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Make reading fun and engaging with this How to Catch a Class Pet Reader’s Theater & Literacy Activities Pack! This companion resource is designed to support comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing—perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or whole-class lessons.

This Reader’s Theater for How to Catch a Class Pet includes two scripts—designed for 2 or 3 student roles—making it easy to adapt for different group sizes. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.

What’s Included:

Reader’s Theater Scripts

• Two versions: one for 2 students and one for 3 students
• Supports fluency, expression, and collaboration

Vocabulary Activity

• Students match key vocabulary words from the story to their definitions
• Includes an answer key

Rhyming Words Match

• Fun and engaging rhyming word activity based on the story
• Includes an answer key

Writing Prompt

• “What class pet should we get and why?”
• Encourages opinion writing and text-to-self connections

Word Search

• Features key words from the story
• Includes an answer key

This low-prep resource is perfect for extending your How to Catch a Class Pet read-aloud and helping students build critical literacy skills through meaningful, story-based activities.

About the Book

A group of clever kids sets out on a mission to catch their classroom's runaway pet using creative traps and teamwork. As the students put their plans into action, chaos and laughter follow with each unexpected twist. This fun, rhyming story celebrates problem-solving, persistence, and the joy of working together.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 517605 Grade Level 2.7

Make Mother's Day literacy time engaging and educational with this Mother's Day Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing! Perfect for primary classrooms, small groups, or intervention settings, this resource brings the story to life with interactive scripts, comprehension practice, and fun bonus activities.

This Reader’s Theater for "The Night Before Mother's Day" includes three scripts—designed for 2, 3, and 4 student roles—making it easy to adapt for any group size. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.

What’s Included:

• Reader’s Theater Scripts for 2, 3, and 4 students

• Comprehension Questions featuring:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Short Answer

• Rhyming Words from the book

• Mother's Day Word Search featuring vocabulary from the book

• Answer Keys for both comprehension and word search

• **6 Different coloring page **and Mother's Day cards for your students

This Mother's Day Reader’s Theater activity is perfect for:

• Small group reading instruction
• Fluency practice
• Literacy centers
• Substitute plans
• Spring reading celebrations

Whether you’re looking for a low-prep Mother's Day reading activity or a fun way to build reading skills around a seasonal book, this pack has everything you need!

About the Book

It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 136256 Grade Level 2.7

This hands-on fun pack of vowel sounds activity sheets gives your kiddos a fun and engaging way to learn about long and short vowels. 

Each sheet features a different vowel sound along with a variety of words with that sound. Students will use snap cubes to mark the words.

These fun phonics review sheets are perfect for Grades K-2.

You’ll get 22 sheets:

⭐Short vowels:

▪︎short a : 2 sheets

▪︎short e : 2 sheets

▪︎short i : 2 sheets

▪︎short o : 2 sheets

▪︎short u : 2 sheets

⭐Long vowels:

▪︎ long a : 3 sheets 

▪︎ long e : 2 sheets

▪︎ long i : 2 sheets

▪︎ long o : 2 sheets

▪︎ long u : 3 sheets

Just print, laminate and go!!

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Engage Early Readers with a Fun, Replayable Reading Comprehension Game:

Help early readers decode unfamiliar words with this Nonsense Word Reading Comprehension Practice Game! Using riddles and poems filled with "nonsense" gibberish words made up of letters, symbols, and numbers, early readers apply critical-thinking skills to practice using context clues to unlock meaning. Perfect for building confidence and reading comprehension skills in young learners who struggle with decoding unfamiliar words.

Key Features:

• Interactive and Engaging: A simple game with simple animations, sound effects, and visuals designed to keep young learners focused and excited.
• Unlimited Replay: 15 riddles are selected randomly from a pool of 50+ passages, ensuring every session is fresh and fun. No need for extra purchases!
• Aligned to Standards: Fully aligned with TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.
• No Tech Barriers: Play on any device—no macros, no Google account, and no prep needed.
• Automatic Scoring: Save time with instant feedback and an included answer key.
• Personalized Learning: Learners are acknowledged by name for an extra touch of engagement.

