Kindergarten Scope & Sequence - A Kindergarten Phonics CurriculumA Kindergarten scope and sequence should follow science of reading research, showing that systematic phonics is key. An approach teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, with home support, provides the best foundation for children to learn to read.Read more →
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Phonics
Literacy
Preparing for Kindergarten BooksStory books are the perfect way to start conversations with young children about starting Kindergarten. The best books can help to reassure your child and allay any fears that they may have about starting school, as well as help to prepare them about what to expect at school. Read more →
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Kindergarten Number Writing PracticeThere are lots of opportunities to build early math skills with young children, as they learn number recognition, number words and correct number formation.Read more →
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Math
Number & Place Value
25 Best SEL Picture Books for Your Kindergarten ClassroomThese Social Emotional Learning books for kindergarten are perfect for teaching kids to regulate emotions and build relationships! Great for morning meetings, SEL lessons, or addressing social issues—every title’s a must-have!Read more →
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Reading
Social-Emotional Learning
Well-being
Emotional Literacy
Free Printable 100 & 101 Days of School Crown, and other 100th & 101st Day of School ActivitiesCelebrating the 100th day of school? Find fun ideas, activities, and printables perfect for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students to make this milestone extra special!Read more →
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Special Events
Printable Days of the Week Worksheet for KindergartenTeaching kindergarten students the days of the week is an essential foundational skill as students develop an understanding of the concept of time and establish daily routines. Read more →
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Math
Classroom
Decor & Displays
Learning Displays
All About Me for Kindergarten Worksheets - FREE All About Me Printable & More!All about me printables are an excellent activity for the first week of school. They are a great way to learn about your new students, and they can either make great keepsakes or back-to-school displays for your bulletin board as well!Read more →
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Back to School
Free Printable Kindergarten Assessment TestsAssessments, when done well, should change outcomes for kids. They demonstrate what students do and don’t know, so that teachers know how to best provide them with the instruction that they need.Read more →
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Literacy
Reading
Phonics
Teaching Practice
Formative Assessment
Fine Motor Skills Puzzles and Fine Motor GamesStrong fine motor skills are essential for everyday tasks like buttoning clothes, eating, turning pages, and opening containers. They also enhance abilities in drawing, cutting, writing, and using a keyboard, supporting both daily life and academic skills.Read more →
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Fine Motor
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Kindergarten Name Writing ActivitiesName activities are super important to complete with kindergarten students at the beginning of the year. Not only do name practice activities build early writing skills, but they are a great way to introduce classroom routines to students at the beginning of the school year too.Read more →
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School-Transition
Writing
Literacy
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Kindergarten Sentence Writing - simple sentences writing and sentences worksheets for kindergartenHow do we teach young students to write?! Whilst there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to teaching kindergarten students how to write basic complete sentences, there are definitely lots of different strategies which are super helpful in supporting beginning writers.Read more →
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Literacy
Writing
How to teach heart words with heart words flash cardsHigh-frequency words (common words) used to be called "sight words". The objective of rote memorisation tasks was for students to effortlessly and automatically read these 'sight words'.Read more →
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Literacy
Phonics
Reading