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Literature Circles/ Reading Response Journals (primary lines)
Literature Circles/ Reading Response Journals (primary lines)
Literature circles are a great way to get kids talking about the books they read! I loved using them in 3rd and 4th grade and couldn't wait to try...
By Carrie's Creations
$5.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Literacy Center Ideas, Novel Study

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Apple Word Sort
Apple Word Sort
Students will roll a die and move around the playing board to build real �ripe� or nonsense �rotten� words. Each time ...
By Made For 1st Grade
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Autumn, Back to School Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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Language Arts Puzzle Squares
Language Arts Puzzle Squares
Five unique, print and use puzzle squares to help students practice the skills of synonyms, antonyms, contractions, compound and rhyming words. P...
By Sunnydays
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Literacy Center Ideas

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Polar Bear Write the Room Color Words-FREE
Polar Bear Write the Room Color Words-FREE
Your students will enjoy this fun literacy station as the roam the room to write their color words. Enjoy!...
By Deedee Wills
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Winter Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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Halloween Math and Literacy Centers
Halloween Math and Literacy Centers
This unit includes 53 pages of Halloween themed math and reading activities. There are 3 math center activities, 6 math extension activities, 2 lit...
By Leslie Ann
$7.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers, Thematic Unit Plans

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Write the Room Literacy Center Student Activities - Back to School!
Write the Room Literacy Center Student Activities - Back to School!
Get ready, get set, it's back to school time! This package is sure to help you introduce "Writing Around the Room" as a centre at the beginning of ...
By Alessia Albanese
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Shari Sloane Sounds Around the Mountain
Shari Sloane Sounds Around the Mountain
This fun music book is made to accompany Shari Sloane 's song Sounds Around the Mountain. It is on her School is Cool cd. The song book is great to...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
$1.60 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Fun Stuff, Literacy Center Ideas, Songs

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Bird is the Word
Bird is the Word
Students will say the name of the picture printed on each card and decide which r controlled vowel sound they hear (ar, ir, or). A record sheet ...
By Made For 1st Grade
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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All About Animals Sentence Scramble
All About Animals Sentence Scramble
Students will unscramble the sentences to learn facts about animals. Then students will write each sentence correctly in their booklet using corre...
By Made For 1st Grade
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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George Washington Kindergarten Emergent Reader- President's Day
George Washington Kindergarten Emergent Reader- President's Day
This emergent reader little book is a great way to practice reading with young students. This story uses a predictable pattern, "George Washington,...
By Melissa Williams
$1.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, President's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Guided Reading Books, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Friendship Writing Center
Friendship Writing Center
Friendship Writing Center Writing Activities to Celebrate Friendship Grade level: Grades 2-3 (Some activities are appropriate for younger stude...
By Erin Wing
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Sentences for Valentine's Day
Cut-and-Glue Sight Word Sentences for Valentine's Day
This set of 21 cut-and-glue sentences includes more than 50 Dolch sight words. They are appropriate for use in kindergarten and first grade. These ...
By Teacher Tam
$1.50
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Subject: Reading, Valentine's Day Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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Penguins! Missing Letter Game/Literacy Center
Penguins! Missing Letter Game/Literacy Center
Spin the spinner and fill in the missing letter! Your students will need gain practice with alphabetical order when playing this game. They will n...
By Growing Kinders
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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January-Theme Word Banks and Writing Paper
January-Theme Word Banks and Writing Paper
This 20-page pdf file contains 5 different word banks and matching writing paper for the month of January as well as a noun, verb, and adjective so...
By Sailing Through 1st Grade
$1.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grammar Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Printables, Worksheets

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Candy Land Long Vowel Game
Candy Land Long Vowel Game
This game includes 18 word cards for each vowel! Print out cards on card stock, laminate, cut & use for years to come! My kids LOVE this game! This...
By Mel D
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Vocabulary, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Applelicious Math and Literacy Activities for Primary Learners
Applelicious Math and Literacy Activities for Primary Learners
This packet is filled with apple activities that were designed to keep students engaged in learning using an apple theme. It can also be used when ...
By Fran Kramer
$12.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Guided Reading Books, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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Jack Hartmann Birthdays Fun Music Book
Jack Hartmann Birthdays Fun Music Book
This fun music book is made to accompany Jack Hartmann's song Birthdays. It is on his Math All Around cd. The song book is great to use as a center...
By Kim Adsit
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Music, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Literacy Center Ideas, Songs

