classroom need. Set your students up for success with this Letter D Phonics & Alphabet Pack —a fun, flexible, and foundational resource for early learners.
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Tags Letter D Activities, Letter Of The Week Letter D, Alphabet Worksheets Letter D, Preschool Letter D Printables, Kindergarten Letter D Activities, Uppercase And Lowercase Letter D, Phonics Practice Letter D, Dog Letter D Craft, The Ugly Duckling Letter Activity, Interactive Letter D Phonics Activities
Action Verb Flashcards for Preschool, Kindergarten, Montessori & 1st
ELA, Language Development, Grammar, Vocabulary, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards
30+ Action Verb Flashcards for Preschool, Kindergarten, Montessori, and ESL/EFL Learners Get your little learners moving and learning with this bright and engaging set of Action Verb Flashcards ! These flashcards are perfect for preschool , kindergarten , and early language learners . These cards introduce common verbs like jump , run , eat , and walk through fun, hands-on activities . I designed these to help children connect words with movement while building listening and language skills . Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, during circle time, or at home, this resource makes learning action verbs exciting and interactive. What’s Included: 30+ Action Verb Flashcards (e.g., jump, run, eat, walk, and more) 3 Simple Activity Ideas for preschool and kindergarten Simon Says Game (with 14 printable game cards) Circle Time Game for active participation Sample Question and Answer Game to encourage speaking and listening Why Teachers Love It: Helps children recognize and use common action verbs Encourages movement-based learning and active play Builds vocabulary , listening , and speaking skills Easy to follow directions included Designed with a clean white background for easy printing Great for ESL, EFL, and ELL students - especially those developing speech in bilingual or multilingual environments How to Use: Start by showing the flashcards and modeling each action word. Encourage students to repeat and act out each verb. Then, use the Simon Says and Circle Time games to turn practice into play! These games help kids strengthen listening skills and comprehension while having fun. This resource works beautifully in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, speech therapy sessions , or at home for extra practice . Bring language learning to life with activities that make your students move, laugh, and learn all at once! Action Verbs Verb Flashcards Kindergarten Activities Preschool Learning ESL/EFL/ELL Movement-Based Learning Early Language Development Simon Says Game Listening Skills Classroom Games Speech Development Vocabulary Building Language Arts Teacher Resources
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Tags Verbs, Grammar, Action Verbs, Simon Says Game, Kindergarten Fun, First Grade ELA, Language Arts, Vocabulary, Verb Games, Circle Time
Fresh Water: Guided Reading Level G with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Life Sciences, Geography, Social Studies, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This Fresh Water (level g) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Fresh Water Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Life Science (Earth science—water) Primary Topic: Fresh water sources, places, and why it matters Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): G What This Book Teaches Best How fresh water differs from salty water (fresh water is not salty). Where fresh water comes from (rain from clouds; snow melting on mountains). Places fresh water is found (rivers, a stream, a pond, deep lakes). How water can move fast or stay still depending on where it is (rivers vs. pond). Why fresh water is important for living things , including plants taking in water through roots. Learning Goals Students can explain that most water on Earth is salty and fresh water is not salty. Students can describe two ways fresh water forms (rain from clouds; snow melting on mountains). Students can name places the book shows fresh water (rivers, stream, pond, lakes). Students can compare how water moves in different places (rivers move fast; pond water stays still). Students can tell why fresh water matters to living things, including plants and trees. Key Vocabulary From the Text salty — tasting like salt. rivers — long, moving water that flows across land. stream — a small river. pond — water that stays in one place. roots — parts under the ground that take in water. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Where do you think fresh water comes from, and where might we find it? Comprehension questions: What does the book say fresh water is not ? Comprehension questions: What are two places the book shows fresh water can be found? Comprehension questions: Why is fresh water important for living things in the book? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Life Science, Geography
Fruit Picture-to-Word Matching Game | PowerPoint (PreK–1)
Common Core, Speech Therapy, Special Resources, Language Development, ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers, Games, Presentations, Teacher Tools
I made this fruit picture-to-word matching game as a simple digital activity for early literacy practice. Students click to match each fruit picture with its word. The levels start small with just 3 pairs and gradually increase to 10 pairs, so it works for a range of ability levels and attention spans. Each level includes three versions, which helps keep it from feeling repetitive. This digital game includes: memory levels from 3 to 10 pairs three variations of each level a one-player option a two-player version with a simple scoreboard a PowerPoint Show file (.ppsx) directions built right into the game The fruit vocabulary includes apple, pear, peach, plum, grapes, lemon, kiwi, cherries, banana, orange, watermelon, grapefruit, blueberries, and pineapple. I’ve actually played the highest level with another adult, and it was surprisingly challenging for us (maybe that says something about older brains!). The increasing number of cards really does make a difference. There’s nothing to print or set up. Just open the file and start playing. Important: This game uses PowerPoint animations (including “disappear” effects) and is designed to run in the desktop version of Microsoft PowerPoint. It will not function correctly in Google Slides or in browser-based versions of PowerPoint.
