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July SPOTLIGHT Free Downloads!
Throughout July I will be spotlighting a daily free download. This will be a combination of new free downloads and legacy free downloads. If you have any download issues, please reach out to me at littlemindsatworkLLC(at)gmail.com. If you would like to browse additional free downloads, please click below.
hands-on + engaging
cvc-based fine motor word building mats
Access this free set of CVC-based INSTANT Fine Motor mats. Students will use pattern blocks to build each word. The mat includes the typed word and a matching clip art image. Place these mats in a morning bin or literacy center.
hands-on + engaging
exploring numbers 0-20 books
Access this free set of 21 number books. Students will trace the number, write the number, apply subitizing sets, and have engaging mazes and gameboards. Use these books for your instructional learning or as a center option.
hands-on + engaging
exploring numbers 0-20 trace and write sheets
Access this free set of 21 number trace and write sheets. Students will view the matching ten frame sets, trace the number, write the number. Insert the sheets into a dry-erase sleeve for repeated use in a center.
hands-on + engaging
BEGINNING SOUND MATCH-UP CENTER
Access this free set of highly engaging and hands-on match-up cards for beginning sounds. Students will make matches with the sandwich-themed pieces. Choose between a lowercase letter focus or capital letters.
hands-on + engaging
manipulating sounds picture strips + sheets
Access this free set manipulating sounds picture strips and corresponding response sheets. This set covers CVC words, digraphs, beginning blends, and CVCE words. Students will pair encoding alongside manipulating sounds.
letter writing
seasonal-based handwriting sheets
Access this free of handwriting seasonal sheets. The sheets are offered for multiple seasonal themes so you’re able to use the sheets on repeat throughout the school year. Three versions are included for your choosing.
number writing
seasonal-based handwriting sheets
Access this free of handwriting seasonal sheets. The sheets are offered for multiple seasonal themes so you’re able to use the sheets on repeat throughout the school year. Three versions are included for your choosing.
number writing
seasonal-based practice sheets
This HUGE free download includes over 400 pages of practice throughout the year. Numbers 0-20 covered. Students will say the number, trace the number, color the number, search the number, and write the number.
letter strokes
handwriting letter strokes tracing
Practicing letter strokes is an important building block to proper letter formation. However, what does “slant” and “down” mean for our early learners? This free downloads provides a way to practice letter strokes.
fluency drills
alphabet names through cvce words
Access this free set of 90+ fluency drills. The fluency drills cover the alphabet/beginning sounds, CVC words, digraphs, blends, and CVCE words. Use the fluency drills for a small-group warm-up option or an independent literacy center.
alphabet and cvc
hands-on and engaging letter clips
Access this free set letter clip activity cards. Students will have the opportunity to explore letters, beginning sounds, and CVC words. Also included is a rainbow arc for students to explore letters a-z. Fine motor letter clips HERE.
school supply
and math manipulative print labels
Access this free set printable labels for school supplies and math manipulatives. Multiple styles included. Print the supply labels 2 or 4 to one page for a custom size. Utilize these freebie labels to get your supplies organized this year.
handwriting mats
multiple styles and line sizes available
Access this free set of 20 handwriting mats. Multiple styles and line spacing versions available. You might choose to use these for letter writing, cvc words, or even name writing. Access the full set below.
hands-on alphabet
capital and lowercase letter dot-to-dot
Access this free set of capital and lowercase letters dot-to-dot sheets. These sheets offer a fun and engaging way to practice the letters of the alphabet. Add these to a center or to your core phonics block.
handwriting posters
number prompts
step-by-step posters
Access this free set of handwriting number prompt posters. These posters use the kid-friendly green, yellow, red font. Heads-up! This download is zipped. Please access from a computer. Email yourself this link if not near a computer.
CONTINUOUS BLENDING
CVC-BASED CONTINUOUS BLENDING CARDs
Access this free set of continuous blending CVC cards. Students will blend through the sounds /s/, /a/…., /s/, /a/, /t/, sat. This free download includes 136 CVC cards. The cards use the kid-friendly green, yellow, red coding.
alphabet + sounds
LETTERS AND BEIGNNING SOUND SORT SHEETS
Access this free set alphabet and beginning sound sort sheets. Students will sort the letters and beginning sound icon pictures. This makes a great hands-on approach to a center, small-group activity, or phonics follow-up sheet.
spy it sheets
phonics-based engaging sheets
Access this free set 50 phonics-based “spy it” sheets. Students will search using the key on the right side. As they color the items, they will trace the skill from the key. Alphabet through vowel variants included.
writing paper
multiple styles and built-in alphabet strips
Access this free set of writing paper that is perfect for back to school. The free download offers multiple styles to choose from. You will also find versions that include built-in alphabet strips/sound icon strips. Access a second version HERE.
125 fix-ups
phonics skill-based sentence sheets
Access 125 sentences fix-up sheets. The sheets cover cvc words, digraphs, beginning blends, cvce words, endings, r-controleld words, and vowel variants. Students will rewrite the sentences as they correct the mistakes.
back to school
alphabet “bus themed” letter sort sheets
Access 52 back-to-school themed alphabet letter sort sheets. This free download offers two sets of letter sort sheets. Set 1 has students sort between two focus letters. Set 2 sorts between “true” and “false” for the focus letter.
sentence starters
phonics-based word strings
Access over 100 phonics-based word string starters. These word strings are great for students that are still building their writing confidence. These story starters are decodable with the addition of irregular high frequency words.
editable nameplates
with emedded learning content
Access these free and editable nameplates. The nameplates embed learning content for quick referencing. Please note that this free download is zipped and likely needs to be downloaded on a computer.
apple-themed
phonics and math center mats
Access free phonics and math apple-themed center mats. These mats cover the alphabet, beginning sounds, CVC words, and number sense. These centers are color code search and cover based.
school to home
daily behavior check in notes
Access these free “behavior” check in notes from school to home. Two versions included to meet your needs. Send home as needed for complimenting and redirecting classroom behaviors.
HANDS-ON + ENGAGING
ALPHABET ARCs FOR PHONICS SKILL FOCUSES
Access these free hands-on and engaging alphabet arcs. Four alphabet arcs and corresponding phonics cards included. Students will be able to expand their phoneme to grapheme learning.
subitizing sets
number sense sort cards
Access this free set of number sense cards. You will have number cards, finger cards, ten frame cards, and tally mark cards. Use these for quick reviewing or create an organic number line with them.
Decodable
phonics-based word fluency strips
Access over 120 decodable word strips covering 1,500 words. The strips are phonics-based and cover cvc words, digraphs, beginning blends, cvce words, endings, and vowel variants.
number sense
ten frame classroom posters
Access the free set of number-sense based classroom posters. The posters embed a ten frame, the numeral, and counting fingers. Print the posters as a smaller scale for flashcards.
HANDWRITING
HANDWRITING HELPERS + WRITING MATS
Access the free set of handwriting helpers and included handwriting mats. The handwriting helpers can be laminated and placed in the writing center or student writing folders.
letter exploration
multiple styles and applications
Access these free letter mats. These are printed and taped/laminated for a 2-page spread. This allows room for students to fully explore the letters. Magnetic and dough options.
