Free Kindergarten Reading Resources

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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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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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.

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

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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Looking for the full set of 28 genres? Explore these complete resources:

⭐ 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!

*Current FREE sample of my Bible story decodable readers** This steal wont last forever!

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• Young Jesus at the Temple
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• Water into Wine

Build confidence in beginning readers with this engaging Bible story decodable reader! This resource is for the decodable reader mini book titled “Sand or Rock?”, based on the Bible story of one parable of Jesus: the parable of two builders. It includes a Bible decodable reader mini book in color and black and white, pre-reading warm-ups, a teaching companion, and a single page passages option.

Primary-grade Christian teachers and homeschool teachers alike will love the user-friendly format!

Beginning readers will enjoy being able to read the Bible story for themselves!

This is the PERFECT way to ✨integrate the Bible✨ into your reading curriculum! Ideas for use include:

• Centers
• Small group instruction
• Guided Reading
• Review
• Independent skills practice
• Homework
• Intervention
• Sub Plans

What makes this decodable reader so unique from all the other Bible mini books?

It is written specifically with very early readers in mind with words that can be sounded out/ decoded with basic phonic patterns such as: CVC, CVCe, Digraphs, Blends, Vowel Teams, R Controlled, and Diphthongs.

**✨**INCLUDED in the digital download:

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• Teacher Reference Pages:

  • Detailed explanations, descriptions, ideas for use and helpful visuals for all the resources included.

• Teaching Companion Page:

  • Scripture Reference
  • Bible Discussion
  • Comprehension Check

• Pre-Reading Warm Up’s: These warm ups prepare the student with the words they will encounter in the mini book. These will help the student make connections and build prior knowledge. You will find a list and chart of the following words in the reader:

  • Sight Words
  • Phonics
  • Bible Vocabulary

• A decodable reader mini-book

  • Full-color version
  • Black-and-white version for coloring.

• A single-page passage with a picture(s).

  • Full-color version
  • Black and white version for coloring
  • Blank space version for illustrating

Many reading programs such as the Science of Reading, Logic of English and All About Reading have found that for reading comprehension to improve, a student’s ability to decode must increase. A powerful tool to improve student decoding skills is through the use of decodable texts.

With a Bible decodable text, you will also be increasing the student’s knowledge of the Bible and help grow their faith in Jesus!

Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!!

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Make sure to note:

This is for ONE Bible Story Decodable reader resource. Others are /will be listed separately in my store.

For most decodable readers the writer can ‘make up’ a story by choosing from only these types of words. However, to accurately tell the Bible story, I had to use a few sight words and Bible vocabulary.

These are not meant to be in-depth Bible lessons. These are meant to support your reading program, integrating the Bible into early learning!

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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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These math emergent readers are designed to help students practice reading and math skills at the same time! This digital & printable activity is designed to help students practice counting numbers 1-10! These emergent readers are great for distance learning with Google Slides™ and Seesaw™ versions included!

This Set includes:

- I See Bears (I see 2 blue bears.)

includes numbers 1-10 and color words

1 book with 2 versions for easy differentiation

- a book with dots to help students practice 1 to 1

- a book with sets of bears & traceable numbers for students to practice reading and writing numerals

Each reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw version (links included to pre-uploaded 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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If you like this product, you will LOVE these!

⭐ Comparing Numbers to 10 Digital and Printable Activity | Spring

⭐ Counting and Composing Teen Numbers Digital and Printable Activity | Bears

⭐ Counting by 10s to 120 | Counting Bears

⭐ Subtraction Word Problems Within 10 Digital and Printable | Counting Bears

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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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Free space emergent reader about an Astronaut. Suitable for incorporation into a space unit.

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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.

Print and go bookmark!

Can be printed on colored paper or students can color the bookmark!

This is a PDF Form with the Third Hundred Fry's Instant Words. As the student reads the words, the assessor touches the box next to the word if it is correct. The form automatically counts the number correct and displays it in the upper right corner. There is also a table to add date and number correct to see improvement over time. This works very well on an iPad with an app like Adobe Expert. I like to use the Fry's Instant Word PowerPoint presentation in conjunction with this form.

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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Special Thanks to Plearn for supplying the Lorax Clip Art. Go check out Plearn’s Store!

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!