Why Educators Love This Game

• Cost-Effective: With unlimited replayability, this game offers exceptional value. Students can play again and again without additional costs, making it a budget-friendly classroom solution.
• Versatile Usage: Use in-class, at home, or as part of a blended learning approach. Perfect for individual practice or group challenges.
• Fun Meets Learning: Transform reading comprehension into an exciting adventure for young readers, while meeting essential educational goals.

This simple game is designed to focus on reading comprehension and is fully aligned to TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.

Features include:

• Simple animations, sound effects, and simple visuals for maximum learner engagement.
• Automatic scoring and answer key—zero prep required.
• Replayability to keep learners practicing without extra cost.

Suggested Price: $4.99 - $6.99 (AI generated)

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You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content requires the Internet and is not editable. Again, you are encouraged to test drive the functionality via the preview game, so that there are no surprises after purchase. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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Mini book for kindness week. Simply have students cut out each page and staple them together. Students will be able to color in each page. Great way to start brainstorming random acts of kindness. Resource comes in colored and black-white versions. A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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Dive into a meteorological adventure with our captivating Weather Themed Write the Room activity! Engage students in an exciting exploration of weather phenomena as they search for hidden weather images around the classroom, reinforcing vocabulary and writing skills in an immersive learning experience.

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Step into the fascinating world of weather with our Weather Themed Write the Room activity! This engaging resource features 12 captivating weather-themed images strategically placed around the room for students to discover and record. From sunny skies to thunderstorms, each image represents a different aspect of weather patterns and conditions.

Included in this pack are four types of recording sheets to cater to different learning preferences. Two sheets feature the weather images for students to match and write the corresponding names, while the other two provide primary writing lines to support early writers as they practice writing.

To further enhance the learning experience, two types of word walls are included. One set consists of strips to cut out and display, while the other is a poster showcasing images and words together, reinforcing vocabulary in a visual format.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Engaging and Interactive: Capture students' interest with captivating visuals and interactive gameplay, sparking curiosity and excitement about weather phenomena.
• Multi-Sensory Engagement: Foster active learning through hands-on exploration, promoting vocabulary acquisition and writing skills.
• Differentiated Instruction: Accommodate diverse learning needs with a variety of recording sheets and word wall options, ensuring all students can participate and succeed.
• Easy Setup and Implementation: Streamline lesson planning with ready-to-use materials and clear instructions, saving time and energy.
• Comprehensive Vocabulary Development: Introduce and reinforce weather-related vocabulary through word walls and interactive activities, supporting language acquisition and enrichment.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Elementary school teachers seeking engaging ways to reinforce vocabulary and writing skills within a weather-themed context.
2. Homeschool educators looking for interactive resources to supplement their science curriculum with a focus on meteorology.
3. Early childhood educators aiming to provide hands-on learning experiences that promote literacy development and vocabulary acquisition.
4. Special education instructors seeking adaptable materials to support diverse learners in vocabulary and writing practice.
5. Parents interested in fun and educational activities to enhance their child's understanding of weather and atmospheric phenomena.

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Engage students in Earth Day learning with our interactive CVC Word Cut and Paste Sorting Activity! Perfect for early learners, this resource combines fun Earth Day themes with essential phonics practice.

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Transform your classroom into an Earth-friendly learning environment with our Earth Day CVC Word Cut and Paste Sorting Activity! This engaging resource includes recycle bin-themed sorting mats for 21 word families, such as -at, -am, -an, -ap, and many more. Each recycle bin features a word family ending, while corresponding CVC words are displayed on plastic bottles. Students will love cutting out the plastic bottles and sorting them onto the appropriate recycle bin, reinforcing phonemic awareness and spelling skills while celebrating Earth Day.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Interactive Learning: Students will actively engage with CVC words while sorting them onto recycle bin-themed mats, making learning fun and memorable.
• Earth Day Theme: Celebrate Earth Day while reinforcing essential phonics skills, creating a meaningful and engaging learning experience.
• Differentiation: With 21 different word families included, this activity offers ample opportunities for differentiation to meet the diverse needs of your students.
• Hands-On Practice: Cutting and pasting the CVC words provides valuable fine motor skill practice, enhancing coordination and dexterity.

