Teaching children to read is no simple task, but this collection of phonics resources will make the journey a little easier. From simple activities and games that improve young children's letter recognition, to a reader's theater script...

Reinforce early reading skills with a packet of activities that focus on letter recognition. Class members match uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, identify letters in popular nursery rhymes, and sort letters from print...

Prepare your class for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games and teach them the alphabet all at the same time. Recite the alphabet as a whole class before brainstorming words that start with each letter. Then, distribute the included handout and...

Help young learners master their alphabet with this simple series of worksheets. Including a separate worksheet for each letter of the alphabet, children first trace the letters four times before writing them on their own and finally...

Have your youngsters reading in no time with with collection of literacy activities and lessons. Starting with a basic understanding of the alphabet, this unit progressively builds students' phonemic awareness and ability to decode and...

Develop beginning readers' understanding of letter-sound correspondence with this fun series of cut-and-paste worksheets. With each page focusing on four specific letters, children are able to practice isolating initial sounds as they...

Support struggling learners and focus on the alphabet with the three weeks of activities and materials provided here. Each day, learners review some letters and practice others in depth. They work on rhyming, practice new words, and...

Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to handwriting. These reference charts are excellent support for young children still developing their ability to print upper- and lower-case letters

Peter wants to send a special birthday party invitation to Amy, but a lot can happen between the front door and the mail box. Read the children's book A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats with your class to find out what happens, extending...

Kindergarteners read the bold words that are unknown by using the strategies of initial sound and picture clues. They meet individually with their teacher in order to assess this concept. Excellent resource!