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Tags Picture To Word Matching, Fruit Vocabulary, Digital Literacy Game, PowerPoint Activity, Preschool Literacy, Kindergarten Reading, Emergent Readers, Early Reading Skills, Literacy Centers
Guided Reading Level H - Who Cooks for the Community
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Career, Life Studies, Social Studies, Economics, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Who Cooks for the Community (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Who Cooks for the Community? Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Social Studies / Reading Primary Topic: Kitchen jobs that feed the community Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best How many different workers in a kitchen help make food for others in the community (restaurants, schools, hospitals). The roles and responsibilities of kitchen jobs (head chef, sous chef, line cooks, prep cook, pastry chef, bakers, pizza makers, dishwasher). How teamwork in kitchens helps people stay healthy by providing nutritious meals. Using text to learn job-specific actions and tools (checking supplies, chopping ingredients, measuring, mixing dough, cleaning pots and pans). Learning Goals Students will describe how kitchens help the community using details from the book. Students will identify at least three kitchen jobs named in the text and tell what each job does. Students will explain what the head chef decides and why that role is important. Students will describe how the prep cook helps the other cooks work faster, using text evidence. Students will explain why a clean kitchen is important for preparing food, based on the dishwasher page. Key Vocabulary From the Text sous — a helper chef who is second in charge. ingredients — foods used to make a meal or recipe. responsible — in charge of an important job. specialize — focus on doing one kind of work well. nutritious — good for your body; helps you stay healthy. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Who do you think works in a kitchen, and what might they do? Comprehension questions: Where does the book say people visit kitchens to get the food they need? What does the head chef decide in the kitchen? Why does the book say the dishwasher is an important part of the kitchen team? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Social Studies, Chef, Careers
Find the Letter Identification Worksheets Alphabet Recognition Practic
ELA, Phonics, Language Development, ESL, Formal Writing, Writing, Strategies, Reading, Children’s Literature, Literature, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Workbooks, Worksheets, Word Problems
Students will find, recognize, recognize, recognize, recognize the alphabet. These letters are aligned with the science of reading sounds and letters identity practices worksheet and in fact your prescript and kinderrain needs to master the letter names, letters seem that I have designed these alphabets, which have designed these alphabet works, which is a letter and a letter and a letter and a letter about a letter and a letter about a paper about the practice of the practice of guide practices, which is a letter and a letter and plants about the practice To create a letter and sound to create, which helps find different letters, ensures a fun and structured approach to learning the alphabet. This worksheet provides a fun activities to identify the sounds of any pre -PR -Lafabet letters and letters and letters of letters, the formation of letters for each letter from A -Z to the initial sounds, including a series of small activities on each page, including a series of students to involve a series of skills for alphabet reviews. Students will find, recognize, find and write the letters of the alphabet
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Tags Activities, Centers, Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschoo, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics
Kindergarten, Preschool, & 1st All About Me Workbook + Tracing Pages
ELA, Handwriting, Writing, Montessori, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
