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Elements of a Complete Sentence
Elements of a Complete Sentence
Here is a game I created to help my students practice identifying whether or not a sentence is complete. After reading the phrase, they will be as...
By Mrs. Mckown
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fluency Builders (Basic Code)
Fluency Builders (Basic Code)
Our Original Fluency Builders are so popular on our website, www.readingresource.net that we created an easier set of Fluency Builders focused on ...
By Katie Appel
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Subject: Reading, Reading Strategies, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Lifelong Tool

Follow the Clues Drawing Conclusions Game
Follow the Clues Drawing Conclusions Game
This engaging literacy center helps elementary students practice drawing conclusions. Students use will work in small groups to read short passage...
By Keri Chapman
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 40 Minutes

GUIDED READING Graphic Organizers
GUIDED READING Graphic Organizers
This file contains 13 graphic organizers for responding to literature, particularly in the Guided Reading setting. You can have students comple...
By Shelley Gray
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Valentine Unit: Math, Literacy and Science Centers for Kindergarten
Valentine Unit: Math, Literacy and Science Centers for Kindergarten
Meets Common Core Standards! This includes 19 Math, Literacy and Science Centers for Kindergarten. Hearts, flowers, candy, etc., theme set. Activi...
By Love Luck And Laughter
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Subject: Math, Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Lorax -Basal Break Literature Unit
The Lorax -Basal Break Literature Unit
Download the free preview for a one free activity! Basal Breaks are short literature based units, perfect any time you would like to take a litt...
By Sunnydays
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Penguin Math & Literacy Activities
Penguin Math & Literacy Activities
January is here and it's time to introduce my favorite winter time friends "penguins". This math and literacy packet will definitely keep your kidd...
By Melissa Freshwater
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Sight Word Finds-Love Birds! K-1
Sight Word Finds-Love Birds! K-1
Want a fun way to practice and reinforce sight words? Have your students use a magnifying glass to find the 27 teeny, tiny sight words I have hidd...
By Mrs. Mckown
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Valentine's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

CVC Matching Game
CVC Matching Game
This is a cvc matching game. You will get 14 card sets with pictures and words to match. This would be a great activity to use in an independent ...
By Jamie Mayas
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Analyze This - Santa Glyph
Analyze This - Santa 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
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Graphing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann Show Me the Money Fun Music Book
Jack Hartmann Show Me the Money Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Show Me the Money. It is on his Math in Motion cd. The song book is great to use as a...
By Kim Adsit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Build-a-Letter
Build-a-Letter
The Build-a-Letter Kit is a collection of shape pieces for students to use to practice capital letter formation. If you read the book, How to B...
By Erin Wing
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Winter Make a Sentence- Literacy Center
Winter Make a Sentence- Literacy Center
This download includes 8 different winter-themed worksheets, perfect for literacy centers. Students will use a cut-up sentence to create a sentence...
By Candace Quester
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Down on the Farm Literacy and Math Activities
Down on the Farm Literacy and Math Activities
Moo! Oink! Baa! Learning about the farm has never been so much fun! This unit has a variety of literacy and math activities for you and your studen...
By Alessia Albanese
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Read it, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Groundhog Theme
Read it, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Groundhog Theme
Included are several Groundhog Day themed sentences. This activity can be used as morning work or at a literacy station. Students read and trace th...
By Kinderkarla
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Valentine Lotto- CVC Words
Valentine Lotto- CVC Words
Celebrate Valentine's Day during your small group instruction while teaching and practicing Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) words. This activity c...
By Julie Van Alst
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Apples and Bananas Fun Music Book
Apples and Bananas Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Apples and Banannas. It is on his Language Play and Listening Fun cd. The song book i...
By Kim Adsit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Long and Short A Words Sort
Long and Short A Words Sort
Long and Short A cookie sort has been created by Danielle Tisdale. This game has two methods of play for differentiated instruction. Students who ...
By Danielle Tisdale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Guided Reading Kid Friendly Strategy Cards
Guided Reading Kid Friendly Strategy Cards
Guided Reading Strategies Cards for Students BEST SELLER, ONE OF WISE GUYS' TOP PRODUCTS! This is a 3-page document about reading strategies th...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Five Little Turkeys
Five Little Turkeys
Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Five Little Turkeys! Five little turkeys are trying to keep away from the farmer in this count-down song. This song is sung...
By J & K's Curriculum Connection
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Thanksgiving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Counting Polar Bears
Counting Polar Bears
Following a repeated pattern, children count polar bears....
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Baseball Sentence Builder Literacy Center
Baseball Sentence Builder Literacy Center
In this center, Students will build sentences by spinning each of the 4 spinners on the spinner mat. They will then write the sentence in their res...
By Katie Mense
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: N/A

