Free Kindergarten Reading Activities

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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Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

Contents:
This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

• Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
• Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
• Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

• Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
• Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
• Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.

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

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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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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Do you need fun Thanksgiving preschool math activities? This Thanksgiving Emergent Reader is designed to help students practice reading and math skills at the same time! These mini books are great for distance learning with Google Slides™ and Seesaw™ versions included!

This Set includes:

1 book with 3 versions for easy differentiation

At The Parade (We will see 3 balloons at the parade.) #s 1-10

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- a book with traceable numbers for students to practice numeral writing from 1-10

- a book without numbers for students to practice counting and writing in numerals

Each reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw™ version (links included to preuploaded books in the Read Me First file)
• a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio*

Plus:

• A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

*Audio Sharing

If you are finding that the audio isn't working for you or your students, please use the link in the READ ME FIRST file to add the files directly to your Google Drive! Most districts will not allow someone outside of your district to share files with students. Some districts DO NOT allow audio that originated out of the district. If the link is not working for you please email me at TeachingWithCoffeeAndMascara@gmail.com so that I can send you the direct files.

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

Matching

Color Vocabulary

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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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Introduce young learners to the fundamentals of counting with our engaging Finger Counting Worksheets! Specifically designed for kindergarten and 1st-grade students, these worksheets feature fun illustrations and interactive activities that promote hands-on learning. Each worksheet measures 11 x 8.5 inches, making them perfect for printing and classroom use.

What’s Included:

• 10 worksheets focusing on counting from 1 to 10 using finger counting techniques.
• Each worksheet features vibrant images and activities that encourage students to visualize and physically engage with numbers.
• Worksheets include a variety of exercises, such as tracing numbers, counting objects, and matching numbers to the correct number of fingers.

Benefits:

• Helps students develop early math skills and number recognition.
• Encourages fine motor skills through tracing and drawing.
• Provides a fun and interactive way to learn counting concepts.

Red Word Tic Tac Toe!

A fun way to practice spelling and reading red words!

Copy multiple copies, or place a copy in a plastic sleeve to be used with dry erase markers!

Provide targeted practice on almost any skill! Ten items in each column!

✅ Sight Words!

✅ Short Vowel Words!

✅ Blends and Digraphs!

✅ Multi-syllable Words!

✅ Letter Sounds or Names!

✅Math facts!

I created this editable roll and read PDF to meet the diverse needs of teachers who want to provide additional practice opportunities that target the skills being taught with a fun game!

Simply enter the words or skill and print as many copies as needed!

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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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Boost Early Literacy with the Ultimate Phonological Awareness Packet!

Empower your students with the skills they need for reading success using this Phonological Awareness Packet, specially crafted for SLPs and teachers. This comprehensive resource focuses on beginning sounds and rhyming words, providing everything you need to strengthen students' foundational reading skills in a fun and engaging way.

What Makes This Packet a Must-Have:

• Master Key Phonemic Skills: Students will build confidence as they learn to identify and manipulate beginning sounds and rhyming words—skills that are essential for phonological awareness and early reading success.
• Create Strong Reading Foundations: With activities that develop the ability to hear, distinguish, and play with sounds, this packet lays the groundwork for fluent reading and comprehension.
• Keep Students Engaged: Turn learning into play with interactive exercises that capture attention and motivate progress. Perfect for keeping even reluctant learners on track!
• Adaptable for Every Student: Whether you're working with individuals, small groups, or the entire class, this packet includes differentiated activities to meet each student’s unique needs and skill levels.
• Versatile & Ready-to-Use: Designed with busy educators in mind, these no-prep worksheets can be easily integrated into speech therapy, early literacy lessons, or intervention programs.
• Holistic Language Development: Target phonological skills while also supporting speech articulation, listening skills, and vocabulary growth, making it a well-rounded resource for any language program.

Ideal for:

• Early learners who need to build a strong reading foundation
• Students requiring extra support with phonemic awareness
• SLPs and teachers looking for engaging, research-based activities that fit seamlessly into their curriculum

Transform Reading Skills with a Resource You Can Trust!

