Word Baseball

Provide elementary learners additional practice with compound words. First they identify the two independent words used to create a compound word, and then they search for examples in their daily life. Where can you read or hear compound...

First graders examine compound words and what they look like.  In this compound word instructional activity, 1st graders read the book, My Baseball Book, and compile a list of compound words from their reading. 

Many words have multiple meanings. In this worksheet, learners use four pairs of picture words in order to discuss the meanings for each one. For example, there is a picture of a baseball bat, and a flying bat.

In this weather-related word searches worksheet, students complete a series of word searches that require them to locate 12-13 words in each of the 6 puzzles.

In this sight words activity worksheet, students use the 35 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.

An engaging game of Compound Word Baseball is presented in this literacy lesson. Young readers generate the second part of a compound word when shown the first part on an index card.  Students form two teams and move around baseball...

Manipulate color-coded letters to make word families. The teacher will model basic letter changes before learners participate in six centers to strengthen their skills. They demonstrate their abilities by creating a word in front of the...

First graders practice spelling 'ed' ending words. In this suffixes lesson, 1st graders practice saying and spelling words with -ed suffixes.

Students practice sounding out words. In this phonics lesson, students play a baseball game, practicing sounding or stretching out words for accuracy.  Students read the word off the card and stretch it out.

Apply the game of baseball to a fun review activity. Pupils earn a "base" for each subject question that they answer correctly. This activity can be modified and used for any subject area, including math, social studies, and language arts.