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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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Word Family Glue and Write
Word Family Glue and Write
Five pages of word family practice. Covers word families -at, -an, -et, -ut, -up, -ot and -op. Great for homework or literacy center review work....
By Lisa Morrow
$2.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling Level(s): 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
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$1.60 Sale
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Subject: Music, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st 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

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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Making Words Fun!!
Making Words Fun!!
This Making Words Fun packet includes 25 hands-on, multilevel activities that provide endless possibilities for discovering how our alphabetic syst...
By Anna Brantley
$8.00
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Subject: Spelling, Writing, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Other

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

Somebody Loves You Mr Hatch Literature Unit
Somebody Loves You Mr Hatch Literature Unit
This literature unit is based on the beloved book Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch. Take a little break from the basal and do something different while...
By Sunnydays
$4.25
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Love Monster ABC Order
Love Monster ABC Order
This is an ABC Order activity that would be perfect for literacy centers or small groups around Valentine's Day. Includes: *12 Love Monster ABC...
By Jennifer Bates
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Math and Literacy with the Cat in The Hat
Math and Literacy with the Cat in The Hat
Included in this set are math and literacy activities for some fun with Dr. Seuss! They can be used in centers or as a whole class. Included in th...
By Growing Kinders
$6.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Winter Sports Word Family Games
Winter Sports Word Family Games
Fun in the snow! 2 games features these short vowel word families: -ad, -am, -an, -ap, -at -ed, -en, -et, -est, -ell -it, -in, -ip, -ick, -ill ...
By Deedee Wills
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Winter Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Year

Holiday Poems and Songs
Holiday Poems and Songs
Here are four holiday poems/songs for your poetry binders, buddy reading, or shared reading activities. These are part of my December Poetry Packet...
By The Book Princess
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Poetry, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Fall Fun! Literacy and Math Activities
Fall Fun! Literacy and Math Activities
Your students will "fall" head over heels for this unit! I have created lots of fun literacy and math activities including: - an original story w...
By Alessia Albanese
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Turkey Time Fun! Math & Literacy Unit
Turkey Time Fun! Math & Literacy Unit
It�s time for some turkey fun! This unit is bursting with Pilgrims, Native Americans, pumpkin pie and, of course� TURKEYS! Contents ...
By First Grade Fever By Christie
$3.00
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Subject: Thanksgiving, Writing, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Kindergarten Sight Word Books for Winter--2 Books, 18 pages
Kindergarten Sight Word Books for Winter--2 Books, 18 pages
Winter sight word books that cover: writing the sight words look, has, and number words 1-10, as well as more sight words to read Teacher Tam's...
By Teacher Tam
$1.50
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Subject: Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: Lifelong Tool

Shari Sloane Some Children Went to the Sea
Shari Sloane Some Children Went to the Sea
This fun music book is made to accompany Shari Sloane's song Some Children Went to the Sea. It is on her Get Ready cd. The song book is great to us...
By Kim Adsit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, 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

A Winter Unit
A Winter Unit
BRRR it's cold outside! Warm up with these fun winter theme activities! Great for Christmas or after the holidays! This unit includes... math...
By Christie Lamb
$8.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Jump Into Action with Verbs!
Jump Into Action with Verbs!
Earth Day Verb Tense Sort...
By Primary Graffiti
$1.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

Alphabet Chart {FREE}
Alphabet Chart {FREE}
You can use this colorful Alphabet Chart with your Guided Reading groups, put it in your student's writing folders, and add it to your student's in...
By Kelli Bollman
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st 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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Pre-K, 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

My Christmas Story {a narrative writing activity}
My Christmas Story {a narrative writing activity}
This is a narrative Christmas writing activity for any grade K-6. It includes: *Prompt cards *Sequence Organizer *Writing Paper Copy the pict...
By Rachelle Smith
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Subject: Writing, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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Real and Nonsense Word Sort
Real and Nonsense Word Sort "at" family
This is a set of cards for a real and nonsense for sort. All words are from the at family. The "real" words could also be used as flash cards! T...
By Ms Rachels Room
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Subject: English Language Arts, Special Education, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Popcorn! Popcorn! Word Work Fun with Contractions
Popcorn! Popcorn! Word Work Fun with Contractions
This is great for your Word Work station during your study of contractions! :) {Page 1} Unit title page {Page 2} Contraction focus page {Page 3}...
By Kelli Bollman
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Journeys 2nd Grade- Super Storms Unit 2, Lesson 8
Journeys 2nd Grade- Super Storms Unit 2, Lesson 8
This unit will help support the story "Super Storms" from the Journeys Reading Series (Unit 2, Lesson 8). Page 1: Cover Sheet Page 2-3: Notes...
By The Bubbly Blonde
$10.00
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 2nd 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

