Reading Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/reading-resources/ Be inspired, motivate kids, and make a positive impact in your classroom. Fri, 08 May 2026 18:16:52 +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 Reading Resources – Proud to be Primary https://proudtobeprimary.com/category/reading-resources/ 32 32 100254005 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/math-books-for-kids/feed/ 2 3469 14 Fun and Engaging Word Work Activities for Little Learners https://proudtobeprimary.com/word-work-activities/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/word-work-activities/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:22:12 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=11960 Teach important early literacy skills with word work. These fun and engaging word work activities are perfect for your literacy centers! Word Work Activities to Implement in K-2 Word work centers can feel like a great idea… until they start falling apart. Pieces go missing, students fly through activities in two minutes, and somehow one […]

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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 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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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/teach-reading-with-word-families/feed/ 9 45 17 Best Halloween Books for Kids: Fun & Not-So-Scary Read Alouds https://proudtobeprimary.com/halloween-books-for-kids/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/halloween-books-for-kids/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=32913 These Halloween books for kids are sure to leave kids begging for more! Use the book activity ideas and the Halloween Fun Pack to explore all things spooky this fall in the classroom or at home! Spooky (But Not Scary) Halloween Books for Kids Halloween is almost here, and things are about to get a […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/halloween-books-for-kids/feed/ 0 32913 Fresh & Fun Ways to Teach and Learn Sight Words https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-sight-words/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/teaching-sight-words/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:33:02 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=4955 Here is a ton of fresh and fun methods for teaching sight words. Help children learn and gain reading fluency with Fry and Dolch sight word lists with these hands-on ideas! Fresh and Fun Ways for Teaching Sight Words You know that glazed-over look your students give you the minute you pull out another stack […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/spring-picture-books/feed/ 0 30779 St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids About Leprechauns, Luck, & Legends https://proudtobeprimary.com/st-patricks-day-books/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/st-patricks-day-books/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/?p=30781 Use these fun St. Patrick’s Day books to teach kids about silly leprechauns, Irish traditions, and history and to celebrate during March. Add These St. Patrick’s Day Books to Your March Plans St. Patrick’s Day is a fun and meaningful holiday to celebrate in the classroom or homeschool. Books are an excellent way for kids […]

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]]> https://proudtobeprimary.com/st-patricks-day-books/feed/ 0 30781 Learning Sight Words for Effortless Reading and Spelling Success https://proudtobeprimary.com/learning-to-read-spell-with-sight-words/ https://proudtobeprimary.com/learning-to-read-spell-with-sight-words/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:23:26 +0000 https://proudtobeprimary.com/index.php/2015/09/12/learning-to-read-spell-with-sight-words/ Learning sight words helps students read and spell fluently because they are the most common words kids see in children’s books. This post includes hands-on and printable activities to help students learn Dolch sight words. Building Sight Word Confidence: Simple Steps for Better Reading and Spelling Much like phonics skills, learning sight words is a big […]

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