I can't even believe May is almost here…. time flies in the spring! This might just be my favorite time of year to teach kindergarten.
Jenga game cards are easily my favorite way to teach and reinforce basic math fact, phonics, or grammar practice.
Each Monday we collaborate with our building's new and Dual Language staff members for a professional development session based on what they highlight as their needs and/or desires for learning! This week we focused on Daily 5 ideas as all of our staff are currently working hard to get their stations and guided reading up and running! The teachers who attending the session came up with a variety of wonderful ideas and activities that could potentially be used throughout the year in these work stations. I thought some of you may enjoy taking a gander at what they came up with as well! Just a little background... we utilized a strategy many of you may be familiar with called "Round Robin" to gather ideas during our meeting. The staff were given the anchor charts with only the titles and asked to add any activity ideas they were doing, would like to do, etc. based on the title on their paper. We gave each group 1 minute to brainstorm and write their ideas, and then they were asked to pass the poster to the next group. We continued to do this until all posters had made it to all groups. This is a great strategy that you could use with your students as well to assess their background knowledge and/or learning of concepts. You could even do it at the beginning of the year to see what activities they already know and enjoy doing during Daily 5 if they are familiar with it from the year past! This may give you some insight as to what they may want to do in your classroom as well! Alright now onto the posters...keep in mind these were quickly written by our staff and we discussed them a bit after as well, so not everything may make perfect sense! But feel free to ask questions in the comments if you have any and I would be happy to try my best to answer! After our meeting, I also took some time to type up all of their ideas onto one page for them to hold on to and refer to throughout the year. You are welcome to a copy if you'd like- just click on the image below :)! (Graphics: Scrappin Doodles, Priscilla Concepcion)
K-1 POETRY UNIT I love teaching poetry to kindergarten and first grade students! Even though I have this labeled as Unit 8 in my Writing Series , I actually teach poetry throughout the entire year. We follow the same routine and students look forward to our poetry week every month.
When learning how to read, working on FLUENCY and building CONFIDENCE is extremely important! Kids need to know that they CAN read when given the right
Looking for fluency activities? I just updated my fluency freebie. I added some short passages. If you need longer passages, I recommend visiting Reading A to Z. This is a great site with leveled passages. There are even some free books that you can download. Click HERE to get your freebie.
Hi everyone, My little learners have been working SO hard on their reading these past few months and I am VERY excited to show what what they have been up to!
Reading Comprehension Passages This huge COMPREHENSIVE bundle of reading comprehension passages is designed to help your students become skilled readers. The passages are perfect to use to develop comprehension, fluency, phonics skills, vocabulary and sight word knowledge. This bundle includes passages for: - Short Vowels - Digraphs - Blends - Long Vowels - Diphthongs - R-Controlled Vowels This bundle includes a HUGE 118 pages of reading passages!!! All of the passages come in both a PAPER and DIGITAL version (compatible with Google Slides). Passages for both USA and AUS/UK spelling are included too. What’s Included? SHORT VOWELS Short A: (-at, -ap, -an, -ad, -ag, -am, -ack) Short E: (-ed, -en, -et, -ell, -est) Short I: (-id, -ig, -in, -ip, -it, -ill, -ick) Short O: (-ob, -og, -op, -ot, -ock) Short U: (-ug, -un, -ut, -ub, -um, -uck) DIGRAPHS sh (beginning) sh (ending) ch (beginning) ch (ending) th (soft) (beginning) th (soft) (ending) th (hard) wh qu wr kn ph ck ng mb ss ff zz ll tch dge ght BLENDS br cr dr gr pr tr fr bl cl fl gl pl sl sc sk sm sn sp st sw spr spl str squ LONG VOWELS Long A: (a_e, ai, ay) Long E: (ea, ee, ie, y) Long I: (i_e, ie, igh, y) Long O: (o_e, oa, ow) Long U: (u_e, ew, ue, oo, ui) DIPHTHONGS au aw ew oi oy oo oo (u) ou ow (as in town) ow (as in pillow) ought R-CONTROLLED VOWELS air ar are ear er ir ire oar or ore our ur How Can You Use Them? - Distance Learning - Independent Work - Guided Reading - EAL/EAS Students - Interventions - Homework - Literacy Centers - Special Education They will help develop: - Sight Word Knowledge - Phonics Skills - Vocabulary - Fluency - Comprehension - Writing ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]
Thank you to Diane for submitting this fun book report poster. It’s legal size (paper) worksheet and is great for lower grades (or as an easy project for upper grades). Great end of the year …
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great holiday and if you're like me you're definitely enjoying your time off school. Yes I love and miss the ...
