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Candyland Express-Nouns
Candyland Express-Nouns
This is a fun way to practice identifying nouns. In this game, students read sentences and choose which words are nouns. The reading/language arts ...
By Kathy Law
$2.50
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Reading Level(s): 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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Basic Operations Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Christmas & Winter Syllable Counting
Christmas & Winter Syllable Counting
This center includes 28 picture cards with winter and Christmas themed words. Children count out the syllables and clip a clothespin on the number...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann That Makes Cents to Me Fun Music Book
Jack Hartmann That Makes Cents to Me Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song That Makes Cents to Me. It is on his Math in Motion cd. The song book is great to use...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Numbers Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Thanksgiving Unit Pre-K Math and Literacy Work Stations
Thanksgiving Unit Pre-K Math and Literacy Work Stations
It is Thanksgiving time! Your Pre-K kiddos will be busy with these Thanksgiving themed hands-on games to practice letter recognition,sorting, numb...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$10.00
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Subject: Thanksgiving, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Letter-Sound Awareness Pack
Letter-Sound Awareness Pack
When you purchase this pack, you will find 3 different sets of Alphabet and picture cards with activity ideas to go with them. You will also find a...
By Mrs. Patton
$5.99
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Short A Word Work Freebie Scott Foresman Unit 2.1
Short A Word Work Freebie Scott Foresman Unit 2.1
Here is some word work that I will be using when we are studying the Short A sound. There are activities for both math and literacy. Some activiti...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Autumn Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Penguin Party! Long Vowel Word Sort
Penguin Party! Long Vowel Word Sort
This literacy center has 26 long vowel word word sorts in it! Choose the word family (or families) that you are working on and have the children s...
By Growing Kinders
$4.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week

Roll, Read...Keep Game--Second 100 Fry Phrases
Roll, Read...Keep Game--Second 100 Fry Phrases
A fun way to practice fluency by reading sight words in context with the Second 100 Fry phrases. The reading/language arts game can be used for lit...
By Kathy Law
$3.00
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler 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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Bunny Hop for Spring Reading Games Sample--CVC Words
Bunny Hop for Spring Reading Games Sample--CVC Words
"Bunny Hop" is from the collection of 11 Reading Games http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Preschool-Kindergarten-And-First-Grade-Reading-Ga...
By Teacher Tam
FREE
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Subject: Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Nonsense Word Fluency Freebie (NSF) DIBELS Practice Pages
Nonsense Word Fluency Freebie (NSF) DIBELS Practice Pages
Use these fun pages to practice reading NSF words. I put them in folders at the kids tables so they can practice them as a fast finisher or during...
By Jennifer Kadar
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Math and Literacy Center Six Pack: Beach Theme
Math and Literacy Center Six Pack: Beach Theme
Six complete math and literacy centers with an eye catching and engaging beach theme. Please download the preview for lots of examples! Activities...
By Sunnydays
$6.00
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Subject: Basic Operations, English Language Arts, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann Five Little Monkeys Fun Music Book
Jack Hartmann Five Little Monkeys Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Five Little Monkeys. It is on his Hip Hop Alpha Bop 2 cd. The song book is great to u...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd 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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Subject: Math, Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Rainbow Words-Sight Word Literacy Center
Rainbow Words-Sight Word Literacy Center
In this center, the students will build sight words using rainbow colored letter tiles. They will then write the words on their response sheet usin...
By Katie Mense
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Clipboards, Highlighters and Dice~Oh my!
Clipboards, Highlighters and Dice~Oh my!
This will be your "go-to" unit! If you've ever let your students use dice, highlighters or let them use a clipboard, you know this is a BIG dea...
By Randi
$4.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Poetry Pack (Literacy Center Activities)
Poetry Pack (Literacy Center Activities)
Create a poetry center or use these nursery rhymes and poems to accomplish meeting your standards! KindergartenWorks brings you 45 pages of mate...
By Kindergartenworks
$6.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, 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

ABC center trace, stamp, glue
ABC center trace, stamp, glue
This is a great literacy center activity that you can use for five weeks. Have students trace the letter, stamp the letter, and then cut and glue ...
By Kreative In Kinder
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Snowy Scrambled Words - FIRST GRADE VERSION
Snowy Scrambled Words - FIRST GRADE VERSION
In this center, the students will unscramble sight words and build them in the right order. There are 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 letter sight words include...
By Growing Kinders
$4.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

The Mitten Write The Room
The Mitten Write The Room
Hide the character pictures from Jan Bretts, The Mitten around your classroom. Students will use their Write The Room activity page to find and cop...
By Lisa Morrow
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Sly Fox: Reading Comprehension Game for Most Subjects
Sly Fox: Reading Comprehension Game for Most Subjects
This is a reading comprehension game for grades 1-5. Students play Sly Fox after reading any selection (reading, social studies, science, etc.). M...
By Scipi
$1.35
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The Elf Dance
The Elf Dance
Reach Common Core Early Reading Objectives the fun way by playing the game, Elf Dance. As with our other lessons, this lesson is scripted for easy...
By Kindergarten Kiosk
FREE
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4.0

Monkey Mayhem - All About Verbs
Monkey Mayhem - All About Verbs
Get these monkeys under control! This cute 4 page center will help you students practice action verbs. Students will read sentences and match the...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
$1.50
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Subject: Grammar, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Literacy Work Station
Literacy Work Station "I Can" Posters
I use Debbie Diller's literacy workstations in my classroom, and a key element to them working is her "I Can" list. I have made ten "I Can" posters...
By Ms. Thomas
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st 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

