Reading Resources and Literacy Center Resources

I wanted to put together a few of my favorite resources for teaching reading! Especially the little ones, isolation of sounds is such an important step in building a strong reading foundation. 

One resource I LOVE for my reluctant readers are these puzzles from Lakeshore Learning!! I have students say the letter sound while putting it together so they can actually see how the letter stands alone. My struggling readers LOVE this activity and it also helps them build up their confidence. You can check out these puzzles right HERE

Another great resource is my printable I-Can-Make-Words-

This is hands on activity includes 10 printables for making words. Students cut letters out and arrange them together to make words. Several different levels included to meet the needs of all your students.

I just posted my CVC-Interactive-Flip-Charts!! 

I use these in my small groups. I give the students a word, and ask them to make it. You can also start with the picture, have them sound out the  word and build it. Once students are familiar with CVC words, you could also use these at a center as writing prompts. I included blank picture cards for “nonsense” words. You do not have to attach all the picture cards at once. I sometimes just use certain vowel sounds.

The pictures do not have to be in any order, as the activity should require them to make each word. They should have to move most of the parts to make a new word. 

You still have time to enter my giveaway for a $50.00 TpT Gift Certificate!! You can enter right HERE!!!!

Back To School Giveaway

Who loves a giveaway?!?! I know I DO!!! To celebrate the Back To School season, I'm having a little giveaway! 

I'm giving away a $50.00 gift certificate to TpT!!!

All you have to do is enter below :)  Leave a comment that you did everything!

Happy Teaching! 

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Whew!

First and foremost---I cannnnnnnnot believe it's been so long since I've posted ANYTHING! Whew! Where does the time go???

Well, when you are as darn clumsy as I am--it goes by slowly! I had a horrible thing happen a few weeks ago. I was microwaving water, and the bowl exploded in my hands causing 2nd and 3rd degree burns! I was  in an incredible amount of pain for about 10 days..but I'm finally feeling better now! I am just hoping it doesn't scar too badly. This might be *tmi* but I did NOT know this could happen! I wanted to share it with you because at the hospital they told me, it's actually pretty common and most people never knew it was dangerous! The water did not even appear to be boiling and was only in the microwave for less than 3 minutes!! Major Ouch!

So once I was able to back to work  as a long term sub in a Pre K Classroom..I was ready to dive right in! 

First, we finished our garden unit! We used my Garden Unit and Caitlin's All-About-Plants-Math-Literacy-

Here are a few samples from my Garden Unit :

This thematic unit contains 8 literacy centers, printables and word wall cards! This unit is great for differentiated instruction as activities vary in difficulty. 

*Garden ABC Order

*Garden Vocabulary

*How to Plant a Garden (Sequencing Activity)

*Garden Memory Match Up

*Beginning Sounds Match Up Literacy Center

*Sizing Up Tomatoes (Sorting Activity)

*Shape Match

*Color Match

*Plant Life Cycle Sequencing Cards

*Plant Parts 3 In a Row (16 Game Boards)

*What's Your Favorite Vegetable? A class pocket chart graphing activity

Printables: Making Words, and Numbers 

Now we are ready to move onto our Zoo Unit! So much fun! I love this time of year! 

We are using my Zoo-Literacy-and-Math-Fun packet and Arlene's At-the-Zoo-Grades-K-1

Here is detail of what comes in my Zoo-Literacy-and-Math-Fun 

This zoo themed mini packet includes:

*word wall cards
*Zoo Picture Bingo
*Zoo Memory
*Zoo Vocabulary Match Up
*Zoo Number Match Up


Arlene's contains great early emergent readers that will fit perfectly into our unit!!! 

I have just a few more days in my PreK Class, then I finish the year out in First Grade :) 

You can enter to win my zoo packet here:


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Before I forget...head on over to TpT and check out this MEGA Sale happening! It ends tonight!

I have got to get busy with this messy house! Being injured for a few weeks, the house work has gotten a *tad* out of hand!!!

Till Next Time

Spring Forward & Freebie!