I Love America! - Ending Sound Sort
I Love America! - Ending Sound Sort
Your students will get practice sorting ending sounds with this literacy center. Focus letters are b,g,r,t,m,l,p,d, and n. Students will sort the...
By Growing Kinders
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Winter Snowmen, Mittens, Penguins and Snowflakes Unit
Winter Snowmen, Mittens, Penguins and Snowflakes Unit
This unit contains activities for math and reading based on winter themes. Included in this unit are patterning activities, addition activities, g...
By Kristen Walsky
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Penguin Theme Letter Sound Matching Cards A-Z
Penguin Theme Letter Sound Matching Cards A-Z
Children will identify the beginning sounds on each card and match them to the correct letters. These cards include all letters A-Z! These will go ...
By Karen Cox
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

New Year's Word Challenge (Free)
New Year's Word Challenge (Free)
This free item is an engaging literacy activity for the first week back after the holiday break. Students can play this simple word game with a par...
By Laura Candler
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Spelling Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

February Read and Write the Room
February Read and Write the Room
You students will love finding February words to write on their recording sheets! This engaging activity is great for literacy centers and offers ...
By Kimberly Edgerton
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classroom Book Unit: Volume 1
Classroom Book Unit: Volume 1
You will absolutely love this unit! Included is everything from cover pages and student printables to examples and patterns. You'll have enough it...
By Erin Eberhart
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Santa's Short and Long Vowel A, I and O Review
Santa's Short and Long Vowel A, I and O Review
Here is the perfect review for long and short a, i and o. Students sort the word cards and complete the recording sheet. Perfect for literacy stati...
By Ms. Arnold
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Halloween Bingo: Games and Activities
Halloween Bingo: Games and Activities
This packet includes: Halloween Bingo Halloween Concentration Pin the Wart on the Witch's Nose Pin the Spider on the Web My Pumpkin Seeds Acti...
By Rebecca Sutton Teaching First
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Halloween I CAN DRAW I CAN WRITE I CAN READ FUN PACK
Halloween I CAN DRAW I CAN WRITE I CAN READ FUN PACK
Students follow step by step directions to create a fun Halloween character. Characters included are a ghost, a pumpkin, a witch, a clown, a vampir...
By Kinderkay
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Subject: Visual Arts, Balanced Literacy, Halloween Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Beanie Baby Decoding Strategy Posters
Beanie Baby Decoding Strategy Posters
Using beanie babies to help students learn & internalize decoding strategy is powerful way to deliver instruction. My students of refer to "Chunky ...
By Brenda Frady
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Easter read, trace, glue, and draw FREE
Easter read, trace, glue, and draw FREE
Happy Easter! 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 sta...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Winter Wonderland Centers For Math and Literacy
Winter Wonderland Centers For Math and Literacy
This festive and cheerful Winter Wonderland Centers For Math and Literacy packet is sure to brighten up your classroom with engaging activities! Yo...
By Rebecca Sutton Teaching First
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Winter, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Learning Centers Made Simple - Literacy Centers for Reading and Math
Learning Centers Made Simple - Literacy Centers for Reading and Math
Learning Centers Made Simple From concept to initiation, Learning Centers Made Simple! offers specific, "teacher- tested" ideas and "how-to" in...
By Fun To Teach
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Balanced Literacy Center -- The Valentine Funnies (valentine riddles)
Balanced Literacy Center -- The Valentine Funnies (valentine riddles)
Skill: Children will read riddles for enjoyment during the month of February and Valentine's Day. Grade Level: First Grade through Fifth Grade, ...
By Froggie Went A Teachin
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Free New Year's Party Hat Mini Unit
Free New Year's Party Hat Mini Unit
