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Winter Snowflake Dolch Sight Word Game (primer)
Winter Snowflake Dolch Sight Word Game (primer)
Cool off with this winter snowflake themed "I Have...Who Has? game. It focuses on the primer Dolch sight word list. Great for practicing high fre...
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Winter, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Lifelong Tool

School Year Memory Book - 3rd Grade
School Year Memory Book - 3rd Grade
The is an 18 page school year memory book with a color cover. Print the pages on white or color card stock, laminate the front and back cover and b...
By April Eckert
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, For All Subject Areas Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A

Surviving the Applewhites, by Stephanie Tolan: A Novel Study
Surviving the Applewhites, by Stephanie Tolan: A Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, 27 PAGE PACKET designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 as they read Surviving the Applewhites, a Newbery H...
By Jean Martin
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Vocabulary Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

ABC Turtle
ABC Turtle
Make learning letters and sounds fun with the Make, Take & Teach ABC Turtle activity. Just a fun little freebie for preschool and kindergarten teac...
By Julie Van Alst
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

The Art Lesson ~ Tomie dePaola ~ Language Arts Workbook ~ 2nd Grade
The Art Lesson ~ Tomie dePaola ~ Language Arts Workbook ~ 2nd Grade
This is a 21 page workbook to accompany the story "The Art Lesson" by Tomie dePaola. Skills covered include: author's purpose, context clues, fac...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Reading Level(s): 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

100th Day of School Interactive Book, Printable in full color!
100th Day of School Interactive Book, Printable in full color!
Students in my class LOVE using interactive books! I have taught professional development workshops in my county on using these books in the prima...
By Busyteacherprintables.com
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Chocolate Fever Response Packet
Chocolate Fever Response Packet
This 20-page packet is based on a before-during-after reading approach and emphasizes all the reading strategies (prediction, making connections, q...
By Gina Giblin
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

I Like Letters Song/Student Extension
I Like Letters Song/Student Extension
Letters! We Like Letters! This song, I Like Letters, is sung to the tune, Mary Had a Little Lamb. It will help your students learn the names of the...
By J & K's Curriculum Connection
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Research paper powerpoint power point
Research paper powerpoint power point
This is a 38 slide presentation completely covering how to research, note and write a quality research paper. It covers everything from getting st...
By Wen-n-steve
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Transportation Literacy Activities
Transportation Literacy Activities
Be sure to check out the preview of this file! :) This is a collection of activities to supplement your transportation unit. Here is what is in...
By Julia Powell
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day:  Literacy and Math Center Fun
Valentine's Day: Literacy and Math Center Fun
This unit contains 64 pages of Valentine fun. Activities included are 2 class books, decodable reader, working with words, writing, math facts, ad...
By Kristen Walsky
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Picnic Pals Ending Sounds Literacy Center
Picnic Pals Ending Sounds Literacy Center
Picnic Pals from Little Miss Kindergarten. Who doesn't love a picnic? Picnic Pals Literacy Station comes with an organization label and 36 picnic t...
By Little Miss Kindergarten
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Word Work Activities for Intermediate Students
Word Work Activities for Intermediate Students
Eight activities that may be used in a small group, whole group, or as a literacy center. Activities vary from using sign language with a buddy, d...
By Teach123
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Spelling Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Egg Racers Easter CVCe Game and Memory Match
Egg Racers Easter CVCe Game and Memory Match
Perfect for your Easter Theme. This game reinforces the CVCe word pattern. Students will love the racecar theme with these adorable rabbits. 63 ...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Winter Word Family Snowball Stacks
Winter Word Family Snowball Stacks
This is a cute literacy center activity with a winter/snowman theme. Students practice sorting words and pictures into word families and place the...
By Easy Peasy Primary Resources
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Plant and Seed Mini-Unit K-2
Plant and Seed Mini-Unit K-2
This is a Plant and Seed Mini-Unit for grades K-2. This unit includes: - Activities and Lessons connected to 3 read alouds (The Tiny Seed, The Giv...
By Allyson
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Robots and Aliens; Space CVCe Game and Memory Match
Robots and Aliens; Space CVCe Game and Memory Match
Perfect for your Space Theme or just for fun. This game reinforces the CVCe word pattern. Students will love the aliens and robots that are featu...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Noun and Adjectives Word Sort
Noun and Adjectives Word Sort
This contains two word sorts for students to sort nouns and adjectives. It is a good assesment tool to assess either knowledge of nouns or adjecti...
By Michelle Davis
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Ideas for Writing: Character and Setting Picture Cards
Ideas for Writing: Character and Setting Picture Cards
Put these 40 character and setting cards in your Writing Center and your young writers will always have a place to go for story ideas! By choosing ...
By Linda Nelson
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Subject: Writing, Creative Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

