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Labor Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions, Vocabulary & Writing | 1st & 2nd Grade Celebrate Labor Day with this print-and-go packet made for first and second grade. Students will practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing while learning about the holiday in a fun, meaningful way. What’s Inside: 3 Reading Passages (1 fiction, 2 nonfiction) Comprehension Questions (2 multiple choice + 1 short answer per passage) Vocabulary Worksheets with word banks 2 Wr

This 16-page Easter-themed digraph packet is perfect for kindergarten and 1st grade students to practice identifying and reading common digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ph) in a fun and engaging way. It includes a variety of no-prep activities such as a reading comprehension passage, cut and paste sorts, and picture-digraph matching worksheets. Ideal for literacy centers, phonics review, small groups, or homework, this spring phonics resource helps reinforce decoding and early reading skills while cele

World Read Aloud Day 2026 Writing & Craft Activity | Cut & Color Crown + Writing PromptsMake World Read Aloud Day extra special with this fun and engaging writing and craft activity! This resource includes a color-and-cut crown and three structured writing worksheets with word banks, plus a blank writing page for creativity. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, this activity encourages students to celebrate the joy of reading aloud while practicing writing skills. What’

Boost Your Students’ Reading Skills with Engaging Nonfiction Passages About Chinese New Year, Lanterns, and More for 1st and 2nd Grade in 2026!This resource is perfect for building reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills in your 1st and 2nd-grade students. Included are 3 high-interest nonfiction reading passages about Chinese New Year, each with multiple-choice and open-ended questions to check understanding. Each passage also comes with 3 vocabulary worksheets focusing on key te

Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with this engaging bulletin board craft project! Perfect for Christmas activities, this resource invites students to get creative as they design and disguise a gingerbread man. Featuring 6 versatile templates, including both boy and girl options, this project is ideal for classrooms or take-home fun. Teachers will love how easy it is to integrate this activity—just print the included parent letter, write in your due date, and you're ready to go! This proje

This activity includes two coloring placemats that are ready to print and color. This quick and easy craft is perfect for students who are early finishers or just like to color!

Grab this one page nonfiction Thanksgiving Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions and a vocabulary worksheet to go along with the passage. If you enjoy this freebie you can purchase more worksheets like these HERE!

Make Thanksgiving learning fun and meaningful with this reading comprehension and vocabulary packet, designed specifically for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders! This resource includes 10 Thanksgiving-themed reading passages—5 fiction and 5 nonfiction—each with 2 multiple-choice questions, 1 open-ended question, and a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary worksheet to reinforce key words and concepts. To inspire creativity, this packet also features 2 writing worksheets with engaging prompts, encouraging s

Enjoy this free Veteran's Day short lesson and coloring page! Looking for word search, vocabulary, reading comprehension and more for your students?! Check out our Veteran's Day activity packet by clicking HERE.

Click HERE to purchase 30 of these worksheets for only $1! These worksheets are perfect for practicing figurative language, improving reading comprehension, and fostering creativity. Great for independent work, morning work, literacy centers, or homework! Suitable for grades 1st-5th depending on how you choose to use them. Students will: Read the idiom provided.Write down what they think the idiom means in their own words.Illustrate the idiom to visually represent their interpretation.

These worksheets are perfect for practicing figurative language, improving reading comprehension, and fostering creativity. Great for independent work, morning work, literacy centers, or homework! Suitable for grades 1st-5th depending on how you choose to use them. Students will: Read the idiom provided.Write down what they think the idiom means in their own words.Illustrate the idiom to visually represent their interpretation.

Activities for your Veterans Day 2025 lesson plans! Reading Comprehension Passages, Word Search, & Writing Packet Grades 2–4 | Print-and-GoWhat’s Included 6 short passages, each highlighting one branch of the U.S. military Comprehension questions (multiple choice + short response) Vocabulary sheets with word banks 2 reflective writing prompts Bonus: Word search & coloring activity Answer key for easy grading Teacher-Friendly Features Low-prep, engaging holiday literacy practice Great for

Get your students excited for Thanksgiving crafts and activities with this engaging activity pack designed for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade! Packed with fun, hands-on activities like a word search, dot to dot turkey, turkey maze, and color-by-number, shape, addition (within 10), and subtraction (within 10), this set will keep kids entertained while reinforcing key skills. Plus, it includes writing sheets and coloring pages to inspire creativity and help improve handwriting. Perfect for fall

Help your students master short vowel "e" words with this engaging worksheet packet, designed to reinforce phonics skills in a fun and interactive way! This packet focuses on common short "e" word families, including -et, -en, -eg, and -ed. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, or struggling readers, these worksheets provide a variety of activities to ensure students gain confidence in reading, writing, and recognizing short "e" words. What’s Included:Picture Sorts: Match pictures to the correc

•Click preview to see the entire resource before you buy!• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, or Día de los Muertos with this engaging Sugar Skull Activity Pack! Designed for young learners, this comprehensive resource blends art, culture, and academics in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for 1st-3rd grade classrooms, it encourages students to learn about the traditions behind sugar skulls while practicing essential skills in writing and art. This resource includes:The Story of

Breve and Macron Posters to help your student when when coding words. There are 3 different themes that you can choose from. Print these as they are on white paper or choose a colored paper to print these on to match your classroom! Enjoy this freebie!

⭐Make learning fun and interactive with our CVC Write The Room activity, designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st Grade classrooms! This engaging center activity focuses on CVC words with the short 'a' sound, helping young learners develop essential phonics and writing skills. ⭐With 56 vibrant picture cards featuring easy-to-recognize images, students will love moving around the room to find each card and write the corresponding CVC word. The activity is perfect for both independent prac

↓Download Matching Decor Here↓ Number PostersFREE Birthday PostersBrighten up your classroom with our Boho Alphabet Posters! Featuring vibrant boho colors and charming rainbows, these posters add a stylish touch to any learning space. Each letter is beautifully designed to captivate young learners and enhance their alphabet recognition skills. Back-to-school ready, these posters are perfect for early childhood education, combining decoration and education to create an ideal classroom environment

Elevate your classroom decor with our stylish and educational Boho Themed Number Posters 0-20! Perfect for early learners, these posters feature vibrant, bohemian-inspired designs that will add a touch of charm to any learning space. Each poster includes a ten frame and visual representations with fingers for numbers 0-10, making it easy for students to grasp basic number concepts and improve their counting skills. Key Features: Boho Classroom Decor:Beautiful, boho-themed designs to enhance your

Unlock the power of short vowels with our comprehensive "Short a Worksheets" packet, designed using the science of reading principles. This collection includes 55 engaging activities and worksheets that help students master short a CVC words. Dive into a variety of word sorts, reading comprehension passages, and interactive tasks. Each worksheet is crafted to reinforce beginning sounds and improve reading skills. The packet also features a handy table of contents and a checklist to track student