ELAR K.2
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--beginning reading and writing. The student develops word structure knowledge through phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, and morphology to communicate, decode, and spell. The student is expected to:
- (1) demonstrate phonological awareness by:
- (A) identifying and producing rhyming words;
- (i) recognizing spoken alliteration or groups of words that begin with the same spoken onset or initial sound;
- (ii) identifying the individual words in a spoken sentence;
- (iii) identifying syllables in spoken words;
- (iv) manipulating syllables within a multisyllabic word; and
- (v) blending syllables to form multisyllabic words;
- (vi) segmenting multisyllabic words into syllables;
- (vii) blending spoken onsets and rimes to form simple words;
- (viii) blending spoken phonemes to form one-syllable words;
- (ix) segmenting spoken one-syllable words into individual phonemes;
- (x) demonstrate and apply phonetic knowledge by:
- (B) identifying and matching the common sounds that letters
represent;
- (i) using letter-sound relationships to decode, including VC, CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words;
- (ii) recognizing that new words are created when letters are changed, added, or deleted such as it - pit - tip - tap; and
- (iii) identifying and reading at least 25 high-frequency words from a research-based list;
- (iv) demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by:
- (C) spelling words with VC, CVC, and CCVC;
- (i) spelling words using sound-spelling patterns; and
- (ii) spelling high-frequency words from a research-based list;
- (iii) demonstrate print awareness by:
- (D) identifying the front cover, back cover, and title page
of a book;
- (i) holding a book right side up, turning pages correctly, and knowing that reading moves from top to bottom and left to right with return sweep;
- (ii) recognizing that sentences are comprised of words separated by spaces and recognizing word boundaries;
- (iii) recognizing the difference between a letter and a printed word; and
- (iv) identifying all uppercase and lowercase letters; and
- (v) develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
- (A) identifying and producing rhyming words;
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My Spelling Dictionary Booklet
Help young learners build their writing and spelling confidence with their very own Spelling Dictionary Booklet!
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CVCC Word Work Mat
Practice segmenting and spelling simple words with this set of 24 CVCC picture task cards.
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Dotted-Lined Handwriting Paper - Portrait
Use these printable dotted-lined handwriting paper templates to develop your students' letter formation skills in the kindergarten classroom.
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Rhyming Word Cards
Reinforce students' knowledge of rhyming words with this set of 30 picture cards.
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Color by Sight Words - 5 Words - Bee
A fun coloring activity to use when working with sight words.
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Alphabet Sounds Picture Puzzle
Dive into letter-sound correspondence with your students using this alphabet picture puzzle.
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Phoneme Segmentation Task Cards
Segment beginning, middle vowel, and final phonemes with this set of 20 CVC word task cards.
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Cat Handwriting Paper - Dotted Middle Line
A set of handwriting lines to use when teaching your students how to sit their letters properly on a line.
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Letter Formation Worksheets - Uppercase, Lowercase, and Sentence Writing
A set of 26 letter formation worksheets that include uppercase and lowercase letters as well as sentence writing.
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Alphabet Playdough Mats for Fine Motor Development
A set of alphabet playdough letter mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify the letters of the alphabet.
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How Many Syllables? - Worksheet
Practice counting syllables in spoken words.
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Simple Sentence Picture Prompt Cards
Build sentence confidence with these engaging Simple Sentence Picture Prompt Cards!
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Connect the Dots Printable Alphabet Worksheets
Use this set of 3 dot-to-dot worksheets to get your youngest students practicing their recognition of the alphabet.
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Alphabet Handwriting Sheets - Including Non-Examples
Handwriting sheets with opportunities for students to trace, identify and write the letters of the alphabet.
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Build and Write a Sentence Worksheets
Practice building and writing sentences with a set of printable Build and Write a Sentence Worksheets.
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Simple Sentence Anchor Charts
Help students understand what makes a simple sentence with this clear and engaging Simple Sentence Anchor Charts.
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CVC Word Blending Cut and Paste Worksheets
Help students practice blending and reading CVC words with this set of 6 cut-and-paste worksheets.
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Free ABC Tracing Sheet Bundle Pack
Use ABC Tracing Worksheets to help your students develop their handwriting and fine motor skills.
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Writing the Alphabet - Handwriting Worksheet
Practice penmanship by tracing and writing uppercase and lowercase letters.
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Phoneme Segmentation Flashcard Activity Set
Print this phoneme segmentation activity set stocked with 100+ printable flashcards for your classroom reading centers!
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Word Chain Worksheet - Beginning L Blends
Manipulate the individual phonemes in words to create new ones with this differentiated word-building worksheet.
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ASL Alphabet Line — Printable Cursive and Print Classroom Decor
Print a set of 26 ASL alphabet posters for the classroom with cursive and print letters to help your students with letter formation and handwriting.
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What's Missing? - Alphabet Worksheet
A set of worksheets to practice writing the letters of the alphabet in order.
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Segmenting and Blending Mats
A set of beautifully designed templates for students to practice blending and segmenting words.
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Handwriting Paper with Dotted Middle Line - Landscape
Handwriting paper for beginning writers.
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Simple Sentence Activity Spinner Template
Engage young writers with this fun and interactive Simple Sentence Activity - Spinner Template.
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Simple Sentence Exit Tickets
Check your students' knowledge of simple sentences with this set of simple sentence exit tickets perfect for kindergarten.
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Picture Prompts for Simple Sentences Flipbook
Encourage early writers to build confidence with this interactive flipbook!
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Simple Sentence Frames and Word Bank Displays
Engage young writers with this Sentence Frame and Picture Prompts Display.
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Introduction to Writing Simple Sentences Slide Deck
Teach students how to write simple sentences with these Writing Simple Sentences Teaching Slides.
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Simple Sentence Picture Prompt Worksheet Pack
Support early writers with this Simple Sentence Picture Prompt Worksheet Pack, featuring 12 worksheets.
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5 Star Sentence Writing Pack
Use this 5 star writing checklist teaching pack to help students develop strong writing habits with a simple, effective checklist and engaging worksheets.