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Phonemic Awareness Sound Hunt
Phonemic Awareness Sound Hunt
Invite children to go on a sound hunt as they use their detective skills to find the beginning, middle, and ending sounds of 72 colorful photo card...
By Carolea Williams/teach Bright
$4.25
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4.0
Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Flip the Sound Poster
Flip the Sound Poster
This poster was created to give students a visual cue of what letters make more than one sound. This will help them to become more automatic with ...
By Liz Crow
$1.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

St Patricks Day CVC Memory Match and Pot-Of-Gold Game
St Patricks Day CVC Memory Match and Pot-Of-Gold Game
Your kindergartners will love this game! This activity includes 72 CVC word cards that are easily decodable for your emergent readers. Use w...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

1st Grade Dolch Sight Words
1st Grade Dolch Sight Words "Go Fish" Game
Quick recognition of sight words is important in building overall oral reading fluency. This "Go Fish" game is not only fun for students to pl...
By First Grade Is Fantabulous!
$3.00
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4.0

Hot Cocoa Literacy Fun
Hot Cocoa Literacy Fun
This is a 44 page hot cocoa literacy unit. Included you will get 6 literacy activities covering ending sounds, beginning sounds, cvc words, blends...
By Jamie Mayas
$5.00
$4.00 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week

Monster Mash Math and Literacy Fun
Monster Mash Math and Literacy Fun
My monster theme unit includes 102 pages of monstrous activities centered on different math and literacy activities. (There are 13 literacy and 10 ...
By Melissa Freshwater
$10.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Brown Bear, Brown Bear Mini Unit
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Mini Unit
This is a mini unit (4 math and 4 literacy activities)to utilize with the Brown Bear, Brown Bear book. Enjoy!!...
By Melissa Freshwater
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Cupid's Sweet Treats Math and Literacy Kit
Cupid's Sweet Treats Math and Literacy Kit
If you're looking for Valentine's Day fun..then you've come to the right kit. The pack comes with three math and three literacy activities. If you'...
By Ms. Arnold
$6.00
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4.0
Subject: Math, Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

34 Weeks of Shared Reading Poems/Pocket Chart /Poetry Centers
34 Weeks of Shared Reading Poems/Pocket Chart /Poetry Centers
This is a companion to my center management kit as well as a shared reading kit. This 85 page kit includes 34 original poems (in 2 different forms...
By Coconut Cuties
$15.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Year

I Have/Who Has Smart Start Sight Word Game (First Grade)
I Have/Who Has Smart Start Sight Word Game (First Grade)
This game is supplemental to the Macmillan/McGraw Hill Treasures reading series. It is an I Have/Who Has game to review the start smart sight words...
By Melissa Jackson
$1.50
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

See, Stamp, Write (Sight Word Journal and Open-Ended Activity Pages)
See, Stamp, Write (Sight Word Journal and Open-Ended Activity Pages)
Let your students grow in their knowledge of sight words by getting great practice with this "see it, stamp it, write it" sight word study notebook...
By Kindergartenworks
$7.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Ho! Ho! Ho! Initial Sounds Game!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Initial Sounds Game!
Christmas fun with initial consonant sounds. Students will match up consonant sounds and letters with this fun game. 4 picture words are included ...
By Deedee Wills
$3.50
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Read it, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together :Chinese New Year Theme
Read it, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together :Chinese New Year Theme
Included are several Chinese New Yearthemed sentences. This activity can be used as morning work or at a literacy station. Students read and trace ...
By Kinderkarla
$1.00
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4.0

Candyland Express-Spelling
Candyland Express-Spelling
This is a fun way to practice spelling the top 25 words used in writing. In this game, students read sentences and choose the correct spelling of a...
By Kathy Law
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Spelling, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

FREE Chinese New Year Literacy Activities
FREE Chinese New Year Literacy Activities
In this packet you'll find two literacy activities to use when studying or celebrating the Chinese New Year. Both activities were designed for coop...
By Laura Candler
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Asian Studies, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Days

