KB Kinder

Common Core aligned to meet kindergarten reading, writing, and math standards that apply to the material being learned around April and May. These can easily be used as an assessment tool as well. 8 free worksheets! Enjoy the freebie! :)

Students can cut and glue to sort the nonfiction text features. Print and go - one copy in color, one in B&W. Great for independent work, guided groups, or centers! This item is also included in my compilation of fiction and nonfiction reading responses here.

WE LOVE AUTHORS! PERFECT FOR A VALENTINES DAY READING AND WRITING ACTIVITY! This is a fantastic project to send home with students to complete an author study project with their parents. This packet can be paired with my free "Kindergarten Author Study - Letter" here. This provides parents and students with realistic options to complete the fun projects at home. Be sure to edit your name and the due date on the letter. The project is common core aligned; it is mostly geared toward W.K.7, as i

These packets are the perfect resource for working on comprehension in guided reading groups. They work for any and all fiction and nonfiction texts. The variety of graphic organizers and visuals appeal to many grade levels. Use as packets or individual worksheets! It includes... Nonfiction: - 3, 2, 1 reading response - Main idea graphic organizer - Text features hunt - Text features sort - "Most Interesting Part" writing Fiction: - Story map - Story snapshot - "Somebody Wanted But So Then" gra

This common core aligned journal paper is absolutely ideal for emerging writers. The expectations are clearly displayed on the paper. One sheet has a checklist in the top right corner, the other has stars instead of checks; choose which one you'd like. For each check/star that the students complete, they can self-assess by coloring a star at the bottom of the page. The next page is for you to make the journals double-sided for those kiddos who like to write a lot! Lastly, I created a poem to i

These posters are absolutely perfect to support comprehension reading strategies for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade! The cute images (from MyCuteGraphics.com), paired with simple "I can" statements help in directly teaching these strategies. They can be used to support a lesson as anchor charts, or as classroom decorations in a reading center. The strategies I included are "Making Connections," "Inferring," "Questioning," "Synthesizing," "Determining Importance," and "Visualizing."

Great alternative to a large clip chart! Feel free to use in the classroom or personal use. I make enough copies so each student has a behavior chart. I print them on cardstock paper, or I laminate regular paper, and use masking tape on the left side to secure it to their desks or table spots. The kids each get a paperclip that fastens onto the right side of the behavior chart. The paperclip can then slide up and down the chart depending on their individual behavior level.

Use this response sheet to facilitate students' understanding of nonfiction texts. This can be used with any nonfiction book at any level. There are two different versions; page one is for students writing sentences, and page two is for students who benefit from drawing pictures to explain their thinking. Super helpful to use as an assessment tool during guided reading groups as well!

Identifying strengths and goals is so critical for all ages! This is a great tool to open a discussion with students on goals and strengths in the classroom. I also use it to share bits of information with parents regarding their child's progress. Enjoy!

This two page document covers many foundational kindergarten skills. You can use it on a weekly or monthly ongoing assessment for individual students, whole class assessment, or child at home! Common core aligned for literacy and math!

Where writing meets SEL...Do you find that young writers struggle to come up with content to write during writing center? Even when provided prompts, the task of writing can be overwhelming. Consider this issue resolved! When students have a chance to discuss their writing beforehand, they have an opportunity to plan their writing. There is no better way to get students talking and sharing than during morning meeting. Connecting morning meeting to writing benefits all students to not only verbal

Use these notes of positivity to reinforce and encourage positive choices. Each page has a different "theme," to simplify organization. The first page is about peer relationships, the second is hallway behavior, the third is about carpet/lesson behavior, and the last is growth mindset. All you need to do is check the box that best applies to the behavior you catch!

This bookmark is perfect for initiating discussion between students as a reflection and editing tool after writing. I use this in centers; students keep the bookmark in their writing journals, then when they are finished writing, they can find a friend who also finished their work, and have the discussion as prompted on the bookmark: 3 things you love about your writing, 2 things you want to change, 1 goal for next time.

Students will love taking ownership of their learning during Daily 5 rotations by choosing their center! Post the first page on the projector; each student gets a copy of the second page per week. By the end of the week, students should have gone to each center at least one time; this can be verified by using the Daily 5 check-in form. Students will circle the centers visited on a specific day. Great personalized learning tool!