I don't know about y'all...but I was not ready to "Spring Forward" this morning! We woke up, and hurried around to get ready for church, just to realize, our oldest..was sick :( Poor little thing has been feeling crummy all day and is passed out on the couch right now. I hate it when my kids are sick! I know all of the moms out there can agree!!!

I have had a few things that I've needed to share with you forever! It's just always something :) So I figured I'd take this time to catch up with you! 

First off, I'm having a little giveaway on my FB Page! Hurry on over and enter, the giveaway ends soon!

Second, I finally posted my Spring-Mega-Literacy-Math-Center-Packet-21-Centers! I posted it yesterday and listed it on sale until Monday! It contains 21 centers and is 108 pages long!!

This packet is loaded for March and April themed Literacy and Math Centers!

*Springing For Sight Words
*St. Patrick's Day Word Sort {Noun, Verbs, and Adjectives}
*Pinch Me ABC Order
*St. Patrick's Day Rhyme Time
*St. Patrick's Day Compound Words
*Lucky Sight Word Memory
*Lucky Leprechaun Word Sort
*Springing For Synonyms & Antonyms
*Spring Time ABC Order
*Spring Word Sort
*Contraction Match Up
*Time Wipe Off Cards
*Clover Addition
*Rainbow Word Scramble
* Leaping Leprechaun Editing
*Hip Hopping for Sight Words ABC Order (3 Sets) 
* Hopping for Compound Words
*Spring Rhyme Time

A little preview of what you will see--

I wanted to include a freebie for all of my followers! Once I get to 500 followers, I am going to have a huge giveaway! 

Just click HERE to get your FREEBIE!

The Teacher's Treasure Chest FREEBIE

Now I need to get off this computer and go check on my little one! Have a great week everyone!

Linking up with Love

 Hey y'all! I'm linking up with my sweet friend Tessa, from Tales Outside The Classroom!  

She's hosting this linky party so I just HAD to join in! 

*People* I'm in LOVE with!

Of course-- My husband! My husband is my rock! I just love him to death. He's loving, caring, funny and best of all, the best husband and father I could have ever wished for! 

Yes, that is a TEXAS Flag vest...can we say PROUD TEXAN???? ;)

My kiddos are so amazing! I love them so much! They are so energetic and keep me going ALL the time! Life never stops with boys in the house!!!

*Products* That I Love! 

Humm--that one is EASY! 

I love this water bottle that I got as a Christmas gift! I use it EVERYDAY!!

Of course-- Y'all know how much I love my country music! I found this gem in my CD collection the other day--I've been blaring it in the radio EVERY since!! haha! Who can resist KING GEORGE?!?!

Here is my latest freebie FREE-Addition-Math-Center That I just uploaded to TpT! 

I use it as a math center when my students are finished with their work. I simply printed on card stock, laminated, and secured with binder rings. Then, I store in a ziploc bag with dry erase markers and dice! My kiddos love this! 

My I Can Make Words  is getting great feedback from teachers of various grades! I love that you can differentiate it so easily! This packet includes 10 printables for making words. Students cut letters out and arrange them together to make words. 

*Places* I'm in LOVE WITH!

I'm  so totally in love with the...GYM! I know it sounds crazy, but every since I started my fitness journey, I have just really enjoyed getting the stress out with exercise! My favorite exercise has to be squats! I love them! More than that, I LOVE the results from killing it with squats!!!!

I am also really enjoying the dead lift--but don't tell my trainer! Haha! I might whine a tad when we have to do them! But all and all, exercise in general really excites me! My husband just started working out this week..He's went like three times and I've already had to run him outta the vitamin stores! I'm like baby steps hun, baby steps ;) He would buy every protein supplement if I would allow it! I'm like let's see how long it *last* before you go spend a bunch of money on something---does this sound familiar to anyone else ;) 

 I just can't wait to get to the place where I can really just start maintaining my weight and not having to diet as serious. That part, is NOT fun! 

Thanks Again Tessa for hosting this great linky party!

Till Next Time!

Centers GALORE!