Short
Short "u" Word Sort Literacy Center
Bug on a Rug! This word sort activity focuses on the short "u" sound. Students will sort bug word cards into two different piles. Then, they will ...
By Leslie Ann
$4.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

ccvc Write/n'Wipe Cards - Literacy Phonics Center
ccvc Write/n'Wipe Cards - Literacy Phonics Center
This printable file has pages to print and create 56 cards (14 words written in 4 difficulty types) . The cards feature a range of ccvc words. Once...
By From The Pond
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Kindergarten 1st Grade Literacy Centers Ready to Go: Magazine Hunts
Kindergarten 1st Grade Literacy Centers Ready to Go: Magazine Hunts
This set of ready-to-go centers has been created especially for teachers who want their students to accelerate during center time...as well as teac...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$7.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 3 Months

Sweetheart Valentine 12 Math & Literacy Centers - Common Core Aligned
Sweetheart Valentine 12 Math & Literacy Centers - Common Core Aligned
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? This math and literacy center pack is 64 pages long with 6 math activities and 6 literacy activities all Valent...
By Jamie Rector
$5.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Valentine's Day Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Month

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

Journeys 2nd Grade- Jellies The Life of Jelly Fish Unit 2, Lesson 10
Journeys 2nd Grade- Jellies The Life of Jelly Fish Unit 2, Lesson 10
Include in this unit: Page 4: Vocabulary fill in Page 5-7: Vocabulary words for word wall Page 8-9: Vocabulary practice (2 versions) ...
By The Bubbly Blonde
$10.00
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 2nd Duration: 1 Week

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

Journeys 2nd Grade- Violet's Music Unit 3, Lesson 12
Journeys 2nd Grade- Violet's Music Unit 3, Lesson 12
Included in this unit: Page 4: Vocabulary fill in sheet. Page 5-7: Vocabulary words for word wall. Page 8-9: Vocabulary practice (2 ver...
By The Bubbly Blonde
$10.00
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Subject: Reading Level(s): 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Fabulous Fall Unit Pre-K Math and Literacy Work Stations
Fabulous Fall Unit Pre-K Math and Literacy Work Stations
This unit is loaded with 8 Ready-to-Use work stations for PreK!! Your PreK kids will love learning about letters, numbers, sorting, & patterning w...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$10.00
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Subject: Reading, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

A Trip to the Woods: A Thematic Unit Featuring Bears
A Trip to the Woods: A Thematic Unit Featuring Bears
This 90 page Bear unit is divided into areas of literature, music, art, literacy, math, social studies, science, creative writing, word wall, and g...
By Kindergarten Kiosk
$8.00
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Subject: Math, Reading, Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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

Geography Picture dictionary (landforms)
Geography Picture dictionary (landforms)
This activity has students matching landform pictures to definitions or allows them to draw their own versions. Students then cut pages in half and...
By Heidi Weber
$1.50
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Word Family Sort- Long A
Word Family Sort- Long A
This station includes 4 long a word families. Students will read the words and sort them into the correct group according to the word family. A rec...
By Mrs. Pollard
$1.00
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Subject: Spelling, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 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

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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Language Arts Dominoes - Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, more
Language Arts Dominoes - Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, more
This pack includes 5 sets of dominoes for language arts - perfect for centers, work stations or rotations. I have used them for Expanding Vocabular...
By Down Under Teacher
$4.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Run, Run As Fast As You Can Gingerbread Man Nonsense Word Fluency Game
Run, Run As Fast As You Can Gingerbread Man Nonsense Word Fluency Game
Do you DIBEL? Nonsense Word Fluency practice If you teach kindergarten or first grade you know how important quick decoding skills are to stude...
By First Grade Is Fantabulous!
$3.00
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Subject: Reading, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Valentine Rhyme - Rhyming Oddity Literacy Center
Valentine Rhyme - Rhyming Oddity Literacy Center
Developing a strong sense of phonemic awareness is an important task for children learning to read. Once children can successfully rhyme, the next...
By Growing Kinders
$4.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Will You Be Mine? Valentine Alphabet match
Will You Be Mine? Valentine Alphabet match
Your students will enjoy matching upper and lower case letters with these sweet alphabet cards! There are 5 activities for game play included! A re...
By Growing Kinders
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 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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Hibernation Station and Groundhog Day Unit
Hibernation Station and Groundhog Day Unit
I have teamed up with Randi from 'Teach it with Class' to bring you this 84 page unit all about hibernation and Groundhog Day. We are so excited t...
By Mrs. Pollard
$10.00
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Subject: Writing, Math, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A