Less than $5 2nd Grade Balanced Literacy Printables (by date, oldest first)

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to kick off the new school year while helping children master the alphabet? Our "Back to School Alphabet Book" is the perfect resource to engage young learners with a comprehensive set of A-Z worksheets. This alphabet book is designed to make learning letters enjoyable and interactive, setting the foundation for reading and writing skills.

Our Back to School Alphabet Book includes:

• A-Z Worksheets: Each letter of the alphabet has its own dedicated worksheet, packed with activities and exercises.
• Letter Recognition: Fun activities to help children recognize and identify each letter of the alphabet.
• Writing Practice: Guided writing exercises to help kids practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Phonics and Vocabulary: Introduce phonics and build vocabulary with words and pictures associated with each letter.
• Creative Activities: Engaging coloring and drawing activities that make learning letters fun and memorable.

This resource is ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers who want to provide a strong foundation in alphabet learning. It’s perfect for classroom lessons, homeschooling projects, or extra practice at home.

Start the school year right with our Back to School Alphabet Book. Download today to make learning the alphabet a fun and educational adventure for your child!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Early Learning Activities to Develop Literacy and Numeracy Skills." Through this resource, parents and caregivers will gain practical insights into simple and engaging activities that support their child's early literacy and numeracy development. These activities are designed to be fun, hands-on, and easily integrated into daily routines, helping young learners grow in their understanding of essential literacy and numeracy concepts.

Enhance your students' early literacy skills with these engaging Beginning Sounds Worksheets - Letter Sound Coloring Pages! This educational resource is designed to help young learners practice and reinforce their understanding of letter sounds in a fun and interactive way.

The worksheets focus on identifying the beginning sound of different words and coloring the corresponding pictures. By connecting letters with their sounds through coloring, students can strengthen their phonemic awareness and letter-sound recognition skills.

What you get in this package.

- 26 pages in PDF

- An option to use EASEL in TeachShare as digital tool.

Key Benefits:

1. Phonemic Awareness Development: These worksheets are an effective tool for developing phonemic awareness in students. By focusing on the initial sounds of words and coloring the corresponding picture, students can practice identifying and distinguishing sounds in words.

2. Fine Motor Skill Enhancement: Coloring the letter sound pictures on the worksheets promotes the development of fine motor skills in young learners. Students engage in precise hand movements and build hand-eye coordination while completing the coloring tasks.

3. Visual Recognition: The visual nature of the worksheets encourages students to pay attention to the shape of letters and the pictures representing beginning sounds. This visual reinforcement aids in letter recognition and comprehension.

4. Engaging and Interactive Learning: With appealing illustrations and interactive tasks, these worksheets make learning letter sounds enjoyable for students. The coloring element adds a creative and engaging aspect to the activities, keeping students motivated and attentive.

How to Use:

• Provide each student with a worksheet and a set of crayons or colored pencils.

• Instruct students to identify the beginning sound of each word and color the corresponding pictures accordingly.

• Encourage students to say the word aloud as they color, reinforcing their understanding of letter sounds.

Extension idea:

Students can color them all, then cut out the ones that started with the letter in question and glue them on another page.

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1. Beginning Sounds Worksheet Letter Sound Coloring Pages NO PREP Color the picture

--->>> The worksheets focus on identifying the beginning sound of different words and coloring the corresponding pictures. By connecting letters with their sounds through coloring, students can strengthen their phonemic awareness and letter-sound recognition skills.

2. Beginning sound coloring worksheet Letter Sound coloring page Alphabet Tracing

--->>> This resource is specifically designed to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of beginning sounds for each letter of the alphabet, setting a strong foundation for language development and reading skills.

3. Alphabets Wristband Letter Craft letter recognition Letter of the week activity

--->>> The wristbands serve as a constant reminder of the alphabet. By frequently wearing and looking at the wristbands, students reinforce their letter recognition skills and become more familiar with the shape and form of each letter

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If you are interested in bigger bundle (465 pages) which include the current bundle & alphabets recognition activity at a very affordable price. Please refer to the link below.

Alphabet Recognition Practice bundle Beginning sound Letter of week Handwriting

First Grade - Dolch Sight Words | Color by Codes Activities | Fall Literacy: Your first graders will love these fall-themed color-by-code worksheets that reinforce Dolch sight words! These coloring pages are for enhancing literacy skills, each activity combines fun seasonal designs with essential sight word practice. Ideal for independent practice or literacy centers, these worksheets make learning sight words engaging and enjoyable!

