I have 6.5 years of experience as a special education teacher in kindergarten inclusion and self-contained environments. I teach young students who are considered at-risk, neurodivergent, English Language Learners (ELLs), and/or gifted.
Fall Math Worksheets for Comparing Numbers & Groups | Preschool & KindergartenBring the season into your math block with these fall-themed math worksheets designed for preschool and kindergarten students! This 14-page printable set helps young learners practice comparing groups of objects and numbers using fun, seasonal visuals like pumpkins, leaves, and acorns. These worksheets are perfect for: Math centers Small groups Independent work Morning tubs or early finishers Students will
Need a quick worksheet to help kindergarten students practice decoding CVC words during February or the week of Valentine's Day? I got you! Students trace the short vowel CVC words. Then, they cut and glue the pictures on the envelopes. Afterwards, they can color the pictures. The CVC words are tip, den, ram, jug, nap, and mob. Keep the Valentine's Day CVC fun going with this 23-page resource. Includes all short vowels! For winter-themed math and literacy printables, click here for a 21-page res
Looking to add some fun to phonics for the end of the school year or summer learning? These 10 pages of cut-and-paste CVC worksheets are perfect for kindergarteners who need additional opportunities to practice phonics skills. Students trace the CVC word and match the pictures to the words by cutting and gluing. These worksheets are perfect for adding that extra level of engagement while students practice their fine motor skills. You may also find this " Phonics Alphabet Letters Beginning Sound
Need a quick worksheet to help kindergarten students practice encoding CVC words during February or the week of Valentine's Day? I got you! Students look at the pictures and write short "a" CVC words on the handwriting lines. Afterwards, they can color the pictures, including the cute teddy bears holding hearts. The CVC words are cab, tag, nap, dad, fan, and hat. Keep the Valentine's Day CVC fun going with this 23-page resource. Includes all short vowels! For winter-themed math and literacy pri
Looking for a fall-themed phonics CVC worksheet with a focus on vowels "a" or "i"? Students look at the pictures and write the CVC words on the lines. Afterward, they can color the CVC pictures and pumpkins. For your convenience, an answer key is included. Check out this cute fall CVC cut-and-paste version of 10 pages! Fall Autumn Kindergarten Phonics CVC Words: Cut and Paste ActivitiesIf I made a mistake, please let me know. Shoot me an email at fivethrivekinder@gmail.com, and I will be happy
Need a quick worksheet to help kindergarten students practice encoding CVC words during June or the summer months? Students look at the pictures and write the CVC words on the lines. Afterward, they can color the CVC pictures and ice pops. The CVC words are rat, bus, kit, zip, ten, and bug. For your convenience, I have 3 versions for differentiation: Version 1 has handwriting lines.Version 2 has simple lines to emphasize that each word will have 3 letters.Version 3 has the same simple lin
This free coloring printable Valentine's Day Crown is specially designed for teachers to engage their preschool, kindergarten, or first grade students in a fun and educational celebration of love. There are two options: Coloring Only: Let your students showcase their artistic talents by coloring the designs on their Valentine's Day Crown.Coloring with Tracing: Have your students work on developing neat handwriting by tracing the words, "Happy Valentine's Day!" Then, they color the pictures.Addit
Need some Spring coloring sheets to let your preK, K, or 1st grade students relax while you work with a small group or help other students finish up work? These 8 coloring sheets are simple, cute, and can be used during the months of March, April, and May. They also make a great addition to an early finisher activity packet or a lesson about nature. Check out these additional resources for Pre-K through Grade 1! Summer Kindergarten Phonics Cut-and-Paste CVC WordsAlphabet beginning sounds: Differ
Make learning phonics fun this October with these free Halloween CVC worksheets! Students cut and paste six pictures to match CVC words, reinforcing decoding and blending skills. One worksheet focuses on short "a" CVC words, while the other provides practice with mixed short vowels. This no-prep literacy activity is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, or intervention groups and works great for centers, small groups, or homework. A fun seasonal resource to promote confidence in reading C
Build strong literacy foundations while strengthening fine motor skills with this 286-page Alphabet & Letter Sounds Bundle! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, this comprehensive set of printable worksheets and activities makes teaching letters, sounds, and phonemic awareness fun and engaging. Students will practice cutting, coloring, gluing, tracing, handwriting, and play dough activities while learning letter recognition, uppercase and lowercase sorting, and beginning so
Teach prek or kindergarten students about labeling their illustrations with inventive spelling during the writing block! Perfect for both classroom and home use, this resource empowers children to practice inventive spelling techniques, fostering a strong foundation for future writing. Young learners will learn to take risks and feel more confident with their writing abilities. Key Features: Simple and repetitive format to simplify directionsOne illustration on each page to give students inspir