All About Me Workbook + Tracing Pages for Kindergarten, Preschool, and First Grade What’s inside? This engaging resource is designed to help young learners reflect on themselves while practicing essential writing skills. It includes two main components: All About Me Workbook: A fun and interactive booklet where children can share important details about themselves, like their address, parents’ phone numbers, birthday, age, and favorite things. This activity encourages self-reflection and builds confidence in young learners. Tracing Pages: Numbers words tracing Numbers coloring sheet Shape names tracing Direction words tracing And much more These tracing activities strengthen fine motor skills, improve early handwriting abilities, and familiarize students with key concepts. Resource features: This resource will help children reflect on personal information while boosting confidence and social awareness. Early Writing Practice: Tracing pages inside will provide structured handwriting practice. Engaging Design: Age-appropriate prompts and colorful layouts keep young learners interested and engaged. Multifunctional: This resource works as both a self-expression workbook and handwriting practice tool. How to use it? Icebreaker Activity: Use the ‘All About Me’ booklet at the start of the school year to get to know your students. Writing Practice: Tracing pages may help students improve their handwriting and spatial awareness. Art & Handwriting Enhancement: This booklet is perfect for developing fine motor skills through fun, guided activities. Usefulness of these worksheets: These are great for classroom introductions, icebreakers, and handwriting lessons. They provide a structured way to observe writing development. In this way, this set becomes a useful handwriting practice tool for teachers. These worksheets are perfect for home learning, combining self-expression with practical writing practice. It is a great add-on for homeschoolers. Parents may encourage children to explore personal information, favorite things, and creativity while practicing handwriting at home using these worksheets. All About Me workbook, tracing pages, kindergarten, preschool, first grade, early writing practice, homeschool resource, self-expression for kids, teacher resources, shape names tracing, number tracing, handwriting practice, back-to-school activities, homeschool activities, personalized learning, get to know me
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Tags Early Literacy, Tracing, Fine Motor Skills, All About Me Workbook, Kindergarten Worksheets, Montessori, Preschool, 1st Grade Writing, Handwriting, Writing Skills
Guided Reading Level H - How Animals Stay Warm (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - How Animals Stay Warm (Level H) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: How Animals Stay Warm Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Life Science Primary Topic: Animal ways to stay warm in cold places Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Animals must stay warm to live in places with snow and ice. Body coverings can help animals stay warm (thick fur and feathers that trap heat). Some animals use body fat for warmth (blubber acts like a “warm blanket” and keeps cold water from reaching the body). Animals can use behaviors to stay warm (penguins huddle close and share body heat; some animals go underground; some sit in the sun). Learning Goals Explain why animals must stay warm to live in snow and ice. Describe how thick fur helps keep warm air near an animal’s skin. Describe how blubber helps animals stay warm, including in icy water. Describe how feathers help birds stay warm by trapping heat. Identify actions animals take to stay warm (huddling, going into a burrow, sitting in the sun). Key Vocabulary From the Text arctic — very cold, snowy place. blubber — thick fat under skin that helps keep warm. feathers — soft bird covering that helps trap heat. huddle — stand very close together in a group. burrow — a deep hole an animal digs to go underground. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What are some ways animals might stay warm when it is very cold? Comprehension questions: Why must animals stay warm to live in snow and ice? Comprehension questions: How does blubber help a seal swim in the icy ocean? Comprehension questions: What do penguins do in a group to stay warm? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Animals, Life Science
Our 5 Senses Lesson, Flashcards, & Conversation For Kindergarten & 1st
Language Development, ELA, Vocabulary, Montessori, Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor, Posters, Anchor Charts, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Worksheets
Exploring Our Five Senses Through Seasons Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Flashcards & Conversation Cards Kindergarten - Grade 2 Make learning about the five senses and the seasons fun, interactive, and meaningful with this complete early-years teaching resource. I designed it for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. This pack includes lesson plans, worksheets, flash cards, and conversation cards to support hands-on learning, discussion, and vocabulary development. I created it to help young learners explore how they experience the world through their senses while understanding the changes that happen throughout the seasons. It’s ideal for classroom use, homeschooling, and at-home reinforcement. What’s inside? Five Senses anchor charts Five Senses poem Five Senses lesson plan Related picture cards Seasons of the Year flash cards Seasons of the year lesson plan Conversation starter cards Conversation expanders Vocabulary revision and repetition activities Simon Says movement game Five Senses worksheets 2 simple at-home projects Resource features: Complete Coverage: This resource introduces all five senses and the four seasons in a clear yet age-appropriate way to young learners. Visual & Interactive: Anchor charts, flash cards, and images help make abstract ideas easy to understand. All these things make this resource engaging and interactive. Language-Rich Activities: Conversation cards and games encourage speaking, listening, and vocabulary growth. It is a good tool to support ESL/EFL/ELL students. Flexible Use: This resource is suitable for whole-group lessons, small groups, centers, homeschooling, and home practice. It is a versatile resource. How to use it? Introduce the Five Senses: Start with anchor charts and the poem, then follow the lesson plan and picture cards to explore each sense. Learn About the Seasons: Use the seasonal flash cards alongside the lesson plan to discuss weather, clothing, and changes in nature. Build Speaking Skills: Encourage students to share their experiences using the conversation starter cards, then deepen responses with conversation expanders. Get Moving: Reinforce sensory vocabulary with the Simon Says game. Hands-On Practice: Worksheets inside support learning and review. Moreover, at-home projects encourage real-world observation. This resource is perfect for Teachers: Easy to use lessons that support early science and language goals. All this makes this resource useful for teachers. For Homeschoolers it is a structured yet flexible way to teach senses and seasons at home. Parents: Fun and meaningful activities that support learning beyond the classroom will help parents a lot to engage with their kids in a game/activity format. This engaging resource introduces children to the five senses and the seasons through discussion, movement, visuals, and hands-on activities. It supports early language development and helps children build a strong foundation in understanding the natural world. Recommended for: Preschool, Montessori, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2.
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Tags Our 5 Senses, Sense Organs, Seasons, Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring, Rainy, Conversation Starters, Lesson Plan
Second Grade Reading Comprehension - Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late
ELA, Children’s Literature, Literature, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Creative Writing, Writing, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Read Alouds, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies
Mo Willems is the author of the Pigeon book series. The books contain large amounts of vocabulary designed for k-2nd graders. However, the pictures are so simple and adorable, they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I adore this series so much that i have collected all of them despite that my son is almost 20 years old. As a result, I created the first of what I hope to be a series of reading comprehension and guided reading activity packs to make learning more fun for early elementary students as well as special education students and those with special needs in the areas of speech and communication. The book, "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late," is required reading in order for students to complete all of the activities. It is available for purchase at Amazon and at Mo Willems own website. You can also find it at your local library to check out. Students will practice reading and learn about grammar, spelling, and increase vocabulary. Activities include: Open-ended questions, writing prompts, based on the text in the book. Sight word recognition activities 32 Spelling Words 32 Vocabulary Words Alphabetization Fill-in-the-Blank Drawing And More Students will be given the opportunity to search for: 14 CVC words found in the book 14 nouns found in the book 18 sight words found in the book Great for: Reading Centers Literature Centers Guided Reading Read aloud activities Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Pigeon books are written so that the reader is directly being spoken to by the Pigeon. Such fun books! Answer key is included, pdf downloadable, printable file. 15 pages Table of contents is included. Links for further activities beyond this guided reading project are also included.
Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom
Tags Guided Reading, Reading Comprehension, Early Reading, Second Grade Reading Comprehension, 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies
Letter C Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter C beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter C. 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 C posters with various letter C words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter C as well as words that begin with the letter C. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter C There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with C from words that do not begin with C. The letter C 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 C
Center Time: A Complete Guide to Learning Centers
, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities
Center Time: A Complete Guide to Learning Centers This comprehensive resource is designed for educators teaching in public schools or homeschooling, offering useful insight on the development and management of educational centers for children. It targets preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1 through 2 levels. The guide provides advice on best practices which are developmentally appropriate, classroom arrangement for efficient learning, record-keeping strategies, and establishing parent-teacher conferences—strengthening the home-school connection. In-Detail Look at the Learning Centers Manipulatives Center: For hands-on learners where children interact with tangible objects. Woodworking Center: Exposes kids to basic carpentry skills as an early foundation of STEM education. Literary Arts Center: Nurturing literary appreciation among students during early literacy stages. Block Center:An avenue for imaginary play fostering cognitive development among young minds. Dramatic Arts Center:Grows socially competent students by tapping into their expressive potential. "Center Time" is offered in a convenient digital PDF file accessible across multiple devices—at home or on-the-go. With 144 pages full of actionable ideas, this guide supports whole group instruction or small group engagement according to available resources and needs.” This versatile tool integrates naturally into daily instruction routines—whether part of class teaching or as homework assignments—it’s set to become an essential reference material at any educator's fingertips inspiring seamless classroom operations while nurturing all-rounded students.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Center Time, Vocabulary, Student Choice, Class Meeting, Learning Centers
All About Kangaroos: Guided Reading Level G with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Vocabulary, Life Sciences, Geography, Social Studies, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This All About Kangaroos (level g) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: All About Kangaroos Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Life Science) Primary Topic: Kangaroo traits, movement, food, and babies Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): G What This Book Teaches Best Identifies a kangaroo’s habitat by stating it lives in Australia . Describes how kangaroos move: they have two big back legs , and they hop very fast. Explains how a kangaroo’s tail helps it by keeping balance . Shares what kangaroos eat by stating they like green grass and find food on the ground. Teaches family/group terms: a baby is a joey that grows in the pouch , and a group is a mob . Learning Goals Students will identify where a kangaroo lives using details from the text. Students will describe how kangaroos move, using the book’s words and examples. Students will explain how a kangaroo’s tail helps it keep balance. Students will describe what kangaroos eat and where they find food. Students will name what a baby kangaroo is called and where it grows. Students will identify what a group of kangaroos is called. Key Vocabulary From the Text Australia — a country where kangaroos live. balance — staying steady and not falling over. pouch — a pocket where a mother carries her baby. joey — a baby kangaroo. mob — a group of kangaroos that live together. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What do you already know about kangaroos? Comprehension questions: Where does the book say a kangaroo lives? Comprehension questions: How does a kangaroo move in this book? Comprehension questions: What is a group of kangaroos called? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Life Science, Geography
Letter I Activities Lowercase and Uppercase Alphabet Letter I
Phonics, Language Development, ELA, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Crosswords Puzzles, Dot To Dots, Mazes, Word Searches
Make learning the Letter I irresistible with this no-prep, phonics-based activity pack for preschool and kindergarten students! This Letter I resource is packed with engaging printables and interactive Boom Cards to help your learners master both uppercase and lowercase I with confidence. Perfect for Letter of the Week instruction or review, the pack includes 95 printable pages and 32 digital Boom Cards filled with tracing, puzzles, dabbing, crafts, and phonics practice that combine learning and fun. What’s Included: 📄 Printable Worksheets Letter I Poster + 6 Visual Vocabulary Cards Tracing & Writing Uppercase and Lowercase I Identifying, Coloring, Sorting, and Spinning Letter I (plus review of P, S, N) Finding and Drawing Letter I Pictures Phonemic Awareness Practice: a, s, t, n, p, i Dot-to-Dot, Mazes, Geoboards, Puzzles, Dab the Dots Color by Code + Visual Cutouts Nursery Rhyme Tie-In: Itsy Bitsy Spider Reading & Sentence Building Sheets Summary Sheet, Booklet Cover, and ‘About Me’ Page 🎨 Crafts & Extra Activities “I’m a Letter I Champ” Crown & Bracelet Mini Flipbook with Letter I Words & Visuals Word Wheel with 6 Letter I Vocabulary Words One-Page Mini Booklet & Flipbooks (Letter Words & Sight Words) Itsy Bitsy Spider Finger Puppets (6 per page) Matching Stick Puppets (4 per page) 💻 Boom Cards – 32 Digital Activities Uppercase and Lowercase I Formation & Recognition Letter I Sound Identification Puzzle Matching: Uppercase and Lowercase I Visual Reveal Game (Letter I Words) Drag-and-Drop Uppercase/Lowercase Sorting Capitalization Practice: I at Sentence Start vs Mid-Sentence Culminating Activity: Build an Ice Cream! 🎯 Perfect For: Phonics and Literacy Centers Morning Tubs and Fine Motor Stations Letter of the Week Lessons Small Group or 1:1 Support At-Home Practice or Homework ⭐ Bonus: Comes with both US and British English spelling versions for versatile classroom use. Whether you’re teaching the Letter I for the first time or reviewing it later in the year, this pack makes alphabet instruction fun, multisensory, and easy to implement!