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What's Included

• 8 fall color by code worksheets
• 1st grade dolch sight words throughout
• answer keys

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Looking for some no-prep first day of school activities? This set of First Day of School printables will help the first day or week run smoothly! Use these NO-PREP worksheets to relieve that first day of school stress and welcome your new students! These first day of school worksheets cover a wide range of ages including kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students! Check out the preview page to see all of the activities included! 

First Day of School Activities- NO PREP Worksheets & Printables:

• Color by Number
• Symmetry Drawing 
• T-Shirt Designing 
• Getting Acquainted Puzzles
• Name Writing Practice 
• Classroom Writing Prompt
• Classroom Pet Drawing 

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This is a 30 page book companion unit for CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE

Tailored for Grades ONE, TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

• Prediction activities
• Character responses
• Story events
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections
• Comprehension, including inference questions
• Punctuation activities
• Writing responses

A book companion packet for CREEPY CARROTS

Tailored for Grades TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

• Prediction activities
• Character responses
• Story events
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections
• Comprehension, including inference questions
• Writing responses

A book companion packet for CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR by Aaron Reynolds.

Tailored for Grades TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

• Prediction activities
• Character responses
• Story events
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections
• Comprehension, including inference questions
• Writing responses

A book companion packet for MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD

Tailored for Grades TWO and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

• Prediction activities
• Character responses
• Story events
• Sequencing
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections
• Comprehension, including inference questions
• Writing responses

This Sight Word Coloring Worksheets - Dolch First Grade 41 Sight Words Morning Work, is a fantastic way to kickstart the academic year with your students.
The Sight Words Practice set includes 41 printable worksheets, each focusing on one of the Dolch 1st Grade words. These worksheets serve as excellent supplements to your guided reading lessons or as options for independent literacy centers.

How does it works?

1. Students read the given word.
2. They find and highlight the word multiple times using dabbers or crayons.
3. Next, they recognize how many syllables in the word, trace it, and have some fun with a sentence scramble.

It's an ideal activity for independent morning work or literacy centers, keeping students engaged while they learn and practice their sight words.

This product contains all 41 First Grade Sight Words:

after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when

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Engaging Fiction for Beginning Readers - Level E Passages and Activities

Bring excitement to your small group reading instruction with this set of 3 fun and engaging level E fiction stories! These short passages feature familiar topics and settings that students will easily relate to and enjoy.

Titles Include:

Mike's New Bike

Tara's New Puppy

Fun at the Park

Each passage comes with 2 comprehension focused follow-up activities designed to assess and build essential reading skills:

Matching vocabulary words

Identifying story elements

Sequencing events

Retelling key details

Making connections

These reader-friendly tales paired with targeted skills practice provide the perfect amount of reading fluency development and mastery checks for early readers.

With vivid imagery and enthusiastic narrative, these passages will capture students' attention and imagination. The included activity pages allow teachers to evaluate comprehension and reading growth in an engaging small group or independent setting.

Get exactly what you need to energize your literacy instruction with this reading skills bundle! Just print and copy to have quality leveled readers and skill-focused tasks ready to go. A great resource for assessing and supporting students reading at Fountas and Pinnell level E.

Enhance your reading curriculum with this extensive collection of 3rd-grade reading fluency passages! This bundle offers a range of passages designed for the beginning, middle, and end of the school year, allowing you to progressively develop your students' reading skills.

What's Included:

9 Engaging Passages, with a word counter on the side, and 3 critical thinking open-ended questions to assess comprehension.

Key Features:

Progressive Difficulty Levels: Passages increase in length and complexity to match students' advancing skills throughout the year.

High-Interest Topics: Stories cover themes like adventure, friendship, exploration, and problem-solving to captivate young readers.

Comprehension Focus: Short-answer questions encourage students to think deeply and articulate their understanding.

Versatile Usage: Ideal for guided reading, fluency assessments, homework assignments, literacy centers, or independent practice.

Perfect For:

Tier 2 assessments Small group assessment Fluency practice Homeschool assessments

Introducing the I See, I Think, I Wonder Sea Creature Pack. This engaging resource is designed to promote critical thinking activities, flexible thinking, problem solving, and innovating in your classroom. With 70 vibrant slides featuring captivating sea creature images, students will have the opportunity to explore, observe, and express their thoughts in a creative and inquiry-based way.

The "I See, I Think, I Wonder" method encourages students to develop their thinking skills and think outside the box as they engage with the sea creature slides.