Who This Product is For:

1. Early Elementary Teachers: Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade teachers looking for engaging Earth Day activities that reinforce phonics skills.
2. Homeschooling Parents: Ideal for homeschooling families seeking hands-on phonics practice with an Earth Day twist.
3. Special Education Teachers: Great for special education teachers working with early learners who benefit from interactive and multisensory activities.
4. ESL/ELL Teachers: Suitable for ESL/ELL instructors looking to reinforce CVC word recognition and pronunciation in a fun and engaging way.
5. Earth Day Enthusiasts: A must-have resource for educators and parents passionate about integrating Earth Day themes into their curriculum while promoting literacy skills.

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Step into the enchanting world of woodland animals with our captivating write the room activity. Spread 12 beautifully illustrated woodland animal images around your classroom and watch as students eagerly search and record their findings. With four different recording sheet options, including two with primary writing lines, this resource caters to various learning styles and abilities. Our comprehensive set also includes two types of word walls, offering strips to cut out or a poster format for versatile classroom display. Plus, enrich your students' vocabulary with glossary terms introducing them to essential woodland animal concepts.

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1. Engaging Learning Experience: Transform your classroom into an immersive woodland adventure, capturing students' attention and fostering active participation.
2. Differentiated Resources: Accommodate diverse learners with four recording sheet options, ensuring every student can participate and succeed.
3. Versatile Classroom Decor: Enhance your classroom decor with two types of word walls, providing flexible display options to suit your classroom layout.
4. Vocabulary Enrichment: Introduce students to new vocabulary with glossary terms, deepening their understanding of woodland animal concepts.
5. Easy Implementation: Simply print, laminate, and distribute the materials for an effortless and engaging learning activity.

Who It's For:

1. Early Childhood Educators: Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, creating an interactive learning experience for young learners.
2. Elementary School Teachers: Ideal for elementary classrooms seeking engaging activities to reinforce vocabulary and literacy skills.
3. Homeschooling Parents: Enhance your homeschool curriculum with hands-on learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
4. ESL Teachers: Support English language learners by introducing them to new vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
5. Nature Enthusiasts: Captivate students with an exploration of woodland animals, fostering a love for nature and wildlife.

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Explore the cosmos with our thrilling Outer Space Write the Room activity! Students will embark on an interstellar journey, discovering celestial wonders while honing their literacy and observational skills.

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Blast off into an adventure beyond imagination with our Outer Space Write the Room activity! This engaging resource transports students to the vast expanse of outer space, where they'll encounter captivating space images strategically placed around the classroom.

Included in this pack are numbered cards featuring enchanting space images, ready to be laminated and placed throughout the room for exploration. Equipped with a variety of recording sheets, students will eagerly record the names of the space images they discover, reinforcing vocabulary and literacy skills in an exciting context.

With four different types of recording sheets provided—two with primary lines and two without—this activity caters to diverse learning needs and preferences. Whether students prefer to write the names of the space images or match them to corresponding images on their recording sheets, there's an option for everyone. Additionally, wall cards are included for easy reference, perfect for classroom displays or individual student notebooks.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Immersive Learning Experience: Spark students' curiosity and imagination as they embark on a cosmic journey through the classroom, exploring space-themed images and vocabulary.
• Multi-Sensory Engagement: Foster active learning and engagement with hands-on activities that appeal to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners alike.
• Differentiated Instruction: Provide opportunities for personalized learning with multiple recording sheet options, accommodating various skill levels and learning styles.
• Cross-Curricular Integration: Seamlessly integrate literacy and science concepts as students practice vocabulary acquisition and observational skills within a space-themed context.
• Easy Setup and Implementation: Simplify lesson planning with ready-to-use materials that require minimal preparation, saving you time and energy.

Who This Product Is For:

• Elementary school teachers seeking interactive ways to reinforce literacy skills within a science-themed context.
• Homeschool educators looking for engaging resources to supplement their language arts and science curricula.
• ESL teachers aiming to enhance vocabulary acquisition through immersive, thematic activities.
• Special education instructors focusing on multi-sensory approaches to support diverse learners.
• Parents seeking fun and educational activities to spark their child's interest in space exploration and literacy.

