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Gingerbread Unit
Gingerbread Unit
This unit contains math and literacy activities based on the Common Core State Standards. The math activities include graphing, measuring, additio...
By Michelle Mcelhinny
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Weeks

I Have, Who Has Rhyming-with Pictures
I Have, Who Has Rhyming-with Pictures
What better way to reinforce rhyme than to have the students work cooperatively? This download includes an "I have, Who has" rhyming game that loo...
By Mrs. Mckown
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Chilly Penguins IP - IT - IN - IG Word Family Sort Game
Chilly Penguins IP - IT - IN - IG Word Family Sort Game
These adorable penguins are bundled up and ready to help your students learn to read word family words and recognize rimes. Great for use with inde...
By Over The Moonbow
$3.00
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It's Groundhog Day-a Shared Reading book
It's Groundhog Day-a Shared Reading book
It’s Groundhog Day! This Shared Reading singable is sung to the tune “I’m a Little Teapot”. This song helps children learn about the tradi...
By J & K's Curriculum Connection
$1.50
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Valentine's Day Fun! Math & Literacy Unit
Valentine's Day Fun! Math & Literacy Unit
Hearts and Love Bugs! Kisses and Hugs! It's time for a lil Valentine's Day Fun!!! This unit is filled with oodles of sweet-n-fun math & literacy a...
By First Grade Fever By Christie
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Color Word Cards for Your Word Wall
Color Word Cards for Your Word Wall
Here are some simple, cute cards to fill your word wall, using color words, with each color word created in the color it is describing. There are ...
By Heidi Raki
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FREE Spelling Contract
FREE Spelling Contract
Give your students choice, provide differentiation and make management a snap with this free spelling contract!...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Year

We Heart America! Math and Literacy Centers
We Heart America! Math and Literacy Centers
This 39 page We Heart America! Unit includes everything you need to help your students experience America and American Symbols, such as the Statue ...
By Kerri B
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, President's Day, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Literature Response,
Literature Response, "A Book About my Book" Use with Any Primary Book!
Here are 28 mix-and-match pages that you can use bind into books that students can use to respond to any picture book, easy reader or beginning cha...
By Rachel Lynette
$4.25
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Daily 5 Super Hero Bulletin Board Headers
Daily 5 Super Hero Bulletin Board Headers
27 pages to spruce up your Daily 5 bulletin board. You can use them for other stations as well. I have added the Daily 5 headers with NO superhero...
By Hilary Lewis
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Penguin Fun for Literacy and Math Centers
Penguin Fun for Literacy and Math Centers
This unit contains a classroom book, reading activities, math activities, and writing activities that go with a unit on Penguins....
By Kristen Walsky
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie: Learning Packet
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie: Learning Packet
Your students will have fun while learning with these 10 activities that go with the popular Thanksgiving book, "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a...
By Karen Cox
$6.00
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Dental Health Fun! Starring the Tooth Fairy
Dental Health Fun! Starring the Tooth Fairy
It’s time to show off those pearly whites! Your kiddos will love the super-fun activities included in this 44 page mini-unit. Just print an...
By First Grade Fever By Christie
$2.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, Graphing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Cheeseburger Book Report Project Templates
Cheeseburger Book Report Project Templates
Do you want an exciting and challenging book report idea for your students that will make them hungry to read their books? This uniquely shaped...
By Heidi Mcdonald
$5.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Short Vowel Word Work
Short Vowel Word Work
A, E, I, O, U lots of fun for you! This resource includes everything you need to create over 25 hands-on short vowel activities that reinforce 40 C...
By Carolea Williams
$5.25
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Fact / Opinion Card Sort literacy center station activity hands-on
Fact / Opinion Card Sort literacy center station activity hands-on
Give your students a fun way to practice distinguishing fact and opinion. This activity can be used in literacy centers, reading stations, small gr...
By Anna Colley
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Happy Easter Word and Phrase Fluency Station
Happy Easter Word and Phrase Fluency Station
Super cute bunnies and Easter eggs are featured in the research based literacy station. * 90 high-frequency words taken from the Fry and Dolch...
By Deedee Wills
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Valentine, Valentine Emergent Reader for Valentine's Day
Valentine, Valentine Emergent Reader for Valentine's Day
Based on the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle, this emergent reader was created to reinforce color word recognition for Valentine's Day. ...
By Lilcountrykindergarten
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Fantasy and Reality Sorting Cards
Fantasy and Reality Sorting Cards
This set of 42 picture sorting cards (21 sets of animals) is a comprehension activity for your Pre-K through first grade literacy centers. Students...
By Linda Nelson
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