Wild West Math and Literacy Fun
Wild West Math and Literacy Fun
Howdy, Partner!! This is a resource full of fun, engaging math and literacy activities centered around a "western" theme. This unit contains 87 pag...
By Melissa Freshwater
$9.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Slides and Ladders--Fry Words 1-100 Games
Slides and Ladders--Fry Words 1-100 Games
A fun way to practice reading Fry words 1-100. In this set of games, students practice reading words while moving along the game board. This set co...
By Kathy Law
$3.50
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4.0
Subject: ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Building Words Using the Reading Comprehension Strategies
Building Words Using the Reading Comprehension Strategies
This activity contains 7 mini-lessons for building words, practicing spelling, and reviewing vocabulary. Each mini-lesson has word tiles for the s...
By Runde's Room
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Spelling, Writing, Reading Strategies Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Little Sheep Sight Word Game
Little Sheep Sight Word Game
Children practice their sight words while playing this fun farm game. Students must try and find the sheep hidden under a barn. To be able to look ...
By Amanda Myers
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Special Education, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown Unit
Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown Unit
Literature unit includes: character matching cards, sequencing pocket chart activity, writing prompt task cards, comprehension questions printa...
By Sunnydays
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Back to School Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 3 Days

Letter B Fun w/ Benjamin Bunny
Letter B Fun w/ Benjamin Bunny
These activities will provide centers for work with the letter B. There are two worksheets for practice writing the letter B. Math center identif...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Down on the Farm Thematic Unit
Down on the Farm Thematic Unit
Yee-haw! This fun-filled farm unit will have kids ready to learn. Included in this unit are literacy center ideas, a writing journal, a math jour...
By Kim Swoveland
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Journeys 2nd Grade- Schools Around the World Unit 3, Lesson 13
Journeys 2nd Grade- Schools Around the World Unit 3, Lesson 13
This unit includes: Pg. 4 Vocabulary fill in sheet Pg. 5-7 Vocabulary Words for word wall Pg. 8-9 Vocabulary Practice (2 Versio...
By The Bubbly Blonde
$10.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading Level(s): 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Dr Seuss Rhyming Hats
Dr Seuss Rhyming Hats
Students will find the pair of Dr. Seuss hats which rhyme and record them on a the worksheet....
By Lisa Morrow
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Valentine Spin and Write
Valentine Spin and Write
Make a fun new twist on sight word practice for your kiddos! The children will first spin to find out which word they are going to write, then spi...
By Growing Kinders
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Busy Bees Word Work Pack #2:  Long Vowels & More Sight Words
Busy Bees Word Work Pack #2: Long Vowels & More Sight Words
This 98-page Word Word Pack covers long vowel word families, sight words and simple sentences. Some of the pages are in color to be laminated for c...
By Teacher Tam
$9.00
$7.20 Sale
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Spelling, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Year

Valentines Math and Literacy Centers
Valentines Math and Literacy Centers
This unit is educational and adorable!! Included: Math- -Read the Room-Numbers up to 20 (dice, ten frames, and number words) -Addition and Su...
By Caitlin Clabby
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Valentine's Day, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Scrambled in Space
Scrambled in Space
Help the astronaunts unscramble the sentences about things they learned in space. Students will record the sentences in their booklet and draw a p...
By Made For 1st Grade
$2.99
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

 Secret Sight Word Scramble!
Secret Sight Word Scramble!
Secret Sight Word Scramble! This original reproducible set includes 30 scrambled sight word pages. Your children can cut apart, unscramble, and glu...
By Kimberly Jordano / Kinderbykim
$4.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st 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

Ladybug Homophone Match
Ladybug Homophone Match
Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different meanings and different spellings. Students love to find homophone pairs. This litera...
By Tanya Holk
FREE
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Woof!  Sight Word Recognition Game for Primer Words
Woof! Sight Word Recognition Game for Primer Words
This sight word game is perfect for a center activity and features over 50 words from the Dolch primer list. There are also 4 worksheets included f...
By Barbara Kilburn
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Special Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Valentine Concentration - Singular/Plural Nouns
Valentine Concentration - Singular/Plural Nouns
A great way to practice singular/plural nouns with a Valentine's Day theme. This game can be used for small groups, partner games, centers or stati...
By Kathy Law
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Life Cycle Observation Journal, Life Cycle Report Pages for Journal, Two Center Activities, Pasta Craft, Main Idea Graphic Organizer, Schema Photo ...
By Primary Graffiti
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Weeks

Valentine's Sight Word Activity Packet
Valentine's Sight Word Activity Packet
Wanting some fun sight word activities with a Valentine's flair? Then this packet it for you!! This Valentine's Activity Packet includes 5 fun fi...
By Sara Rhodes
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Spelling, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Animal Syllable Cards
Animal Syllable Cards
39 Animal Syllable Cards to help our littlest literacy learners develop their ability to hear one, two, three, and even four syllables in words. ...
By Mrs. Mckown
$2.00
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Subject: Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Daily 5 I Can Statement Posters
Daily 5 I Can Statement Posters
Introduce, post, and review the "I Can" statements so that all students know what is expected of them during each component of the Daily 5....
By Rachel Saunders
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A