Each slide provides space for students to write down what they see, what they think about the creature, and what they wonder or have questions about. This method fosters curiosity and encourages students to make connections, analyze information, and generate meaningful questions to deepen their understanding of the marine world. To ensure durability and long-lasting use, the product is designed for easy printing in color. Simply print and laminate the sheets to create reusable activity cards that can be used year after year. Students can write on the laminated sheets using whiteboard markers, allowing for easy erasing and modification of their responses.

Not only can these cards be used individually as critical thinking activities, but they also serve as excellent tools for classroom discussions and teacher-led displays on the whiteboard. The interactive nature of the I See, I Think, I Wonder method promotes active student participation and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.

Encourage your students to think critically and creatively as they explore the fascinating world of sea creatures. Foster their inquiry-based learning, thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities while cultivating flexibility and innovative thinking. By using the method, students can delve into intriguing topics such as the communication patterns of schools of fish, the formation of majestic coral reefs, and the remarkable travel capabilities of sea turtles. With the I See, I Think, I Wonder Sea Creature Pack, your classroom will be filled with engaging learning experiences that promote curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem.

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Dive into a world of learning with the captivating Under the Sea & Ocean Alphabet Poster Resource Pack. This fun and engaging printable pack features beautifully designed alphabet posters in a calming pastel blue color, perfect for adding a touch of serenity to your classroom decor. Each letter comes to life with an accompanying image and vocabulary word, all centered around the enchanting theme of the underwater world. From preschool to pre-K and kindergarten, and even first and second-grade classrooms, this themed alphabet resource is a must have for creating an immersive learning environment. Spark curiosity and promote early literacy skills with these printable alphabet posters, showcasing both lowercase and uppercase letters. Enhance your classroom with these visually appealing and Pinterest-worthy alphabet decorations, making learning the ABCs an exciting adventure.

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Introducing these adorable and practical Dapper Dogs Sight Word Flash Cards. These fun and stylish cards are the perfect addition to any classroom or homeschooling environment. The grey and blue color scheme complements any decor and the words are presented in cute speech bubbles featuring our hip Dapper Dogs characters. These Sight Word Cards are an essential tool for teaching young readers to recognize and read common words with ease. The cards are designed to help children memorize high frequency words, which will enhance their reading fluency and comprehension. Each card is easy to download and print, making it a hassle-free addition to your classroom or learning space.

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A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Three Billy Goats Gruff. (Book not included).

This 42-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

42 Pages Total Include:
* 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 
* 10 Multiple Choice Questions , with illustration clip art for each choice!
* * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
* * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

* Vocabulary Words in Use –insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box
* * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ...

* Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
* 20-Word Search page
* 10 Word Scramble page
* Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
* * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page ...
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order
* * * Sequencing answers
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
* ABC Order : 20 words from the book

* * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 
* Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

* Writing Prompt : with goat- shaped lined paper ...

* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Biggest Goat Vs Troll

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate ,with fish illustrations

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos with fish illustrations

* Follow the instructions : counting goat pictures , left/right

· Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

* Acrostic Poem : BRIDGE
* Goat Math : 12 simple addition problems, with goat illustrations
* * * Math : answer sheet
* Label a Goat : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included
* Label the Scene : Label 6 objects from the book scenery; color the scene

* Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

* Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

* * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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Digraph party tic tac toe is a fun take on the traditional game! Instead of X’s and O’s students can choose fun party themed cards with pictures of digraphs to play. Students place the cards on the play mat and whoever gets three in a row wins. Three playing boards and cards available in both color and black and white.

This product includes digraphs: ch, kn, and ph.

Ch words: chair, change, charge, chain, check, charm, chop, checkers, chest, chili, cheese, cherry, chime, chick, chimp, chocolate, chopsticks, chips

Kn words: knit, knead, knee, knight, knife, knob, know, knock, kneel, knot, knapsack, knuckle

Ph words: photo, phone, pharaoh, photocopier, physics, pheasant

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Alphabet letter puzzles from A-Z with vocabulary words Great for

• Classroom
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• morning tables
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• Alphabet letter D worksheets and activities Tracing, matching, vocabulary, etc.

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Here is another fantastic book by Megan McDonald! Ms. McDonald has outstandingly connected Stink and his classmates right to your classroom and school! Your students will thoroughly enjoy walking with the zombies in this book. Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk is book seven in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I like to print the booklets on colored paper. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -art connection opportunities Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk is an AR level 3.3 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown is book six in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I print the pages on one side of the paper. This allows the back of the page available to use for additional notes or vocabulary work. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for some chapters -art connection opportunity -answer key for selected activities Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown is an AR level 3.0 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy