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Winter Wonderland of Language Activities
Winter Wonderland of Language Activities
This download includes 3 "winter-y" center/workstation activities. -12 task cards (with recording sheet) on predictions -1 snowman sequence w...
By First Grade And Fabulous
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Under the Sea Literacy and Math Activities
Under the Sea Literacy and Math Activities
This is one of the most popular units with my students! Your class will have lots of fun learning about the ocean. Included you will find lots of...
By Alessia Albanese
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Animal Popcorn Word Match Up and  UNO Game
Animal Popcorn Word Match Up and UNO Game
Two games in one! Your students will love playing memory match up and/or UNO with these engaging forest animals. 4 sets of 18 high-frequency, popco...
By Deedee Wills
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Dinosaur Decoding ... Prehistoric-Themed Nonsense Word Game
Dinosaur Decoding ... Prehistoric-Themed Nonsense Word Game
Dinosaur Decoding is a prehistoric-themed nonsense word game designed to help students with their decoding skills. Use this game to reinforce blend...
By Sailing Through 1st Grade
$2.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classroom Critters! A Contraction Match-Up Literacy Center
Classroom Critters! A Contraction Match-Up Literacy Center
Students will love this little classroom critters center on contractions! Students will match the contractions with their root words and then write...
By Kerri B
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Spring Math and Literacy Centers
Spring Math and Literacy Centers
Bunnies and lambs and ladybugs - oh my! Let these colorful, spring-themed centers help make learning fun in your classroom!! This 56-page packet...
By D Conway
$8.00
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Subject: Math, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Rainy Day Addition
Rainy Day Addition
This game is a fun way to practice addition facts. The children read the equation, solve it, and clip a clothespin on the correct answer. (You ca...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$3.00
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Subject: Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Writing Center Activities
Writing Center Activities
I created these activities for my students writing center. They are all independent and fun! These can be used throughout the year (more than once...
By Caitlin Clabby
$8.00
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Subject: Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Year

Rainbow Words Sight Words Literacy Center
Rainbow Words Sight Words Literacy Center
I created this unit with our sight word list in mind and the order in which we teach them. This is a 15 pag unit that is progressional in difficult...
By Kreative In Kinder
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Springtime Math and Literacy Centers: Grades One and Two
Springtime Math and Literacy Centers: Grades One and Two
Make spring come alive in your Grade 1 or 2 classroom this year! This zipped file contains 10 different spring-themed math and literacy centers tha...
By Shelley Gray
$11.00 $9.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Math Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Christmas Around The World, Gingerbread, & Snowman Units BUNDLE!!
Christmas Around The World, Gingerbread, & Snowman Units BUNDLE!!
This bundle combines THREE units for one low price! For more pictures, check out the individual listings. 287 PAGES TOTAL!!! SNOWMAN UNIT http:/...
By Kreative In Kinder
$15.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Snack Literacy Center
Snack Literacy Center
Collect 10 empty snack boxes and place them along with these cards and you have an instant literacy center! Students explore environmental print w...
By Sunnydays
$3.50
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Health, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Camping with Books
Camping with Books
Camp Theme: Dictionary, Journal Page, Center Signs. I hang the center signs from fishing poles and place in the pocket chart for center rotations....
By Primary Graffiti
$1.00
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Subject: For All Subject Areas Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing and Writing Packet
Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing and Writing Packet
Students follow step by step directions for drawing a turkey. Following directions to create a project is a wonderful way to practice sequencing! ...
By Kinderkay
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Subject: Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Thanksgiving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Farm sight word book
Farm sight word book
This darling farm mini book includes the high frequency word "said". Matching pocket chart pictures for literacy centers, a farm describing map and...
By Kimberly Jordano / Kinderbykim
$3.00
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Woof! A Letter/Sound Recognition Game
Woof! A Letter/Sound Recognition Game
Directions: Print, laminate and cut out the doggy alphabet cards. Place them in a box or small tub of some sort. Have your kiddos sit in a circle....
By Julia Powell
$1.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

