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Fluency Fitness

Fluency Fitness

Use the fluency fitness strips to practice your inflection and fluency. Without looking, grab one slip of paper. For each time you pull a strip, read a different piece of any text (no more than 2 paragraphs) at least 3 times through.Learning Benchmarks: Primary: The...

Syllable Count Cards

Syllable Count Cards

1. Mix up the cards. 2. Go through each card. Say the name of the picture. 3. Place a marker in the litt le squares for each syllable the word has. For example, "apple" has 2 syllables, so you would place one marker each in two squares.Learning Benchmarks: Primary:...

Root Word Go Fish

Root Word Go Fish

Objective: To become the first player with all cards matched and none left in your hand. 1. Before playing, make sure you’ve studied and have become familiar with the Root Words List (included here). 2. Shuffle the cards and deal 7 cards to each player. Place the rest...

Pick Up Sticks Performances

Pick Up Sticks Performances

1. Each person participating will choose one popsicle stick from each story element. For example, I chose Bear, tiny home, and has an injury. 2. Once everyone has chosen their 3 popsicle sticks, give 5-7 minutes for the performances to be planned and staged. You will...

Rhyming Clip Cards

Rhyming Clip Cards

These Rhyming Clip Cards are perfect for introducing emerging readers to rhyming words through beautifully hand-drawn illustrations! Includes 12 Clip Cards, as well as a Picture Key! To prepare, print  the cards out on card stock. Cut out and laminate the cards for...

Rhyming Pair Memory

Rhyming Pair Memory

Rhyming Pair Memory is another great activity for practicing rhyming words, this time through the structure of a familiar game! Includes 32 cards with words and hand-drawn illustrations. Prepare by cutting out all 32 cards. Laminate for durability and extended use....

Mixed Review Task Cards

Mixed Review Task Cards

This activity is a great way to practice discussing fiction texts! These general questions work for any fictional book. What you need: Pencil Fiction books How to prep: Print pages Cut out the task cards on the dotted lines Laminate for durability (optional) Stack all...

Open Syllables Cut & Paste

Open Syllables Cut & Paste

Pair the practice of fine-motor skills and the knowledge of open syllables (syllables that end with a long sounding vowel). What you need: Pencil Scissors Glue How to prep: Simply print the pages Directions: Cut out the syllable cards. Under "Color It", say the word...

Synonyms Go Fish

Synonyms Go Fish

An educational twist on a classic game! What you need: Scissors How to prep: Print the pages Cut out the cards Directions: In a group of 2-4 players, shuffle the cards and deal each player 5 random cards. Place the rest of the cards face down in the middle.  Players...