ABC Literacy Fun Unit
ABC Literacy Fun Unit
The Literacy Fun Unit includes 120 pages of supplemental resources for literacy lessons and centers. The Unit Includes: A-Z Student Alpha Dood...
By The 3am Teacher
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Sight Word Motions
Sight Word Motions
Use these motions to teach your students sight words! Students will have higher engagement and remember the words quicker as they connect them wit...
By Jennifer Kadar
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Jack and the Beanstalk - Retelling and More!
Jack and the Beanstalk - Retelling and More!
Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic story. Get the most out of reading this classic with your students!  Included: 6 masks for retelling, s...
By Kindergartenworks
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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

Looking For Love! Interactive Games
Looking For Love! Interactive Games
Your students will have a blast practicing basic skills while playing this game. Simply hide a clip art card behind one of the game cards! The chi...
By Growing Kinders
$4.50
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Subject: Numbers, Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Penguin Read the Room
Penguin Read the Room
This activity pack is great for work work during literacy stations. Words are posted around the room and students hunt for them and fill out a reco...
By Ms. Arnold
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
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Dental Health Unit
Dental Health Unit
This unit has many activities to enhance your Dental Health unit! It includes a book, writing, bubble map, graphing and making words! The literac...
By Barbie Roper
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Easter Weeklong Fluency Packet
Easter Weeklong Fluency Packet
This week long Easter themed packet includes five original fluency passages (two poems, one non-fiction, one fiction, and one song). Each passage ...
By Jodi Southard
$3.00
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Subject: Reading, Vocabulary, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week

12 Days Of Christmas Book--School Version
12 Days Of Christmas Book--School Version
This is an original book and song for the 12 Days of Christmas by Kathy Law. Also included is a student version for the students to illustrate and...
By Kathy Law
$3.00
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Music, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

 R-Controlled Vowel Word Sorts with Pictures
R-Controlled Vowel Word Sorts with Pictures
Bossy R can be so...BOSSY! This packet of words sorts includes: *90 word cards with pictures *19 cards describing ways to sort the words *2 Bu...
By Hilary Lewis
$5.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Merry Christmas Math and Literacy Activities
Merry Christmas Math and Literacy Activities
Get into the holiday spirit with your little ones as they learn valuable academic skills. This activity pack is full of FUN and engaging activitie...
By Barbara Kilburn
$8.00 $6.00
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Kinderbykim's Fun on the Farm Pack!
Kinderbykim's Fun on the Farm Pack!
My "Fun on the Farm" Pack has just what you need to excite your children about the farm! These darling ideas include: Two Farm mini books for sig...
By Kimberly Jordano / Kinderbykim
$10.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Fishing For Sight Words- Dolch Sight Word Lists 1-3
Fishing For Sight Words- Dolch Sight Word Lists 1-3
Make practicing sight words fun with the Make, Take & Teach activity "Fishing For Sight Words". This activity is perfect for small group instructi...
By Julie Van Alst
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Backyard Bugs; Insects  High Frequency Word Board Game
Backyard Bugs; Insects High Frequency Word Board Game
Bees, ladybugs, snails, dragonflies and more complete this insect themed game! Here is a fun way for your students to practice their high-frequency...
By Deedee Wills
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Farm Alarm - Literacy Center Game - Making cvc Words
Farm Alarm - Literacy Center Game - Making cvc Words
A printable card game ideally for a small group of players or can be adapted for an individual student. Students help the farm animals on their...
By From The Pond
$3.00
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Subject: Spelling, Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day Math & Literacy Fun!
Valentine's Day Math & Literacy Fun!
This unit contains several printables that can be incorporated into math and literacy work stations. Included are: a poem, CVC practice, graphic or...
By Erin Eberhart
$5.00 $3.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week

