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Ocean Literacy Game Pack
Ocean Literacy Game Pack
This packet is Oceans of Fun! It contains 4 different literacy games centered around an ocean theme. There are games that teach sight words, sylla...
By Kim Adsit
$6.00
$4.80 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Save the Gingerbread Man Project and Creative Writing Project
Save the Gingerbread Man Project and Creative Writing Project
Mrs. Miner 's Monkey Business presents a Save the Gingerbread Man Project. All children love the Gingerbread Man and would do anything to save him...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$6.00
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Subject: Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities

Roll a CVC Word
Roll a CVC Word
What a great summer/springtime activity to do. It is colorful and lots of fun for your literacy center. My kids love this and I love making them t...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$3.00
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Valentine's Day Fry Phrases
Valentine's Day Fry Phrases
50 fry phrase flash cards themed for Valentine's Day For more ideas and free printables, visit my blog lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com...
By Leslie Ann
$4.50
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Zoo Literacy Game Pack
Zoo Literacy Game Pack
This packet is Wild! It contains 4 different literacy games centered around a zoo/jungle theme. There are games that teach number and color words,...
By Kim Adsit
$6.00
$4.80 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Valentines Similes - literacy writing reading figurative language
Valentines Similes - literacy writing reading figurative language
Get into the spirit of Valentine's Day and practice some figurative language at the same time. Students read a humorous letter from a son to his mo...
By Anna Colley
$1.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Penguin Sight Word Literacy Game Pack by Kim Adsit
Penguin Sight Word Literacy Game Pack by Kim Adsit
These games will be sure to have your kids waddling! This packet contains 4 different sight word games centered around a Penguin theme including an...
By Kim Adsit
$6.00
$4.80 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Which is Taller?
Which is Taller?
This packet contains four different versions of the "Which is Taller?" game. Your kiddos will love these measurement games where they compare the h...
By Kim Adsit
$3.50
$2.80 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Measurement, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

The Funny Penguins- Winter Kindergarten Emergent Reader book
The Funny Penguins- Winter Kindergarten Emergent Reader book
This emergent reader little book is a great way to practice reading with young students. This story uses a fun winter topic (penguins) and cute cli...
By Melissa Williams
$1.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Hopping Good Word Sort and Write the Room Hunt short o
Hopping Good Word Sort and Write the Room Hunt short o
The frogs are back and just in time for Valentines Day! Two activities included with 5 word families are featured: -op, -ot, -og, -ock, -ob -E...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A

St Patricks Day: Read, Trace, Glue, and Draw
St Patricks Day: Read, Trace, Glue, and Draw
Handwriting practice with a St Patrick's Day theme while your students write their high-frequency. Students will read, write, re-arrange, and illus...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Jungle CVC Board Game-FREE!
Jungle CVC Board Game-FREE!
Perfect for your Jungle or Zoo Animals Theme. Your kindergarten or 1st grade will practice their CVC words during a literacy station or small grou...
By Deedee Wills
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Trace, Write, & Glue Sight Word Center
Trace, Write, & Glue Sight Word Center
Here is a free preview of the literacy center unit I sell on TPT. Thanks for looking. If you download this, please rate it. I appreciate you!! ~Cr...
By Kreative In Kinder
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Shari Sloane Stop Rock and Roll Fun Music Book
Shari Sloane Stop Rock and Roll Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Shari Sloane's song Stop, Rock and Roll. It is on her School is Cool cd. The song book is great to use as ...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
$1.60 Sale
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Subject: Music, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Love, Love, Love! Valentine's Unit
Love, Love, Love! Valentine's Unit
Included in this unit: February Song Ordinal Numbers Match Sweet Heart Graph Graph Results Making SweetHearts Letter Writing Poetry and Wri...
By Beth Ann Kempf
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Word Sort: digraphs -ng and -nk
Word Sort: digraphs -ng and -nk
Use this jungle themed word sort to focus on the digraphs -ng and -nk. After sorting, have students record at least five words for each diagrap...
By Sailing Through 1st Grade
$1.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Apple-licious Fun! Literacy & Math Activities
Apple-licious Fun! Literacy & Math Activities
Apple-licious Fun is a great 30 page mini-unit filled with literacy & math activities and centers that your kiddos will love! The "Build-A-Sentence...
By First Grade Fever By Christie
$2.50
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Subject: Reading, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Super Sleuths: Mystery Unit
Super Sleuths: Mystery Unit
This unit was created to complement the fabulous resources from Beth Newingham’s website. I have used her documents for a few years, and LOVE the...
By One Extra Degree
$6.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Weeks

Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - I Am Thankful
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - I Am Thankful
Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their beginning reading and writing skills as they enjoy this cute emergent reader. This book ...
By D Conway
FREE
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Subject: Reading, Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Three Pigs Reader's Theater
Three Pigs Reader's Theater
This delightful reader’s theater will provide your children the opportunity to practice fluency skills. These are especially designed for emergen...
By Kim Adsit
$3.00
$2.40 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Popcorn Sentence Sight Word Center
Popcorn Sentence Sight Word Center
I created this unit with our sight word list in mind and the order in which we teach them. This is a 20 pag unit that is progressional in difficult...
By Kreative In Kinder
$4.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Dinosaur Roar: A Unit on Dinosaurs
Dinosaur Roar: A Unit on Dinosaurs
Roar, roar, dinosaurs! This unit will have everyone fully engaged every second. It contains a sight word game, a real/nonsense word sort, a compar...
By Kim Swoveland
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - I Am Not A Turkey!
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - I Am Not A Turkey!
I Am Not A Turkey Emergent Reader Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their beginning reading skills as they enjoy this cute em...
By D Conway
$3.00
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Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy, Thanksgiving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Five Little Monkeys - Interactive Chart and Sight Word Reader
Five Little Monkeys - Interactive Chart and Sight Word Reader
This interactive chart and sight word reader packet accompanies the popular children's poem "Five Little Monkeys." The interactive chart provides o...
By Kim Adsit
$5.00 $3.00
$2.40 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Popcorn Word Pokey Pin 29 Weeks of Center!
Popcorn Word Pokey Pin 29 Weeks of Center!
This is Fine motor and sight word activity combined into one, an easy to set up, independent center that your students will beg for time and time a...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary - Presidents
Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary - Presidents
As a 1st grade teacher in a high poverty school, I am always looking for ways to help my students increase their reading fluency, comprehension, an...
By Jodi Southard
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Week

Reindeer Games Math and Literacy Fun
Reindeer Games Math and Literacy Fun
This 106 page unit is filled with 30 different MATH and LITERACY activities to utilize with your little "reindeer" during the Holiday Season. Some...
By Melissa Freshwater
$10.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Christmas Activity:  Don't Let Santa Eat the Cookies
Christmas Activity: Don't Let Santa Eat the Cookies
Students will have fun with sight words as they play the game, "Don't Let Santa Eat the Cookies!" This is perfect for literacy centers, whole grou...
By Teaching Tales
$2.00
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Snowmen Have... A Pocket Chart Story Activity
Snowmen Have... A Pocket Chart Story Activity
This is a snowman pocket chart story. Included is a recording sheet and all of the resources you will need to create your pocket chart story....
By Jamie Mayas
$2.00
$1.60 Sale
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Subject: Writing, English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

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Guided Reading Pack (Lesson Plans, Strategy Posters & Running Records)
Guided Reading Pack (Lesson Plans, Strategy Posters & Running Records)
This pack has what you need to help make your guided reading lesson planning, organization and strategies used a snap! Get the lesson plan templ...
By Kindergartenworks
$10.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: Lifelong Tool

The Three Billy Goats Gruff Reader's Theater
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Reader's Theater
This delightful reader’s theater will provide your children the opportunity to practice fluency skills. These are especially designed for emergen...
By Kim Adsit
$3.00
$2.40 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Punctuation Penguins Write Around the Room
Punctuation Penguins Write Around the Room
Follow the dancing penguins around the room! Our Party Penguins have forgotten their punctuation. Record their sentences and complete each sent...
By Plug-n-plan
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Lots of Love C-V-C Word Activity
Lots of Love C-V-C Word Activity
This adorable word activity will have your studets hearts bursting with joy! It is a fun and engaging way to practice C-V-C word formation for the...
By Melissa Freshwater
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Daily 5 - Read to Someone discussion cards, bookmarks, posters
Daily 5 - Read to Someone discussion cards, bookmarks, posters
This item consists of the items I use to set up Read to Someone, as part of the Daily 5 program. It has 3 tasks for partners while doing Read t...
By Down Under Teacher
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

