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Kindergarten Read Alouds
Engage your kindergarten students with read alouds that are fun, interactive, and educational. This collection includes picture books, rhyming stories, and tales that encourage participation. By sharing these stories, you can develop listening skills, vocabulary, and a positive association with reading.
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Princess Stories Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will love the retelling of the classic fairy tales, "Cinderella," and "Sleeping Beauty." Find out what happens after Cinderella's evil stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball to meet the Prince. When Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and magically dresses her in a golden gown with glass slippers, Cinderella is ready to attend the ball herself. But what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? Next, find out what happens when a king and queen hold a special feast to celebrate the birth of their baby girl, Briar Rose. Who will cast a spell on this beautiful girl, and how will the spell be broken? Happy endings to both of these fairy tales encourage a life-long love for storytelling.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Cinderella, Prince, Glass Slipper, Princess
Mommy Loves me - Mami Me Ama Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Fun sound effects and sweet music will have little ones laughing as they listen to the sound of an elephant, bee, kangaroo, chimpanzee, lion, sheep, and hippopotamus. “Mommy Loves Me!” is a perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to learn animal sounds and the simple truth that mommies love their babies! Los efectos de sonido de la diversión y la música dulce tendrán pequeños riéndose mientras escuchan el sonido de un elefante, una abeja, un canguro, un chimpancé, un león, una oveja y un hipopótamo. “¡Mami Me Ama!” es una introducción perfecta para que los bebés y niños pequeños aprendan los sonidos de los animales y la simple verdad de que las mamás aman a sus bebés.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Listening, Literacy, Baby, Toddler, Sounds
Animal Dance Party Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Children will have a blast singing and dancing along to Animal Dance Party! These silly songs feature turkeys, frogs, tigers, and more! Learning basic concepts with music is a proven way for little ones to understand simple concepts. Kids will sing, march, clap, and be happily entertained for hours. Perfect for home, school, and travel!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Sing-along, Turkeys, Frogs, Listen, Old MacDonald
Huge Machines Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young listeners will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this cute rhyming audio book !
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Machines, Truck, Forklift, Tractor, Farmer
The Three Bears Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
The Three Bears Audio Book An engaging and interactive teaching resource designed for educators and homeschooling parents. This captivating rendition of a classic tale, featuring Goldilocks and the Three Bears, can be a valuable service to learners from kindergarten to grade three. Flexible Utilization: As an audio file packaged in MP3 format, it lends itself perfectly for utilization in various learning settings. It can be employed as part of: A whole group storytelling session fostering active listening Small group engagements initiating discussions about empathy, choices or consequences An individual rewarding homework assignment where they can write what they've understood or create art inspired by the story Learning Targets: This tool primarily targets Language Arts, focusing on: Phonic awareness Vocabulary building Comprehension skills Addition to Teaching Resources: It includes benefits such as: Presents an excellent technique for introducing pupils to essential literacy rudiments. Incorporating this audio book could enrich your teaching resources by offering students a blend of entertainment combined with learning opportunities. Remarks on its usefulness by parents and educators: The Three Bears Audio Book allows both public school educators and homeschoolers looking to invigorate their instructional practices through rich content while adding dimensionality to your traditional textbook-related instructions. Parents & teachers alike relish watching their young charges embroiled attentively in a magical world of 'once upon a time...' while acquiring fundamental linguistic skills shaping their literacy future."</blockquote
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Interactive Learning, Literacy Skills, Storytelling, Engagement, Self-directed Learning
What Is A Satellite? Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
What Is A Satellite? Audio Book An innovative, educational resource tailored for young space enthusiasts from Kindergarten to Grade 3. This audio book breaks down complex scientific concepts into understandable insights suitable for children's comprehension levels. Insights into the Universe! 'What Is A Satellite?' opens a gateway to the fascinating world of satellites and their functions in space. Young listeners will be introduced to the concept that both Earth and moon are satellites, each unique in its way. Inclusions: A high-quality MP3 file titled 'What Is A Satellite?' Promoting engagement through auditory learning skills, An alternative approach to textbook-based learning. The exceptional audio narration offers students seamless listening while understanding complex space concepts effectively. Potential Applications! You can use this resource during group lessons or discussions. As it perfectly suits preschoolers up till grade 3, even gifted students and homeschoolers can immensely benefit from it with versatile curriculum-related activities provided at their pace during self-study hours. Leveraging technology within education; instructors can quickly incorporate 'What Is A Satellite? Audio Book ' within different home or classroom settings leading completion of science curriculum standards efficiently and conveniently. Nurture Your Curiosity! Melding education with entertainment engages learners innovatively nurturing curiosity-driven understanding towards broader scientific exploration realms. 'What Is A Satellite?' Audio Book is an exclusive pathway into diverse galaxies right from your comfort zones! Come, let's voyage across the cosmos together!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Satellites, Astronomy, Education, Science, Learning
Fire Engine to the Rescue Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will love this adorable story about Blazie, a brand-new fire engine that dreams of working in a big city. Find out what happens when Blazie is delivered to Spring Gardens, a small town where there are no tall buildings and no crowds of people. Authentic sound effects coupled with lively music will have young children waiting to discover how Blazie saves the day! This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills that young readers will need for school success. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading “Fire Engine To The Rescue” over and over again!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Hose, Ladder, Siren, Fire Engine, Ebook
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and—Whoosh! A genie appeared. “I am the Genie of the Lamp,” the genie said. “How may I serve you?” Listen to this classic tale of Aladdin, a carefree boy with big dreams, his wondrous lamp, and a powerful genie to grant his heart’s desire.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Classic Story, Aladdin, Magic, Lamp, Fiction, A La Magic Lamp
Sleep, My Little One Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Listen to the story then hear the same story sung in an adorable song! Our Read & Sing Along series is perfect for young learners and will help reinforce early literacy skills. As night draws near, mom and baby share precious moments during bath time and bedtime. “Up the stairs and in the bath I’ll wash those little toes. Tickle your tummy as you splash, then, I’ll kiss your sweet, wet nose.” Bedtime is a special time for bonding and saying, “I love you.” Rhyming words will make this a favorite for young children. This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Titles in the Bedtime Series include: Sleep, My Little One, The Night-Night Song, I Love You More, It’s Night, Night Time, and I Thank God For You.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Mommy, Baby, Bathtime, Bedtime, Stories
Congo Rainforest Worksheets & Activities | Cross-Curriculum
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, STEM, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Math, Counting, Early Math, Kindergarten, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Read Alouds, Writing Prompts
Take your young learners on a journey through the Congo rainforest with these fun and engaging activities. Designed for learners in Pre-K and kindergarten, this product will give them the opportunity to strengthen skills across several learning domains. They’ll begin their journey travelling through the pages of “Counting in the Congo” all while practicing their reading and math skills. Next, they will complete a personalized version of the early reader book, helping to provide motivation for continued reading. Through the process of completing each of the 15 worksheets, your learners will focus on a variety of math, ELA, science, social studies, and STEM concepts . This product is a sure hit for all types of learners as it is filled with colorful, kid-friendly graphics, easy to understand instructions, and the opportunity to write, cut, glue, draw, build, and think outside the box. There are also several benefits for you in that both books and most worksheets are available in both color and black & white versions. Not only that, but the worksheets are print and go, allowing you to spend more time with your learners rather than prepping materials. Each worksheet and activity can be used independently or with various group sizes. They also make for a great last-minute fill-in for substitute teachers or changes in daily plans/routines. What’s more is that many of the worksheets can be laminated and used as a write-on/wipe-off activity in a small group setting. Whatever the situation, you can’t go wrong with this product. Take a look below at the details for each worksheet/activity. “COUNTING THE IN THE CONGO” Book 1 Learners will use the repetitive words to read through the 14 pages. They’ll practice number identification, counting 1-10, and 1-to-1 correspondence using a variety of animals found in the Congo rainforest. “COUNTING THE IN THE CONGO” Book 2 This interactive version will allow your learners to personalize the book. They’ll practice the aforementioned skills, while also writing numerals 1-10, reading color words, and following 1-step instructions. WORKSHEETS 1 & 2 : learners will identify numbers 0-10, write the numbers on the line, and count the corresponding markings on each rainforest snake. WORKSHEET 3 : learners will identify numbers and color names, then color the corresponding number of rainforest animals in each column. WORKSHEET 4: learners will count the groups of rainforest animals and write the corresponding number on the line. WORKSHEET 5: learners will identify numbers and cross out the group of rainforest fruits that do not match the numbers. INSTRUCTION PAGE: directions for 3 STEM activities focusing on estimating, measuring, problem solving, and fine motor skills (with a monkey theme). WORKSHEETS 6-8: learners will record data and reflect on the process of each STEM activity. WORKSHEET 9: learners will use cutting and gluing skills to sort rainforest animals in 3 categories (feathers, fur, scales) WORKSHEET 10: learners will practice reading comprehension skills by circling the animal that matches the sentence from the book. WORKSHEET 11: learners will practice identifying uppercase letters and their corresponding sounds, as well as writing uppercase and lowercase letters. WORKSHEET 12: learners will complete the writing prompt and draw a corresponding illustration. WORKSHEET 13: using the map of Africa, learners will practice color identification, writing uppercase and lowercase letters, measurement, and drawing. WORKSHEET 14: learners will strengthen visual discrimination skills by matching rainforest animals to their respective shadows. WORKSHEET 15: learners will draw a picture of their Congo rainforest family and write the number of members in said family. ANSWER KEY FOR ALL WORKSHEETS
