Reading 3-letter CVC words is a big step in learning to read. These CVC word puzzles are a fun way to practice blending sounds into words as the puzzles are put together! Short vowels There are 10 puzzles for you to download, 2 for each short vowel. The word families include: -at, -et, -ig, -og […]
Free Alphabet Cut and Paste, Write and Read
Today’s free alphabet cut and paste activity is 15 pages and covers all letters A-Z. There is cutting, pasting and writing to get those fine motor skills going, and lots of words to practice writing and reading! There is new vocabulary to learn, too, since some words are not generally used with very young children. […]
Alphabet Spinners with Beginning Sounds
Time for more alphabet fun with these alphabet spinners. They focus on specific sounds and 3 letter words your child can have a go at sounding out! Prep Download your alphabet spinners at the bottom of this post. Print off the required pages onto card or paper. Cut around the outside of the circles and covers. […]
Emergent Writing: Why Children’s Play Choices Affect Learning
Emergent writing is dependent not only on a child’s exposure to literacy activities from birth, but how they engage with those activities on a day-to-day basis. This podcast discusses the four play ‘types’ that researchers have found fit the majority of children and what this means for their learning. You can listen to this episode above, listen to […]
Expressing Feelings on the Farm
Expressing feelings is one of the ways children learn how to deal with their emotions and become more aware of the feelings of others. However, it’s difficult for little ones to intuitively know how to express themselves constructively. That’s why it’s helpful for children to spend time intentionally thinking about different emotions and feelings. This […]
Alphabet Punch Cards with Beginning Sounds
Get those fine motor skills going with these alphabet punch cards! A-H are free to download at the bottom of this post. How to prepare Download the Alphabet Punch Cards printable below. Print off the pages you need onto paper or card. Cut them to separate. Don’t forget to grab a hole punch that’s not too […]
Free Alphabet Activity Books
We can never have too many fun letter resources and these alphabet activity books are a great way to help reinforce your child’s learning. What you’ll need Click on the following highlighted link to get your Alphabet Activity Books (A-E). They’ll be sent immediately to your downloads folder or other device equivalent. They come in […]
Oatmeal Apple Crisp: A Recipe for Kids
This oatmeal apple crisp recipe for kids is really great because there’s plenty even young children can do to help. Sometimes I give up when looking for recipes to make with my little ones because there’s more for the adult to do than the kids! So I’ve made up a kid-friendly recipe you can print […]
Free 3D Shapes Readers
This week our focus is geometry and we have some 3D shapes readers for you! They’re free to download at the bottom of this post. If you love mixing math with literacy these will help! What you’ll need Download the 3D Shapes Readers. You’ll find the link below the next photos. Print them off in […]
Editable Sight Words When You Only Have a Minute
If you want a quick, editable activity for practicing sight words, this spinner is a simple but effective idea! Even if your child just has a spare 30 seconds before heading out the door they can use this to practice a couple of sight words. When you only have a minute This activity is part […]