Sandwich Book Report Project Templates
Sandwich Book Report Project Templates
Your students will be anxious to be chefs and create a delicious sandwich filled will information about all the key elements of the books that they...
By Heidi Mcdonald
$5.99
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Light the Lights...Christmas Lights--ABC Order
Light the Lights...Christmas Lights--ABC Order
Students will create their own string of Christmas lights by following directions and putting them in ABC order. Great to decorate the room, tre...
By Kathy Law
$1.00
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4.0
Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

I've Got Eyes for You--Singular/Plural Nouns Game
I've Got Eyes for You--Singular/Plural Nouns Game
This is a great way to practice singular and plural nouns. This language arts game can be used for literacy centers/stations/tubs, partner game...
By Kathy Law
$2.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Valentine's Day Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Penguin Fun Facts Game
Penguin Fun Facts Game
This is a great way to practice a little bit of science and reading! In this penguin themed game, students read sentences about penguins and de...
By Kathy Law
$2.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Winter, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Daily 5 Signs
Daily 5 Signs
Superhero, daily 5 signs, eekk sign, i pick sign, 3 ways to read a book sign, posters, bulletin board set...
By 3rd Grade's A Hoot
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Add Up the Books Reading Incentive Program
Add Up the Books Reading Incentive Program
Add Up the Books is a simple way to motivate all of your readers. Your class will set a reading goal, and then work towards that goal by adding com...
By Lisa Frase
FREE
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4.0

Celebrating Our Colorful World
Celebrating Our Colorful World
This is a color unit kit that celebrates colors, not necessarily teaches them. I love to start my year with this because the basis is something th...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

Spelling Rules Posters (35) and Award - 17 pages
Spelling Rules Posters (35) and Award - 17 pages
Spelling Rules Cards Pack - PDF file 17 page resource file. One of our top sellers on TpT! TpT customers also love our Narrative word wa...
By Clever Classroom
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4.0

Newsies: Journalism Math & Literacy!
Newsies: Journalism Math & Literacy!
I love how easily the newspaper and magazines can be used to tie into the content areas and hopefully help mold future voters who are well-informed...
By One Extra Degree
$6.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Weeks

Letter and Sound Assessment
Letter and Sound Assessment
Sick of having several pages of data? With this form, you can track letter, sound, and digraph identification throughout the year and see the chil...
By Mrs. Mckown
$2.50
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4.0
Type: Assessment

Freak The Mighty Reading Response Log
Freak The Mighty Reading Response Log
This reading response log is designed for use in guided reading for the book "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. It contains vocabulary questi...
By Kristin Dahl
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

FOOTBALL (Superbowl Sunday): A Writing Resource Differentiated for K-5
FOOTBALL (Superbowl Sunday): A Writing Resource Differentiated for K-5
Please visit my blog, www.CFClassroom.com, for daily photos and tips to help organize and manage your classroom. This resource contains 15 print...
By Littlest Learners
FREE
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4.0

Analyze This - Pumpkin Glyph
Analyze This - Pumpkin Glyph
Children complete the “art project” by answering the glyph questions. Then, they complete a book to analyze their own data as well as completin...
By Kim Adsit
$5.00
$4.00 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Graphing, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Story: 100+ Handouts
Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Story: 100+ Handouts
BEST SELLER: Buy from one of the top-selling and highly-rated teachers on the site! This bundle contains practically all of my literature activ...
By Tracee Orman
$9.99
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4.0

Valentine Math and Word Work Game Kit
Valentine Math and Word Work Game Kit
Just in time for Valentines Day. This game kit comes with four math and four word work stations. Planning will be a breeze and your students will l...
By Ms. Arnold
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Beginning and Ending Sounds-Isolation
Beginning and Ending Sounds-Isolation
Here is a set of activities to help provide your students practice with isolating the initial and final sounds/letters in words. You will find 32 ...
By Mrs. Mckown
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