The Sad Snowman 2 Final Phoneme Deletion Game
The Sad Snowman 2 Final Phoneme Deletion Game
In this activity students will learn and master the skill of deleting final phonemes in words. Being able to manipulate sounds is a very important...
By Mrs. Horvath's Kinder
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Making Words - Gingerbread Edition {FREE}
Making Words - Gingerbread Edition {FREE}
This printable uses the letters in the word gingerbread to make new words. I included a black and white printable for individual word work {they ca...
By Kelli Bollman
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Journal BINGO October
Journal BINGO October
This is a great way to get students writing! It can be used in a journal, morning work, writer's workshop, or for any writing assignments. They can...
By Dishing It Out
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Squiggles Writing Center
Squiggles Writing Center
Ever heard of a squiggle? These activities were made popular by Pat Pavelka (you can see her site at patpavelka.com). The activities in this pack...
By Best Practices 4 Teaching
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Year

Partner Cards for Quick Grouping {Freebie}
Partner Cards for Quick Grouping {Freebie}
Partner Cards for Quick Grouping: I use these in my classroom and they work great! Simply cut and laminate to use. Be sure to check out my o...
By Tara West
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Back to School Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Author's Purpose for Nonfiction Mini Lesson w/ Hands On Activity
Author's Purpose for Nonfiction Mini Lesson w/ Hands On Activity
This ready to go mini lesson (10 page file) includes: (1) a semi scripted mini lesson, (2) nonfiction category cards and examples to use for modeli...
By Lisa Frase
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Predicting Throughout the Text
Predicting Throughout the Text
These prompts will help your readers think about what they will be reading and monitor their comprehension as they read. Find 2 good “stopping...
By Mrs. Mckown
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Kindergarten Reading and Literacy Checklist
Kindergarten Reading and Literacy Checklist
This is a great checklist to use for any kindergarten class. It includes letter recognition, letter sound, blends, rhyming, etc. This can be used f...
By Diana Cole
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: 1 Year
Type: Assessment

Easter Emergent Reader - Hunting for Eggs
Easter Emergent Reader - Hunting for Eggs
Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their emergent reading and writing skills as they celebrate the tradition og hunting for eggs....
By D Conway
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Kinderbykim's  Pirate Pack!
Kinderbykim's Pirate Pack!
Yo! Ho pirate lovers! Those of you who have been asking for my pirate patterns seen on kinderbykim.com will be pleased to know they are here! Along...
By Kimberly Jordano / Kinderbykim
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Subject: Cooking, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Mini Word Book-Fall Words
Mini Word Book-Fall Words
This item was created to use in a reading or writing center. Students can read the words (with strong picture support) or use the word book to help...
By Suzi Boyett
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, Autumn Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Lifelong Tool

Daily 5 - Word Work poster
Daily 5 - Word Work poster
This is a poster for Word Work, part of the Daily 5. It matches the CAFE posters that I have listed....
By Robyn Pilcher
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Poem of the Week Activities Fog by Carl Sandburg
Poem of the Week Activities Fog by Carl Sandburg
This "ready to teach" 7 page pdf file can be used as handouts, copied into overhead transparencies, or projected onto a screen. You will use the po...
By Lisa Frase
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Buddy, The Friendly Snowman Shared Reading singable
Buddy, The Friendly Snowman Shared Reading singable
♫♫♫ Buddy, the Friendly Snowman ♫ ♫ ♫ is a wintery Shared Reading singable that tells the story of children having a great time with a ...
By J & K's Curriculum Connection
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Apple Shake Up
Apple Shake Up
This is an apple shake up game label. Included you will find two labels. Also included are directions on how to play. You put these on the top of t...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