Space Unit Literacy & Math Centers
Space Unit Literacy & Math Centers
This unit includes printable center games, activities, and student worksheets. Areas of learning include short/long vowel, addition, interactive wr...
By Kreative In Kinder
$6.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Literacy Workstation Labels
Literacy Workstation Labels
Literacy Workstation Labels Word Study Writing Read To Self Listening Computer Buddy Reading Guided Reading Pocket Chart Big Books No...
By Missy Gibbs
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash Activity Pack
Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash Activity Pack
This pack contains 5 activities to use with the book Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash. Feel free to use it, pass it on, or post on your blog! Blogge...
By Charity Preston
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Beginning Sounds Sorting Mats
Beginning Sounds Sorting Mats
These mats can be used in a variety of ways. You can have your kids sort the pictures, the words, or both! You can use the cards as a memory ga...
By Hilary Lewis
$5.99 $4.99
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Pronoun Task Cards
Pronoun Task Cards
Set includes 30 pronoun task cards with varied practice, perfect for your early finishers and enrichment students or centers. Set includes answ...
By Sunnydays
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fall Poetry Activity: Literature & Grammar Skills with Key
Fall Poetry Activity: Literature & Grammar Skills with Key
Seasonal Poetry Activity Handout! This PDF Printable Activity is a supplement to use with Clay Harrison's poem "Autumn is Nature's Masterpiece"...
By Ann Marie Smith
$1.49
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Subject: Poetry, Holidays/Seasonal, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A

Winter Activity:  Don't Let the Snowman Melt!
Winter Activity: Don't Let the Snowman Melt!
Students will have fun with sight words as they play the game, "Don't Let the Snowman Melt!" This is perfect for literacy centers, whole group wor...
By Teaching Tales
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Label the Snowman
Label the Snowman
This packet includes a fun labeling activity that can be used in whole group or as an independent center. I have included a "Label the Snowman" r...
By Jamie Mayas
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Mouse Tubs -- Noun and Verb Literacy Center
Mouse Tubs -- Noun and Verb Literacy Center
This literacy center activity is for recognizing and sorting parts of speech, namely nouns and verbs. To make this center self-checking I get the v...
By Easy Peasy Primary Resources
$2.25
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

ABC Thematic Cards
ABC Thematic Cards
This 182 page packet includes alphabet cards in all themes. You can cut out the cards and use them for so many activities! *ABC Concentration *Sp...
By Kreative In Kinder
$5.00 $4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Where Is Hooty?
Where Is Hooty?
OM~gosh... The cutest positional vocabulary book and Literacy Center vocabulary story mat ever! This download will allow you to make a class book a...
By Little Miss Kindergarten
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann Hop Over It Fun Music Book
Jack Hartmann Hop Over It Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Hop Over It. It is on his Hip Hop Alpha Bop 2 cd. The song book is great to use as a...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Am I   (worksheet to go along with sight word reader)
Am I (worksheet to go along with sight word reader)
These worksheets are a great way to help children see text in a different way. There are 2 sheets provided. One for your students that are able to...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Education, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Arthur's Perscription for Staying Healthy This Season!
Arthur's Perscription for Staying Healthy This Season!
Poor, sick Arthur came down with a case of the polka dots... otherwise known as the chicken pox! Students act as Arthur's doctor and write him a pr...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
$2.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 90 Minutes

"BEE" my Valentine Literacy Package
Spread the love and happiness with this adorable, sweet freebie! Your students will adore completing the activities included in this packet. - V...
By Ms. Nicole
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A