This helpful pack of activities will make teaching the reading comprehension strategy visualising simple and engaging! Visualising is an important reading comprehension skill for young children to master as it helps them to understand what they are reading. Use these five different hands-on activities to implicitly teach the skill of visualising to your students. With activities to introduce the concept of visualising and others to deepen their understanding of it’s importance to their reading comprehension, your students will clearly understand the concept and how to best utilise it to improve their reading skills. The main teaching points are highlighted (prior knowledge, unique perspective and experiences, building a more complete picture with more information) and activities focus on developing these concepts. A Visualising anchor chart/poster is also included. Here’s what’s included - Visualising anchor chart/poster to display in class 48 different ‘What Am I?’ cards included each with a real life photo and 3 stepped clues ‘What Am I?’ drawing template provided to match along with teaching instructions 20 different story titles as visual prompts 2 different ‘What’s In A Name?’ drawing templates provided Visualising worksheet using the five senses Visualising worksheet using prior knowledge Daily Draw sheets Teaching ideas included for each activity ** US/UK spellings included ** File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. Copyright © classroomHQ All rights reserved by author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only

The cottagecore trend allows you to create a warm, cosy classroom this school year. Save time this back to school and print out our pre-made alphabet posters for display in your classroom or CHOOSE YOUR OWN FONT and create your own version! Perfect for teachers needing to use their own fonts. Made to complement the rest of our vintage look COTTAGECORE class theme, these easy to edit alphabet posters are perfect for classroom display. Choose from 6 different styles - simple cursive version, phonics based posters with a single image starting with the same sound as well as ASL and Auslan alphabet posters and a space saving smaller square version. Here’s what’s included - A-Z Alphabet Posters - large rectangle design (wildflower frame/light background) - 1 to a page A-Z Alphabet Posters - large rectangle design (vintage colored background + upper+lower case letters + single image starting with the same beginning sound) - 1 to a page A-Z Alphabet Posters- square design (mixed vintage colored backgrounds + upper+lower case letters) - 1 to a page Aa-Zz Auslan Alphabet Posters - full page design (wildflower banner and light colored background) - 1 per page Aa-Zz American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters - full page design (wildflower banner and light colored background) - 1 per page Aa-Zz editable posters portrait design (editable text) featuring mix of different colored backgrounds + clip art image starting with the same sound - 1 per page easy editing instructions included File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…

Digging the retro vibes for your classroom this school year? This retro rainbow word wall pack is just what your classroom needs this school year! Designed for use in a preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom, this word wall pack has been made to match our other RETRO REWIND Classroom Decor, with a mix of vintage 60s reimagined artwork and earthy rainbow colors to brighten up your classroom but not overwhelm it. You can choose from round or square designs - all with easy to edit text plus word cards to match allowing you to add to your word wall as your students’ need. Banner headers have also been included for - WORD work/WORD wall/WALL + SOUND wall **Here’s what’s included **- A-Z editable round labels (editable text) featuring different rainbow colors/artwork - 3 per A4 page (can be resized) square editable A-Z Alphabet labels (pastel colored arched background + modern rainbow artwork) - 2 per A4 page (can be resized) Blank word wall cards (different designs/colorways included) - 10 to an A4 page + editable Banner display headers for - WORD work/WORD wall/WALL + SOUND wall - please note text is not editable instructions for easy editing included File types – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!

These ASL and Auslan alphabet posters feature a modern neutral color palette and have easy to edit text for when you want primary and cursive font options. Choose from two different sizes - our full page posters includes the uppercase and lowercase letters in editable text with mix of colored and white backgrounds along with the ASL or Auslan sign. Perfect for teachers needing to use their own fonts. Our square posters are perfect for smaller display spaces and include the upper case letter (font cannot be edited) with ASL or Auslan sign. You can also adjust the size in your printer settings if you’d like either of these designs to be smaller. Designed to perfectly match our B+W NEUTRALS Collection. They’re created to encourage inclusivity and diversity to your classroom! Here’s what’s included - Aa-Zz American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters - full page design (simple white and modern neutral coloured arch background designed using American Sign Language images) - 1 per page Aa-Zz Auslan Alphabet Posters - full page design (simple white and modern neutral coloured arch background designed using Auslan images) - 1 per page A-Z American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters - square design (simple white and neutral coloured uppercase letters plus American Sign Language images ) - 1 per page please note font used cannot be edited A-Z Auslan Alphabet Posters - square design (simple white and neutral colored uppercase letters plus American Sign Language images ) - 1 per page please note font used cannot be edited easy editing instructions included File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF

Perfect for beginning writers, display these large traceable alphabet letters at child height to help build familiarity with correct letter formation as young children learn to write! Encourage your students to finger trace each letter of the alphabet using the arrows and dots to guide the direction of their writing. Made to match other B+W NEUTRALS Classroom Decor, you can also use your Circut to cut out these letters! Simply save the slides as PNG files ready for uploading to Cricut Design. Here’s what’s included - Aa-Zz traceable Alphabet Posters - modern neutral colours - 1 letter pair per page *please note font used cannot be edited File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (png files for Circut) + ready to print PDF ** IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…** All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. If you don’t have PowerPoint, you can access a free trial of the program here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. Copyright © classroomHQ All rights reserved by author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only

This helpful classroom set of 37 different digraph/trigraph posters for the common vowel, split vowel digraphs and consonant digraphs provide visual support for young children as they are introduced to digraphs and trigraphs. Each posters features multiple real life photos of the featured digraph or trigraph providing visual support for these tricky to learn spelling patterns. The use of non-fiction photos make them perfect for Early Years classroom display or speech and language students. Digraphs included - ch/sh/th/ai/ay/oi/oy/ee/ea/ey/ou/ow/aw/ph/wh/ck/ng/ar/or/er/ir/ur/ew/ie/oo/ui/ue/oa/a_e/i_e/o_e/u_e/kn/wr Trigraphs included - igh/tch/dge Here’s what’s included - 37 different full page posters featuring digraph and matching real life photos with editable text- 1 per A4 page split and combined posters for ow as in cow and ow as in crow + oo as in book and oo as in boot + combined poster for ey as in donkey and ey as in grey for Australian/UK spelling two version supplied - ready to print PDF + editable version with instructions for editing File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!

These retro classroom alphabet posters with mix of vintage rainbow colors and 60s inspired prints and patterns are just what your elementary classroom needs this back to school! Made to match our other RETRO REWIND Classroom Decor, these alphabet posters have been designed for use in a preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. You can choose from seven different designs - all with easy to edit text including phonics based sets of posters all featuring an image beginning with the same sound plus American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters and Auslan Alphabet Posters for Australian classrooms. Here’s what’s included - A-Z editable rectangular posters portrait view (editable text) featuring a mix of different rainbow colors/patterns + clip art image starting with the same sound - 1 per A4 page A-Z editable posters portrait design (editable text) featuring featuring mostly white background + a mix of different rainbow colors/patterns + clip art image starting with the same sound - 1 per A4 page A-Z editable posters portrait design (editable text) featuring featuring a mix of different rainbow colors/patterns - 1 per A4 page full page editable A-Z Alphabet Posters with American Sign Language (ASL) images with vintage colored background (portrait view) - 1 to an A4 page full page editable A-Z Alphabet Posters with Auslan Alphabet images with vintage rainbow colored background (portrait view) - 1 to an A4 page square editable A-Z Alphabet Posters with American Sign Language (ASL) images (consonants/vowel posters different colored backgrounds) - 1 to an A4 page square editable A-Z Alphabet Posters with Auslan Alphabet images (consonants/vowel posters different colored backgrounds) - 1 to an A4 page File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.

Prefer using non-fiction photos in your classroom? You’ll love these clean and simple alphabet wall posters with their use of real life images your students will be able to connect with as they’re learning the alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet is on a separate A4 sheet with both capital and lower case letters. With clean, real life photos to support your student’s growing understanding of phonics, these posters can be printed to A4 for classroom display or resize to create a handy set of alphabet flash cards unlike any others. Download includes two versions - ready to print PDF + PowerPoint with editable text. A perfect addition to any Early Years classroom! Help build alphabet recognition, sound-symbol correspondence and phonemic awareness with a print rich classroom. Here’s what’s included - letter A-Z posters with upper and lower case letter displayed + real life photos of objects starting with the same beginning letter sound - 1 per A4 page letter A-Z posters with upper and lower case letter displayed + real life photos of objects starting with the same beginning letter sound + small labels for each object - 1 per A4 page two versions supplied - ready to print PDF + editable version with instructions for editing File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!

These no prep CVC Word Spin and Spell Mats are the perfect activity for your literacy centers, morning work or small group work! Use our Word Work Mats to build phonological awareness skills: spelling CVC word families - use visual cues to spell different CVC words writing CVC words - build fine motor skills by handwriting the CVC word producing rhyme - make a word that rhymes with the CVC word spun manipulating sounds - creating a new CVC word by changing either the initial, medial or final sound of the original word To prepare the Spin and Spell word work game: Print the pages you’d like your students to practice. There are 8 different mats for each vowel sound. A mix of word families are included in each mat for each medial vowel sound. Slide into a page protector or laminate the mats to allow students to build and write on the sheet repeatedly with a dry erase marker. To use, students will: Use a pencil and paper clip to create a spinner. Spin the paper clip to find a CVC word to work with. Build the CVC word match the picture using magnetic letters, playdough or similar. With a dry erase marker, write the word in the space provided. Think of a word that rhymes with the CVC word pictured. Write or build it in the space provided. Using the CVC word pictured, change one of the letters to create a new word. Write or build it in the space provided. The worksheets in this unit are best suited for use with students in Kindergarten (Prep), but they can also be used with in Preschool for those children who are ready for a challenge or at the beginning of Grade 1 for revision purposes. These mats are designed for independent use but you may want to go over the picture names before having students complete the page independently. You can also double side print these mats so the CVC picture names appear as a reference page on the back of each mat. Instructions for use as well as a teacher reference have also been included. Here’s what’s included - 8 ready to print mats for each medial vowel sound - /a/e/i/o/u, with a mix of CVC word families included on each page instructions for use teacher guide File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. Copyright © classroomHQ All rights reserved by author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only

Practice mapping sounds in CVC words with these sound word box cards with non-fiction real life photos of simple CVC words as prompts. Using sound boxes will help your students build their phonological awareness skills. They will help students identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds making it easier for them to segment CVC words correctly. Ask your students to tap a dot under each sound box as they say each sound when they say and stretch out the CVC word. Then using magnetic letters or letter tiles, have them build the word. Once they have built the CVC word encourage them to slide their finger across the card to read the word helping them to build their decoding skills. Being able to easily segment CVC words and blend sounds is crucial for successful decoding! With over 80 words included, all with real life photos, these CVC Word Sound Box Cards are perfect for whole group, small group and reading intervention! Here’s what’s included - 80+ cards with real life photo of a CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word, three equal sized sound boxes and three dots to tap File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

These ASL and Auslan alphabet posters feature a modern neutral color palette and have easy to edit text for when you want primary and cursive font options. Choose from two different sizes - our full page posters includes the uppercase and lowercase letters in editable text with mix of colored and white backgrounds along with the ASL or Auslan sign. Perfect for teachers needing to use their own fonts. Our square posters are perfect for smaller display spaces and include the upper case letter (font cannot be edited) with ASL or Auslan sign. You can also adjust the size in your printer settings if you’d like either of these designs to be smaller. Designed to perfectly match our BOHO RAINBOW. They’re created to encourage inclusivity and diversity to your classroom! Here’s what’s included - Aa-Zz American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters - full page design (simple white and modern neutral colored arch background designed using American Sign Language images) - 1 per page Aa-Zz Auslan Alphabet Posters - full page design (simple white and modern neutral colored arch background designed using Auslan images) - 1 per page A-Z American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters - square design (simple white and neutral colored uppercase letters plus American Sign Language images ) - 1 per page *please note font used cannot be edited A-Z Auslan Alphabet Posters - square design (simple white and neutral colored uppercase letters plus American Sign Language images ) - 1 per page *please note font used cannot be edited easy editing instructions included File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

Sound boxes are a hands-on way for children to learn how to read and spell. Use these CVCe word cards with non-fiction real life photos to practice mapping sounds. Using sound boxes will help your students build their phonological awareness skills. They will help students identify the individual sounds making it easier for them to spell and read CVCe words correctly. Ask your students to tap a dot under each sound box as they say each sound when they say and stretch out the CVCe word. Then using magnetic letters or letter tiles, have them build the word. Once they have built the CVCe word encourage them to slide their finger across the card to read the word helping them to build their decoding skills. With over 40 words included, all with real life photos, these CVCe Word Cards are perfect for whole group, small group and reading intervention! Here’s what’s included - 40+ cards with real life photo of a CVCe word, four equal sized sound boxes and three dots to tap to indicate the split digraph File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

Sound boxes are a hands-on way for children to learn how to read and spell. Use these CCVC word and CVCC word cards with non-fiction real life photos to practice mapping sounds. Using sound boxes will help your students build their phonological awareness skills. They will help students identify the individual sounds making it easier for them to spell and read both CCVC and CVCC words correctly. Ask your students to tap a dot under each sound box as they say each sound when they say and stretch out the word. Then using magnetic letters or letter tiles, have them build the word. Once they have built the CCVC or CVCC word encourage them to slide their finger across the card to read the word helping them to build their decoding skills. With over 40 words included, all with real life photos, these CCVC and CVCC Word Cards are perfect for whole group, small group and reading intervention! Here’s what’s included - 40+ cards with real life photo of a CCVC or CVCC word, four equal sized sound boxes and four dots to tap to map out the sounds File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…** All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

