Sight word mastery is one of the keys to fluent reading. This set of 41 clip it task cards make memorizing sight words fun! Every task card has a sight word (Dolch First Grade List) on it. Students have to read the main sight word and clip the matching sight word at the bottom of the card. Place a small dot on the other side of the card to indicate the correct answer, that way the cards are self-checking. For extra variation, you can use the cards without the clothespins. Students can use whiteboard markers and circle the matching words. Students can also try to read and clip the words while being timed. Also included are 41 Dolch sight word flash cards. Included: 41 Dolch sight words color clip it task cards 41 Dolch sight words black and white clip it task cards 41 Dolch sight words color flash cards 41 Dolch sight words black and white flash cards Sight words clip it task cards are also great for students that struggle with visual discrimination and fine motor coordination. By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Alphabet Posters (Rainbow) - This product contains alphabet posters. The images are bright, doodly and very child friendly. They are available in full color and black line filled with white. I've also included multicultural options for "girl" and "queen". I've included the following graphics: * Apple * Bee * Cat * Duck * Egg * Fish * Girl (two multicultural images - to suit the needs of your class) * Heart * Igloo * Kite * Lion * Moon * Numbers * Octopus * Pig * Queen (two multicultural images - to suit the needs of your class) * Rabbit * Sun * Tomato * Umbrella * Vest * Worm * X-ray and Xylophone * Yogurt * Zebra You will receive four options with this pack: Option 1: Letter formation and picture. Option 2: Letter formation, picture and word Option 3: Black line version of option 1 (perfect for tracing pictures) Option 4: Black line version of option 2 (perfect to send home for extra reinforcement) Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)

Awards: End of Year Awards - 50 Editable Kids Awards. You are going to love these colorful awards! Use them as end of year awards, or use them throughout the year to encourage and reward your students. There are 50 awards to choose from and you can also create your own awards by using the editable PPT. I've done all the hard work for you, add your students' names and you'll be ready for your awards ceremony! Included: 50 Print and go awards (PDF). 50 Type in names and dates awards (PPT). 14 Fully editable awards (PPT). Checklist (PDF) to help you plan your awards. 50 Awards (you can also create your own with the editable PPT file): Animal Activist Amazing Artist Outstanding Attendance Positive Attitude Future Author Bright Bookworm Coloring In Genius Creative Genius Neatest Desk Supreme Determination Exceptional Engineer Excellent Entrepreneur Fabulous Fact Finder Caring Friend Faithfull Friend Gifted Gardener Handwriting Hero Happy Helper Homework Superstar Best Improvement IT Whiz Kid Jolly Joker Exceptional Kindness Outstanding Leadership Lining Up Master Lovely Listener Magnificent Manners Mathematical Mastermind Marvelous Messenger Magnificent Motivator Future Movie Star Musical Maestro Outstanding Neatness Future Olympian Perfect Patience Future Poet Perfect Problem Solving Future Scientist Singing Superstar Social Butterfly Super Speller Super Sharing Sensational Sports Star Superb Story Teller Improved Reading Reading Superstar Future Teacher Terrific Team Player Wonderful Worker World Class Writer Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Subject and Predicate (PowerPoint and Worksheets) - This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to subject and predicate. Students discover how to identify the subject and predicate in sentences by following easy steps. Students have to identify the subject and predicate in numerous sentences (they can use their whiteboards). By the end of this lesson, your students will know exactly how to find the subject and predicate of a sentence. This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of subject and predicate. Also included are four worksheets to further reinforce and consolidate subject and predicate. Included: 44 PowerPoint Slides 4 Printables (answer keys included) Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Commas and quotation marks in dialogue (PowerPoint and Printables) - Quotation marks and commas are easy to teach when you use this no-prep PowerPoint and worksheet set! This is a highly visual and interactive way to learn about quotation marks and commas in dialogue. Students often struggle to punctuate direct speech. This PowerPoint explains the components of direct speech (speaker tags and spoken words) and the how to punctuate sentences depending on the position of the speaker tag. Students work through the interactive slides with their whiteboards to learn about the correct use of quotation marks and commas in dialogue. It's easy to use, you just click and teach! Also included are seven worksheets (including a flip flap book) to further reinforce and consolidate the use of quotation marks in dialogue. The worksheets are perfect for literacy centers or to send home for additional review. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.2.C Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue. Included: 51 Quotation marks and commas in dialogue PowerPoint slides 7 Quotation marks and commas in dialogue worksheets By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Types of Sentences {PowerPoint and Worksheets} - Types of Sentences PowerPoint (53 slides) Types of Sentences Worksheets (4) Types of sentences are easy to learn when you use this no-prep PowerPoint! This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to the four different types of sentences (interrogative, declarative, exclamatory and imperative). Students discover how to identify the different types of sentences and also how to correctly punctuate the various types of sentences. Interactive learning is promoted through the use of whiteboards, and there are links to online activities. By the end of this lesson, your students will know how to identify and punctuate the four types of sentences. Also included are four printables (info sheet, two worksheets and a flip flap foldable booklet) to further consolidate the four types of sentences. Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Action Verbs: Verbs (PowerPoint & Worksheets) - This interactive Verbs PowerPoint is so much fun! Students discover what action verbs are through games and exercises. This PowerPoint introduces verbs to students and helps them to identify verbs in word lists and sentences. By the end of this lesson, your students will know exactly what a verb is! This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of action verbs. Also included are four verb worksheets to reinforce and consolidate verbs. Included: 22 Verb PowerPoint Slides 4 Verb Worksheets & Answer Sheets By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Leap Day / Leap Year Activities! The 29th of February is a very special day, Leap Day! Enjoy this collection of activities to celebrate Leap Year and Leap Day with your class. Included: Leap Day Fact Sheet Leap Day Word Search Following Directions (differentiated) Leap Day Wish Box Leap Day Fortune Teller Leap Day Bookmarks Leap Day Mini Skip Counting Bunting Happy Leap Day! Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)

COLONS (introducing a list and separating time) PowerPoint and Printables - Colons introducing a list and colons separating time are easy to teach when you use this no-prep interactive PowerPoint and worksheet set. Join Peter on a secret mission and learn more about colons! The animated slides and sound effects are sure to engage and stimulate your students! The five colon printables are perfect for literacy centers or to send home for further review. Contents: Colons PowerPoint (50 slides) Colons Printables (5) Please remember to open the PPT in slide show mode for the animation and sound to work. Please unzip the bundle to access the files. *Oxford Comma used* Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Awards: End of Year Awards - Editable Black and White Animal Print Awards. You are going to love these bold black and white animal print awards! Use them as end of year awards, or use them throughout the year to encourage and reward your students. There are 50 awards to choose from and you can also create your own awards by using the editable PPT. Included: 50 Black and white print and go awards (PDF). 50 Black and white type in names and dates awards (PPT). 14 Black and white fully editable awards (PPT). Checklist (PDF) to help you plan your awards. 50 Awards (you can also create your own with the editable PPT file): Animal Activist Amazing Artist Outstanding Attendance Positive Attitude Future Author Bright Bookworm Coloring In Genius Creative Genius Neatest Desk Supreme Determination Exceptional Engineer Excellent Entrepreneur Fabulous Fact Finder Caring Friend Faithfull Friend Gifted Gardener Handwriting Hero Happy Helper Homework Superstar Best Improvement IT Whiz Kid Jolly Joker Exceptional Kindness Outstanding Leadership Lining Up Master Lovely Listener Magnificent Manners Mathematical Mastermind Marvelous Messenger Magnificent Motivator Future Movie Star Musical Maestro Outstanding Neatness Future Olympian Perfect Patience Future Poet Perfect Problem Solving Future Scientist Singing Superstar Social Butterfly Super Speller Super Sharing Sensational Sports Star Superb Story Teller Improved Reading Reading Superstar Future Teacher Terrific Team Player Wonderful Worker World Class Writer Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Interactive Bulletin Board - Ocean Theme! This is also perfect for back to school! Create this back to school collaborative bulletin board with your students. It's a fantastic way to build community and promote teamwork. They'll be so proud of their class bulletin board! Students use a key to color 25 unique squares that form the background of the bulletin board. Students also color their own fish printable (they choose their own colors for their fish), cut it out and stick it on the background. Use the bulletin board as a starting point to discuss the importance of teamwork and individual accountability. This is such a great way to start your year! Completed size: 35 x 35 inches Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Interactive Back to School Bulletin Board - Owl Theme! Create this back to school collaborative bulletin board with your students. It's a fantastic way to build community and promote teamwork. They'll be so proud of their class bulletin board! Students use a key to color 25 unique squares that form the background of the bulletin board. Students also color their own owl printable (they choose their own colors for their owl), cut it out and stick it on the background. Use the bulletin board as a starting point to discuss the importance of teamwork and individual accountability. This is such a great way to start your year! Completed size: 35 x 35 inches Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Thanksgiving Interactive Bulletin Board Writing Activity. Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and thankfulness. Create this interactive Thanksgiving collaborative bulletin board with your students. It's a fantastic way to build community and promote teamwork. They'll be so proud of their class bulletin board! Students use a key to color 30 unique squares that form the background of the bulletin board. Students also color and complete their own pumpkin pie printable by writing or illustrating about something or somebody that they are thankful for. Combine the background and the individual pies for lovely Thanksgiving display! Use the bulletin board as a starting point to discuss the importance of teamwork and individual accountability. This is such a great way to build community. Completed size: 42.5 x 35.5 inches Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Contractions (PowerPoint and Worksheets) - Contractions are easy to teach when you use this entertaining and interactive contractions PowerPoint. Students discover what contractions are through fun games and exercises. 70 Contractions PowerPoint slides 4 Contractions worksheets The slides are fully animated and show how two words blend to form a contraction. This makes the correct placement of the apostrophe easy to understand and remember. By the end of this lesson your students will know exactly what contractions are and where to place the apostrophe when creating a contraction. This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of contractions. Students are encouraged to use their whiteboards throughout the PowerPoint - interactive learning always produces better results. Common Core Aligned: L.2.2c Created by Lindy du Plessis 2016. Single classroom license. Please do not share or place on the internet.