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
These delightful, printable preschool and kindergarten coloring pages are designed to capture the essence of autumn with cute and engaging illustrations. From pumpkins and falling leaves to scarecrows, each sheet offers a fun and creative way for young learners to explore the beauty of the fall season.They also make a great addition to an early finisher activity packet. Check out these additional resources for Pre-K through Grade 1! Fall Autumn Kindergarten Phonics CVC Words: Cut and Paste Activ
Seasonal CVC Word Cut-and-Paste Bundle – Fine Motor + Phonics Fun! Make learning CVC words fun and meaningful all year long with this seasonal cut-and-paste bundle designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students! This discounted bundle includes four engaging products: * Fall CVC Words * Winter CVC Words * Valentine’s Day CVC Words (with bonus CVC writing pages!) * Summer CVC WordsEach activity strengthens early phonics skills while building fine motor coordination through hands-on
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Make learning the alphabet fun and engaging with this A–Z alphabet coloring worksheet set! Each page focuses on one letter and includes uppercase and lowercase letter tracing plus five pictures of objects, animals, or actions that begin with that letter for students to color. Perfect for independent literacy centers, small group intervention, or take-home homework practice, these worksheets help reinforce letter recognition, handwriting skills, and phonemic awareness. What’s Included: 2
CVC Word Family Worksheets – Science of Reading Aligned These printable CVC word family worksheets are perfect for helping kindergarten and 1st grade students build phonemic awareness, practice sound blending, and strengthen early reading skills. Each worksheet encourages students to blend sounds, read the whole word, and match it to the correct picture by either drawing or cutting/pasting. With 24 CVC word families and two versions for each (48 total pages), this resource provides flexibil
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Kindergarten students will enjoy these two free winter-themed printables. Students will match 6 pairs of rhyming words and draw snowballs in the ten frames to match the given numbers 1 - 10. They can be used for independent work, morning work, homework, or supplemental instruction. If you like this resource, the full version of 21 pages is available by clicking here. This resource features clipart from Lilly Silly Billy and fonts from Kimberly Geswin.
CVC Word Building Pack | Beginning, Middle, Ending Sounds, CVC Words & Word FamiliesLooking for an engaging, hands-on way to teach phonics that aligns with the Science of Reading? This 52-page printable CVC Word Building Pack is just what your Kindergarten or 1st grade classroom needs! This resource is designed to help young learners build strong phonemic awareness and encoding skills through interactive, magnetic-letter-based activities. It’s perfect for literacy centers, small group instru
Make learning the alphabet fun and interactive with these I Spy Alphabet Worksheets! This A–Z set includes 26 no-prep printable worksheets that help students practice phonemic awareness through engaging picture hunts. For each page, students search and find eight pictures that begin with the featured letter, making it a hands-on way to reinforce phonics skills and visual discrimination. Perfect for literacy centers, small group work, morning work, early finishers, intervention, or homewor
Make behavior management fun and motivating with these animal-themed printable token boards! Perfect for students with autism, special needs, or reluctant learners, these boards provide a visual and engaging way to reinforce positive behavior. This resource includes 21 token boards featuring real-life photographs of animals students will love! Choose from 7 engaging animal themes: Ants Fish Safari animals Sharks Puppies Kittens Butterflies Each theme comes in 5-token, 7-token,
These CVC sentence worksheets give kindergarten and 1st grade students hands-on practice with decoding CVC words and high-frequency words. With 44 printable pages (2 versions of each page), students will read or trace 5 sentences, then cut/paste the matching pictures. This engaging format helps build phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills. Perfect for small group instruction, literacy centers, or review practice, these worksheets support the science of reading and provide fun, inte
I have 6.5 years of experience as a special education teacher in kindergarten inclusion and self-contained environments. I teach young students who are considered at-risk, neurodivergent, English Language Learners (ELLs), and/or gifted.
Teaching style
I fuse developmentally appropriate activities with behavioral psychology, compassion, and input from the students and all important stakeholders in their lives!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I love mentoring new teachers to give them the support that they actually need.
My own education history
B.A. in Teacher of Students with Disabilities, M.A. in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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