Laurie's Learning Tree
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Madison, Indiana, United States
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Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I’m Laurie, a current literacy coach and retired 1st-grade teacher with 30+ years of experience teaching K-5. I graduated from Ball State University in 1993 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and earned my Master’s from Indiana University Southeast in 1999. I specialize in creating engaging educational videos, interactive slides, worksheets, and other classroom materials designed to captivate young learners and make teaching easier. Thanks for visiting—I hope my resources inspire and support your teaching journey!
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Spring CVC Words Phonics and Fluency Centers - SOR Aligned CVC Games
Are you looking for low-prep, engaging Spring phonics centers that are actually aligned with the Science of Reading? This 125-page Spring CVC Words Phonics and Fluency Centers pack is designed for Kindergarten and 1st-grade learners to master short vowels through hands-on play! Featuring 5-vowel focus activities, mixed CVC practice, and a fun spring theme, these centers are perfect for morning work, literacy stations, small groups, or intervention. What’s Included in this 125-Page Pack:🌸 Roll,
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2c
, RF.K.2e
, RF.K.3
+4
Sound Wall Posters and Articulation Cards Set | Science of Reading K-2
Transform Your Reading Instruction with an Interactive Sound Wall!Are you ready to transition from a traditional word wall to a research-backed, Science of Reading aligned Sound Wall? This comprehensive Sound Wall Posters and Articulation Cards Set is the ultimate tool to help your Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students map speech sounds (phonemes) to print (graphemes)!By focusing on articulation—how sounds are physically made in the mouth—this resource bridges the gap between phonemic
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.1.2
Egg Hunt Write the Room | CVC Short Vowel Phonics Activity
Make phonics practice fun and engaging with this Egg Hunt Write the Room CVC activity! Students walk around the room to find picture eggs, say the CVC word, and write the word on their recording sheet that matches the egg number. This hands-on activity helps students practice blending, decoding, and spelling short vowel CVC words while adding movement to learning. Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, spring activities, or Easter phonics practice. Includes: • CVC picture egg cards
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2b
+4
CVCe Orthographic Mapping Activities | Silent E Phonics Word Work Mats & Cards
Supercharge your phonics instruction with this Science of Reading-aligned Strawberry CVCe Match, Tap, Graph, and Write Activity! Designed for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students, this multi-sensory resource transforms abstract silent 'e' rules into concrete orthographic mapping success.This resource features a clever "finger over lips" visual anchor on both the recording sheets and word work mats. This simple, powerful visual constantly reminds your young learners that the final 'e'
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2c
+3
Spring Sight Word Game | Roll Say Keep High Frequency Words | Literacy Centers &
Spring Sight Word Game | Roll Say Keep | High Frequency Words Literacy Center for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd GradeLooking for a fun spring sight word literacy center to help students master high-frequency words? This Roll, Say, Keep sight word game gives students engaging practice with 109 power words using adorable bee, honey pot, flower pot, and flower-themed cards. Students roll the die, read the word, and keep the card if they say it correctly — making sight word practice interac
K - 2nd
Reading, Science of Reading, Sight Words
CCSS
RF.K.3c
, RF.1.3g
, RF.2.3f
End of Year Countdown Writing Activity Slides and Memory Book Journal Bundle K-5
Keep your students engaged, focused, and writing during the final 10 days of school! Each day, a new summer-themed icon is revealed on your digital slides, unlocking a reflective daily writing prompt. Students track their memories and practice their skills using their matching countdown journals. What Is Included in Your Download: Interactive Digital Slideshow: 10 days of summer-themed countdown slides, writing prompts, and built-in text-support word banks.Printable Student Journals:Color Format
K - 5th
Handwriting, Other (ELA), Writing
Spring CVC Words Match & Write the Room | April Phonics Center | SOR Literacy
Looking for an engaging April literacy center aligned with the Science of Reading? This Spring CVC Words Match and Write the Room activity helps Kindergarten and 1st-grade students master medial vowel discriminationthrough hands-on, multi-sensory phonics practice. Why You’ll Love This Resource:Science of Reading Aligned: Moves beyond guessing by focusing on orthographic mapping and phoneme-grapheme connection. Low Prep & Versatile, Perfect for:Write the Room Literacy centers Sensory bins Sm