Check out how easy it is to use old iPhones as Listening Centers!
I can't even believe May is almost here…. time flies in the spring! This might just be my favorite time of year to teach kindergarten.
I mean...why WOULDN'T you use cootie catchers in your reading block? It makes perfect sense. Ok - remember last week how I was talking about doing a little spring cleaning with some of my TpT resources? Well, I did a little spring cleaning in my file folders on my computer as well. Yikes. Now THAT'S a bit of a rabbit hole. I got in a little deeper than I wanted to, but I figured I might as well finish the job. I got rid of a lot (a LOT) of cringe worthy products that just didn't make the cut anymore, and I got some major organizing done as well. BUT - you know what I found? THIS >>> It's a reading comprehension cootie catcher that I TOTALLY forgot I made! And since it resurfaced for me - I thought I'd resurface it for you! I'm sure I made it for you guys in the first place, but I can't for the life of me find it anywhere on the blog. There's actually 3 different versions. They have different comprehension questions that can be used with any fictional book. They work great as a quick partner review game. You can download them here! Find any long-lost things in your spring cleaning, lately? Pin and Share this freebie:
Spring is almost here and I can't wait! I enjoyed making our new Spring Math and Literacy Packet for Kindergarten! This packet is filled with FUN,
Planning your guided literacy time is bout to get so much easier. I get asked a lot about how to tie reading and writing together, while focusing on fluency, comprehension, phonics, vocabulary, writing, etc. I create this resource to get kids excited about reading and writing, and to make planning
This packet contains 60 pages (!!!) of activities that include ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies. This is a 20 day (4 Weeks) Independent Learning Packet. This packet can be used in the following ways: sub plans supplement curriculum homework center practice small group practice school closings Please see the table of contents inside the preview for the skills covered. The subjects include ELA (Reading, Grammar, and Writing), Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health. Answer Keys are in a separate file. Links and description for digital instructions. ⭐️Please note that there are some overlaps with Science, Social, Studies, Health content for Grades 4-5⭐️ What’s included in this packet:ELAPoint of ViewMaking an InferenceText FeaturesSentence or Fragment?Main IdeaHansel and GretelCompound SentencesRun-On SentencesSpelling Patterns: -or, -arSpelling Patterns:Soft G and Hard GSpelling Patterns: -al, -leSequence EventsContext CluesSimile or Metaphor?There, Their, or They’re?Reasons and EvidenceCause and EffectAuthor’s OpinionTo, Too, or Two?What Really Happens at Santa’s Workshop.. MathNaming FractionsEquivalent FractionsEquivalent Fractions IIFractions on a Number LineCommon DenominatorsBenchmark FractionsBenchmark Fractions IIFactors and MultiplesCandy Cane ArraysPeppermint PunchGingerbread Division: Dividing HundredsGingerbread Division II: Dividing ThousandsReindeer Division: 3d ÷ 1dReindeer Division II: 4d ÷ 1dNorth Pole ProblemsNorth Pole Problems IIHoliday Treat UnknownsDecompose FractionsTrue or False?Merry Multiplication: 2d x 2d Social Studies/Science/HealthWhat is Energy?Types of EnergyLight EnergyChemical EnergyElectrical EnergyHydroelectric EnergyWind EnergyRenewable EnergyTypes of Energy SortWhat is Economics?Costs and BenefitsOpportunity CostBanksSupply and DemandStanding Up for a FriendDrinking Enough WaterProteinChristmas Around the WorldHanukkahKwanzaa 🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way. [email protected] Let’s connect! The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook
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Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary
These roll-an-activity literacy centers will be your go-to resource all year round. What is wonderful about this resource is that the format is consistent, so students will always know what they are doing! Plus, many of the boards give students a choice of which activity to complete which can be empowering and motivating for them. The packet includes tons of boards which cover the major areas of literacy including spelling, reading, nouns, adjectives, verbs, plurals, rhyming, syllables, short vowel words, long vowel words, bossy e, digraphs blends, narrative writing, opinion writing, sorting into categories and more! Simply chose the one that aligns with the topic you are teaching and you’re ready to go! Many of the activities can be completed directly into students’ books, and for those that aren’t, I have included an accompanying worksheet to make it super easy for you. Here’s what’s included: ♥ Spelling ♥ 3 x Reading ♥ Noun, Adjective, Verb ♥ Noun Activities ♥ Person, Place or Thing ♥ Adjective Activities ♥ Write an Adjective ♥ Verb Activities ♥ Rhyming Words ♥ Syllable Count ♥ Compound Words ♥ 2 x Category Sort ♥ 2 x Write a Sentence ♥ Write a Story ♥ Opinion Writing ♥ 4 x Make It Plural ♥ Irregular Plurals ♥ Short Vowel Words ♥ Long Vowel Words ♥ Bossy E Words ♥ Digraph Words ♥ Blend Words Both a USA and AUS/UK version are included. You may also like: Roll a Story ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]
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It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]
***Save big by purchasing THE BUNDLE*** This reading comprehension set was made for English Language Learners in kindergarten and first grade. This comprehension pack is also perfect for early readers and special education. These can be used for small group, one-on-one instruction, independent reading, homework, morning work, centers or simply reading comprehension check. Every monthly set includes: * 20 reading comprehension activities pages. * There are 6 different reading comprehension activities. These comprehension activities will build students' confidence in reading!! Take a look at the freebie to determine if this set will fit the needs of your students: FREE Reading Comprehension Check The Bundle includes these following packets: September : Available Now October : Available NowNovember : Available Now December : Available Now January : Available Now February : Available Now March : Available Now April : Available Now May : Available Now June : Available Now This set goes well with my: Reading Fluency and Comprehension Sentence Strip (The Bundle) Check out the freebies here: FREE Reading Fluency and Comprehension Sentence Strip *Please check out the preview for a closer look at the product* If you have any questions, please email me at: [email protected] before purchasing *************************************************** Follow my stores for more AWESOME FREEBIES and GET UPDATES on my NEW PRODUCTS!! Connect with me: Teaching Biilfizzcend Instagram Teaching Biilfizzcend Pinterest
Are you ready for the month of March? We are all geared up for some fun learning this month! Our March NO PREP packets are done and we are ready to go!
Basic vocabulary, like knowing prepositions, is necessary for beginning readers. Teach prepositions with this simple game.
The simple formula that will turn your child into a lifelong learner.
Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. This post may contain affiliate links. Do you remember those Highlights magazine hidden picture pages like these? I remember always having fun with those in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. I wanted to create something similar, […]
I have a fun reading resource for you! Book Talk is loaded with ideas to use for retelling stories, comprehending reading, and using books and tools to share some good conversations. Click here for a preview. Students will have plenty to do during reading time. Plus, there are some great homework ideas too! I recently updated this cover and added more graphic organizers and activities to this resource. Here are just a few examples of what's included: Questions to ask partners or questions for parents to ask their child about the book they are reading. It helps start and guide the conversation about books. If you ONLY want the Book Talk Questions, scroll to the bottom of this post. The questions come in a variety of ways. You can get them all on one sheet or on small papers like below. I put a ring on these and students have a ton of questions to ask themselves or with their partner. These are handy and ready to go on a moments notice. You can use these questions for any genre you are reading. This pack includes 5 book reports with directions and rubrics! Just copy and send home for homework projects. This pack has graphic organizers to keep the conversation going through writing. Over 40 graphic organizers included! Also some reading activities for students that finish early or need some more enrichment. One sheet is for partners to do together and one sheet is for the individual learner who can work at their own pace. You will be sure to find some reading logs in this pack too. There is even one for the entire class to keep track of the books you read together as a class. Plus so much more!!! All activities can be used with any book or any reading program you use in the classroom. You can find Book Talk here on my blog for a discounted price: Discounted Price:Sell ebooks If you ONLY want the Book Talk Questions, click the picture on the left. This pack has 10 pages full of questions students should be answering while reading their story. You can only purchase these questions here on my blog. Click to read more about it. If you ONLY want the book reports, Click on the picture below. Book Reports have 4 book reports with directions and a grading rubric. There are also 3 extra reports to use at anytime! You can ONLY buy this on my blog right now. Thanks for stopping by! See you soon,
What are Bossy R Words? R-Controlled Vowels are often referred to as the "Bossy R" because the r bosses the vowel to change its sound. The vowel and the
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Help ensure reading and writing success with these 15 reproducible sight word packets that teach the first-grade sight words plus several other words that are frequently found in books and used in writing. These packets are so much fun and easy to use and most children will be able to complete them independently. This resource is perfect for: ✅Arrival Time ✅Whole-Class Learning ✅Centers ✅Homework ✅Interventions ✅Distance Learning The packets contain activities such as: word configuration, fill in the blanks, ABC order, writing sentences, rhyming, missing letters, word searches, and more. Each of the 15 lists contain six engaging activities for the children to complete. ►Click on the preview to see a list of all the words covered in the packet and samples of the different activities. The activities increase in difficulty as the children work their way through the lists. I suggest you complete a new list every two weeks. Each list introduces 10 words. Please check out my Sight Word Memory Game, which contains the same words covered in these packets. ⚠️Google Slides edition added August 2020 ✍ If you are looking for sight word packets that follow the Dolch Words order of frequency, you may want to check out my Pre-Primer, Primer, and First Grade Sight Word Packets. These packets contain fewer words per list and include more activities to choose from. Related Products ⭐ Second Grade Sight Word Packets ⭐ Sight Word Packets {Pre-Primer, Primer, and First Grade Words} ⭐ Sight Word Packets {First Hundred Fry Words} ⭐ Sight Word Packets {Second Hundred Fry Words} I hope you enjoy this resource. Lori ❤️ Email: [email protected] ❤️ Teaching With Love and Laughter Blog ❤️ Facebook ❤️ Pinterest ❤️ Instagram Copyright ©️ 2012-2020 Lori Rosenberg Purchasing this resource grants permission for use by one teacher in his/her classroom. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this resource with others.
These Reading Comprehension Bookmarks give students the tools they need to successfully share their great ideas about what they have read.
Check out my 6 verb centers perfect for grammar instruction for first and second grade students. These will make great literacy centers!
Figurative language can be tricky to teach, because some students tend to take things so literally! This fun and engaging unit includes figurative language worksheets, posters, activities, and more to help teach and review similes, metaphors, hyperbole, idioms, etc. in an exciting way. Click on the PREVIEW button above to see everything included! Test drive this complete unit with the FREE figurative language worksheet. Click HERE to save 20% by buying the bundle, which includes Figurative Language, Author's Purpose, and Theme in Literature. This fun and engaging resource includes: Figurative Language Posters (color & b/w) Word Wall Headers (color & b/w) Student Notebook Reference Cards (color & b/w) Worksheets Activities Interactive Notebook Foldable Answer Keys Figurative Language Definitions and Examples for: simile metaphor alliteration hyperbole personification onomatopoeia idiom All activities, printables, and worksheets are very easy to use! Simply print and use in your classrooms. I suggest laminating the posters and word wall headers for longer use. This packet is perfect for: Skills Review Skills Mastery Test Prep Sub Plans Small Groups Intervention Early Finishers ELA Centers Homework Morning Work Independent Work Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! Also, FOLLOW ME and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks! Shelly Rees
Winter math and literacy activities and worksheets for elementary - Grade 1. Teaching first grade classroom with awesome printables. The pack contains tons of reading, writing, phonics, fluency, grammar, counting, addition & subtraction, time and money practice. Perfect companion for winter c...