Irregular Past Tense Verbs (PowerPoint and Printables) - Irregular verbs are easy to teach when you use this PowerPoint! This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to irregular past tense verbs. Students often struggle to form irregular past tense verbs. This PowerPoint introduces and explains irregular past tense verbs with 74 slides. Students work through the interactive slides to practice forming irregular past tense verbs. It's easy to use, you just click and teach! Also included are five printables to further reinforce and consolidate irregular past tense verbs. The printables are perfect for literacy centers or to send home for extra review. This product is linked to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.D Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told). Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)

Prepositions {PowerPoint and Worksheets} - Prepositions are easy to teach when you use this no-prep PowerPoint! This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to prepositions. Students discover what prepositions are through games and exercises. Active learning is encouraged throughout the PowerPoint. Students play games and use their whiteboards to maximize engagement. Included: 52 PowerPoint slides 4 Worksheets (with answer keys) Common Core Aligned: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.i *Please note, this PPT does not cover prepositional phrases* Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Conjunctions (PowerPoint and Worksheets) - Conjunctions are easy to teach when you use this no-prep PowerPoint! This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to conjunctions. Students discover how to identify conjunctions in sentences and how to combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions. Students are encouraged to use their whiteboards throughout the PPT. This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of conjunctions. 45 PowerPoint slides 3 Worksheets and 3 answer keys CCSS: ELA-LITERACY L.1.1.G Created by Lindy du Plessis 2016. Single classroom license. This PPT may not be shared or placed on the internet.

Pronouns (PowerPoint and Worksheets) -Pronouns are easy to teach when you use this no-prep PowerPoint! This is a highly visual, interactive and fun introduction to pronouns PowerPoint. Students discover what pronouns are through games and exercises. By the end of this lesson your students will know exactly what pronouns are. This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of personal pronouns. Also included are three worksheets to further reinforce and consolidate pronouns. Included: 55 PowerPoint Slides 3 Worksheets (answer keys included) By Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach).

Nouns - Common Nouns and Proper Nouns (PowerPoint & Printables) - Nouns are easy to teach when you use this interactive and entertaining PowerPoint! Students discover what nouns are through games and exercises. This PowerPoint introduces common and proper nouns to students. They have to eventually identify common and proper nouns in sentences. By the end of this lesson, your students will know exactly what common and proper nouns are. This is a great PowerPoint for the review and introduction of nouns. Also included are four common and proper noun worksheets to further reinforce and consolidate nouns. Included: 27 PowerPoint slides (nouns) 4 Printables (nouns) Common Core Aligned: 3.L.1.A Created by Lindy du Plessis (store name: Lindy loves to teach)

Following directions (listening skills) - Following directions are easy to develop when you use this no-prep packet. This is a fun way to develop and enhance auditory sequencing and development. This product can be used for whole class practice or the directions can be recorded and listened to for independent practice. You can also use this product for reading comprehension. Instead of listening to the directions students can read the directions and complete the activity sheets. Answer keys are supplied for hassle free marking. You can print or project the answer keys so that students can check their own work. Included: - Listening skills workbook for students (15 activities) - Listening skills directions booklet (15 pages) - Listening Skills Answer Keys (15 pages) Created by Lindy du Plessis (store: Lindy loves to teach)