AR Points Tracker-Beach Theme
AR Points Tracker-Beach Theme
Motivate your students to meet their AR goals with this class display points tracker. Write each student's name or number on a clothespin and move ...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Dog-Gone Good Sorting (with Nouns and Verbs)
Dog-Gone Good Sorting (with Nouns and Verbs)
This file includes a sort of nouns and verbs (with easy to read vocabulary) and a recording sheet for center use. It also includes 2 independent w...
By First Grade And Fabulous
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Substitute Day Plans:  ABC Order Sub Day, all materials, PDF
Substitute Day Plans: ABC Order Sub Day, all materials, PDF
Emergency Substitute Plans: ABC Order Sub Day, all materials included, PDF of 75 pages FREE until the end of the day on Halloween For Grade One ...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Treasure Hunt Consonant Blend and Digraph Reading Game
Treasure Hunt Consonant Blend and Digraph Reading Game
Treasure Hunt is an engaging game for students to practice reading beginning consonant blends and digraphs. Students take turn choosing a card and...
By K. Kindergarten
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Reader's Notebook Pages for Students
Reader's Notebook Pages for Students
This 13 page PDF file is everything you need for your student�s reading notebooks. This packet includes: instructions, cover page, reading s...
By Lisa Frase
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Words with Beginning Blends File Folder Word Wall
Words with Beginning Blends File Folder Word Wall
This download is for a word wall with pictures of "Words with Beginning Blends." These are words such as "flag," "spell," and "brown." To create a...
By Erica Bohrer
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Center Task Cards - Newspaper
Center Task Cards - Newspaper
Task Cards = Fewer Teacher Directions, Independent Practice and Fun Activities Each card has a simple word or phrase and an illustration to remi...
By Donna Whyte
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Reading Street Short A and CK Chunk Flip Chart
Reading Street Short A and CK Chunk Flip Chart
This flip chart has everything you need to introduce your students to short a and the CK chunk. This flip chart is filled with activities your stud...
By Ms. Arnold
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Shake-a-Bottle Vocabulary Activity for Back to School
Shake-a-Bottle Vocabulary Activity for Back to School
Shake-a-Bottles are a hands-on way for your students to practice back to school vocabulary words. Turn an empty 12-ounce soda bottle into an indepe...
By Linda Nelson
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Subject: Vocabulary, Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Ladybug Mini-Unit: Integrating balanced literacy, math, science & art
Ladybug Mini-Unit: Integrating balanced literacy, math, science & art
Your students will love this engaging ladybug mini-unit! This resource has been created to integrate multiple subject areas including science, math...
By Shelley Gray
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Other (Arts) Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Mitten Fun For Everyone  A Mini Unit on The Mitten  Literacy-Based
Mitten Fun For Everyone A Mini Unit on The Mitten Literacy-Based
This is a literacy-based mini unit on The Mitten. It contains many activities that can be used to integrate literacy throughout the day. I use it i...
By Kristine Weyher
$5.25
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, Winter Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Weeks

Rudolph, Rudolph Book
Rudolph, Rudolph Book
This poem/book is sure to be a hit during the holiday season. Also included is a student version for your students to have their very own versio...
By Kathy Law
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Welcome to the Farm! Activities to Supplement Your Farm Unit
Welcome to the Farm! Activities to Supplement Your Farm Unit
This is a great packet to use during your Farm Unit. This packet includes the following: ~ Favorite farm animal graphing and analyzing sheet ~ Wh...
By Julia Powell
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Tooth Fairy Short Vowel Sort
Tooth Fairy Short Vowel Sort
Help the Tooth Fairy Sort the short vowels! This sorting activity can be used in 2 ways. First, you can use this in your guided reading group by h...
By Can Do Kinders
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Western Theme Literacy Signs
Western Theme Literacy Signs
These little cowboys and cowgirls will surely brighten up your classroom literacy bulletin board. ...
By 3rd Grade's A Hoot
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Graphic Organizer for Persuasive Paragraphs
Graphic Organizer for Persuasive Paragraphs
Just mention Oreos and your students are hooked. These handouts are great resources to accompany your unit on persuasive writing. I created this to...
By Literacy Workshop
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Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A