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Odd Penguin Out - Rhyming Oddity Literacy Center
Odd Penguin Out - 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
$3.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Literacy Center Ideas

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Valentine Math & Literacy Activities
Valentine Math & Literacy Activities
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holiday. I hope this unit fills your classroom with lots of love. This 99 page unit is filled with 20 differe...
By Melissa Freshwater
$10.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Valentine's Day, Basic Operations Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: Other
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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Monkey Popcorn Word Fun Yearlong Unit
Monkey Popcorn Word Fun Yearlong Unit
Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business presents a unit which is a yearlong methodic unit that introduces popcorn words to kindergarten children. This 100+ p...
By Mrs. Miner's Monkey Business
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Year
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Word Walls

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The Three Little Pigs Short I Word Sort Literacy Center
The Three Little Pigs Short I Word Sort Literacy Center
This packet is a sound sorting literacy center activity. Students sort word cards containing short i words and then record their findings....
By Leslie Ann
$3.50
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Literacy Center Ideas, Unit Plans

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Word Family Sort- Short O
Word Family Sort- Short O
Start your year off with this short o word family sort! This activity will allow your students to gain confidence in their reading skills with CVC ...
By Mrs. Pollard
$1.00
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Spelling, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Alphabet Path of Motion Posters-FREE
Alphabet Path of Motion Posters-FREE
Here are some alphabet path of motion posters to help your students' handwriting. I have also included a parent copy that can be copied and sent h...
By Deedee Wills
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Other, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Posters, Literacy Center Ideas

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Tree
Tree "Chunks"
Word Families have never been so fun. 71 pages of black and white or colored pictures featuring 23 different "chunks" or word families. The child...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$2.00
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Subject: Spelling, Reading, Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Worksheets, Activities

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Fun in the Snow
Fun in the Snow
An adorable unit about Fun in the Snow. It includes an original story for shared reading, two writing projects Fun in the Snow and My Snowman. This...
By Penny Waddingham
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Math, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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Fun at the Zoo! Math and Literacy Activities
Fun at the Zoo! Math and Literacy Activities
There are lots of great math and literacy activities included in this pack that your students will have a blast with! Included are: *Reading CVC w...
By Growing Kinders
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Math, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Literacy Center Ideas

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Sentence Builders-Valentines Day FREE
Sentence Builders-Valentines Day FREE
Help your students gain independence with this sentence writing activity. This will make a great station or literacy center. High frequency wor...
By Deedee Wills
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Activities, Word Walls

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Groundhog Beginning Sounds
Groundhog Beginning Sounds
This is such a cute activity to do for Groundhog's Day. If the groundhog has matching beginning sounds sort him onto the board with the same begin...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$5.00 $4.00
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4.0
Subject: Education, English Language Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Math and Literacy Christmas Gameboards
Math and Literacy Christmas Gameboards
These gameboards are great math and literacy centers. There are two math centers/games. The first game has the children covering up their gameboa...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Education, English Language Arts, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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Bright Smiles ~ A Dental Health Unit
Bright Smiles ~ A Dental Health Unit
I have teamed up with Jessica from 'Tales of a Teacherista' to bring you this 86 page unit all about Dental Health. We are so excited to make this ...
By Randi
$10.00
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4.0
Subject: Writing, Reading, Math Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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Groundhog Contractions
Groundhog Contractions
This is a ten page file that can be printed on card stock and laminated if you desire. There are word pairs that need to be matched to their corre...
By Teachingresourceresort
FREE
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Candy Land Sight Word Game-Fry's 2nd 100 HFW
Candy Land Sight Word Game-Fry's 2nd 100 HFW
This game includes Fry's 2nd 100 sight words. Print out cards on card stock, laminate, cut & use for years to come! My kids LOVE this game! I use i...
By Mel D
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Vocabulary, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Candy Land Blends Game
Candy Land Blends Game
This is my 2nd BIGGEST game yet & includes the following blends: R-Blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr), S-Blends (sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, st, sw), L-Bl...
By Mel D
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Read/Write the Room Worksheet-FREE!
Read/Write the Room Worksheet-FREE!
This download is for a free double sided Read/Write the Room Worksheet and teacher directions. This is a fast and easy literacy center/station. I...
By Erica Bohrer
FREE
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Winter Labeling Pictures and Word Cards
Winter Labeling Pictures and Word Cards
There are pictures to label using words from a word box. There are also three sets of word cards that include sight words and words that go along w...
By Robynn Drerup
$2.50
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Subject: Reading, Writing, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Flower Power: A Vowel Sound Sort
Flower Power: A Vowel Sound Sort
This is a great small group or independent activity for those needing extra practice hearing the different vowel sounds in words. Colorful vowel f...
By The Polka Dot Patch
$3.50
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Subject: Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Gingerbread Unit Pre-K Math & Literacy Work Stations
Gingerbread Unit Pre-K Math & Literacy Work Stations
This sweet gingerbread unit will have your kiddos learning letter recognition, beginning sounds, rhyming, patterns, counting, number recongnition, ...
By Pocketful Of Centers
$10.00
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Subject: Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa, Math, Balanced Literacy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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FREE October Facts & Fun Cards
FREE October Facts & Fun Cards
16 task cards featuring October related topics including bats, pumpkins, skeletons and spiders. Great for use at a center or for discussion starter...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Autumn Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Literacy Center Ideas

