Compound Word Unit

I've always though compound words were a fun skill to teach, 

Kids love them for some reason and they usually catch on quickly. 

I put some of my favorite compound word activities together into a unit that is available in my TpT store.

 Here is a peak of what is included...

I actually printed these twice. Once regular size and then a second set 2 per page. {that is an option from your print menu}. The regular size was great to use as an introduction to compound words. The smaller set worked well for literacy centers. I dived them into 2 sets and had my first graders put them in ABC order in pocket charts. They are also great for a writing center as well.

Also included are these matching card. I printed each page on a different color just for a little bit easier matching activity. These also work great in a pocket chart. I handed each card out and called out a color. My students had to find a friend who had a word that could make a compound word. We did this 4 times since their were four different colors. 

I need an independent activity for my students to do while I did a few oral assessments and this was a great option. They cut and glue the picture/words in ABC order. These fit perfect on a sentence strip. I put out pencil colors for them to color when they finished ordering them. They worked super hard and were engaged in the whole time.

This is a great literacy center. Included are 12 cards and a recording sheet. 

Students read each card and record their answer on their paper. 

My kids have ALWAYS loved magnifying searches. Each year it is always a hit. There are three different version and recording sheets are included for each. I used these as literacy centers at three separate times this year. I actually have the bug one prepped and ready for this upcoming week. They will use the magnifying glass to search for 12 teeny tiny compound words hidden in the picture and record them on their paper.

Also included in this pack are print and go printables. Great for morning work, early finishers, fast assessments, homework, time filler activities.. or whatever you wish to use them for! These are always nice to have prepped and ready.

You can find this unit in my store..

Quick Link: Compound Word Unit

“Not” Contractions Mini Unit

 

We spent all last week really working hard on not contractions. I made some cute little superhero activities to use with this skill.  This little mini unit is listed in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Here is the link:

NOT CONTRACTIONS MINI UNIT

Here is what is included…

Word Cards/Flash Cards. We used this each day last week in groups. I basically used them as flash cards. But, we put them in ABC order one day and I gave each child a card and I would call out two little words- and they had to stand up if it was their contraction.

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There are 15 read the room cards and a recording sheet.

I put the 15 word cards up around the room and they have to walk around and find the words- and write them beside the correct number.

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There are 6 worksheets included in this packet.

We did some together and some independently. They are a great review of the contractions.

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There is also a great matching activity that fits perfect in a pocket chart. We did these together one morning in groups at the table {so, you don’t have to use a pocket chart}. Then, they had to do it with a partner in the pocket chart.

 

Here is the link again if you are interested:

NOT CONTRACTIONS MINI UNIT

ABC order activity

 

These are  animal ABC order cards I made last year to practice ABC order. We did them together then they had to do them again by themselves as a center activity and record the answers in order on a recording sheet.