Reference Charts for Kindergarten | Beginning Writers | Early Education | Reference Materials

Would you like to build a helpful and informative folder for your beginning writers? Do you want to encourage good writing?

Alphabet Reference Charts for Beginning Writers

These reference cards can be used to create a very useful writing folder for beginning writers and mathematicians. These charts can also be used in your classroom for small groups or made into individual writing and math folders. They're perfect for writing centers or math stations!

Writing Reference Card for Beginning Writers:

1. Alphabet Chart with pictures - Beginning Sounds

2. I know my alphabet manuscript guideline

3. I know my sight words - quick reference on early sight words

4. Consonant Blends with Pictures - Phonics

5. Trace the Alphabet

Math Reference Card for Beginning Mathematicians

Reference Cards for Beginner Mathematicians

1. I know my numbers

2. I know my shapes

3. Number Line

4. Tally Marks

5. Money - Coins

6. Combinations to 10

Keep these reference cards handy for beginning writers and mathematicians. Create writing and math folders to make them easily accessible. You can print on two sides or one side if you prefer. These are easy references for beginning learners. There are a total of 10 charts. They are easy to download and print.

Reference Charts for Kindergarten

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Sandcastle Writing Prompt | Explanatory Writing | Writing Resources

Sandcastle Writing Prompt 

Do you need a high-interest writing prompt? Engage your students with

Explanatory Writing about building a sandcastle.

Writing pages, sequencing, illustrating, and example sandcastle designs make a great end-of-year "waiting for summer" writing assignment. Your students will learn how to write an explanatory text with this writing prompt about sandcastles — writing that explains how something is created, how something works, why something happens, or what something means. This is integral to third- and fourth-grade learning and supports your students' writing in many ways.

Explanatory Writing Prompt - Sandcastles

What are the key benefits for children

when learning explanatory writing?

1. Improves Clarity of Thought
   Writing explanations helps students organize their ideas clearly and logically, strengthening their overall thinking skills.

2. Builds Communication Skills
   Students learn to express information and ideas in a structured way, making them better communicators in writing and speech.

3. Supports Reading Comprehension
   By explaining concepts in their own words, students deepen their understanding of texts they read and learn how to identify main ideas and supporting details.

4. Enhances Vocabulary and Language Use
   Explanatory writing encourages precise language and subject-specific vocabulary, helping students expand their word knowledge.

5. Strengthens Subject-Area Knowledge
   Students can apply explanatory writing across content areas—such as science, social studies, and math—to reinforce what they’ve learned through writing.

6. Encourages Curiosity and Research Skills
   Writing to explain motivates students to ask questions, seek information, and explore topics more deeply.

7. Prepares for Real-World Writing
   Expository writing mirrors real-world tasks (e.g., how-to guides, reports, and informational articles), preparing students for academic and everyday communication.

8. Builds Confidence in Writing
   Structured writing formats, like explanatory pieces, help students feel more confident and successful as writers.

This writing resource includes:

• 2 writing prompt pages
• sequencing pages
• materials page
• illustration page
• example sandcastle designs
• how to write page
• web mapping
• prewriting pages

This writing activity could span 2-3 days and is easy to follow. It is appropriate for

3rd and 4th graders.

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May Calendar | Free Printable | Teaching Resources for Spring

FREE | May Calendar | Printable

Free Printable May Calendar – Download Now!

Stay organized with this free downloadable and printable calendar!

It's perfect for tracking essential dates, planning events, scheduling lessons, or organizing family activities. Whether a teacher, student, or busy professional, this calendar is a simple and practical tool to keep you on top of your month. Please print it out and start planning today!

Do you need some Spring Break Packets? 

Preview these Spring Break assignment packets, which include reading, writing, and math.

Create a "spring break" folder for your students with engaging math and literacy activities. There are many pages to choose from, so you can quickly diversify folders to suit your students' needs. Reviewing and practicing literacy and math skills taught in the classroom is excellent, with a parent feedback form.  These are excellent for classroom seatwork, small reading groups, whole class instruction orhome study

Here are some 'Spring Break' Packets:

Spring Break Packet | 1st Grade | Ladybugs

Spring Break Packet | 1st Grade | Flowers

Spring Break Packet | 1st Grade | Rain

Spring Break Packet | 2nd Grade | Rabbits

Spring Break Packet | 2nd Grade | Chickens

Spring Break Packet | 2nd Grade | Bees

Spring Break Packet | 2nd Grade | Birds

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