Author Quail Trail Products
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Tags Rainforest, Congo, Math, Ela, Science, STEM, Early Readers, Writing, Map Skills, Reading Comprehension
Alphabet Audio Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will go on a musical adventure and visit Old MacDonald's Letter Farm. Noisy animals will help little ones learn the alphabet. Then young children will sing silly alphabet songs sure to keep them happily engaged and learning.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Aplhabet, Letter, Sounds, Kids, Children
Sometimes I Feel Video Storybook
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Sometimes I Feel Video Storybook Designed for young learners at the early learning, kindergarten, first grade, and preschool levels, 'Sometimes I Feel' is a video storybook that caters to the dynamic environment of educators. This eBook format product facilitates understanding and discussions about emotions through its simple yet engaging content. The Essence of this Resource Emotion Exploration: The resource employs endearing illustrations and easy-to-understand sentences to exhibit a gamut of feelings such as happiness, sadness, silliness or anger. This encourages children to identify and understand diverse emotions. Diverse Applications: As an MP4 video storybook it is versatile enough be used in group teaching sessions or solo learning assignments. The digital nature allows constant accessibility for students enhancing their independent study skills. Cross-Cultural Exposure: 'Sometimes I Feel' integrates Spanish words & phrases within its content offering immersion in bilingual education without overwhelming young minds. In Today's Context This tool becomes increasingly significant with the growing focus on social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. Its usability is universal - whether you're making strides towards inclusive pedagogics in public schools or aiming at holistic growth during homeschooling sessions. The Goal: Molding Emotionally Balanced Individuals 'Sometimes I Feel', thus not only supplements academic learning but also instills emotional comprehension & empathy among kids from an early stage - one critical step towards shaping balanced individuals of tomorrow!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Social-emotional Development, Feelings, Bilingual Education, Interactive Storytelling
I Love Cats! Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Cats are amazing animals! Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes? It’s true. These adorable balls of fur will eventually get their unique eye color around 8 weeks old. Kids will learn fun facts about cats and meet a little girl who finds a lost kitten. What creative ideas does Jodi have to reunite the lost kitten with its owner? Cat enthusiasts will then learn about a Mother Cat that has two very different kittens in “Scaredy-Cat Kitten.” Happy endings and sweet songs will keep everyone entertained and learning more about...CATS!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Kittens, Cats, Mammals, Rhyming, Story
Autumn Leaves Phonetic Decodable Reader
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Read Alouds, Activities
About This Product This Autumn Leaves Easy Reader is great for children who are just learning to read longer books using their knowledge of phonics. Children can learn why trees have leaves and why they fall in autumn/fall while they develop their reading skills. This is important for children who need to learn to integrate their new skills into their reading. The child is supported to read fluently as the book only uses commonly taught sight words and all other words are decodable. This gives the child much-needed confidence to read. This book provides factual information in an easy-to-understand form. It can be used alongside a project on autumn or stand-alone. It can be used with any programme once a child has learned the basic digraphs and trigraphs. This includes after Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds and after RWI Speed Set 3. Who is it for? It is ideal for use in the classroom, for ESL/EFL, or for home education It can be used with children aged 5 to 7, or with older struggling readers, especially those with special needs/dyslexia. Parents teachers and private tutors can use it - anyone who needs it! Main features: Phonetic language It is written in a clear font and has plenty of original photos to aid understanding. The words that are most likely to need practising are listed at the beginning of the book for practice before the book is read. It features original photographs. How can it be used? This easy reader about Autumn Leaves and can be used with individual students, for guide reading with small groups, or shared with pupils online. It can be sent home with children for home-learning. It can be blown up large for guided reading with a whole class or group It can be used alongside a project about autumn or plants, or as a stand-alone reader It can be used alongside our animated Autumn Leaves PowerPoint to form a lesson. What is included? 1 PDF with 12 A5 pages: Print as a booklet, side fold on three sheets of paper. More! This book is one of a series. You can find more of such books in the Lilibettes Resources Store: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/lilibettes-resources Snails Frogs The Song Thrush Lifecycle of an Apple Tree Conkers Rabbits What is included? 1 PDF book with 12 pages. Print as a booklet, and flip on the short edge.
Author Lilibette's Resources
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Tags Decodable Reading Book, Phonic Reading Book, Decodable Reader, Autumn, Why Leaves Fall, Fall, Trees, Plants, Literacy Readers
The Weather's Always Changing Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will explore why the weather is constantly changing in this fun, rhyming audiobook about the weather.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Weather, Change, Moisture, Air Pressure, Cloud Formations
Huge Machines Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Read Alouds, Activities
Children will learn about all of the different machines that farmers use each day! “Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers, too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?” Young readers will be amazed by what trucks, tractors, forklifts and other huge machines can do in this brightly-illustrated rhyming Video! “Huge Machines” is a great video to reinforce early literacy skills.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farmers, Machines, Bulldozer, Forklift, Ebook
Jack and the Beanstalk Audio Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
The next morning before sunrise, Jack woke up and discovered a giant beanstalk growing right outside his window. The beans were magical after all, he thought. Listen to this classic tale of a castle in the air, a big, hungry giant, and a daring young boy named Jack.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Jack, Beanstalk, Fairy Tales, Classic Story
Let's Play Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Read Alouds, Activities
Title: Let's Play Video Storybook Engage your young learners with the fun and exciting 'Let's Play Video Storybook '. Skillfully designed to cater to children in Early Learning and Preschool stages, this teaching resource focuses on familiarizing students with everyday playtime words. The content is designed at a level that sparks interest whilst simultaneously promoting learning among the little ones. Through a delightful blend of black and white sketches complemented by sudden bursts of color, 'Let's Play Video Storybook ' holds children’s attention whilst guiding them gently through a range of common play items. This includes introducing concepts such as: Balls, Cars, Rattles, Teddy bears, Blocks, Boats, Dolls, and Trucks. The video format caters to various learning styles – auditory for those who learn best through hearing; visual for those who prefer seeing information; plus it incorporates elements that many kinaesthetic learners appreciate such as movement or change. This unique Language Arts resource can be incorporated within several diverse classroom environments: In Whole Group Instruction: Driven by teachers navigating the video tableau across an interactive whiteboard. Type: Smaller Student Clusters: Where they explore contents on tablets or laptops fostering personalized interaction. As Homework: Whereby children review its contents at their own pace - making learning truly fun! There are other videos available in this Baby’s First Learning series including: Instilling everyday routines in ‘My Day’, Enrichment via animal sounds like “Ruff” says the Dog”, and Nurturing nature-based engagement through “Splash” goes the Hippo. The package contains one MP4 video storybook fittingly titled 'Let’s Play'. To ensure compatibility across devices without compromising quality or ease-of-use parameters, its file type is offered as universally recognized MP4 format. 'Let’s Play Video Storybook ', thus meets two crucial educational goals- broadening vocabulary while enhancing Language Art skills amongst young learners.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Playtime Words, Early Learning, Preschool, Video Storybook, Language Arts
Let's Learn About Lions Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn why the ferocious, meat-eating lion is called “king of the beasts,” as well as learn about other wild cats like the “sports car” of cats—the speedy cheetah, the tree-climbing leopard, and the biggest cat of all—the Siberian tiger. What wild cat lives high in the mountains, is seldom seen, can live in freezing temperatures, and cannot roar? Kids will learn about the “ghost of the mountain,” the beautiful, Snow leopard. Authentic sound effects will engage listeners of all ages, while learning about these amazing mammals—Wild Cats!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Lion, Tiger, Cheetah, Snow Leopard, Children
PREPOSITIONS STORY, ACTIVITY & WORKSHEETS | Pet Fish Theme
ELA, Language Development, Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Kindergarten, Activities, Read Alouds, Worksheets & Printables
Pet fish, Gordon and Gabby, are eager to help your young learners practice and/or review the concept of prepositions. This product, designed for learners in Pre-K and kindergarten, aligns with language arts standards. You’ll begin this mini-unit by reading the story, A Great Day for Gordon, where your learners will meet the title character and follow along throughout his exciting journey. To reinforce concepts in the story, your learners will play the hands-on learning activity and focus on positional language with words such as in, out, under, near, far, and around. This foundational skill will lead to a better understanding in asking or answering questions about stories and reading passages. The 5 worksheets will give your learners the opportunity to strengthen fine motor skills through tracing, coloring, drawing, and writing. They will identify the locations of Gordon and Gabby using specific prepositional words and match prepositions with their opposites. To round out the worksheets, your learners will write a prepositional sentence based off a prompt and illustrate their writing. The three main components of this product are sure to engage your learners and have them wanting to hear Gordon’s story again and again. Assembly of the book and game pieces require upfront prep work, but if laminated, they can be used year-over-year, saving you time in the long run. The worksheets are print and go, and along with the story and game pieces, are available in both color and black & white versions. Use them in large and small group settings, or as an individual learning activity. Laminate the color versions of the worksheets and you’ll have a write-on/wipe-off activity for learning centers. Check out the details of the product’s components below. A GREAT DAY FOR GORDON BOOK: 15-page, fishbowl shaped story about Gordon the pet goldfish HANDS-ON PREPOSITION LEARNING ACTIVITY: game pieces (2 fish, castle, plant, treasure chest, aquarium gravel), 12 preposition cards with easy-to-read sentences WORKSHEET 1: learners will identify if the location of Gordon matches the prepositional word (coloring). WORKSHEET 2: learners will identify the location of Gabby based on the given prepositional words (circling, tracing, writing). WORKSHEET 3: learners will draw lines to match the prepositional opposites (drawing lines). WORKSHEET 4: learners will read the prepositional sentence and draw Gordon or Gabby in the matching location (reading, drawing). WORKSHEET 5: learners will use the prompt to write a prepositional sentence about themselves and a friend, then illustrate their writing (writing, drawing). WORKSHEETS ANSWER KEY
Author Quail Trail Products
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Tags Prepositions, Pets, Fish, Story, Hands-on Activity, Worksheets, Drawing, Coloring, Writing, Reading Skills
What Should I Wear? Video Storybook
ELA, Kindergarten, Read Alouds, Activities
What Should I Wear? Video Storybook Overview The What Should I Wear? Video Storybook is a specially designed teaching resource geared towards early learning and preschool students. This comprehensive tool integrates language arts into its core curriculum through the use of captivating visuals and simple sentences, aiming to make the learning process more engaging for young learners. Educational Focus Apart from introducing kids to different types of clothes such as: Shirts Pants Dresses Raincoats Sandals, This resource goes a step further by helping them understand how these clothes can be worn according to occasion or weather conditions. Brought alive with appealing illustrations, concepts like carrying an umbrella or wearing a raincoat on rainy days are made more accessible and engaging. Bilingual Education In supplementing language skills development, this video storybook does not remain confined to English but also ventures into Spanish. The version titled '¿Cómo Me Visto?' introduces children subtly to basic Spanish phrases associated with daily clothing routines without them even realizing it! Versatile Format And Usage: The MP4 format lends versatility to this digital teaching tool that can be easily used across multiple platforms - displayed via a digital interactive whiteboard in the classroom or provided as standalone learning resources at home. In conclusion, The What Should I Wear? Video Storybook transcends traditional boundaries of early education by linking life skills with fundamental language arts — making it an indispensable resource for any educator committed towards fostering all-round development in children during their primary years.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Weather Attire, Clothing Choices, Decision-making, Language Proficiency, Teaching Resource
COLORS IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST BOOK AND ACTIVITIES
ELA, STEM, Math, Counting, Early Math, Patterns, Language Development, Kindergarten, Crafts, Activities, Read Alouds, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Take your Pre-K and kindergarten learners on a journey through the Amazon rainforest with this fun-filled set of activities. There’s something for all types of learners as they focus on colors and animal adaptations in the rainforest biome. They’ll begin their journey with an engaging mini-book that tells about 10 rainforest animals. Created with beginning readers in mind, the story offers repetitive sentences, sight words, and colorful graphics. On each page learners will also be introduced to adjectives describing adaptations of each animal. Afterwards, each learner will have the opportunity to personalize their own book. This is a great way for them to build connections with learning and practice their reading skills with family and friends. Next, they’ll move on to several hands-on activities where they will strengthen foundational fine motor skills through tracing, cutting, gluing, manipulating modeling dough, and pretending to feed a baby hummingbird using a pipette. Along with those skills, your learners will practice concepts such as counting, writing, identifying color words, sorting, patterns, and following directions. Each activity was designed to meet current