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2c
+1
CVCe Word Mapping & Write the Room | Rainbow Long Vowel Phonics Centers K-2
Rainbow CVCe Write the Room | Magic E Phonics Literacy CenterBring a burst of color to your phonics instruction! This Rainbow CVCe Write the Room activity is a high-engagement, "get up and move" literacy center designed to help your students master Long Vowel Magic E words. Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students, this resource uses a unique "split rainbow" design to help children bridge the gap between decoding a word and identifying its meaning through pictures. What’s I
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.3
+1
End of Year Gift Tags from Teacher to Student | Summer Gift Tags Editable
Make your last day of school student gifts effortless with these colorful, ready-to-print End of Year Gift Tags!Finding the perfect end of school year gifts from teachers can be stressful. This resource makes it simple, affordable, and incredibly cute. This pack features a wide variety of punchy, fun summer gift tags that pair perfectly with cheap dollar-store or bulk items (like sunglasses, pencils, bubbles, and sweet treats). Whether you need a last day of school keepsake or a sweet teache
PreK - 5th
Not Subject Specific
CVC Words Easter Game Kindergarten First | Short Vowel Phonics Literacy Center
CVC words, short vowel phonics game, and Easter literacy center fun come together in this engaging Roll, Say, Peep! activity designed to strengthen decoding, short vowel recognition, and word sorting skills through hands-on play.Students roll a die, find the matching numbered cracked egg, and read the chick CVC word card on that space. To extend learning and add written accountability, students complete the included short vowel recording sheet. Each vowel chick (a, e, i, o, u) is displayed at
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2b
+2
Spring CVC Words Activities | Centers & Small Groups (K–1)
Spring CVC Words Activities | Centers & Small Groups (K–1)Make phonics fun this spring with these engaging, hands-on CVC word activities! This resource is perfect for centers, small groups, intervention, and independent practice while reinforcing essential early reading skills. This packet includes 4 interactive spring-themed activities designed to build blending, decoding, and encoding skills in a meaningful and playful way! 🌷 What’s Included 🌸 Write the Room: Flower CVC WordsStudents
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.1.2b
Thanksgiving/Fall Word Work Activity Packet Science of Reading Aligned
Product Overview:Bring phonics to life with Thanksgiving themed CVC Word Work — a hands-on, Science of Reading–aligned resource that helps students tap, map, blend, read, and write short vowel CVC words! With adorable Thanksgiving themed mats, traceable word cards, a decodable story, comprehension questions, and fluency games, this pack gives students multiple, meaningful opportunities to practice phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — the five pillars of reading
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.4
+5
CVC Short Vowel Phonics Centers | Science of Reading Aligned | Low Prep Literacy
Links to Laurie's Learning Tree-Youtube Videos: CVC Short a VideoCVC Short i Video⭐ Science of Reading Aligned – Students practice phoneme segmentation, blending, and orthographic mapping with hands-on CVC word activities. ⭐ Low-Prep Literacy Centers – Just print and use! Perfect for small groups, independent centers, intervention, or phonics practice. ⭐ Multiple Ways to Practice CVC Words – Includes a Busy Bee Word Ladder game, Tap-Map-Write phonics mats, Build & Write activities, and Blend
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.2e
, RF.K.3
+7
Winter Writing Fun! Prompts with Teacher Slides & Student Writing Sheets
❄️ Winter Writing Fun! | 10 Engaging Winter Writing Prompts for K–2Make winter writing magical in your classroom with this fun, colorful, and kid-approved writing packet! Perfect for whole-group lessons, small groups, morning work, centers, and writing workshop. This resource includes 10 high-interest winter writing prompts designed specifically for K–2 learners, each with a teacher-led instructional slide AND a matching printable student writing worksheet. Every prompt is simple, visual,
K - 2nd
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.2
, W.K.3
+6
Christmas Themed CVC Blending and Writing Learning Pack
Visit Laurie's Learning Tree on Youtube! Product Overview:Bring phonics to life with Christmas themed CVC Word Work — a hands-on, Science of Reading–aligned resource that helps students tap, map, blend, read, and write short vowel CVC words! With adorable Christmas themed mats, traceable word cards, a decodable story, comprehension questions, and fluency games, this pack gives students multiple, meaningful opportunities to practice phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and compre
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+9
Science of Reading: The 5 Pillars Guide for K-2 Teachers, Homeschoolers, Tutors!
