These resources are aimed to assist students in pre-school, ages 3-5 as they learn and practice foundational literacy skills!
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To help your students build a strong foundation to become confident readers and spellers, start with the alphabetic principle! It’s the key to connecting sounds and letters. Learn what the alphabetic principle is, why it matters, and get six simple, effective ways to teach it. What Is the Alphabetic Principle? ➡️ Academic Definition: The Alphabetic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…