Rhyming Words for Kindergarten – Free Printable
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Rhyming Words for Kindergarten – Free Printable

Get 70 lists of rhyming words for Kindergarten on one free printable page! Because each list contains 5-9 words, there are over 400 words in total to use as examples of words that rhyme! Why We Love It Teaching rhyme to students is important, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated! Using a…

Teaching Rhyming Words
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Teaching Rhyming Words

Most people can recognize rhyme, but few truly understand its significance or how it supports early literacy. Explore what rhyme is, why it’s essential for reading development, and effective strategies for teaching rhyme following a Science of Reading approach. What Is Rhyme? Rhyme is the repetition of sounds at the end of words. When words…

Phonemic Awareness Practice with Letters
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Phonemic Awareness Practice with Letters

Learn all about what phonemic awareness is, the skills included within phonemic awareness, and why it’s best to practice phonemic awareness with letters. Read the research and get activities to use in your classroom with students. 👂🏼What Is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness, also called Phomeme Awareness, is the awareness of the sound units that make…

10 Best Earth Day Books for Preschool
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10 Best Earth Day Books for Preschool

Check out this list of engaging books to help children understand and celebrate Earth Day. Young students will enjoy reading or listening to the read-aloud version of these books at home or in the classroom as they learn about recycling, sustainability, and taking care of our planet! Why We Recommend These Books 👉 This list…

11 Letter Q Worksheets – Free Printables!
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11 Letter Q Worksheets – Free Printables!

Get 11 free printable Letter Q worksheets, all designed following Science of Reading best practices for teaching the letter q to preschool and Kindergarten students. Children will practice writing the letter q, recognizing the q sound: /k/ /w/, and will learn the important qu spelling rule. Teaching the Letter Q It’s important that teachers be…

B and D Reversals: Helpful Strategies & FREE Poster
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B and D Reversals: Helpful Strategies & FREE Poster

It’s incredibly common for kids to confuse lowercase b’s and d’s. We’ll discuss the why and how behind the letter b and d reversal and share practical and helpful strategies to correct letter confusion. As a bonus, get a FREE B and D Reversal poster. Why Do Letter Reversals Happen? Lowercase letters b and d…

Match the Letters with Pictures – Free Printables
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Match the Letters with Pictures – Free Printables

Get these Match the Letters with Pictures multisensory printables! Young learners in preschool and Kindergarten will get multisensory alphabet practice by matching uppercase and lowercase letters with colorful beginning sound pictures to build a solid foundation of alphabet knowledge, an early predictor of reading success. 💘 Why We Love It Children will use this resource…

30 Best Tips for Teaching Letters and Sounds + FREEBIES
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30 Best Tips for Teaching Letters and Sounds + FREEBIES

Here you’ll find 30 best practices for teaching letters and sounds to kids in pre-k through 1st grade, including those with disabilities and EL students. Included are many research-based ideas, as well as practical ways and resources to implement best practices with your students. Why It’s Important Teaching letters and letter sounds is foundational! It’s…

Scissor Skills & Cutting Practice: 8 Free Printables
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Scissor Skills & Cutting Practice: 8 Free Printables

Get 8 FREE printable PDFs to make cutting practice fun! Preschool and kindergarten students will practice their scissor and cutting skills using these worksheets, developing and improving their fine motor skills. ❤ Why We Love It These 8 fun, no-prep activities will engage your students in lots of opportunities for scissor skills practice! Like our…

Alphabet Arc: 8 Free Printable Mats & How to Use Them!
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Alphabet Arc: 8 Free Printable Mats & How to Use Them!

Get 8 different printable Alphabet Arcs to use with your students! They will help build speed, accuracy, and automaticity in alphabet knowledge, letter recognition, and sequencing. The mats include 4 color & 4 black-and-white versions with either capital or lowercase letters. Some mats include the full alphabet and some include anchor letters A-MN-Z. So whatever…