Alphabet Matching Cards {Superhero Theme} FREEBIE!

Product Description: The Alphabet Matching Cards {Superhero Theme} is a free resource designed to assist teachers in engaging students with alphabet recognition and phonics through various interactive games and activities. The cards feature individual letters printed on colorful circles with a star background, fitting the superhero theme.

Components: Alphabet Matching Cards:

• Each card displays an individual letter on a colorful circle with a star background.
• Cards can be used for a variety of activities, including matching upper and lowercase letters, flashcards, and more.

Stand Up Alphabet Game:   - A fun, interactive game where students must identify letters, their sounds, and words beginning with those letters to remain standing.

• Involves multiple rounds with increasing difficulty to reinforce learning.
• Includes a "lightning round" for students who excel through the initial rounds, with a special sticker reward for the winners.

Pros: 

• Engaging Design: The superhero theme with colorful circles and star backgrounds is visually appealing to young students.

• Versatile Use: The cards can be used in various games and activities, making them a flexible resource for different teaching needs.

• Interactive Learning: The Stand Up Alphabet game is a dynamic way to reinforce letter recognition and phonics, keeping students actively involved.

• Positive Reinforcement: The game provides a fun and rewarding experience with special stickers for those who excel, encouraging continued participation and effort.

• Durability: Instructions for printing on cardstock and laminating ensure the cards can withstand regular use.

Teacher Testimonial: One teacher reported significant improvement in their pre-k class using these cards and the Stand Up Alphabet game. Initially, only one or two students were standing by the end of round 3, but by the end of the school year, 20 out of 22 students remained standing, demonstrating improved letter recognition and phonics skills.

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Word Wall Toolkit {Superhero Theme}

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Product Description: The Word Wall Toolkit {Superhero Theme} is designed to assist first-grade students in learning and recognizing words corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. Each letter is featured with an upper and lowercase representation on a city backdrop, and three word wall cards (except for X, which has two) are provided for each letter. The toolkit includes a bonus feature allowing users to create their own word wall cards using an editable PDF template.

• Components:

  • Alphabet Cards:

    • Each card displays an upper and lowercase letter on a city backdrop, fitting the superhero theme.
    • Cards include words that start with the corresponding letter, aiding in letter recognition and vocabulary building.

  • Word Wall Cards:

    • Three words are provided for each letter, except for the letter X, which has two words.
    • Example words include common nouns, colors, shapes, and numbers, making them relatable and easy for first graders to understand.

  • Editable Template:

    • A PDF template is provided for creating custom word wall cards.
    • The template is set to adjust pictures to a predefined space, ensuring uniformity.

  • Instructions:

    • Print on cardstock, trim along the black image border, and laminate for durability.

• Words used include the following:
• Aa - apple, ax alligator
• Bb - brown, black, brown
• Cc - circle, cube, cone
• Dd - duck, dog, desk
• Ee - eight, eleven, eighteen
• Ff - four, five, family
• Gg - grasshopper, green, girl
• Hh - hand, heart, hat
• Ii - igloo, ice cream, icicle
• Jj - jacket, jump, jar
• Kk - kick, key, kite
• Ll - leaf, lion, ladder
• Mm - mom, mug, moon
• Nn - nine, nineteen, nose
• Oo - one, oval, orange
• Pp - pink, purple, pig
• Qq - quilt, quiet, queen
• Rr - rectangle, rhombus, red
• Ss - sphere, six, seven
• Tt - two, ten, triangle
• Uu - umbrella, under, up
• Vv - vest, volcano, vacuum
• Ww - wag, wig, watermellon
• Xx - x-ray, xylophone
• Yy - yellow, yam, yo-yo
• Zz - zebra, zoo, zero

• BONUS: Add your own word wall cards using the editable Microsoft template. The table is set to automatically adjust the picture to the predefined space. The font used is PondFreeMe. You can find the FREE font here: PONDFreeMe

• Directions: Print on card stock, trim along the black image border, and laminate for durability.

Who Came to School Today? Attendance Toolkit {Superhero Theme}

Teacher Testimonial: A teacher noted that the attendance monitor role initially took a lot of time and teacher guidance. However, by Christmas break, most students could complete the task with little or no intervention. This indicates that the toolkit effectively fosters independence and responsibility over time.

Product Description: The "Who Came to School Today? Attendance Toolkit {Superhero Theme}" is a resource designed to help pre-kindergarten students with their morning routine while promoting print awareness, responsibility, and number sense. Students use name tags to check in for attendance, and the process is monitored by a designated "attendance monitor" from the class.

Components:

• Name Tags:

  • Each student has a name tag with their name printed on it, which they attach to the attendance poster each morning.
  • This helps with print awareness as students recognize and identify their names in print.

• Attendance Poster:

  • A visual and interactive tool where students place their name tags.
  • Velcro dots are used to attach name tags, making it easy for young children to handle.

• Attendance Monitor Role:

  • A designated student checks for uncovered Velcro dots to determine if any students are absent or if anyone forgot to complete their morning routine.
  • The monitor counts the number of students present and identifies any missing name tags.

Pros:

• Promotes Print Awareness: The use of name tags helps students recognize their names and fosters early reading skills.
• Encourages Responsibility: Assigning the role of attendance monitor gives students a sense of responsibility and helps them develop leadership skills.
• Interactive Learning: The hands-on activity of placing name tags and checking attendance is engaging and helps reinforce counting and number sense.
• Routine Building: Integrates seamlessly into the morning routine, providing structure and consistency for young learners.
• Superhero Theme: The theme is visually appealing and motivating for young children.

(22) Student attendance Toolkit contains the following items:

• PP. 3-6 (24) EDITABLE Male Name Tags
• PP. 7-10 (24) EDITABLE Female Name Tags
• PP. 11-22 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.
• PP. 23-34 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.
• PP. 35 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with yellow squares outlined. Setup for 1-22 students.
• PP. 36 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.
• The attendance poster is set up for 1-22 students.

Directions: It is recommended to print all pages on card stock. Who Came to School Today? Tiled poster use the cut marks on the edge of the page as trim marks. There is an 1/8” overlap when assembling the poster pieces. There are 24 male editable tags and 24 female editable tags. Pick and choose depending on your class. The numbering system is for alpha-numeric labeling system.

(34) Student attendance Toolkit contains the following items:

• PP. 38-42 (34) EDITABLE Male Name Tags
• PP. 43-47 (34) EDITABLE Female Name Tags
• PP. 48-59 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.
• PP. 60-71 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.
• PP. 72 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with yellow squares outlined. Setup for 1-34 students.
• PP. 73 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.
• The attendance poster is set up for 1-34 students.

Directions: It is recommended to print all pages on card stock. Who Came to School Today? Tiled poster use the cut marks on the edge of the page as trim marks. There is an 1/8” overlap when assembling the poster pieces. There are 34 male editable tags and 34 female editable tags. Pick and choose depending on your class. The numbering system is for alpha-numeric labeling system.

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