Visit my YouTube Channel! YouTube Link: Laurie's Learning TreeThe 5 Pillars of Reading: A Science of Reading Guide for K–2 TeachersHelp your young learners build a strong reading foundation with this easy-to-understand, teacher-friendly ebook! The 5 Pillars of Reading breaks down the essential components of the Science of Reading into clear explanations, practical tips, and engaging activities you can use right away in your classroom, intervention groups, or at home. This resource is perfect
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+40
CVC Word Blending & Writing: Pet Friends Theme
Bring phonics to life with Pet Friends CVC Word Work — a hands-on, Science of Reading–aligned resource that helps students tap, map, blend, read, and write short vowel CVC words! With adorable pet-themed mats, traceable word cards, a decodable story, comprehension questions, and fluency games, this pack gives students multiple, meaningful opportunities to practice phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension — the five pillars of reading! 🧩 What’s Included: 🐕 Pe
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.4
, RF.1.3
+7
Thanksgiving Math Activities | Kindergarten & 1st Grade Math Centers
K-1st Grade! Make math fun and festive this season with these engaging Thanksgiving Math Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade! This resource includes a variety of low-prep math centers and activity pages that can be used for small groups, whole group instruction, or independent work. Perfect for November, these hands-on and print-and-go activities keep students practicing important math skills while staying excited about learning! ⭐ Skills Included: Color by number, number writing, pat
K - 1st
Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+8
CVC Blending Practice: Centers, Small Groups, Intervention
🚦 CVC Blending Practice – Traffic Light Phonics Mats 🚦 Make CVC blending simple and fun with these traffic light–themed sound mats! Students blend sounds step-by-step using green (beginning), yellow (vowel), and red (ending) cues. Includes blending mats, color-coded letter tiles, and word & picture cards—perfect for small groups, centers, and intervention. Science of Reading aligned | Hands-on phonics for K–1
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+5
Editable Take-Home Folder Inserts
Back-to-School Decorative Folder Inserts – Editable & Colorful!Get organized in style this school year with these editable back-to-school folder inserts! Designed with a variety of bright, fun color options, these inserts are perfect for student folders, subject dividers, data binders, and more. Whether you're labeling folders by subject, student name, or purpose, these decorative inserts add a cheerful touch to your classroom setup. ✔ Multiple color choices ✔ Easy-to-edit text fields ✔ Perfec
PreK - 5th
Not Subject Specific
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I’m Laurie, a current literacy coach and retired 1st-grade teacher with 30+ years of experience teaching K-5. I graduated from Ball State University in 1993 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and earned my Master’s from Indiana University Southeast in 1999. I specialize in creating engaging educational videos, interactive slides, worksheets, and other classroom materials designed to captivate young learners and make teaching easier. Thanks for visiting—I hope my resources inspire and support your teaching journey!
Teaching style
I believe every student can learn and deserves to feel safe, loved, and excited to come to school each day. My teaching style emphasizes hands-on learning, exploration, and fostering curiosity, all rooted in the Science of Reading and research-based practices.
Awards & shining teacher moments
During my graduate studies, I was honored to be inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education that recognizes excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.
My own education history
Ball State University-Bachelor's in Elementary Education May 1993
IU Southeast-Master's in Elementary Education December 1999
Additional biographical information
Laurie’s Learning Tree was born out of my passion for creating engaging, high-quality educational resources that make learning exciting and accessible for all students.
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