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This Week in Kindergarten
Week 9
CVC Words
CVC Words
CVC stands for "consonant, vowel, consonant." Some words that follow this pattern include "cat," "man," and "bed." Practice building some of these words at home with letter magnets or blocks!
It is important to practice writing and making cvc words with students. Give students plenty of word building practice through manipulatives like magnetic letters or writing on white boards.
Matching Animals
Worksheet
Matching Animals
Help your kindergarten student practice their beginning reading skills by reading CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in this entertaining, animal-themed worksheet!
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Make a Short E Word
Worksheet
Make a Short E Word
Help your kindergarteners practice their beginning reading skills by making their very own CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) short E words.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
So Many Sounds in a CVC Word
Lesson plan
So Many Sounds in a CVC Word
This lesson plan is a great way to introduce or review the concept of identifying letter sounds within CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. You can use this as a stand-alone lesson or a as a support lesson for the Read with Beads lesson plan.
preschool
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Comparing Numbers
Comparing Numbers
When looking at two numbers or quantities of items, make sure to use the phrases "greater than" and "less than." This will get your child familiar with comparisons.
When introducing the concepts of "greater than" and "less than" make sure to give plenty of examples to the class and create a chart to refer to as a group.
More and Less: Less
Worksheet
More and Less: Less
Your child can learn about the difference between more and less with bouquets of cheerful blossoms as her guide.
kindergarten
Math
Worksheet
Eating Numbers
Worksheet
Eating Numbers
This fun-filled worksheet will help kindergarten students practice understanding the concept of greater than or less than.
kindergarten
Math
Worksheet
Comparing Numbers 11-20
Game
Comparing Numbers 11-20
Which number is biggest? Practice comparing number values with this mud hoppin' game.
kindergarten
Math
Game
Sight Words
Sight Words
It is important for your child to read and use sight words on a regular basis. Children need plenty of practice to master reading kindergarten sight words. Sing songs, play games, and use poems to support your child's learning.
It is important to introduce and use sight words on a regular basis. Students need plenty of practice to master reading kindergarten sight words. Sing songs, play games, and use poems to support learning.
Read and Write Sight Words: My
Worksheet
Read and Write Sight Words: My
Kindergarten students are so excited to read and write! Use this fun worksheet to help them practice reading and writing common sight words.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
The New Baby: Level B
Story
The New Baby: Level B
Using shorter sentences and easy vocabulary, this leveled book helps kids build essential early reading skills.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Story
Kindergarten Sight Word Clouds
Game
Kindergarten Sight Word Clouds
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Game
Short Vowels
Short Vowels
This week practice listening for short vowel sounds with your child. Practice reading and writing CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and identifying the short vowel sound together. When your child is spelling and writing words, model how to say the word aloud several times to listen for the short vowel sounds.
This week introduce the concept of short vowel sounds to your class. When students are spelling and writing words, instruct students to say the word aloud several times. Make sure they are listening to all the sounds as they write it, especially the short vowel sounds.
Spell Out Short Vowel Words
Worksheet
Spell Out Short Vowel Words
These short vowel words are missing their vowels. Complete each word by plugging in the correct short vowel.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Which Picture Shows the Short Vowel?
Worksheet
Which Picture Shows the Short Vowel?
Help your learners get lots of practice identifying short vowel sounds as they complete this fun worksheet!
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Say Short Vowels
Worksheet
Say Short Vowels
Your student might recognize the picture, but can she sound out the word? Students will read three words and choose which word matches the picture.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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