The File Folder Phonics activities have certainly been a hit for working with specific phonics skills during independent practice. We find that sorting activities are great for students just learning a phonics skill and then writing those words just helps to cement the concept. Many of my first grade friends are now being introduced to the oy/oi spelling pattern and this file folder activity which contains a word sort, writing practice and then writing the word within context has been super helpful.
To create the file folder activity simply print the templates on office paper and adhere to a file folder. Once the templates are in place, laminate the folder. For the word sorting activity, print the words on card stock and laminate. Although not totally necessary, you could put a velcro strip down each sorting column and then on the back of each word.
Now I like to keep all the materials in one place. This way students aren’t spending time trying to find a marker. So, I simply placed the words and the marker in a baggie and clipped them together to the folder using a brass clasp. Super simple. There’s a little bit of assembly required for the file folder activities, but once laminate, you’ll have activities that will last for years and years.
As for storage, I found these file folder boxes at Office Max. The folders fit perfectly!
You can find each File Folder Phonics activity as a separate download in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. There are file folder activities for many phonics spelling patterns introduced in first and second grade.
The File Folders Phonics oi/oy activity can be found in my online Teachers Pay Teachers store or through the Make, Take & Teach website.
The File Folder Phonics Bundle can also be found in my TpT store or through the Make, Take & Teach website.
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