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Polar Express Activities ♥ Thinking Strategies ♥ 3rd Grade ♥ 4th Grade ♥
Ready for a Polar Adventure? Jump Aboard the North Pole Express! Activities to support the well-known Christmas Classic for Grades 3-5 There are 45 creative and critical thinking activities to choose from related to "The Childrens' Christmas Classic " by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express This engaging unit of study is packed full of interesting information and challenging tasks for students and teachers to explore during the days leading up to the holidays. Skills, strategies, and method
3rd - 5th
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1st Grade Reading Silent E Spelling Rule CVCE Word Lists Phonics Decoding Drills
Start the new year by strengthening decoding confidence and long vowel automaticity with this engaging New Year 2026 Silent E syllable words puzzle!This interactive phonics activity gives students meaningful practice with magic e (VCe) words by having learners read each word, identify the long vowel sound, and select the correct answer to complete a festive New Year picture puzzle. Each question is self-checking — correct answers turn green and incorrect answers turn red — giving students imm
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.K.3d
+7
1st Grade Christmas Reading Blending Decoding Drills Consonant Blends Assessment
Bring festive phonics fun to your literacy block with this Christmas puzzle search activity that strengthens decoding skills using initial consonant blend patterns. This interactive puzzle includes 16 multiple-choice, self-checking questions that support young readers as they identify beginning blends in four- and five-letter words. Students receive instant visual feedback—correct answers turn green, incorrect answers turn red—helping them build independence and confidence as they practic
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
, RF.1.3
+1
2nd Grade Valentine’s Day Related Words and Bossy R Word Sort Vowels List Game
Make decoding OR-related words engaging with this Valentine’s Day mystery puzzle focused on r-controlled vowel OR patterns. This resource includes 1 interactive puzzle with 16 self-checking word-based questions, designed to help students decode OR words in isolation with structured phonics support. Each question box includes: • One OR word • A blending directional line to guide decoding • Sound dots for phoneme-by-phoneme support • Three OR word answer choices (A, B, C) • Visual pic
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3b
2nd Grade Phonics OR Words Valentine’s Day Vowels Digital Puzzle | Bossy R Sort
Make decoding OR-related words fun and meaningful with this Valentine’s Day mystery puzzle focused on r-controlled vowel OR patterns. This interactive puzzle includes 1 mystery puzzle with 16 self-checking multiple-choice questions, designed to help students decode OR words within sentences. Each question box contains: • One sentence with a word using the OR vowel pattern • Three OR word answer choices • Visual picture support for each option to strengthen vocabulary • Self-checking
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3b
2nd Grade Phonics Valentine’s Day R-Controlled Vowel Word List: AR Bossy R Sort
Make decoding ar words engaging and supportive with this Valentine’s Day r-controlled vowels puzzle designed for early readers. This digital mystery-style activity focuses only on the ar vowel pattern, allowing students to practice decoding without the distraction of multiple r-controlled sounds. Students look at a picture and choose the correct written word from a drop down menu next to each picture with each of the 16 multiple-choice questions that target bossy r words with the ar phonem
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3b
, RF.2.3
+1
Earth Day CVC Words Readers Theater Script | Decodable Reading Fluency Activity
Looking for an engaging Earth Day literacy center that builds CVC word decoding, fluency, and confidence in early readers? This Earth Day Readers Theater script is a low-prep, high-engagement literacy activity designed specifically for kindergarten and first-grade students practicing CVC words. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, reading intervention, and homeschool, this hands-on activity helps students practice decoding, build fluency, and develop comprehension through meaningful, seas
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
1st Grade Phonics CVCE Word Lists Valentine's Day Long Vowel VCe Syllables Games
Make phonics practice meaningful and engaging with this Valentine’s Day VCe game designed to help students apply the silent e spelling rule while decoding long vowel words. This interactive Valentine’s Day word puzzle supports students as they read a magic e word and identify the long vowel within the word—building accuracy and automaticity through repeated application. This resource includes 16 multiple-choice, self-checking questions. When students select an answer, it turns green if corr
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.K.3b
, RF.1.3c
, RF.1.3g
+1
A March Coding Review Specific to Dyslexia Instruction: St. Patrick's Day
Looking for a festive bulletin board idea for your dyslexia classroom? Or maybe just a short mini review lesson on coding? Contents: 6 COLORED Anchor Charts w/ CODED MESSAGE (Half-Page) 1 CREATE YOUR OWN STUDENT PAGE Thank you in advance for your purchase. If time allows, please leave feedback so that I can improve to meet your needs as a game changer in the education world!
