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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:...

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....

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...

Reading For Fun Tic Tac Toe

Reading For Fun Tic Tac Toe

Getting your child to want to read shouldn't be a drudgery. With this Reading For Fun Tic Tac Toe game, your child will be begging you to read! What you need: Fiction or non-fiction book How to prep: Print the pages Cut out the Xs and Os cards Directions: This game is...

Feelings Picture Cards

Feelings Picture Cards

Identifying and describing feelings is an important part of early literacy. It sets the stage for reading comprehension skills and allows children to understand the feelings, and therefore actions, of characters in fiction books. What you need: Scissors Laminating...

OH! Interjections and Conjunctions

OH! Interjections and Conjunctions

This game is a great way to practice orally creating complex sentences using interjections and conjunctions with a partner. What you need: Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut apart the task cards on the dotted lines. Laminate for durability (optional)...

Rhyming Dominoes

Rhyming Dominoes

Poets often use rhyming words in their poetry. Practice your rhyming skills by playing Rhyming Dominoes! What you need: Scissors Laminator (optional) How to prep: Cut out the domino pieces Laminate for durability (optional) Directions: Each player takes 5 dominoes to...