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By SEN Resource Source
25 worksheets each with a different high frequency sight word to support children with with reading and recognising words. Children can pick out the given word and only color clouds with the correct word.
Why do you need this?
Instantly recognizing common sight words is a milestone of early reading fluency. These 25 worksheets provide targeted practice for students to recognize and memorize high-frequency sight words, which are commonly encountered in text and essential for fluent reading. By repeatedly encountering and identifying sight words in context, students develop fluency in reading, as they can quickly recognize these words without having to decode them letter by letter.
How and when might you use this?
These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:
· During small group phonics sessions
· Independent work stations or literacy centers
· Homework practice
· Guided reading groups
· Morning work
· Reading interventions for children who need additional support
· Whole class instruction
What’s included?
25 PDF worksheets
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Early Reading Support Bundle
Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor
By Michellecurtis
Enhance your classroom with the "Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor." This educational resource combines Bible verses with alphabet learning, making it an ideal addition to any Christian classroom decor. Each letter features a scripture, reinforcing Christian values while aiding in literacy development. Perfect for creating a faith-centered learning environment, this Christian decor is essential for integrating biblical teachings into everyday learning.
Product Highlights:
Enhance your teaching environment with this beautiful and meaningful addition that integrates faith and learning seamlessly.
Three Kings Day Collection BUNDLE PPT, Worksheets, Google Slides and Crafts
By Class Plus
Introduce your students to the traditions of Three Kings Day with this comprehensive Collection Bundle, designed to teach the values of cultural awareness, generosity, and humility. Through interactive PPT presentations, engaging Google Slides, creative crafts, and thoughtful printable worksheets, students will learn the deeper significance of this celebration. The activities guide children through the story of the Three Wise Men and the baby Jesus, helping them understand that giving is a gesture of the heart, not just for the Three Kings, but for everyone. Whether through material gifts or acts of kindness, the message of love and gratitude shines through each activity.
This resource offers a window into diverse cultural practices, making it ideal for sparking curiosity and creativity in the classroom while providing a meaningful cultural and educational experience. Students will gain a lasting understanding of Three Kings Day and its true significance.
This collection includes:
Happy Three Kings’ Day!
By La Llama Bilingüe
This product is perfect for kids who need help with their organization skills, kids with any special education needs or, for an early elementary class who is learning to follow steps. You can use this resource to set the steps on each student's desk or as a whole class using your classroom camera.
There are 36 cards in this product. It includes:
Check out the digital version of this product designed for GOOGLE SLIDES or
the SPANISH versions.
Connect the Dots Alphabet Coloring Pages Counting to 100 Dot to Dot Worksheets O
By Primary Piglets
Connect the Dot to Dot ALPHABET LETTER "O" Set Coloring Pages! Practice counting to 100 with connect the dots alphabet coloring pages. This set has 19 different dot to dot pages with numbers ranging from 14 to 85, and all images are "O" words. This is part of the ALPHABET DOT TO DOTS BUNDLE, get it here. There are 3 versions of each page, b&w with a word, b&w without word, and framed in color. Color pages are perfect for using in dry erase sleeves or laminating for counting practice to be used over and over again!
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⭐57 dot to dot pages, 19 different images with 3 versions each (19 B&W, 19 B&W with a word, 19 color framed)
⭐Letter "O" images include: uppercase O, lowercase o, ocean, octagon, octopus, office, old, olive, omelet, on, open, opposite, opposite, ostrich, otter, oval, over, overalls and ox.
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I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont: Activity pages, writing prompt, book quiz
By Tomorrowcomes
The "I Like Myself" activity pages are designed to accompany the heartwarming book by Karen Beaumont. These activities are an excellent resource for promoting positivity, self-confidence, and kindness in your classroom, making them the perfect back-to-school initiative.
The worksheets engage students in a variety of ways such as:
1. Self-Reflection Worksheet: This activity prompts students to consider their positive attributes, instilling a positive sense of self-worth.
2. Drawing Worksheets: These engage and encourage students to visually engage with the themes of the book, stimulating creativity and personal connection to the material.
3. Story Elements Worksheet: This activity helps students explore the various elements of the story, fostering critical thinking skills.
4. Writing Prompt Page: With three different options, including one where students get to consider someone they know in a positive light, this encourages students to improve their writing skills while nurturing empathy and respect.
5. True/False Book Quiz: A fun, engaging way to cement comprehension of the book while simulating test-taking conditions.
These activities help create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. They promote individual growth while encouraging inclusivity and mutual respect. With these tools, your students will develop a robust sense of self-esteem, which is vital for academic success and personal well-being.
Also includes a hair and color chart poster.
Check out other children story worksheets:
We are the Gardeners
The Boy Who Changed the World
Little Blue Truck
Teddy Bears Literacy Activities
By Joyful Explorations
These fun literacy activities will enhance your "teddy bear" picnic or teddy bear themed unit.