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Dive into an ocean adventure with our captivating Ocean Themed Write the Room activity! Explore the wonders of the sea as students search for hidden ocean images around the classroom, reinforcing vocabulary and writing skills in an immersive learning experience.

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Embark on an underwater exploration with our Ocean Themed Write the Room activity! This engaging resource features 12 adorable ocean-themed images strategically placed around the room for students to discover and record. Each image represents a fascinating aspect of marine life, from colorful fish to majestic sea turtles.

Included in this pack are four types of recording sheets to cater to different learning preferences. Two sheets feature the ocean images for students to match and write the corresponding names, while the other two provide primary writing lines to support early writers as they practice writing.

To further enhance the learning experience, two types of word walls are included. One set consists of strips to cut out and display, while the other is a poster showcasing images and words together, reinforcing vocabulary in a visual format. Additionally, glossary terms are provided to introduce and reinforce ocean-related vocabulary, making this activity both educational and engaging.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Immersive Learning Experience: Transport students to the depths of the ocean with captivating visuals and interactive gameplay, sparking curiosity and excitement.
• Multi-Sensory Engagement: Foster active learning through hands-on exploration, promoting vocabulary acquisition and writing skills.
• Differentiated Instruction: Accommodate diverse learning needs with a variety of recording sheets and word wall options, ensuring all students can participate and succeed.
• Easy Setup and Implementation: Streamline lesson planning with ready-to-use materials and clear instructions, saving time and energy.
• Comprehensive Vocabulary Development: Introduce and reinforce ocean-related vocabulary through word walls and glossary terms, supporting language acquisition and enrichment.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Elementary school teachers seeking engaging ways to reinforce vocabulary and writing skills within an ocean-themed context.
2. Homeschool educators looking for interactive resources to supplement their science or language arts curriculum with a focus on marine life.
3. Early childhood educators aiming to provide hands-on learning experiences that promote literacy development and vocabulary acquisition.
4. Special education instructors seeking adaptable materials to support diverse learners in vocabulary and writing practice.
5. Parents interested in fun and educational activities to enhance their child's language skills and knowledge of marine life.

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Make learning to read fun with this Apple CVC Word Match! Students match CVC words to their word family endings using colorful apple-themed cards, perfect for reinforcing reading skills.

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The Apple CVC Word Match is an engaging and hands-on activity that helps students master CVC words and word family endings. Each basket features a word family ending, and students must search for the apples with CVC words that match the correct ending. This set includes word families for each vowel (a, e, i, o, u), giving students the opportunity to practice reading and recognizing word patterns in a fun, apple-themed format. It’s the perfect resource for early readers to build confidence in their phonics skills!

How the Product is Used:
Students begin by selecting a basket card with a CVC word family ending. Then, they search through the apple cards to find all the CVC words that match the ending on their basket. This hands-on matching activity is perfect for literacy centers, individual practice, or small group work. It promotes active learning, helping students solidify their understanding of CVC word patterns and improve their reading skills.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how the Apple CVC Word Match makes phonics practice fun and interactive. It provides a structured yet playful way to reinforce word family endings and CVC word recognition. Kids will enjoy the apple theme and the challenge of finding the correct matches, making this activity both educational and exciting. It’s a great tool to enhance early literacy skills and keep students engaged in learning!

What Features Are Included:

• Word family basket cards for each vowel (a, e, i, o, u)
• Apple cards with CVC words to match each word family ending
• Fun apple and basket theme that keeps students engaged
• Perfect for literacy centers, phonics practice, and small group work
• Hands-on activity that reinforces reading skills through matching

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers focused on early literacy development
2. Homeschool educators teaching phonics and CVC word patterns
3. Special education teachers working on foundational reading skills
4. After-school programs incorporating engaging literacy activities
5. Parents and caregivers looking to support reading practice at home

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Dive into a sea of creativity with the Under the Sea Roll a Story activity! This fun, engaging writing prompt challenges students to roll a dice and craft their own ocean adventure.

Contents:
With Under the Sea Roll a Story, students let chance guide their story creation! This activity includes:

• 6 Ocean-Themed Characters: Characters like mermaids, divers, sea creatures, and more add depth and variety to each story.
• 6 Story Problems: Will they face stormy waters, get shipwrecked, or encounter a sunken treasure?
• 6 Settings: Each roll could reveal an underwater cave, coral reef, or mysterious sunken ship as the backdrop.
• Lined Story Paper Options: After rolling, students organize and write their stories on included lined paper, building a full ocean adventure from their unique prompts.

How It Works:
Students roll the dice three times to create a character, problem, and setting combination for their story. With all three elements decided, they can plan, organize, and then fully write their story using the provided paper. This interactive setup adds excitement while guiding students through story structure basics.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
Under the Sea Roll a Story combines storytelling, creativity, and writing practice in a way that’s perfect for young learners. The dice-based format brings an element of surprise, making each story unique and keeping students engaged. Teachers will appreciate the focus on structured story creation, vocabulary expansion, and imagination!

Features:

• 6 ocean-inspired characters, problems, and settings for limitless story ideas
• Dice-based prompts that make planning fun and structured
• Themed lined paper for easy story organization
• 8.5x11 pages for straightforward printing and classroom setup

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Writing Centers: This makes a great addition to writing centers, where students can create stories independently.
2. Group Storytelling: Use it as a group activity where students share their stories for a lively storytelling session.
3. Vocabulary Building: Ocean-themed elements introduce new vocabulary and imaginative concepts.
4. Early Finisher Activity: An ideal task for students who finish early and love creative writing.
5. Theme Week: Perfect for a week focused on the ocean or marine life, tying into science or literature lessons.

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Launch creativity into orbit with Outer Space Roll a Story! This imaginative writing activity takes students on an out-of-this-world storytelling adventure with space-themed characters, problems, and settings.

Contents:
With Outer Space Roll a Story, students use a dice to randomly select the characters, story problems, and settings for their space-themed story. This activity includes:

• 6 Characters: Students might encounter astronauts, aliens, space pirates, and more!
• 6 Problems: Will they face an alien invasion, get lost in space, or tackle another cosmic dilemma?
• 6 Settings: From spaceships to distant alien planets, each roll opens up a new backdrop for their intergalactic tales.
• Lined Story Paper Options: After rolling, students can organize and expand their ideas on lined paper, outlining and then drafting their unique space adventure.

How It Works:
Students will roll a dice three times—once for each story element—to build a completely randomized story prompt. With character, problem, and setting in hand, they move on to the included lined paper to outline and write their stories. This process sparks creativity while reinforcing story structure in a fun, hands-on way.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
Outer Space Roll a Story adds an exciting twist to creative writing! Students love the randomness of each roll, and teachers will appreciate how this activity promotes imagination, vocabulary building, and structured writing practice. It’s perfect for independent writing time, literacy centers, or a fun end-of-the-week activity.

Features:

• 6 space-themed characters, problems, and settings for endless story combinations
• Dice-based prompts that take the guesswork out of planning and keep students engaged
• Outer space-themed lined paper for easy story organization
• 8.5x11 pages for easy printing and classroom use

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Writing center activity: A perfect addition to writing centers, where students can independently create new stories.
2. Storytelling practice: Use as a storytelling prompt in small groups, encouraging students to share their tales.
3. Vocabulary building: Space-themed characters, problems, and settings offer fun new words for young learners.
4. Creative time: A great option for free-write sessions, early finisher activities, or end-of-week creative writing time.
5. Themed writing week: Incorporate this into a space-themed week to connect to lessons on the solar system or science fiction.

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Build foundational reading skills with this Fall-Themed CVC Word Matching Activity, where students match seasonal characters and objects to CVC words for hands-on phonics practice.

Contents:
This fall-themed matching activity includes:

• Fall Characters and Objects: Featuring scarecrows, hay bales, apples, owls, hedgehogs, and more, these visuals are designed to engage students with a seasonal twist.
• 136 CVC Words: Covers all short vowel families (a, e, i, o, u), giving comprehensive practice with early phonics.
• Matching Sets: Each fall character or object card displays an image, while the matching object card contains the CVC word. Students will pair the image with its corresponding word to build word recognition and phonemic awareness.

Teachers simply print, laminate, and cut for a durable, reusable activity perfect for centers and independent practice!

Why You’ll Love This Product:
This fall-themed CVC word activity combines phonics practice with festive visuals, making learning engaging for young readers. The resource covers a full range of CVC word families, providing a well-rounded foundation in reading skills. Whether used as a center activity, small group work, or independent task, this resource is ideal for fall literacy practice. As part of a series, it complements other literacy-focused activities, including uppercase/lowercase matching, digraphs, and blends to support broader early literacy goals.

Features:

• Strengthens Phonics Skills: CVC word recognition helps build the building blocks of reading.
• Seasonal Theme: Fall-themed characters and objects make literacy practice festive and fun.
• Comprehensive CVC Coverage: With 136 words, students get well-rounded short vowel practice.
• Reusable & Durable: Laminated cards are classroom-ready and long-lasting.
• Series Compatibility: Works well alongside other phonics and matching activities for a cohesive literacy toolkit.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teachers: Great for fall literacy centers.
2. Homeschool Families: Hands-on activity for practicing phonics at home.
3. Early Intervention Specialists: Ideal for reinforcing phonics skills with engaging visuals.
4. Daycare Providers: Simple to set up and effective for foundational reading practice.
5. Parents and Caregivers: A fun way to reinforce reading skills at home or on the go.

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Boost Valentine's Day fun with this Valentine’s Day 3-Part Flashcards Activity—a hands-on way to build vocabulary and matching skills!

Contents:

• 12 Valentine's Day-Themed Cards: Each set includes an image card, an image with a detachable name strip, and a separate name card.
• Color & Black-and-White Options: Choose between vibrant color or ink-saving grayscale.
• Perfect for Independent or Small Group Play: Engaging, interactive, and easy to use!

Why You’ll Love This Product:

• Builds Vocabulary & Word Recognition: Encourages reading and word association.
• Montessori-Inspired Learning: Great for hands-on, interactive matching.
• Self-Checking & Engaging: Helps reinforce word-object connections.
• Low-Prep & Versatile: Just print, cut, and play!

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers – Great for literacy centers and seasonal learning.
2. Montessori Classrooms – Supports self-directed, hands-on learning.
3. Homeschool Parents – A simple, engaging way to expand vocabulary at home.
4. ELL & Special Education Instructors – Helps with word recognition and matching.
5. Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities – A festive and educational addition!

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Bring some St. Patrick’s Day magic into learning with these St. Patrick’s Day 3-Part Flashcards—a fun way to build vocabulary and matching skills!

Contents:

• 12 St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Cards: Each set includes an image card, an image with a detachable name strip, and a separate name card.
• Color & Black-and-White Options: Perfect for vibrant or ink-saving printing.
• Self-Checking & Engaging: Encourages independent and small-group learning.

Why You’ll Love This Product:

• Enhances Vocabulary & Word Recognition: Helps students associate words with images.
• Montessori-Inspired Matching: Supports hands-on, interactive learning.
• Low-Prep & Easy to Use: Just print, cut, and play—ideal for busy teachers!
• Festive & Thematic: Makes learning fun with St. Patrick’s Day elements.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers – Great for literacy centers and seasonal activities.
2. Montessori Classrooms – Encourages self-directed matching games.
3. Homeschool Parents – A simple, engaging way to build vocabulary at home.
4. ELL & Special Education Instructors – Supports language development and recognition.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Themed Learning – A festive and educational addition to March activities!

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Roll, Write, and Create! This Valentine’s Day Roll-a-Story turns storytelling into a fun, dice-rolling adventure! Students will roll to determine their character, problem, and setting, then use the provided writing pages to craft their own Valentine’s Day-themed story.

Contents:
Roll-a-Story Chart – 6 characters, 6 problems, and 6 settings with a Valentine’s Day party theme.
✍️ Lined Writing Pages – Multiple templates for story planning and final drafts.
❤️ Themed Characters – Includes a party planner, chocolate maker, and more!
Engaging Story Prompts – Problems like spilled punch or too many chocolates!
Exciting Settings – Includes a classroom, bakery, and more!

Why You’ll Love This Product:
✅ Boosts Creativity – Students roll unexpected story combinations for unique writing experiences.
✅ No Prep & Easy to Use – Just print and roll the dice!
✅ Encourages Structured Writing – Helps students organize and expand their ideas.
✅ Perfect for Valentine’s Day Fun – A festive way to get students excited about writing!

Who This Product Is For:
Elementary Teachers – Great for creative writing lessons in 1st-3rd grade.
Homeschool Educators – A fun, structured way to practice storytelling.
Writing Centers – An engaging, independent or partner activity.
Substitute Plans – A low-prep, high-engagement writing activity.
Early Finishers & Small Groups – Keep students busy with a fun writing challenge!

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Make phonics fun and festive with this Valentine's Day CCVC Nonsense Words Spinner Activity! Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and intervention for 2nd Grade, this engaging resource helps students build decoding and blending skills through hands-on phonics practice.

Students will use a spinner tool (paperclip and pencil) to match where it lands and read nonsense CCVC words, focusing on essential skills for reading fluency. Designed for small groups, independent centers, or RTI, this resource is ideal for reinforcing short vowel sounds in a low-pressure, engaging way.

What’s Included:

• 3 CCVC Nonsense Word Boards & Spinner Sheets featuring a variety of words with all short vowels.
• Clear, teacher-friendly directions for setup and use.
• Activities that align with phonics and decoding standards.
• Opportunities for differentiation, such as speed drills and vowel sorting.
• Color + Black/White options

Skills Addressed:

• Decoding CCVC nonsense words.
• Building phonemic awareness and reading fluency.

Perfect For:

• Phonics centers
• Small group instruction
• RTI interventions
• Holiday-themed literacy activities.

Increase reading fluency and writing skills with these punctuation-themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Poems Included

1. Exciting Exclamations!
2. Curious Questions
3. Perfect Periods
4. Clever Commas
5. quotation marks
6. Dot Dot Dot Ellipses
7. Amazing Apostrophes

Additional Features:

• Color and Black-and-White Versions for easy printing.
• Perfect for 1st and 2nd Grade Fluency Practice, Guided Reading, andLiteracy Center Activities.
• Help students improve reading fluency, comprehension, and expression while enjoying learning content.

Product Description: Get your students excited about Thanksgiving while building their reading comprehension and fluency skills! This resource includes 20 engaging Thanksgiving-themed passages designed for first-grade readers, each paired with comprehension questions that encourage students to find text evidence. The passages are short, high-interest stories that capture the joy of Thanksgiving traditions and fall activities, making reading practice fun and meaningful.

Product Features:

• 20 Thematic Reading Passages: Each story centers around Thanksgiving or autumn themes, including family gatherings, festive foods, fall leaves, and more.
• Fluency Tracking: Students read each passage three times, using the built-in tracker to build reading confidence and fluency.
• Comprehension Questions: Three targeted questions follow each passage, asking students to cite details from the text, reinforcing reading comprehension.
• Text Marking Prompts: Questions prompt students to color or highlight specific answers in the text, helping them learn to find and use text evidence.

Perfect for:

• Independent Reading Practice: Use for morning work, literacy centers, or quiet reading time.
• Small Group Instruction: Great for guided reading, where students can read and discuss answers as a group.
• Homework or Extra Practice: Perfect for sending home to encourage family engagement in reading.

Why This Resource? This packet combines seasonal fun with essential reading skills, aligning with first-grade comprehension standards. It’s ideal for teachers following Science of Reading principles or looking to boost fluency and text evidence skills with holiday-themed content.

What’s Included:

• 20 Thanksgiving-themed reading passages
• 3 comprehension questions per passage
• 2 Cover Pages (Girl and boy option)

Help your students practice reading skills while enjoying the spirit of Thanksgiving!

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