Valentine's Day is almost here! I just updated the Valentine Lotto activity for CVC words. This activity is ideal for centers or for small group instruction so be sure to click the link below to download this freebie! Just click the following link: Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
DIY Classroom Crayon Valentines
If you've spent anytime on Pinterest, you know it's full of really cool DIY projects. There are soooooo many great ideas and just not enough time! I really think I could make creating DIY projects found on Pinterest a full time job. Melting crayons within molds has been pretty … [Read more...]
Valentine Rhyming Activity
Many of my preschool and kinder friends are now working with the concept of rhyme. Rhyming is an important early literacy skill as it helps our young readers understand that words are comprised of sounds which can be changed to make new and different words. This rhyming … [Read more...]
A FREEBIE for Valentine’s Day
Kyle (fabulous artist) created this cute little bear and rabbit for decorating Valentine's Day bags for collecting cards. Aren't they just adorable?? Your students will have tons of fun creating their very own collection bags. Simply copy the bear or rabbit for each child and … [Read more...]
Valentine Sight Word Game Boards FREEBIE!
Just working away at updating a few oldies-but-goodies from years past. If you've downloaded the Valentine's Day Sight Word Game Boards last year you'll want to be sure to click on the link below and grab the new version. I've added a few new game boards and spruced them up a … [Read more...]
Super Fun Activities for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's time to change it up the literacy centers and small group activities. Here are a few fun little activities for rhyme and learning letters and sounds. When you download the Valentine Hearts activity, you'll receive 48 colorful … [Read more...]
A Sweet Valentine’s Day Segmenting Activity
I was shopping at one of my favorite "go-to" stores for fun holiday manipulatives and found these adorable heart gems. It's easy to make an activity a little more engaging by simply changing the materials. Changing the manipulatives for segmenting activities is super easy and … [Read more...]
I (Heart) Vowels
I know it's a little crazy, but I really do love vowels. It's so important that our young readers learn those vowel sounds correctly so that they can decode words and use them correctly in their writing. Activities which involve discriminating the vowels sounds are so helpful, … [Read more...]
Valentine Sight Word Game Boards
I love Valentine's Day and I love making activities. So I REALLY love making Valentine's Day activities. These holiday sight word games can be used either in literacy centers or for your small group intervention. Be sure to differentiate by using your mid-year sight word … [Read more...]