Ring in the New Year with this Mini New Year's Unit! This packet includes: * Pocket Chart Poem * Student Poem * Party Hat Mini Reader * Cou...
By Color Me Kinder
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Subject: Math, The New Year, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
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FREE Earth Day Word Work
FREE Earth Day Word Work
Enjoy this 3 page Earth Day Language-Arts freebie. Perfect for higher level 2nd graders to typical 5th graders. *Includes Answer Key* Great way ...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Environmental Print
Environmental Print
Environmental print is the print we see in the world around us. It is the labels on food, the logos of restaurants, and traffic/street signs. It'...
By Erica Bohrer
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Winter Unit Pre-K Math & Literacy Work Stations
Winter Unit Pre-K Math & Literacy Work Stations
This "Snow Much Fun" unit will warm up those chilly days! These ready to use work stations will have your kiddos learning letter recognition, begi...
By Pocketful Of Centers
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Subject: Winter, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Math and Literacy Center Activities
Thanksgiving Math and Literacy Center Activities
This unit includes a total of 7 centers. There are 4 math and 3 literacy centers that can be used to supplement your Thanksgiving unit. For most of...
By Katie Mense
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Math Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Morning Meeting Calendar Math 2011 2012
Morning Meeting Calendar Math 2011 2012
This is a zip file that contains a SMART Notebook file (for SMART Boards) and an ActivInspire file (for Promethean Boards) with activities for Morn...
By Hope Dover
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Pool Party! Roll, Say, Keep
Pool Party! Roll, Say, Keep
Adorable pool friends make this familiar game just perfect for your summer themed literacy stations or word work. 77 high frequency words, color...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Plants, Growing Things, Ecology, Spring
Plants, Growing Things, Ecology, Spring
This exciting unit features all you need for literacy centers and math centers. It includes a thematic writing journal and math journal, as well a...
By Kim Swoveland
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Furry Forest Friends! ABC Order center using R-Controlled Vowels
Furry Forest Friends! ABC Order center using R-Controlled Vowels
Place the "Furry Forest Friends" r-controlled vowel words in ABC order and then write a story using the words! An ABC Order recording sheet and s...
By Kerri B
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Beginning Sounds Bonanza!  {8 Centers}
Beginning Sounds Bonanza! {8 Centers}
This unit is jam packed with beginning sounds fun! There are 8 full color work stations that can be used in centers or in small groups. The cente...
By Pocketful Of Centers
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

America Word Family Games
America Word Family Games
Adorable bears with a patriotic theme! This game set is perfect for Presidents Day or even the 4th of July. Features short vowel word families: -...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Movie Night Math and Literacy Centers with Tic-Tac-Toe Rubric
Movie Night Math and Literacy Centers with Tic-Tac-Toe Rubric
Your kiddos will love “going to the movies”… with this “Movie Night Math and Literacy Center packet with a Tic-Tac-Toe Rubric”! They wil...
By Yvonne Dixon
$8.00
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Subject: Spelling, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Fiction
Fiction "Walk it and Talk it" story retelling prompt
This is a story retelling "path" on which the students walk and then talk and retell the story. As they walk along the "path," there are prompts to...
By Www.fabinfirst.blogspot.com
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Education, Oral Communication Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

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The Sentence Bowl Subject / Predicate File Folder Game
The Sentence Bowl Subject / Predicate File Folder Game
Your students will love learning about subjects, predicates, and sentences with this adorable themed file folder game, The Sentence Bowl. The theme...
By Anna Colley
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep, Grammar Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A