educational standards while highlighting the unique characteristics of animals such as the pink river dolphin, harpy eagle, black caiman, leaf-cutter ant, and red-eyed tree frog. You will note the STEM activities require specific materials, many of which can be found in your own teacher treasure trove or borrowed from teacher friends. While the craftivities do require initial prep work, they will add color to your educational environment. What’s more, your learners will take pride in seeing their masterpieces displayed during your rainforest themed unit. The books and many of the activities are available in both color and black & white versions. An answer key is also provided for worksheets. Below you will find a list of details found within the pages of this product. BOOKS: Two versions of “Take a Look!” – one a basic read-along, the other an interactive read-along. STEM: Activity 1: learners will estimate the number of blue morpho butterfly eggs that will fit on various sized leaves and place eggs (pony beads) on said leaves to show visual representation. Activity 2: learners will use modeling clay to build an anthill to house an estimated number of leaf-cutter ants that will fit inside their home. Activity 3: learners will use a pipette to feed the baby hummingbird an estimated number of nectar (colored water) droplets. Activity 4: learners will use Zoobs (anacondas) to create various types of lines and 2-D shapes. CRAFTIVITIES: #1: learners will cut leaves and glue them to the leaf-cutter anthill. #2: learners will create a red-eyed tree frog prop to use in conjunction with a short rhyme teaching about the animal’s unique adaptation. #3: learners will add color to a blue morpho butterfly template and then affix eye dots (white stickers) to the butterfly, giving it protection from predators WORKSHEETS: #1: reading comprehension, color word identification #2: color word identification, coloring #3: comparing items that are and are not sharp #4: sorting rainforest animals by the way they move (fly, walk, swim) #5: number identification, 1-to-1 correspondence, painting #6: pink river dolphin life cycle, color word identification, coloring #7: opinion writing using a prompt, drawing/coloring #8: map skills, connect the dots, coloring, drawing #9: tracing, writing, painting #10: drawing, coloring, writing #11: identifying an AB pattern, completing the pattern, drawing an AB pattern #12: following directions, color word identification, drawing, coloring
Author Quail Trail Products
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Tags Rainforest, Amazon, Colors, Animal Adaptations, Beginning Readers, STEM, Crafts, Worksheets, Hands-on, Science
My Family Video Storybook
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Meet Sophia and her cute dog named Thunder. Sophia’s family is introduced through beautiful watercolor art and simple text. Grandma is a good cook. Sophia’s brother likes to play baseball. And, of course, Sophia receives presents from her aunt. The story introduces family members' names, what they like to do, and ends with a fun celebration for Sophia’s birthday. What do you like to do when you get together with your family? The perfect book for aspiring readers. Learn simple Spanish words and phrases with the corresponding version Mi Familia.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Ebook, Family, Home, Listening, Beginning Reader
Tell Me A Story! Audio Book
ELA, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Title: Tell Me A Story! Audio Book Enthrall your students with the magic of storytelling by incorporating the 'Tell Me A Story! Audio Book ' into your instructional routine. This engaging resource is carefully crafted for children from preschool age up to grade 1, making it a versatile tool across these foundational learning stages. About The Content: The content of this audio book revolves around several classic fairy tales, retold to inspire and capture young imaginations. Here's a glimpse of the narrative line-up: An intriguing tale of a sky-scraping castle, a towering giant and a brave boy named Jack set on an adventurous quest. A spellbinding story where another boy stumbles upon a magical lamp harboring an unexpected Genie inside. Lastly, an enchanting account about an insatiably curious girl's encounter with Mama, Papa & Baby Bear in their snug little woodland home. Bonus Benefits: The vivid stories in this audio book stimulate listening skills while simultaneously enhancing vocabulary and comprehension abilities (integral to Language Arts instruction domain ). Thus promoting overall linguistic development amongst early readers. Note: This resource holds immense potential for applicability not just within all-inclusive group settings in classrooms but can also aptly serve small-group sessions or even homeschooling scenarios effectively! Usage Made Easy: This implements user-friendly format design requiring you only to play 1 MP3 file – ensuring ease-of-use without needing complex instructions or advanced tech knowledge. To sum up: 'Tell Me A Story! Audio Book ' lays groundwork fostering love for reading & storytelling among preschoolers & first graders alike. It makes Language Arts lessons more engaging and effective by tapping different learning styles catered via an innovative medium like audiobooks.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Storytelling, Audio Book, Fairy Tales, Language Arts, Early Readers