Under the Sea Sentence Scramble
Under the Sea Sentence Scramble
Students will unscramble the word cards to create a sentence about life under the sea. Then they will write each sentence in their book using corr...
By Made For 1st Grade
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Literacy Activities using Thinking Maps
Literacy Activities using Thinking Maps
Thinking Maps can be used across all subject areas and can be used to strengthen students' reading comprehension and interpretation skills. This d...
By Lisa Pagano
$4.00 $2.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Critical Thinking Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Roll, Read...Keep Game--Second 100 Fry Words
Roll, Read...Keep Game--Second 100 Fry Words
A great game to practice the second 100 Fry words. The reading/language arts game can be used for literacy stations/centers, partner games, or smal...
By Kathy Law
$3.00
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Cupcakes Compound Words Literacy Center
Cupcakes Compound Words Literacy Center
Engage students in compound words practice with this literacy center that looks good enough to eat! Students match cupcake bases and toppers to cre...
By Anna Colley
$3.00
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Subject: Vocabulary, Reading, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Junie B. Jones Aloha-ha-ha! Literacy Activities Packet
Junie B. Jones Aloha-ha-ha! Literacy Activities Packet
This packet includes 35 pages of literacy activities centered around the book Junie B. Jones Aloha-ha-ha! Features many writing activites, a 'Surf'...
By Leslie Ann
$5.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Week

Color By The Code- Short Vowels
Color By The Code- Short Vowels
Students will read each short vowel word and color based on the word family code listed on the page. This activity is meant to be completed indepe...
By Lauren Morse
FREE
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Subject: Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Jack Hartmann Five Little Fish Music Book
Jack Hartmann Five Little Fish Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Five Little Fish. It is on his I've Got the Music in Me cd. The song book is great t...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes

Using Features of Nonfiction Texts
Using Features of Nonfiction Texts
This activity can help your students review the following nonfiction text features: - title page - table of contents - index - glossary T...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
$1.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Detective Read & Write the Room Pack (Literacy Center Activities)
Detective Read & Write the Room Pack (Literacy Center Activities)
An organized and well-designed balanced literacy center can show student growth over the entire year. My favorite center that grows with my kinders...
By Kindergartenworks
$6.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Pete The Cat Pack
Pete The Cat Pack
My class made an author poster on Eric Litwin. We also made a class book as part of the poster. You can use this download for either a poster or ...
By Cindy Gilchrist
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Other

Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Presidents' Day Theme
Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Presidents' Day Theme
Included are several Presidents' Day themed sentences. This activity can be used as morning work or at a literacy station. Students read and trace ...
By Kinderkarla
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, President's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Hello Bunny Easter CVC and CVCe Sort and Write the Room
Hello Bunny Easter CVC and CVCe Sort and Write the Room "a"
Super cute bunnies and eggs are featured in this Easter themed literacy station activity. Students will sort words and/or write the room. 12 CV...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Prefix/Suffix Flowers
Prefix/Suffix Flowers
Students practice writing words with prefixes and suffixes while creating a beautiful word garden!...
By Ciera Harris
$2.00
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Subject: Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 45 Minutes

