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Reading & Language Arts: Kindergarten Resources

LA.K.1.1 The student demonstrates knowledge of the concept of print and how it is organized and read.

  • Sentence Game http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_014.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students count words in sentences while playing a listening game.

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    Source: FCRR K-1 Student Center Activities

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  • Sentence Segmentation http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Students identify the number of words heard in a spoken sentence by clapping or using counters. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonological Awareness

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LA.K.1.2 The student demonstrates phonological awareness.

  • Rime House http://brightbeginningsfl.org/Multimedia/Documents/Rime House - FCRR Center Activity.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students match picture cards to target rime on each Rime House.

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    Source: FCRR K-2 Student Center Activities

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  • Syllable Say http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_020.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students segment and blend syllables in words using picture cards.

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  • Matching Rhyme Time http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_002.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students match rhyming picture cards.

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  • Rhyme Closed Sort http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_005.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students sort rhyming picture cards on a pocket chart.

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  • Quick Pick http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_021.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students use onset clues to guess the picture card.

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  • Sentence Segmentation http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Students identify the number of words heard in a spoken sentence by clapping or using counters. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonological Awareness

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  • Syllable Clapping with Environmental Print http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    The teacher uses examples of environmental print to have students clap syllables and organize the environmental print examples by the number of syllables in each. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonological Awareness

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LA.K.1.3 The student demonstrates phonemic awareness.

  • One Card Out http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_025.pdf Opens in a new window

    Using picture cards, students determine which words have the same initial sound.

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    Source: FCRR K-1 Student Center Activities

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  • Say and Slide Phonemes http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_040.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students orally segment words using counters and Elkonin Boxes.

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  • Drop and Say http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_049.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students delete initial phonemes and match the new word to a picture.

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  • Phoneme Closed Sort http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_042.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students segment phonemes in words by counting phonemes and sorting them on a pocket chart.

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  • Sound Spin http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_045.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students count phonemes in words while playing a spinner game.

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  • Name Changes http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1PA_050.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students substitute phonemes in words using taped instructions.

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  • Sound Detection http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Students determine the words that begin or end with a certain sound. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonological Awareness

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  • Phoneme Counting with Mystery Objects http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    The teacher uses a bag of mystery objects with the class as students pull an object from the bag and then count the number of phonemes in each object word. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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  • Elkonin Boxes http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Elkonin boxes, or sound boxes, help a child represent the number of phonemes in a word. While saying the word slowly, sound by sound, the student moves a marker into each box to represent each sound in the word. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonological Awareness

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  • Phoneme Manipulation: Phoneme Deletion http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/pa/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Phoneme manipulation allows students to practice manipulating the sounds in words. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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LA.K.1.4 The student demonstrates knowledge of the alphabetic principle and applies grade level phonics skills to read text.

  • Letter-Sound Dominoes http://brightbeginningsfl.org/Multimedia/Documents/Letter - Sound Dominoes - FCRR Center Activity.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students match initial sound pictures to letters while playing a domino game.

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    Source: FCRR K-2 Student Center Activities

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  • Letter-Sound Pyramid http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1P_018.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students match final sounds of words to letters while playing a pyramid game.

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  • Alphabet Arcs http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/phonics/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Alphabet arcs help children learn the sequence of letters in the alphabet. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonics

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  • Alphabet Mats http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/phonics/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Alphabet mats help children learn the names of letters in the alphabet. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Phonics

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  • Word Work with Manipulatives http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/phonics/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Provide manipulatives to students in order to make the concept of phoneme blending and segmentation concrete by using letters to form words that are familiar to the students. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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LA.K.1.6 The student uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary.

  • Cube Word Sort http://brightbeginningsfl.org/Multimedia/Documents/Cube Word Sort - FCRR Center Activity.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students sort words by rolling a category cube.

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    Source: FCRR K-2 Student Center Activities

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  • Interactive Word Walls http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/vocabulary/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    A Word Wall is a classroom space devoted to organizing and posting words that have been studied. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Vocabulary

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  • Text Talk http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/vocabulary/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    The text talk strategy was developed to take advantage of the benefits of read alouds. The strategy has two main goals: enhancing vocabulary development and increasing comprehension. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Vocabulary

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  • Venn Diagram http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/vocabulary/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Venn diagrams are a graphics organization tool used to comparing two or more things. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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LA.K.1.7 The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.

  • Make-and-Check-a-Prediction http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1C_024.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students make, write or illustrate, and check story predictions.

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    Source: FCRR K-1 Student Center Activities

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  • Identify Main Idea http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/instRoutines_KC.pdf Opens in a new window

    This instructional routine provides a framework for teaching students how to identify the main idea of paragraphs consisting of three to four sentences.