Don’t miss out on the chance to help your students thrive with this all-in-one Phonological Awareness Packet. Download today and watch as your students develop the confidence and skills they need for reading success!

This is a simple freebie bookmark themed around Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. There is a colored version and a black-and-white version if your students would like to color it. It comes with the quote from the book, "I am the Lorax, and I speak for the trees!".

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Introducing Picture Pages, a vocabulary learning system all students (including English language learners and struggling readers) can use to master the academic language they need to succeed. After a decade of research and extensive classroom testing, the Vocabulary Magic™ team is excited to share this engaging and highly effective strategy!

Vocabulary Words included: chat, bend, coast, dusk, lean, grin, heap, leap, meet

Picture Pages was developed to address 8 key elements:

1. Provide students with the opportunity to develop and work in small learning communities.
2. Increased student-to-student opportunities for listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a sheltered environment.
3. The availability of relevant, interesting pictures and concise definitions that support student understanding and retention of new vocabulary.
4. Structured opportunities that help students to relate to new words and allow for discussion about prior knowledge/life experiences.
5. The availability of sentence stems and note-taking techniques that support speaking, writing, and summarizing in complete sentences.
6. A support system to encourage students to take academic risks and listen to different points of view.
7. The availability of timely feedback followed by an opportunity for self-correction.
8. Continued opportunities for students to engage with newly learned vocabulary in stories and game-like extension activities.

Picture Pages taps into the power of imagery, conversation, collaboration, and play to ensure all students (including English Language Learners) build-essential language skills. Intentionally teaching carefully selected high-utility words that appear frequently in the text across multiple content areas will boost student confidence, reading comprehension, and fluency. Each Picture Page introduces nine new words and is used with our researched “5-Step Process”. The new words are then presented in an intriguing, illustrated story, and accompanying activity pages (both printable and electronically on Google Slides). See the delight on your student’s faces as they master challenging vocabulary and watch their confidence soar!

Free Printable Preschool Dolch Sight Words List

Introduce your preschool students to foundational reading skills with this freebie Dolch Sight Words List! Featuring 40 essential sight words specifically curated for preschoolers, this resource will help young learners build early literacy and word recognition skills with ease.

Whether you're a teacher or a parent, this printable word list is perfect for classroom activities, home learning, or small group instruction. It offers a simple, easy-to-read format designed to make learning fun and engaging for preschoolers. Use it as a reference, a flashcard guide, or a foundation for creating games and activities!

What’s Included:

• 40 Dolch Sight Words for preschool
• Clean and clear design for easy use
• Free download for your classroom or homeschool activities

Download this freebie today!

This sight word flower craft includes 3 different craft templates for the sight word "and." Students can decorate each petal then build their own flower. These pages can also be printed out on colored card stock to make a sight word matching center.

Templates Included:

• Basic Template with words on solid petals
• Silly Font Template with words in different fonts on solid petals
• Decorative Template with words on patterned background.

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This simple and low-prep resource contains fun and easy activities to teach and practice letter A. It covers letter identification, writing letter A, letter sound activities, art activities, and more!

This pack includes:

Teacher direction cards for each activity

Letter Aa Wall Card

Letter Aa Beginning Sound Cards

"Got it!" Letter Aa Practice Card/System

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"Spot it!" Letter Aa Page

Rainbow Write Aa Handwriting Activity

Punch Letter Aa Center

Letter Aa Sound Bracelet

Dot a Letter A

Letter Sort - Aa or Not?

Letter Aa Puzzles

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Get a sneak peek into the Kawaii Adventures Activity Book with this free 2-page sample! Featuring adorable kawaii characters and fun, engaging stories, this sample offers a glimpse of the creative activities that will spark your child’s imagination. Perfect for kids ages 5-8, it’s a fun and educational way to entertain young learners while boosting their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Try it now and enjoy the cuteness!