Literacy Work Stations Management Packet
Literacy Work Stations Management Packet
This packet includes everything that you need to start Literacy Work Stations in your classroom...Debbie Diller Style! The set includes 1 pocket...
By Live Love Laugh Kindergarten
$5.00
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Subject: Classroom Management Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Holiday Syllable Sort
Holiday Syllable Sort
This packet practices sorting words into 1, 2, or 3 syllables. *18 picture/word cards *3 sorting mats *tree map recording sheet ...
By Jennifer Bates
FREE
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Helping Out (Harcourt)
Helping Out (Harcourt)
Here are 36 handouts to use while reading, "Helping Out", in the ®Harcourt Trophies reading series. There are spelling, vocabulary, story comprehe...
By Jamie Jacobs
$5.00
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Subject: Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Nonfiction Writing Graphic Organizer
Nonfiction Writing Graphic Organizer
This is a great nonfiction graphic organizer for younger grade levels. Easy for students to use independently and great for varying levels of abil...
By Casey Saylor
FREE
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Subject: Writing, English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Gingerbread Theme
Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: Gingerbread Theme
Included are several gingerbread 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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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Bingo With Adjectives
Bingo With Adjectives
This bingo game will strengthen your students' awareness of adjectives. There are 24 different game cards and one teacher calling card. Print the...
By The Elementary Contessa
$3.50 $2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Christmas Read-the-Room Literacy Activity
Christmas Read-the-Room Literacy Activity
This Christmas-themed literacy activity focuses on early reading and writing skills. Students will love searching for the pictures to complete the...
By Kimberly Edgerton
FREE
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The Mitten Mini Unit
The Mitten Mini Unit
Activities to accompany the book, "The Mitten" by Jan Brett. Using clipart images from KPM Doodles. Head over to etsy.com to check out her adorable...
By Erin From Creating & Teaching
$2.00
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Fruity Fun Literacy Center Treasures Reading
Fruity Fun Literacy Center Treasures Reading "r" controlled vowels
Be the first to collect all the watermelon seeds for your board with this R controlled vowel game. Students will read words with (ir, er, or ur) vo...
By Teena's Teacher Tidbits
$2.75
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Gingerbread ABC Order
Gingerbread ABC Order
This packet includes 3 ABC Order card sets (gingerbread house, gingerbread man, gingerbread boy )with 3 recording sheets to match each set. On the ...
By Randi
$1.50
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Fire Safety K-2 Math and Literacy Activities
Fire Safety K-2 Math and Literacy Activities
Math and Literacy to the Rescue! Your students will love learning and practicing math and literacy skills with this fun Fire themed packet. Grea...
By Perfectly Primary
$8.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Magic Elf Sentence Scramble
Magic Elf Sentence Scramble
Unscrambling the Magic Elf sentences will help your students remember his purpose in the classroom, to teach them that Christmas is about so much m...
By Kerri B
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Daily Five Cat in a Hat Posters
Daily Five Cat in a Hat Posters
Daily 5 posters for your Seuss-themed room. Graphics purchased at www.scrappindoodles.com....
By 1st Grade Teacher
$2.50
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Make Words Short u Word Family-Word Explorer Companion
Make Words Short u Word Family-Word Explorer Companion
Extend student learning with this extension of Word Explorers. This is a perfect literacy station for your emergent learners. Word families featu...
By Deedee Wills
FREE
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

FACE Bulletin Board Headers
FACE Bulletin Board Headers
This is the headers to use on your FACE/CAFE board. If you download this please hop over to blog to see a picture of my bulletin board and an addit...
By Jackie Gray
FREE
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FREE Weekly Word Wizard- Winter Edition!
FREE Weekly Word Wizard- Winter Edition!
Enjoy this winter version of my popular Weekly Word Wizard activity! Full set comes with nine 2-page printables, answer keys, teacher notes and...
By Sunnydays
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 30 Minutes

WRITE AROUND THE ROOM LITERACY CENTERS
WRITE AROUND THE ROOM LITERACY CENTERS
11 Super easy to use write around the room learning centers. This set includes 1 center for each month-September through May, plus zoo animals an...
By Cindy Park
$5.00 $5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Short Vowels CVC Work Station
Short Vowels CVC Work Station
This is a fun game to make and read CVC words. Each player uses one vowel mat and takes turns picking letter cards to create CVC words. This work...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$3.00
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Subject: Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Martin Luther King Day Writing Activity- Kindergarten or First Grade
Martin Luther King Day Writing Activity- Kindergarten or First Grade
Are you looking for a developmentally-appropriate activity for young students for Martin Luther King Day? This file may be the answer!! This act...
By Melissa Williams
$1.00
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Subject: Writing, Winter, Martin Luther King Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

FREE Candy Land Pink Cards for 4 Different Versions (80's, 90's, 00's)
FREE Candy Land Pink Cards for 4 Different Versions (80's, 90's, 00's)
If you have purchased ANY Candy Land games from me then you must download this & keep it on file. I never knew there were 7 DIFFERENT versions of t...
By Mel D
FREE
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Subject: Vocabulary, Spelling, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

SOLVE THE MYSTERY WORD ACTIVITY
SOLVE THE MYSTERY WORD ACTIVITY
SOLVE THE MYSTERY WORD - Activity This is a wonderful activity to use at a center or station. Students try to unscramble the mystery word. The...
By Kathy Goosev Howell
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Writing, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A