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  • Retell Wheel http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1C_014.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students repeat a story using a question retell wheel.

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  • Think-Aloud http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    The teacher shares thinking aloud while reading and demonstrating strategies for how you are making meaning, monitoring your understanding of the text, and repairing any confusions. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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  • Predicting http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Predicting assists readers in setting a purpose for reading and monitoring their understanding of the text. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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  • Semantic Mapping http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Semantic mapping provides a visual representation of how prior knowledge is organized and related to the reading topic. Semantic mapping is typically structured and directed by the teacher. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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  • Making Connections http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Making connections engages the reader in using existing knowledge to understand what is encountered in the text, and makes possible recalling and applying what is read. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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  • Anticipation Guides http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Anticipation Guides consist of a series of statements related to the content of the text. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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LA.K.2.1 The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of fiction and literary text to develop a thoughful response.

  • Story Sequence Organizer http://www.fcrr.org/SCASearch/PDFs/K-1C_010.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students write the main events of a story in sequential order using a graphic organizer.

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LA.K.2.2 The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of the elements of a variety of nonfiction, informational, and expository texts to demonstrate an understanding of the information presented.

  • Expository Text Wheel http://brightbeginningsfl.org/Multimedia/Documents/Expository Text Wheel - FCRR Center Activity.pdf Opens in a new window

    Students record main idea and details using a text wheel.

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    Source: FCRR K-2 Student Center Activities

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  • Summarizing http://learn.nefec.org/resources/content/teacher/elementary/comprehension/strategies/index.htm Opens in a new window

    Summarizing involves taking a large section of text and reducing it down to the main point and crucial details to capture the gist of what was read. Login is required to access the LEaRN Web site.

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    Source: LEaRN - Comprehension

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LA.K.6.1 The student comprehends the wide array of informational text that is part of our day to day experiences.

Under Development - Please check back soon.

LA.K.6.3 The student develops and demonstrates and understanding of media literacy as a life skill that is integral to informed decision making.

Under Development - Please check back soon.

General Resources

  • Literacy Essentials and Reading Network http://www.justreadflorida.com/LEaRN/ Opens in a new window

    The Literacy Essentials and Reading Network (LEaRN) is a free website for principals, reading coaches, and classroom teachers to access scientifically based reading instruction implemented in classrooms through video clips.

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    Source: LEaRN

  • Empowering Teachers http://www.fcrr.org/assessment/ET/index.html Opens in a new window

    Empowering Teachers is a free website resource developed by the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) for kindergarten through third grade teachers to assist in making sound instructional decisions to improve reading outcomes.

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    Source: Florida Center for Reading Research

  • Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) Student Center Activities http://www.fcrr.org/Curriculum/SCAindex.htm Opens in a new window

    The FCRR Student Center Activities were created by classroom teachers for use with kindergarten through third grade students. Activity Plans, Activity Masters, and Teacher resource information are provided in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Accompanying these Student Center Activities is a Teacher Resource Guide and Professional Development DVD that offers important insights on differentiated instruction and how to use the student center materials.

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    Source: Florida Center for Reading Research

  • K-3 Reading Academies http://rfpd.ucf.edu/library/k3acad.html Opens in a new window

    The K-3 Reading Academies focus on providing early reading instruction effective for all K-3 students, particularly those who are having difficulty learning to read. Designed to be a practical and participatory learning experience for educators, K-3 academies offer teachers the opportunity to use both student and teacher editions of reading programs to apply what they learn. Other materials include presenter slides with notes and handouts, journal articles, lessons, and further references. The goal of the K-3 academies is to provide the resources to help guide participants in planning effective instruction for their students.

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  • www.FloridaStandards.org http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx Opens in a new window

    This is the official Florida K-12 Standards Web site. This site is the home of the approved new Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and course descriptions for grades K-12.

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  • Reading Intervention Curriculum (PDF) http://www.justreadflorida.com/docs/manual.pdf Opens in a new window

    Whether reading mentors or classroom teachers, this curriculum is a great guide that includes an overview of current reading research and weekly lessons for intermediate struggling readers.

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  • Just Read, Florida! http://www.justreadflorida.com/educators.asp Opens in a new window

    The Just Read, Florida! Web site offers high quality professional development opportunities for teachers, reading coaches, and principals.

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  • Florida Department of Education, Office of Early Learning http://www.fldoe.org/earlylearning/resource.asp Opens in a new window

    The Department of Education/Office of Early Learning (DOE/OEL) works in collaboration with the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education program.

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