Hey everyone! I hope your year is getting off to an awesome start!!! I am really excited and preparing for my first 5K! I can't wait! I hope I  can make it through! 

I've spent the last few days re-vamping my Ultimate Math Center Packet!! 

It includes ~20 Math Centers~

This Packet is Loaded with Centers and Visual Aides!! This packet is great for any PRIMARY classroom! Great for differentiated instruction! All Centers include a recording sheet!

*Race Into Double Facts

*Race Into Near Double Facts

*Skate Into Subtraction Facts

*Race Into Subtraction Facts

*What Time Is It? 

*Money Posters (Penny,Nickel,Dime, Quarter)

*Collecting Money

*Money Match

*Rocking Out with Even or Odd Numbers

*Some Odd Pumpkins (Even/ Odd Numbers)

*Time Wipe On/Off Cards (2 Sets)

*Place Value Memory

*Double Facts FF Game

*Apple Multiplication (3's)

*Rock Star Multiplication (4s)

*Racing Multiplication (5's)

*Racing Through Addition

*Expanded From Match 

*Rocking Through Expanded Form

*Number Word Matching

This packet will be on sale for Sunday and Monday!! 

Hurry over and go check it out HERE

I'm in the process of making a Ultimate Literacy Center Packet!!! Stay tuned for that!

Till Next Time

Wrap Up The End Of The Year Sale!

Hey Everyone! I'm linking up with DeAnne from First Grade and Fabulous with a end of the year sale!

 

This is a great time to stock up on some holiday units!!  Head on over and check out my Santas-Helper-Literacy-and-Math-Center-Fun-10-Centers Packet! This packet is great for differeniated instruction!! It includes 10 Centers and Word Wall Cards!!

 

 

*Stocking Up For Compound Words
*He's Making A List {Sentence Editing Center}
*Here Comes Santa Claus {Sight Word Game}
*Guess The Present {Long/Short O Word Sort}
*Holly Jolly Sentence Scramble
*ABC Order Center
*Let It Snow Yes or No {Synonyms and Antonyms}
*Tis The Season For Contractions
*December Themed Word Wall Cards
Math:
*Tis The Season for Addition
*Holly Jolly Number Words

 

I just added my Winter-Literacy-Center-Packet-8-Centers!!

*Winter Vowel Word Sort
Sort the words by long and short vowels. I included two versions of this for differentiated instruction. One version includes pictures, the other does not.
*Parts Of Speech are "Snow" Much Fun!
Sort the words by nouns,verbs and adjectives
*Winter ABC Order
*I Can Make Words:Winter Edition
*Frosty For Synonyms
*Antonym Word Sort
*Winter Real/Nonsense Compound Words

 

 

 

Here are a few of my BEST Sellers that are also on sale!!!!

R-Controlled-Vowels-Literacy-Packet

R Controlled Vowels Literacy Packet!
Includes:
* four word sorts
*seven ABC Order centers, two sets for each center
(with recording sheets)
*BINGO Center with 8 different boards!
*R Controlled Vowel word list posters

 



 

Number-Order-and-Skip-Counting-Fun

This packet contains printables for practicing number order and skip counting.

 

 

Preparing for Winter

This *Texas* Family is starting to feel very outta place up here in VA!!! We are NOT used to this cold weather! It's so funny, because our kids are only used to "light" jackets. We had to go and buy real, heavy, jackets recently, and they were so confused! Now that's starting to cool down, they are starting to understand :) To say we miss Texas, would be an understatement!!!! But we are making it work here!  We are just glad to all be together for a while. You just never know what the Navy has in store!!

God has been working so much in our lives. Since we've moved, I have yet to find a teaching position. It's been nice staying home with my kids, and helping my son with his school work. A lot of my creations lately, are projects he needed.

So few positions posted lately, and then all the sudden, I get a few phone calls! Say a prayer for me as this week I have job interviews!! I am SO excited and nervous!


My little firstie LOVES Frosty The Snowman! So I created THIS packet to work with him over winter break. The neat thing is, this packet can be used from now until February!