Activities include: ❤Printable repetitive book, "The Day the Teddy Bears Came to School" ❤Follow-up activity to the book: "What do you think the teddy bears would do if they came to school?" ❤Teddy bear alphabet cards (Capital letters A-Z) ❤Printable poem: "5 Little Bears" ❤Printable flannel board pieces for the poem ❤Teddy bear color word cards for pocket chart or word wall ❤Printable teddy bear color activity (children color the bears to match the color words) ❤"My Teddy Bear" descriptive recording sheet
Action verbs handwriting sentence practice with picture
By Chirp Chirp Education
Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet, specially crafted for young learners! This unique worksheet offers engaging activities where children can trace and write sentences using 135 different verbs. Perfect for enhancing writing skills, each page combines learning with fun, making it an ideal tool for both home and classroom use. Watch as your child learns to write confidently while expanding their vocabulary with our interactive 135 Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet!"
What's included:
1. 134 pages of sentence writing worksheet. (refer to thumbnail for full verb list)
TeachShare-H6 135 verb sentence Writing Worksheet
Balloon Book Parade (Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
By Colleen Burdette
Fun, engaging book activity:
This project is a fun way to keep students engaged in reading leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. You can establish this activity by reading the book "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. This helps students understand the concept of Balloons at a parade.
Teachers can determine whether students will decorate an actual balloon or just designing a balloon. Instructions are included for both activities.
A question booklet containing questions about character and setting is provided. Students will make real world connections between their character and themselves. There are three versions of this booklet each with its own type of handwriting lines.
Students will love showing off their creation in a class parade!
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Editable School Bus Name Tags : Fun Classroom Decor for Back to School Craft
By KidCraftable
Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.
Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.
Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.
What's Included :
Alphabet lower and upper case Posters
By Patricia
Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters
Brighten your learning space with these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters, a perfect resource for teaching letter recognition and formation! Featuring clean, visually appealing designs, each poster displays both uppercase and lowercase letters with clear path-of-motion guides to help students master proper letter formation.
These posters can be printed in a variety of sizes, making them ideal for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or individual student use. Use them as educational decor, flashcards, or even turn them into reusable tracing sheets to support hands-on learning.
Whether for teaching phonics, practicing handwriting, or reinforcing alphabet knowledge, these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters are a versatile tool to engage students and build foundational literacy skills in a fun and effective
way!
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Bundle Alphabet flash cards uppercase and lowercase
Composition Notebook Decor Bundle
By Creative Soul Printables
Transform your classroom with our Composition Notebook Classroom Decor Bundle, featuring stylish and educational decor to engage and inspire your students!
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Summer Sentence Scrambles Decodable for ESL Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
By LessonLink Teacher
This Summer Sentence Scrambles set is specifically designed for students in kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3. They are designed to provide them with an age-appropriate challenge that will enhance their reading and writing skills while keeping them entertained during the summer learning literacy camp.
As the students unscramble the sentences, they'll develop a deeper understanding of sentence structure, word order, and grammar rules.
We understand the importance of visual aids in early education, and that's why these decodable summer sentence scrambles also come with neat writing and coloring pictures.
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fall writing prompts, kindergarten sentence writing, paper tearing activity
By Katelyn Schneider
Falling into Writing: A Fall-Themed Writing Experience!
Overview: Engage your kindergarten students in a fun and creative writing activity this fall! This versatile writing set includes three different levels, allowing every student to participate at their own comfort level.
Activity Details:
Level 1: Trace and Color
Level 2: Fill in the Blanks
Level 3: Create Your Own Sentence
Materials Included:
Learning Objectives:
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Back to School Adapted books for special education
By Until the Pieces Fit
Adaptive Books with a back to school theme cover fun topics such as going back to school, what do you do in school and jobs we do at school. I have also included cards & editable name tags to use for job assignments. These books require some prep work; however, once made, you can use them year after year!
Book 1: Back to school
Students will listen to a short story going back to school & what we can expect during the school day. Expected behaviors are also introduced such as stay with the class, walk in the hallway & follow my teacher directions. This story is colorful.
Book 2: What do you do at school?
Students will listen to a story talking about different areas at school & expected behaviors. Areas include: hallway, arrival, art, classroom, PE, cafeteria & recess.
Book 3: Jobs in my classroom
This book identifies 8 jobs to be completed in the classroom. These jobs include:
*book 3 also comes with cards you can post to your bulletin board. These cards contain short descriptions as well. Assign jobs to students by attaching editable student names to each task.
Do you love adaptive books & want a lot of options for your students? Then, check out my growing bundle: Growing Bundle! Adaptive / Interactive Books for Special Education.
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Native American 3D Writing Craft Activities | Teepee (Tipi, Tepee) Art Projects
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)
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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.
✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!
✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.
✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.
✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)
✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!
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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!
⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!
⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!
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✅ Includes: (61 pages)
Informational guides: (6 pages)
☑ Teepee information (1 page)
☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)
☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)
Craft components: (29 pages)
☑ Craft directions (4 pages)
☑ Craft templates (3 pages)
☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)
☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)
☑ Color symbols (13 pages)
Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)
☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)
☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)
☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)
☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)
✅ Bonus: (65 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Table of contents (3 pages)
☑ Black and white set (61 pages)
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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)
☑ badger tracks (summer)
☑ bear (strength)
☑ bear paw (good omen)
☑ buffalo eye (alertness)
☑ big mountain (abundance)
☑ bird (carefree)
☑ brothers (loyalty)
☑ buffalo horns (success)
☑ butterfly (renewal)
☑ cactus (desert)
☑ coyote tracks (trickster)
☑ deer tracks (safety)
☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)
☑ eagle (freedom)
☑ eagle feather (chief)
☑ hogan (permanent home)
☑ horse (journey)
☑ lightning (power)
☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)
☑ mountain range (destination)
☑ spider (good luck)
☑ sun (happiness)
☑ tipi (temporary home)
☑ turtle (protection)
☑ wolf paw (courage)
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⭐️Looking for more Native American activities?
Native American Growing Bundle
⭐️Looking for more Native American crafts?
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⭐️Looking for more writing crafts?
Writing Craft Growing Bundle
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A-Z Animal Alphabet Handprint Art | Alphabet Handprint Template
By Jennifer Arnold
this Handprint Alphabet Book Template offers 26 cute animal handprint designs perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or keepsakes.
Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.
These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.
This A-Z Animal Handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!
What's Included:
1 file- 52 pages total.
Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.
How to Use:
Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.
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If you have any questions or encounter issues, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!
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Reading Genre Posters | Literacy Word Wall | Fiction & Nonfiction Texts | ELA
By SPO Resources
Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.
Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?
These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.
Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?
These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.
Tired of recreating your resources each year?
Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.
⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!
Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
★ 31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.
★ 31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.
★ Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.
★ Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.
Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.
INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS
✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale
✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).
Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!
WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?
Teaching genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success
❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️
✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.
✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.
✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.
WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?
These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.
Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.
Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!
Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.
Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:
Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:
DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL
Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE
With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:
You may also like:
⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic
⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates
⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates
⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters
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!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!
Fry Sight Word Printables for Word Work & Writing Activities - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
By A Plus Education
Enhance your students' literacy skills with this comprehensive resource featuring the 100 Fry Sight Words! These engaging printables are perfect for helping students build sight word fluency and can be seamlessly integrated into your Word Work Daily 5 activities or writing program. Ideal for early learners in Kindergarten and 1st Grade, these Fry's Hundred Sight Word Worksheets are designed to boost reading, writing, and spelling proficiency. Don't miss out on this valuable tool that offers an interactive approach to mastering fundamental sight words - a crucial step in establishing a solid foundation in literacy.
The worksheets offer a diverse range of activities to cater to different learning styles. Students will engage in reading, writing, and spelling exercises, ensuring a well-rounded approach to language development.
What's included: 100 NO PREP activity sheets with activities including: Circle It Color It Spell It Fill in the word Write your own sentence
Words included in this pack: after, again, air, also, America, animal, another, answer, any, around, ask, away, back, because, before, big, boy, came, change, different, does, end, even, follow, form, found, give, good, great, hand, help, here, home, house, just, kind, know, land, large, learn, letter, line, little, live, man, me, means, men, most, mother, move, much, must, name, need, new, off, old, only, our, over, page, picture, place, play, point, put, read, right, same, say, sentence, set, should, show, small, sound, spell, still, study, such, take, tell, things, think, three, through, too, try, turn, us, very, want, well, went, where, why, work, world, years.
All files are in PDF format.
It would be best if you had these programs to open up the files:
Back to School: Cut & Paste Sentence Scrambles and Color!
By Thachakorn Kokong
Let's Cut, Paste, and Color! ✂️ ️
Calling all creative minds! Buckle up for a triple threat of fun with school supplies! This activity will help kids practice reading skills and unleash inner artist. ✨
Here's what they'll do:
Cut it up! ✂️ There are silly sentences on this page with their school supply words all mixed up. Carefully cut out each word.
Put it together! Look at the empty boxes. Use your reading skills to figure out the right order for the words to make a complete sentence about a school supply. Paste each word in the correct box.
Color it bright! Now that your sentences are perfect, it's time to paint the items! Use their favorite crayons or markers to color the school supply.
This worksheet is a blast for first graders who are learning about sentence structure and recognizing school supplies. It helps with critical thinking, fine motor skills, and of course, tons of colorful fun!