48 Character Trait definition cards, powerpoint, and activity packet
48 Character Trait definition cards, powerpoint, and activity packet
This packet contains definition cards and colorful clip art for 48 character traits/adjectives, a 50 slide powerpoint with each word, definition, a...
By Tarheelstate Teacher
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Crayon Color Words MagnetMat Fun
Crayon Color Words MagnetMat Fun
Practice reading and writing color words with this MagnetMat download. MagnetMats use magnets to "make learning stick!" (Download preview for pictu...
By Flapjack Educational Resources
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Word Walls for Upper Grades Month by Month Phonics program
Word Walls for Upper Grades Month by Month Phonics program
A full set of word wall words created in 'word'. The words are arranged in a chart with three per page (landscape setting) for ease of cutting and...
By Tina's Teaching Treasures
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Outer Space, Off to the Moon
Outer Space, Off to the Moon
This unit is out of this world! You will get a little reader for students to make, a paper for researching space, a rocket glyph, a word search fo...
By Kim Swoveland
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Writing, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Winter Words File Folder Word Wall
Winter Words File Folder Word Wall
This download is for the cover sheet and two inside sheets needed for creating a winter file folder word wall. This word wall is also included in ...
By Erica Bohrer
$1.00
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4.0
Type: Word Walls

Owl Theme Cafe Posters
Owl Theme Cafe Posters
owls, owl, cafe, posters, signs, daily 5, literacy, comprehension, accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, reading, strategies, ...
By 3rd Grade's A Hoot
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Posters

Frog and Toad are Friends - Guided Reading Unit
Frog and Toad are Friends - Guided Reading Unit
This guided reading unit covers all 5 stories found in Frog and Toad are Friends - Spring, The Story, A Lost button, A Swim and The Letter. Includ...
By Ms. Joanne
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 3 Weeks

Class Books Made Easy- Print and Go!-Kindergarten
Class Books Made Easy- Print and Go!-Kindergarten
Class books, reproducible, printable, theme books, student made books, kindergarten Make class books in a snap all year long with these 23 repro...
By Susan Falvey
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Phonics Tales! Comprehension and Phonics Sheets
Phonics Tales! Comprehension and Phonics Sheets
This freebie includes comprehension and phonics sheet for each story in the Phonics Tales! books by Scholastic. To see examples of these sheets in ...
By Leslie Ann
FREE
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Literature Circles in the Intermediate Classroom
Literature Circles in the Intermediate Classroom
This 73-page resource guide has everything a busy teacher needs to effectively run Literature Circles in the intermediate classroom. It includes an...
By Tracey Harding-stric
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

Fry's Sight Word Phrases 1-6 100 words
Fry's Sight Word Phrases 1-6 100 words
Fry's Sight Words represent the vast majority (nearly two-thirds) of words students will encounter in their reading. Fry phrases provide great pra...
By Ashley Reed
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Syllable Sort For Christmas
Syllable Sort For Christmas
I have had tons of fun with syllable sorts with my classes. I had to make a Christmas sort for the holidays and I am happy to be able to share this...
By Little Miss Kindergarten
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Witches' Brew
Witches' Brew
While dressing up like a witch, turning out the lights, and using a flashlight; your students will be engaged the whole way through as you read the...
By Rachelle Smith
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Graphing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Snowman and Snowflake Making Words
Snowman and Snowflake Making Words
Included in this literacy activity are the letters needed in a great fun font to build words from SNOWMAN and SNOWFLAKE as well as response sheets...
By Growing Kinders
$2.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

America CVC Memory Match and FREEDOM! Game
America CVC Memory Match and FREEDOM! Game
Your kindergartners will love this game! This activity includes 72 CVC word cards that are easily decodable for your emergent readers. Use w...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Kevin Henkes Author Study
Kevin Henkes Author Study
This author study packet features 4 of Kevin Henkes' best loved books and includes 3-4 activities for each book. Download the preview for more det...
By Ashley Reed
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Unit Plans

Insect read, trace, glue, and draw
Insect read, trace, glue, and draw
Bugs everywhere! You can decide to have your students trace or write depending on their needs. This can be used as morning work or as a literacy ...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Rainy Day Compound Words Center
Rainy Day Compound Words Center
Your students will match the umbrella to the raindrop to make a compound word. After matching the words, they'll record their matches and the compo...
By Michelle Oakes
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Shari Sloane School Time Rap Fun Music Book
Shari Sloane School Time Rap Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Shari Sloane's song School Time Rap. It is on her Get Ready! cd. The song book is great to use as a center...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
$1.60 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes