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Nonsense Words

By SEN Resource Source

11 worksheets with different activities to recognise and find nonsense words. Nonsense words are an important part in assessing phonics and decoding because a student can only decode and read the word if they understanding the phonic sounds within the word.

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Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities

By Michellecurtis

Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.


Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

  • A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
  • Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
  • Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
  • "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

  • "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
  • "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
  • "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
  • "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
  • "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

  • Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
  • Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
  • Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
  • Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

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SPANISH SYLLABLES! La letra M!!

By La Llama Bilingüe

Una actividad divertida para hacer del aprendizaje de las sílabas interactivo.

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Make your own: I can read story

By Tomorrowcomes

Make your own book template! Kids love writing their own stories. This is an easy to print document that students can put together themselves to make their own book. Working on vocabulary or spelling words? Have students copy them at the beginning of the book and then use them throughout the story. Have students share their own stories with others in the class to encourage reading skills. All you need to do is print out a copy for each student, and let their own imagination soar.

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【FREE】Sight Word RREAD & TRACE Simple sentences with Picture for Kindergarten

By Chirp Chirp Education

These color pages of Sight Word Read and Trace Sentences allow children to practice handwriting and using these sight words in the context of a sentence.

These pages include 7 sentences each that include the fry word in the context of sentence with a picture!

Children will trace and read the sight word sentences.

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You may purchase the complete set of this pack in the link below:

Sight Word RREAD & TRACE Simple sentences with Picture for Kindergarten

What included in this pack:

- 57 color pages ( 1 sight word per page,7 different trace sentences in each page)

- Easel by TeachShare as digital tool

This resource focus on 57 high frequency sight words:

They are:

I, like, my, see, can, the, a, go, to, we, you, is, look, me, big, with, for, he, she, read, at, all, little, and, have, here, are, play, said, put, come, they, this, help, in, girl, walk, up, down, away, jump, do, or, of, where, it, his, her, on, went, boy, has, no, but, how, am, into

Extension Ideas:

  • Highlight the sight word in each sentence.

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- Kindergarten High Frequency Sight Word Practice Sentences & Guided Writing Word

- Kindergarten High Frequency Sight Word Practice - Color by Sight words

- Sight word practice by READ, WRITE, CLAP, COLOR, TRACE, SPELL, FIND, TELL

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Takeouts

By The M-Intercept

This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

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Book Reading Log

By Creative Soul Printables

Keep track of your reading adventures with our adorable Animal Reading Lists! Perfect for students and homeschoolers, these free printable lists feature charming animals enjoying their favorite books.

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Get organized and track your reading progress with our delightful Animal Reading Lists! This freebie includes four unique designs, each featuring lovable animals immersed in the joy of reading. Students can record essential information such as the book title, author, and number of pages, creating a personalized log of their reading journey.

These printable reading lists provide a fun and engaging way for students to stay organized and motivated in their reading endeavors. With adorable animal illustrations and plenty of space to jot down details, these lists make it easy for readers to keep track of the books they've read and explore new literary adventures.

Why You'll Love This Product:

  • Adorable Designs: Capture students' interest with charming animal illustrations, making tracking reading progress fun and enjoyable.
  • Promotes Organization: Encourage students to stay organized by providing a structured format for recording book details.
  • Motivates Reading: Inspire a love of reading and encourage students to explore new books by keeping a log of their reading accomplishments.
  • Free Resource: Accessible to all students and homeschoolers, providing a valuable tool for tracking reading progress at no cost.
  • Easy to Use: Simply print and use! These reading lists are ready to go, making them convenient for both students and educators.

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Homeschoolers seeking a simple and effective way to track their reading progress and incorporate literacy activities into their curriculum.
  2. Teachers looking for engaging tools to motivate students to read and keep track of their independent reading assignments.
  3. Parents interested in fostering a love of reading in their children and providing them with tools to track their reading habits.
  4. Librarians aiming to encourage library patrons, especially young readers, to explore new books and keep track of their reading adventures.
  5. Reading enthusiasts of all ages who want to keep a record of the books they've read and create reading goals for themselves.
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Spring Short Vowels - Mini Set

By Until the Pieces Fit

Spring short vowel mini set - Included is one of each of the activities featuring short a.

Students will write and wipe or use manipulative letters. Students will build letters using flower petals, tap out sounds with Mr. Frog, and slowly talk with Mr. Turtle. Turtle and Frog are ready to be printed and attached to popsicle sticks for hopping / walking along each word. Use them again and again in your small groups or centers.

Turtle Talk

Materials - Picture cards, turtle

Directions - 

We will be talking very slowly like a turtle!  We call this turtle talk.  Look at the picture.  What is it?  Say the word slowly.  Tap out every sound you hear.  Write the letters on the card.  Use your turtle to walk and turtle talk the word you made!   

Flower Building

Use the letters on each flower to build words. Each set has 3 pages to provide appropriate support for your students. You will have one blank page, one with the medial sound written, and one with word families.

Hop along with MR. Frog then find a matching picture

I hope you like my sample set featuring short vowel a. I have an extended packet available for purchase that includes all short vowel sounds, and manipulative letters for a total of 88 words in each set.

Spring Short Vowel CVC - Word Blending, Segmenting & Building

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Fairy Tale Genre Poster & Anchor Chart Freebie

By SPO Resources

Dive into the fairy tale genre with this free PDF, featuring both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart! Perfect for classroom displays or literacy focus walls, this resource includes student-friendly definitions, engaging graphics, and essential fairy tale characteristics.


WHAT'S INCLUDED

This free resource includes both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart in the following formats:

Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Available in color and black & white

Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”) ➜ Available in color and black & white, highlighting key features of the fairy tale genre

Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide ➜ Includes full-size and half-size options in black & white for ink-saving, easy printing

Half-Size & Mini-Size Options ➜ Print two per page (anchor chart) or four per page (poster); ideal for student notebooks or smaller displays


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Reading Genre Posters — Perfect for classroom displays and word walls, with vibrant visuals for each genre.

Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deep into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student note-taking guides.

Try another genre freebie to sample these resources:

Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie


If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

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Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!

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David and Goliath Bible Lesson Activities Craft Mini Book Sunday School

By Kaylor Creations

MEGA FREEBIE! Get a glimpse into an engaging and fun Kaylor Creations Bible Lesson and Activity Pack with this free David and Goliath sample lesson!

Help young learners dive deeper into the powerful story of David and Goliath, discovering the truth that “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This Bible lesson walks children through David’s anointing as king, his conversation with Saul, and his triumphant victory over Goliath.

Packed with fun, time-saving activities, this resource is perfect for your Christian homeschool curriculum, primary classroom, or Sunday school!

61 Pages Total!
Teach the Bible through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating, and Singing!

⭐What’s Included: ( 61 pages total)⭐

  • Lesson Plan Templates: Two blank templates to customize your own lessons.
  • Bible Lesson Teacher Book: Full-sized, colorful, large print pages for easy, print-and-go use.
  • Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with your little ones.
  • Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions for after the lesson.
  • Original Song: A simple, catchy song about the lesson, set to a familiar tune.
  • Song Links: Curated music suggestions to complement the lesson.
  • Bible Lesson Mini Book: Black-and-white mini storybook for coloring—just print and fold!
  • Coloring Sheets: 4 large sheets featuring Bible verses to color.
  • Phonics Worksheet: Practice the letter /D/ for David.
  • Math Worksheet: Focus on the number 5, representing David’s five smooth stones.
  • Word Search: A fun way to reinforce key terms from the lesson.
  • Maze: Guide David through the maze to find the lamb.
  • Character Cut & Paste: Match the characters to their correct places in the story.
  • Story Sequence Cut & Paste: Arrange the events of the story in order.
  • Mystery Word Activity: Fill in the blanks from Bible verses and solve the mystery word.
  • Answer Key: Provided for all printable activities.
  • Writing Prompts: Multiple options for kids to reflect on and respond to the lesson.
  • David & Goliath Role Play & Craft: Includes hats for role-playing the story and a craft to create David’s pouch with the reminder that "The battle is the Lord’s."
  • Lift-the-Flap Craft: Create a scene with David and his lamb to illustrate the lesson that "God looks at the heart."

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths! I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical TRUTHs. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and Happy Teaching

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I hope this resource is a wonderful addition to your Bible lessons and that it inspires you and your children!

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God is Love

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Emoji Bookmarks, Expressions

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

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Fall Scavenger Hunt Learning Game Nature Exploration Large Group Activity

By Kyla McHenry

Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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Match Color Words to Colored Hearts

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

See if you can cut out colored words and match it to the correct color heart.

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Independent Reading Anchor Chart

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Printable anchor chart for Independent Reading

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Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Winter Holidays

By True Line Texts

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

  • 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
  • 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
  • Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
  • 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
  • Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

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Adapted Book Discover the Natural Habitats of Each Animal

By Inspired By MlG

Explore the fascinating world of animals and their habitats in this beautifully adapted book "Where Does Animals Live". Discover how various creatures from the desert to the ocean, make their homes and survive in their unique environments. From the rainforest to the Arctic, this book takes readers on a wild adventure filled with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, "Where Does Animals Live" is sure to captivate and educate readers of all ages. Embark on a journey to discover the diverse and intricate ecosystems that animals call home.

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Reading Comprehension Worksheets 2nd grade Video Games WH Questions SpEd

By Modz by Laila

Get your students excited about reading with my reading passages with comprehension and vocabulary questions about topics that actually interest your students!

This Freebie includes passages on:

Animal Crossing (Popular Video Game)

DanTDM (Youtuber)

I use these passages in my 3rd - 5th grade Special Education Classroom. My students are not interested in reading, but love these passages! They need a lot of support with comprehension and vocabulary, so after I read these passages to them, they are excited to answer the questions about topics they love!

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Never Ride Your Elephant To School

By Succulents and Second

Quick activity to go along with the book "Never Ride Your Elephant to School"

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FREEBIE! Color by Code! Auto Fill PDF for Differentiated Instruction!

By Tech for Teaching

✅Letters, ✅Numbers, ✅Phonics, ✅Sight Words...

⭐Differentiate and target instruction by providing each student with the skills they need!⭐

⭐ STEP 1

Enter the letters, numbers, or words you would like the student to practice recognizing!

⭐ STEP 2

Print! What you enter automatically appears in the color by code worksheet!

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One PDF file with six editable fields that will autofill the color by code worksheet.

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Short Vowel Word Ladder Bundle

By An Enchanted Educator

Short Vowel Word Ladders is a way students can practice substitutions and deletions within a single word family.

Included in each resource:

Teacher word meaning page

⭐2 different whole sheet ladders in black and white and color

⭐2 half sheet ladders (2 to a sheet for easy printing) in black and white and color

⭐6 half sheet ladders for small group, center, or independent practice in black and white and color

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