Resource Round-Up: Foundational Reading Activities, Alternative Assessment Prep, and More!

Clif Wallace

If you’re on the hunt for engaging foundational reading activities, this is the Resource Round-Up for you. This week’s collection features Alternative Assessment practice resources, QR Code Listening Stories, Letter Recognition Programs, and so much more. These resources are sure to give your emerging readers the various at-bats they need to master these skills. So, don’t miss out on these resources — half of them are free!

Swatting Sight Words (A Sight Word Game) by Kindergarten Kind of Gal – Emily Rae	It’s FREE! “Swatting Sight Words is an action-packed, hands-on game that your students are sure to love. Call out a sight word, and your students will race to swat the sight word fly!”
“Kindergarten Sight Word Interactive Notebook BUNDLE (for Reading Wonders)” by Kindergarten Kind of Gal – Emily Rae	“Kindergarten Sight Word Notebooks are an innovative and engaging way for your students to practice reading and spelling their sight words. This resource is packed with over 150 activities for 40 sight words!”
M 4.4 AAA Extended Standards Work Task Box by Teacheractivitymaker	It’s FREE! “This product is made specifically for the Alabama Alternate Assessment Standard M ES 4.4. It allows students extra practice in counting like groups of nickels and pennies.”
“5th Grade AAA Resource Bundle” by Teacheractivitymaker	“This Alabama Alternate Assessment product provides practice for students and documentation for teachers for each AAA extended standard in 5th grade. “
“Stories about School QR Code Listening Center – FREEBIE!” by Sarah Barnett – Mrs B First Grade	It’s FREE! “QR code read alouds can help to grow your reading library, just by scanning a code! Easily engage your students in another form of reading, and then open the door to many possibilities of enrichment after!”
QR Code Listening Center – FULL BUNDLE by Sarah Barnett – Mrs B First Grade	“QR code read alouds can help to grow your reading library, just by scanning a code! Easily engage your students in another form of reading, and then open the door to many possibilities of enrichment after!”
Free Sample Beginning Sound CVC with picture matching activity by Mister Smith Learning	It’s FREE! “These are great for boosting confidence of early readers. Letters use Mister Smith Sound Card concepts.”
“Upper and Lowercase Flashcards and Book Combo Bundle” by Mister Smith Learning	“Highly effective way to teach upper and lowercase letters. 2 sets of flashcards and 2 books.”
Graphing Shapes Penguin Printable by Deanna Roth	It’s FREE! “This is a preschool/kindergarten printable worksheet for graphing basic shapes —hearts, squares, and diamonds. It can also give young students a chance to practice reading their color words, and is great for individual, whole class, or center time work.”
Rustic Decor {Barnwood & Burlap} Editable Classroom Decor Pack by Deanna Roth	“This editable 250-page Classroom Decor pack will bring the best of rustic decor into your classroom scheme. Designed with barnwood, burlap, and chalkboard, this will give an interesting and calming twist to your classroom design!”

Resource Round-Up: Foundational Reading Activities, Alternative Assessment Prep, and More!

It’s FREE!

“Swatting Sight Words is an action-packed, hands-on game that your students are sure to love. Call out a sight word, and your students will race to swat the sight word fly!”

“Kindergarten Sight Word Notebooks are an innovative and engaging way for your students to practice reading and spelling their sight words. This resource is packed with over 150 activities for 40 sight words!”

It’s FREE!

“This product is made specifically for the Alabama Alternate Assessment Standard M ES 4.4. It allows students extra practice in counting like groups of nickels and pennies.”

“This Alabama Alternate Assessment product provides practice for students and documentation for teachers for each AAA extended standard in 5th grade. “

It’s FREE!

“QR code read alouds can help to grow your reading library, just by scanning a code! Easily engage your students in another form of reading, and then open the door to many possibilities of enrichment after!”

“QR code read alouds can help to grow your reading library, just by scanning a code! Easily engage your students in another form of reading, and then open the door to many possibilities of enrichment after!”

It’s FREE!

“These are great for boosting confidence of early readers. Letters use Mister Smith Sound Card concepts.”

“Highly effective way to teach upper and lowercase letters. 2 sets of flashcards and 2 books.”

It’s FREE!

“This is a preschool/kindergarten printable worksheet for graphing basic shapes —hearts, squares, and diamonds. It can also give young students a chance to practice reading their color words, and is great for individual, whole class, or center time work.”

“This editable 250-page Classroom Decor pack will bring the best of rustic decor into your classroom scheme. Designed with barnwood, burlap, and chalkboard, this will give an interesting and calming twist to your classroom design!”

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