This packet contains 8 Literacy Centers PLUS Word Wall Cards!

*Winter Vowel Word Sort
Sort the words by long and short vowels. I included two versions of this for differentiated instruction. One version includes pictures, the other does not.
*Parts Of Speech are "Snow" Much Fun!
Sort the words by nouns,verbs and adjectives
*Winter ABC Order
*I Can Make Words:Winter Edition
*Frosty For Synonyms
*Antonym Word Sort
*Winter Real/Nonsense Compound Words

I am using the word wall cards for a variety of things. I am going to place them around and have him do sort of a "Read/Write The Room" type of activity. 

This packet is on sale for the next 24 hours, so head on  over and check it out HERE!

Next week, We are going to watch the Polar Express for our family Movie Night! I've already printed and started laminating for our after school centers. I am using Katie from Queen of The First Grade Jungle newest creation All-Aboard-A-Polar-Express-Mini-Unit! I am in LOVE with this unit! It has so many things that I can use, just at home!

Anyways, even though I'm not in the classroom right now, I am still teaching! Every single day! My own children are perhaps THE most important students I'll ever have. I do still wish that I can somehow get back into the classroom soon. I sure do miss so many things about teaching in a school setting. God has a plan, and I will just have to wait and see what that is!

Till Next Time:)

Christmas Sight Word FREEBIE and a MEGA SALE!

If you have not checked out the MEGA Sale happening at TpT,  you still have time to hurry over and check it out!!! 

Right now, I'm working hard with my own little one with sight words. He picked out the graphics, and I added the words :)

Click HERE for your FREEBIE!

Till Next Time :)

November ideas and freebies!

Where has this month GONE?!?!? Seriously! I can't believe next week is THANKSGIVING! How exciting! I am super excited as we we will be traveling this year!! It's been a while since we've seen our family and we couldn't be happier to spend the holiday with them!!!

I am not sure if you've had a chance to check out my Thanksgiving-Color-by-Word FREEBIE on TpT! Be sure to head on over and download it! It's great for morning work! 

Here are some of the things I have planned for the rest of my month: 

My Turkey-Math-and-Literacy-Center-Mini-Packet

This packet includes 4 Centers:

*Turkey Compound Words
*Turkey ABC Order
*Turkey Money Match
*Turkey Addition Facts

My Fall-Literacy-and-Math-Center-Mega-Packet21-Centers

This product is actually reduced for the next day or so :) 

Caitlin's (Kindergarten Smiles) 

 Pilgrim-Craftivity 

This little craftivity is just adorable and I can't wait to try it out!

Katie's(Queen of The First Grade Jungle) 

 Blends-and-Digraphs-Mega-Pack-Posters-Handouts-Games-Centers

Oh my! I'm in LOVE with this packet! It has EVERYTHING you need!!!!! Love LOVE LOVE IT! 

AND I made these word wall cards for November! Just clickHERE!

Patriotism & Veteran's Day

Well, I am HAPPY to report that my husband made it home safely from his deployment! What an  experience it was! I've never experienced a carrier homecoming before, let alone one that was decommissioning  It was such an awesome experience! Needless to say, I am one **SUPER** Proud Navy Wife!! This picture was taken *after* he changed out of his uniform! It was SO crazy when he got off the ship, we didn't get any good pictures! I still love it, but BOY I <3 p="p" the="the" uniform="uniform">

Welcome Home USS Enterprise!

After the excitement of homecoming, it was time to get back to work! I've created a Patriotic-Literacy-Center-Mini-Packet! 

This Packet contains {4} Centers and {3} Writing Printables!I love this packet because it can be used during Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, President's Day or any other time frame that you wish!!!

*Compound Words
*ABC Order
*Verb/Noun/Adjective Word Sort
*Sight Word Game*3 Writing Printables

Another *GREAT* Veteran's Day activity is from Miss Kindergarten! Her Soldier-Boy-and-Girl-Craft-and-Writing-Templates is amazing!!! I have this and can't wait to put it to use! 

Till Next Time!!!