Not Specific
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
An April Coding Review Specific to Dyslexia Instruction: Easter/ Spring
Looking for a festive bulletin board idea for your dyslexia classroom? Or maybe just a short mini review lesson on coding? Contents: 4 COLORED Anchor Charts w/ CODED MESSAGE 1 CREATE YOUR OWN STUDENT PAGE Thank you in advance for your purchase. If time allows, please leave feedback so that I can improve to meet your needs as a game changer in the education world!
Not Specific
Other (ELA), Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
CVC Easter Egg Hunt | Short Vowel Word Game & Phonics Activity
Make learning CVC words fun this Easter with this hands-on phonics game! The CVC Easter Egg Hunt is perfect for emergent readers to build confidence in decoding, short vowel recognition, and word fluency, all while having fun! Aligned with the V9 Australian Curriculum AC9EFLY12, this resource focuses on short vowel sounds with built-in differentiation to support all learners. This resource includes:30 CVC short vowel Easter egg cards (perfect for small groups or whole class play)4 differe
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3a
, RF.K.3b
+4
St. Patrick’s Day Literacy Centers | Decodable CVC Reader & Phonics Fluency K-1
Looking for engaging St. Patrick’s Day literacy centers that strengthen early reading skills? This decodable CVC reader is a fun, holiday-themed phonics activity designed to build decoding accuracy and fluency in kindergarten and first grade students. Perfect for March literacy rotations, small group instruction, or independent center work, this resource reinforces essential short vowel CVC word patterns in a meaningful and seasonal way. Students practice reading decodable CVC words within conne
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
Christmas ELA Second Grade Printable Task Cards: 3 Sounds of -ED Practice
Doubling spelling rule and the d t ed ending sounds or 3 sounds of ed are included in this Christmas printable phonics task card set helps second grade readers decode past-tense words while learning how -ed endings actually work. This resource includes 20 printable task cards focused on decoding words that end with -ed. Students practice identifying the correct pronunciation while applying the doubling rule and other spelling patterns that affect past-tense words. Each card includes: • A de
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.1.3
, RF.1.3c
, RF.1.3e
+9
Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers | CVC Word Work & Fluency (K–1)
Looking for Valentine’s Day literacy centers that build real reading skills? This print-and-go Valentine’s Day phonics activity helps kindergarten and first grade students practice CVC word work, decoding, and reading fluency using engaging, holiday-themed activities. This resource includes a decodable passage and CVC word work activities designed to support early readers during Valentine’s Day reading centers, small groups, or independent literacy practice. Students strengthen phonics skills wh
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
Great Ornament Caper Holiday Logic Enrichment Puzzle for PreK-K-1
Holiday Logic Puzzle for Critical Thinking for PreK- K-1. Differentiation made easy! 10 pages include clipart to cut into manipulative pieces (can mount on cardstock and laminate), 2 solving strategies (a logic chart and possibilities chart) and answer key. The work is done for you!
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle for Young Learners!