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Ending Y Sound Sort
Ending Y Sound Sort
Say the name on each card and decide if the final y makes the long /e/ or long /i/ sound. Sort the words into two groups and record them on your r...
By Made For 1st Grade
$3.00
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Subject: Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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Snowy Short Vowels: Literacy Game
Snowy Short Vowels: Literacy Game
This adorable and colorful short vowel center/game will be a hit in your classroom. This is a 2-4 player game. Your students will spin the spinner ...
By Michelle Oakes
$2.50
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Weather Math and Literacy Fun Center Packet
Weather Math and Literacy Fun Center Packet
This weather themed center packet is sure to bring a lot of fun into your wonderful classroom! It includes 10 hands-on centers (5 math and 5 litera...
By Anna Brantley
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Math Level(s): 1st Duration: 1 Week
Type: Fun Stuff, Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers

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"Doghouse" Sight Word Practice Kindergarten Game
This listing is for a PDF printable literacy workstation, small group, or whole class game -- perfect for kindergarten and first grade students, or...
By Mrs. A Kinders
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Patriotic Literacy & Math Fun!
Patriotic Literacy & Math Fun!
This is a 90 page unit filled with Literacy and Math centers/activities. You will get activities covering skills such as Addition/Sum Reverse...
By Jamie Mayas
$9.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, President's Day, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 1 Week
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Math Centers, Printables

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Turkey Literacy Game Pack
Turkey Literacy Game Pack
"Gobble! Gobble!" That's turkey talk for Happy Thanksgiving. This packet contains 5 different literacy games centered around a turkey theme includi...
By Kim Adsit
$6.00
$4.80 Sale
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Thanksgiving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Literacy Center Ideas, Thematic Unit Plans

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Hey, Mr. Groundhog! Interactive Games
Hey, Mr. Groundhog! 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, Winter Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Penguins
Penguins
Interactive Penguin story along with science activities,recording sheet and physical education game....
By Penny Waddingham
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Physical Education, Reading, Science Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Games, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Punctuation Penguins
Punctuation Penguins
The Penguins are having a snowball fight! Use the snowballs to determine whether the penguin's sentence needs a period, question mark, or exclam...
By Plug-n-plan
$1.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Grammar Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Activities, Printables

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Thanksgiving - A Turkey in Disguise Emergent Reader
Thanksgiving - A Turkey in Disguise Emergent Reader
Thanksgiving is coming and our friend the turkey does not want to become dinner! Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their emerge...
By D Conway
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Fun Stuff, Literacy Center Ideas, Printables

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Back to the Barn CVCe Game and Memory Match
Back to the Barn CVCe Game and Memory Match
Perfect for your Farm Theme. This game reinforces the CVCe word pattern. Students will love such farm animals as: pigs, cows, horses, sheep, chi...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spelling Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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Sweet Treats! A CVC Memory Match and Cavity Game
Sweet Treats! A CVC Memory Match and Cavity Game
Sweets are yummy with this 72 CVC word game, but you better watch out for cavities! This will work well for Valentine's Day or dental education. ...
By Deedee Wills
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Valentine's Day Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Games, Literacy Center Ideas

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