New students, especially in kindergarten, can be difficult. They come to school with a varying degree of abilities and experiences and finding meaningful and adaptable learning activities for them can be a challenge. With this in mind, I created, "CVC: Write It or Build It!" When I created this pack, I wanted to design something that was differentiated, so your planning and prep would be quick and easy, and so that your students' needs would be met.
There are 4 different ways to use 192 picture strips (96 for writing and 96 for building) that are included.
1. Write it: Students choose a strip and write the word of the picture on the line.
2. Write it w/ key: Students choose a color key and the coordinating strips. They then match the pictures on the strips to the pictures on the key, and use the key to help them write the word on the line.
3. Build it: Students choose a strip and use magnetic letters or letter tiles to build the word of the picture in the box.
4. Build it w/ key: Students choose a color key and the coordinating strips. Students match the pictures on the strips to the pictures on the key and use the key to help them build the word in the box.
I think the keys are what make this product unique, as it provides support for your low babies who may not be able to sound out words yet. Your higher level students can also use the keys to check their work.
After printing and laminating all of the pages, there are a few ways to store these activities. I would separate your "Write its" from your "build its". Then I would separate the strips and keys by color. Then you can store them in plastic baggies, plastic containers, or whatever storage solution works for you. I would keep some dry erase markers with the, "Write its" and some magnetic letters with the, "Build its".
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