October Fun:  Literacy and Math Center Activities with a Purpose
October Fun: Literacy and Math Center Activities with a Purpose
This unit contains activities to go with an October Theme or Harvest books. The unit contains pumpkins, scarecrows, bats and other items Activities...
By Kristen Walsky
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Pre-K, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Roll, Count, and Compare - Games for Comparing More and Less
Roll, Count, and Compare - Games for Comparing More and Less
Four engaging partner math games, one for each season, where children roll a dice, count a set, cover the board, and compare for more and less. Wil...
By Kim Adsit
$5.00
$4.00 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Numbers, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! activities
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! activities
This mini unit includes 5 activities to use after reading There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! {Page 1} Cover page {Pages 2-5} Sequen...
By Kelli Bollman
$3.00
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Subject: Graphing, Winter, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

CVC Games and Centers With Penguins
CVC Games and Centers With Penguins
There are 4 fun games in this penguin themed packet! Children will get extra practicing in reading and writing CVC words when they play these game...
By Growing Kinders
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Bushels of Fun With Apples Literacy and Math Activities
Bushels of Fun With Apples Literacy and Math Activities
This unit includes: Apple Glyph pattern and activities 10 math journal prompts 2 math games (1 has blank cards so an alternate version could be ...
By Elisabeth Delk
$6.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

ABC Stamping Center
ABC Stamping Center
There are eight different themes for this ABC center so you can switch them out without to keep student interest. Have students stamp the matching ...
By Kreative In Kinder
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Environmental Print for Primary Learners
Environmental Print for Primary Learners
What is environmental print? It is the print of everyday life in the world around us: the symbols, signs, shapes, numbers, and colors that can ...
By Primary Perspective
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Happy Handwriting Center kit
Happy Handwriting Center kit
Looking for an all inclusive center? This is the 77 page kit for you. This handwriting center includes 34 WEEKS of short stories that follow phonic...
By Coconut Cuties
$10.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss Green Eggs Emergent Reader
Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss Green Eggs Emergent Reader
Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their beginning reading and writing skills as they celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2n...
By D Conway
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Groundhog Day Letter Bingo
Groundhog Day Letter Bingo
Have fun on Groundhog Day when you play this letter recognition bingo game! This set includes 10 uppercase gameboards, 10 lowercase gameboards, up...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$3.00
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Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Kindergarten Stamping Centers Set 2
Kindergarten Stamping Centers Set 2
This set includes 10 weeks worth of Stamping Centers for you to swap out each week. It will be perfect ton continue using after Set 1 or to use it...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Reading Workshop Conference Kit (CAFE Pensieve)
Reading Workshop Conference Kit (CAFE Pensieve)
Do you use the Daily Five and CAFE in your classroom? Or maybe just conduct daily Reading Workshop Conferences? This Conferencing Kit includes all ...
By Mrs. H.
$4.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Let's Share - Fair Share Games
Let's Share - Fair Share Games
Four engaging math games, one for each season, where children roll a dice, count a set, and then share the items with the friends on the game board...
By Kim Adsit
$4.00
$3.20 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Graphing, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Word Work or Work on Words Papers
Word Work or Work on Words Papers
This fabulous download has 24 different activities for your students to practice sight words or spelling words. It includes: Rainbow Word, Perfec...
By Cecelia Magro I Love 1st Grade
$7.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: Lifelong Tool

Autumn Literacy Unit Literacy Centers and Activities for Fall
Autumn Literacy Unit Literacy Centers and Activities for Fall
Celebrate the season with this fun-filled literacy unit! In this unit you will find the materials for six literacy centers, three activity sheet...
By Krista Wallden
$4.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Autumn Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 - Literature Study
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 - Literature Study
This unit features 54 pages of comprehension, language skills, and vocabulary activities, for the book, "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary, r...
By Teresa Wilson
$5.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks