Literacy Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/literacy-resources/ Be inspired, motivate kids, and make a positive impact in your classroom. Wed, 27 May 2026 18:05:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/proudtobeprimary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Untitled-design-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Literacy Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/literacy-resources/ 32 32 100254005 Easy Drawing, Writing, and Reading Activities for Building Literacy Skills in K-2 https://proudtobeprimary.com/drawing-and-writing-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/drawing-and-writing-activities/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=35658 Instead of practicing drawing, writing, and reading separately, combine the activities for added learning and fun. These ideas are simple to prep, and the kids enjoy every aspect of them. Combine Drawing, Reading, and Writing for Literacy Fluency Teachers are always looking for ways to make literacy instruction more engaging, without adding more to an […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/drawing-and-writing-activities/feed/ 0 35658 Math Books for Kids: The Best Picture Books to Teach Math Concepts (K–2) https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-books-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/math-books-for-kids/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:16:47 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=3469 The ULTIMATE GUIDE to the BEST math books for kids in primary grades, K-2. Includes a FREE printable book guide you can download and use. Teachers are always looking for ways to make math more engaging, and one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools is a great math picture book. The right math books […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/word-work-activities/feed/ 1 11960 A Little Spot of Kindness Activities: Easy SEL Lessons Teachers Love https://proudtobeprimary.com/a-little-spot-of-kindness-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/a-little-spot-of-kindness-activities/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=33964 Teachers often struggle to find meaningful, low-prep ways to teach kindness, especially during busy weeks. A Little Spot of Kindness activities provide structured resources and discussion ideas that make it easy to reinforce social-emotional skills while keeping lessons engaging and purposeful. A Book About Kindness: A Little Spot of Kindness Activities for Kids Kindness is […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/a-little-spot-of-kindness-activities/feed/ 0 33964 15 Best Groundhog Day Books for Kids (Perfect for Classroom Read-Alouds!) https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-books/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-books/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=33692 Make Groundhog Day more exciting with fun books and activities to pair with those read-alouds. Elementary students go crazy for story-and-activity pairings, so get to planning! Popular Groundhog Day Books for Kids Groundhog Day is one of those simple, seasonal holidays that kids instantly latch onto. It feels light and playful, and it also opens […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-books/feed/ 0 33692 The Best Groundhog Day Activities for Kids (Printables, Crafts, STEM!) https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-activities-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-activities-for-kids/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=33742 Teachers often want to acknowledge Groundhog Day without overplanning or losing instructional time. This post shares practical Groundhog Day activities that fit naturally into reading, writing, math, and science. Groundhog Day Activities That Make Planning Easy and Learning Fun Groundhog Day is one of those themes that tends to sneak up on teachers each year. […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/groundhog-day-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 33742 15 Best Snowman Books for Kids (Plus Easy Classroom Activities!) https://proudtobeprimary.com/snowman-books-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/snowman-books-for-kids/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=33719 The best part of winter is building a snowman and learning about them through read-alouds and fun, hands-on activities. Use these activity ideas to make students smile when it’s chilly outside! Why Snowman Books Are Perfect for Winter Learning Snowman books blend imagination with just the right amount of winter wonder, making them ideal for […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/snowman-books-for-kids/feed/ 0 33719 Word Families: Proven Method for Teaching Reading https://proudtobeprimary.com/teach-reading-with-word-families/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/teach-reading-with-word-families/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/index.php/2015/08/16/teach-reading-with-word-families/ The importance of word families and how to teach reading with word families. Daily suggestions, ideas, and activities for teachers. Teaching Word Families Teaching early reading skills can feel like a juggling act, sight words over here, phonics patterns over there, and somehow we’re supposed to make it all click for 20+ wiggly learners at […]

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