School Sparks - Kindergarten Readiness

Children begin to read by learning to identify letters and the sounds those letters make. If you have followed some of my previous blogs, you may have noticed that I suggest introducing the letters in a particular order - namely, introducing the majority of consonant letters first and then introducing the five vowels.

Children love to have books read to them. I know that this was one of my students’ favorite end-of-the-day activities. It is a calm, relaxing time for both children and adults.

I love the fall season with the leaves turning beautiful colors and the air so crisp and bright. Often Halloween is the fall holiday that excites children. And while I enjoy the costumes and the parties (and even those delicious snack-sized candy bars!) that are part of Halloween, I am always ready to move past that holiday and turn a child’s attention to the holiday of Thanksgiving. While Halloween seems to focus on getting things (candy and costumes), the Thanksgiving holiday provides the opportunity for children to reflect on and recognize the important things to be grateful for - family, friends, our wonderful earth, etc.

Worksheets added this week: Uppercase/lowercase letters in different fonts matching game. Plus, extra tips and activity suggestions for using this fun matching letters game to help children hone important skills.

Worksheets added this week: Uppercase/lowercase letters matching game. Plus, extra tips and activity suggestions for using this fun matching letters game to help children hone important skills.

Worksheets added this week: Uppercase and lowercase letters worksheets. Plus, extra tips and activity suggestions for helping children get comfortable identifying the uppercase and lowercase version of each letter.

Worksheets added this week: Dolch noun sight word sentences. Plus, extra suggestions for using these Dolch noun sight word sentences.

Worksheets added this week: Dolch noun sight word sentences. Plus, extra suggestions for using these Dolch noun sight word sentences.

Worksheets added this week: Dolch sight word flashcards for nouns. Plus, extra suggestions for using these sight word flashcards.

Worksheets added this week: Dolch sight word flashcards for nouns. Plus, extra suggestions for using these sight word flashcards.