Easter Decodable Passage & CVC Word Sort | Kindergarten Phonics
Build strong early reading skills with this engaging Easter Decodable Reading Passage and Phonics Activity designed for kindergarten and first-grade students. This spring-themed resource helps beginning readers practice decoding, CVC word blending, reading fluency, and reading comprehension while reinforcing learning with writing practice and a hands-on CVC word sort activity. Students will first practice blending CVC words and sorting word cards, helping them strengthen phonics skills before re
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
Also included in: Easter Story CVC Decodable Passage BUNDLE | Thematic Literacy Centers
Earth Day Literacy Center | CVC Decodable Reader & Comprehension Activities K-1
Looking for engaging Earth Day activities for kindergarten and beginning readers that go beyond worksheets? This Earth Day literacy center is a low-prep, high-impact way to build CVC word decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension skills—all with a fun seasonal theme your students will love! Perfect for Science of Reading-aligned instruction, this Earth Day decodable reader helps students practice phonics skills in context while developing confidence as early readers. Why Teachers Love This Ea
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
February Long I Phonics Reading Passages | I_E, IE, IGH | Valentine’s Day
These February long I phonics reading passages give students practice reading long I vowel patterns using seasonal, Valentine’s Day–themed text. Students focus on i_e, ie, and igh patterns while building decoding skills, fluency, and comprehension. Two differentiated levels make this resource easy to use with a wide range of readers. What’s Included: 2 Long I phonics reading passages (2 differentiated levels) Valentine’s Day / February themes Reading comprehension questions Answer keys include
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in: February Phonics Reading Bundle | Short & Long Vowels | NO PREP
Earth Day CVC Decodable Story | Kindergarten Phonics Literacy Centers
Looking for a low-prep Earth Day literacy center that actually builds real reading skills? This hands-on CVC word fluency activity is perfect for kindergarten and first grade students who are learning to decode simple words while celebrating Earth Day! Students will practice reading and building CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) through engaging, Earth Day–themed phonics activities that are ideal for literacy centers, small groups, intervention, or independent work. What’s Included:Earth Day
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
Pumpkin Pie CVC Rhyming Word Family Puzzles | Fall Phonics & Literacy Center
Pumpkin Pie CVC Rhyming Word Family Puzzles | Fall Phonics & Literacy CenterBring a slice of fun to your fall literacy centers with these Pumpkin Pie CVC Rhyming Word Family Puzzles! Students will practice reading, decoding, and matching CVC words that rhyme while building fluency and confidence in short vowel word families. 🍂 What’s Included 🧩 Pumpkin pie–shaped puzzles for a variety of CVC word families 🎃 Full-color and black-and-white versions for easy printing and prep 👩🏫 Teache
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Earth Day CVC Word Work Activities | K-1 Decodable Reader & CVC Word Sort
Looking for low-prep, engaging Earth Day literacy centers that actually build foundational reading skills? This Earth Day CVC word work resource is a must-have for your April lesson plans—designed to strengthen phonics, decoding, fluency, and writing skills in kindergarten and first-grade students. Perfect for science of reading-aligned instruction, this hands-on phonics activity helps early readers practice short vowel CVC words through meaningful, connected tasks—all in one easy-to-use, print
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
Simply SCAMPER-IT | Symbols of New Year’s Eve | GATE | Critical Thinking
Help your students think “Outside the Box”! A Brain Builder ResourceYour students will love this symbols of New Year’s Eve SCAMPER activity. SCAMPER is a method of brainstorming ideas, objects, and situations in a specific way, using strategies that foster creative and critical thinking, logic, and problem solving. File includes: · 15 full–page SCAMPER Activity Sheets (Symbols of New Year’s Eve)· 2 full–page SCAMPER Anchor Chart Posters (color and b&w)· 1 Reference size SCAMPER Anchor Chart Post
K - 5th
Earth Day Color by Code CVC Words | Kindergarten Phonics Activity
Looking for Earth Day literacy activities that are engaging, low-prep, and actually reinforce phonics skills? This Earth Day Color by Code CVC Words resource is the perfect way for Kindergarten and 1st grade students to practice short vowel sounds, decoding, and word recognition—all while celebrating Earth Day with fun, meaningful learning! Students will read CVC words and use the color code to complete engaging mystery pictures, making this a hands-on phonics activity that keeps learners motiva
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+11
AP® English Literature - Unit 2 Poetry Scaffolded Close Reading + TPCASTT
Help your students engage deeply with poetry using this versatile AP® Literature analysis project! This two-part resource gives students the tools they need to break down and analyze any poem—perfect for teachers who want flexibility while reinforcing close reading and literary argumentation skills. What’s Included: Poetry Analysis Chart • Three-column structure: What the poet says / does / implies • Built-in literary device breakdown (STEAL, figurative language, structure) • Scaffolded prom
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Also included in: AP® English Literature - Unit 2 Poetry COMPLETE BUNDLE
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