Learning the different vowel sounds can be challenging for many young learners. These CVC to CVCe Word cards provide helpful visual support for children struggling with the change in vowel sounds from short to long to create CVCe words from CVC words. Starting with a CVC word card (three-letter word plus picture), children are then asked to add the ‘e’ sound changing the vowel from a short sound (/a/ like in c/a/t) to word with a long sound (/a/ like in c/a/k/e). You make only want to start with one or two pairs of cards to introduce the idea or use these cards to reinforce the concept in your literacy rotations. Answer cards and recording sheets have been included to allow children to work independently. Here’s what’s included - 30 different CVC to CVCe Word Cards (3 versions - full colour/e in red, full colour/e in black vowels + print friendly B+W) - 3 per A4 page CVC to CVCe Word answer cards - 4 per A4 page recording sheeting included File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

These helpful letter match cards are perfect for building your student’s understanding and recognition of upper and lower case letters. With real life photos offering support, children are prompted to match the uppercase letter to the lowercase one. Just add some clothes pegs or counters for children to match the capital letter with the lower case letter in easy to read print. Each letter of the alphabet is represented multiple times and is individually color coded to also help support young learners. Easy to prep - just print and add to your literacy center or Daily 5 rotations. Download included a ready to print PDF and an editable PowerPoint version that allows you to choose your own font to match upper and lower case letters. Here’s what’s included - 150+ different cards (multiple cards for every letter of the alphabet) displaying upper case letter, real life photo of something beginning with the same initial letter sound and three lower case letters to choose between and match - 2 cards per A4 page File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom! Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me.

With over 300 different words included, this easy to prep Build a Word pack allows students practice their phonics skills when spelling new words. Students can work independently to sound out the pictured word and build the word on the mats with letters/tiles. They can then record their work on the included sheets. This approach to word work gives students an opportunity to use the oral language processing part of their brain to map, or connect, the sounds (phonemes) of the word to the letters or letter combinations (graphemes) in a word. Using this process, children can then work to physically connect or match the letters with the sounds they represent and helps to encourage the process of orthographic mapping when choosing the correct magnetic letter or letter tile to build the word. This practice helps build word recognition and decoding skills that improve fluency in both reading and writing making this Build A Word Pack a great addition to literacy centers, morning tubs, Daily 5 etc. These Build A Word Mats focus on spelling CVC, CCVC, CVCC and CVCe words. Each mat has five different pictures for your children to attempt spelling the word to match. Easy to prep, just print out the mats you want: IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product?

These stunning tropical themed alphabet posters are perfect for any classroom! Choose from phonics posters, American Sign language, Auslan alphabet or leafy green or tropical coastal versions to make your classroom a calm oasis! Made to match our TROPICAL COAST Classroom Decor, you can easily edit these posters to use your own choice of font. Perfect for teachers needing to use their own fonts in class. What’s Included - Alphabet Posters (6 Different Designs): Choose from ready to print cursive alphabet posters, alphabet posters with an image starting with the same sound (2 types - watercolor artwork and B+W illustrations) along with ASL + Auslan designs. Each poster includes an uppercase and lowercase letter. Editable Templates: Customize the text on each poster using the provided editable templates. Key Features - Leafy Tropical Designs: Featuring a unique blend of tropical greenery, tropical coastal and calm neutral backgrounds, adding a fun and nostalgic touch to your classroom. High-Quality Graphics: Crisp, clear images ensure the posters are visually appealing and easy to read, making them an attractive addition to any classroom. Versatile Use: Suitable for wall displays, bulletin boards, or as part of a thematic unit on the alphabet. These posters can be used year-round to support various lessons and activities. Durable and Reusable: Print on high-quality paper or card stock and laminate for long-lasting use, ensuring your posters remain vibrant and intact. File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product?  I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here.  To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources.  Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. Copyright © classroomHQ All rights reserved by author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only

Are your children having trouble blending sounds together to read simple words? These Crack the Code Cards are perfect phonemic awareness practice for blending those tricky double consonant sounds together to spell and read simple words. This Science of Reading (SoR) aligned resource teaches kindergartern and first grade children how map words by connecting the speech sounds (phonemes) to the letters or combination of letters (graphemes). Children simply work through each set of pictures identifying the beginning sound of each given image then use their phonemic blending skills to sound out or decode the word, blending the individual sounds to read and make or write the word. They can build the words with magnetic letters or laminate the cards to write on. Your students can also use the included recording sheets to write down their answers which they can independently check their answers using the answer cards provided but you will also be able to double-check their skills after as well. Perfect for independent practice in your small groups, literacy centers, reading groups or Daily 5 Word Work. Here’s what’s included - 60 CVCC word Crack the Code Cards - 3 per A4 page Crack The Code recording sheet - 2 per A4 page answer sheet included File type – Ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. I also encourage you to ask questions before purchasing if you are uncertain of anything. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

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