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Tags Letter I Activities, Alphabet Worksheets Letter I, Lowercase Letters Of The Alphabet, Uppercase Letters Of The Alphabet, Preschool Letter I Printables, Kindergarten Letter I Activities, Letter Of The Week Letter I, Phonics Practice Letter I, Uppercase And Lowercase Letter I, Ice Cream Letter I Craft
Alphabet Posters | Boho Rainbow Neutral Classroom Decor
Language Development, ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Grade 1, 2, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities
this file has a alphabet flash card with uppercase and lowercase letters and a picture you can use them in class and also send a copy home with a student, requiring additional practice i hope you find it useful each card has a bold uppercase and lowercase letter a fun the same image (an apple for B, B for B, etc.). These edited alphabet posters in Boho Rainbow subject are created using a stylish and modern, neutral color palette that is bound to catch the eye! This pack includes images and designs associated with different types of letters, including neutral boho rain for the upper primary and cute alphabet images for the lower primary the best alphabet poster pack of all primary teachers at all year level these spotted Boho Rainbow themed alphabet posters are using my stunning Boho Rainbowcolor palette. alphabet flash picture Boho Rainbow alphabet posters for kindergarten kindergarten
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Letter G Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities
This letter G beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter G. 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 G posters with various letter G words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter G as well as words that begin with the letter G. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter G. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with G from words that do not begin with G. The letter F 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 G
Real-World Alphabet Learning Bundle – Posters, Cards, and Quizzes
Language Development, ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor, Games, Activities, Centers, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools
Real-World Alphabet Learning Bundle – Posters, Cards, and Quizzes Make alphabet learning engaging:) and hands-on with this comprehensive resource, featuring real-world images to help children connect letters with familiar objects. Designed to support letter recognition and early literacy skills, this bundle is perfect for young learners and offers a variety of activities for classrooms or at-home learning;) What’s Included: Alphabet (ABC) Posters: Each poster features both uppercase and lowercase letters along with three real-life images. Each image is clearly labeled to reinforce sound-letter connections, making it easier for kids to link letters with everyday items. Alphabet Cards in Two Sizes: Large Cards (2 per page): Each letter has four cards—one showing the uppercase and lowercase letter and three with individual pictures that start with that letter sound. Small Cards (12 per page): These cards are great for games or sorting activities. Choose from two versions: Version 1: Each page displays three images that start with the same letter (e.g., three images for A and three for B), with the corresponding letter placed next to the set of images. Version 2: The same sets of three images are shown without the letter next to them, making these cards ideal for sorting, matching, and flexible activities. Interactive Quizzes: Cut and Paste Quiz: Students trace the letter, then cut and paste the picture that begins with the matching letter sound. Available in both alphabetical and random order. Write the Starting Letter Quiz: Children write the beginning letter for each image. This quiz also includes two versions for alphabetical and random image orders. Blank Quiz Templates: Personalize with your own letters or images in the PDF version! The PowerPoint file lets you adjust instructions while keeping writing lines and image boxes consistent. Bonus Tracing and Writing Worksheets: Tracing sheets for uppercase and lowercase letters, with lines to trace and write each letter. Each sheet includes images related to the letter, giving students extra motivation to practice their handwriting skills... Whether you’re focusing on letter recognition, sound association, or writing practice, this bundle has everything to support your students' learning. It’s perfect for independent work, centers, and small group activities!!! Notes: Designed for US Letter size. You can adjust the size in printer settings if needed. Digital download available immediately after purchase. Requires a PowerPoint program and PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat for access.
Author 1 Teaches 2 Learn
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Tags Alphabet, Real-world Images, Posters, Cards, Quizzes, Tracing, Writing, Worksheets, ABC, Kindergarten
The Equal Sign|Balancing Equations Worksheets and Exit Slips Equal Sig
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Calculus, Basic Operations, Early Math, Counting, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Activities, Centers, Worksheets, Workbooks
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