Rhyming Words
Recognize and produce rhyming words; sort pictures by rhyme
Language Arts activities for kids
Develop foundational reading, writing, and communication skills
Hearing and manipulating sounds in spoken language
Phonological Awareness
Strengthen listening to sounds in words through rhyming, blending, and segmenting
Syllable Counting & Clapping
Count the syllables in words by clapping; identify one-syllable vs. multi-syllable words
Onset & Rime
Blend and segment onset and rime in one-syllable words
Isolate Beginning, Middle & End Sounds
Say the first, middle, and last sound in a spoken word
Phoneme Blending
Blend 2-4 individual phonemes to say a word (e.g., /d/ /o/ /g/ = dog)
Phoneme Segmenting
Break a 3-phoneme word into individual sounds using Elkonin boxes
Phoneme Substitution
Change one sound in a word to make a new word (cat to bat by changing /c/ to /b/)
Matching letters to sounds and reading words
Phonics & Decoding
Connect letters and sounds to decode words with growing independence
Uppercase Letter Names
Identify and name all 26 uppercase letters of the alphabet in random order
Lowercase Letter Names
Identify and name all 26 lowercase letters of the alphabet in random order
Consonant Letter-Sound Correspondences
Match consonant letters to their primary sounds; identify the beginning consonant in a picture
Short Vowel Sounds (a, e, i, o, u)
Identify the short vowel sound in a CVC word; match vowel to picture
Decode CVC Words
Sound out and read three-letter consonant-vowel-consonant words (cat, dog, sit, hop, fun)
Alphabetical Order
Recite the alphabet in order and arrange letters A-Z in sequence
Print Letters (Handwriting)
Trace and independently write all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters with correct formation
Beginning Consonant Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh)
Recognize that two letters can make one sound; read words beginning with sh, ch, th, wh
Beginning Consonant Blends (bl, cl, fl, st, sp)
Identify and read words with common initial consonant blends
Recognizing high-frequency words by sight
Sight Words
Build automatic recognition of high-frequency words for smoother, more confident reading
Pre-Primer Sight Words (Dolch List 1)
Read the 40 Dolch pre-primer words instantly by sight (a, and, away, big, blue, can)
Primer Sight Words (Dolch List 2)
Read the 52 Dolch primer words by sight (all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown)
Read Simple Sight-Word Sentences
Read decodable sentences using sight words and CVC words
Understanding stories and informational texts
Reading Comprehension
Understand stories and informational texts through retelling, questioning, and text evidence
Story Elements (Character, Setting, Events)
Identify characters, setting, and major events in a story read aloud
Retell Stories in Sequence
Use beginning, middle, end to retell the main events of a story
Make Predictions
Use pictures and prior knowledge to predict what will happen next in a story
Main Idea of Informational Text
Identify the main topic of an informational book or passage read aloud
Basic Text Features (Title, Author, Illustrator)
Identify the title, author, and illustrator of a book and explain the role of each
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Distinguish between fiction (made-up) and nonfiction (real information) texts
Ask & Answer Questions About Text
Answer who, what, where, when, and why questions about a story read aloud
Early writing skills and expressing ideas
Writing
Express ideas clearly through drawing, dictation, and early writing conventions
Pre-Writing Strokes & Fine Motor
Practice horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and curved strokes as preparation for letter writing
Write My Name
Write first name with correct letter formation and capitalization of the first letter
Label Drawings with Letters & Words
Draw a picture and label it with letters or invented spelling; share the meaning aloud
Write Simple Sentences
Write a complete sentence with a capital letter, spaces between words, and end punctuation
Narrative Writing (Tell a Story)
Draw and write about a personal experience with a beginning, middle, and end
Opinion Writing (My Favorite)
Write a sentence stating a preference and provide one reason
Informative Writing (All About)
Write 2-3 facts about a topic of choice with a drawing to support the information
Understanding how language works
Grammar & Language
Use grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure to communicate clearly
Nouns (People, Places, Things)
Identify and sort nouns into people, places, and things categories
Action Verbs
Identify action words in sentences; act out verbs to build understanding
Describing Words (Adjectives)
Use adjectives to describe color, size, shape, and number in sentences and stories
Capitalization Rules
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I
End Punctuation (. ! ?)
Use a period, exclamation mark, or question mark to end a sentence correctly
Vocabulary in Context
Use picture clues and context to determine the meaning of unknown words in a text
Opposites (Antonyms)
Match words with their opposites (hot/cold, big/little, fast/slow)
Listening & Speaking (Discussion Skills)
Take turns speaking, listen while others talk, and respond to what was said in group discussions
Grade 3 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks
Grade 3 Language Arts
A sequenced Grade 3 language arts pathway.
Story Sequence Theater
Recount stories and determine how events build on one another.
Main-Idea Detective Room
Determine a text’s main idea and identify supporting details.
Inference Evidence Board
Make an inference and cite details that support it.
Character-Trait Theater
Describe characters using actions, dialogue, and motivations.
Compare-and-Contrast Diorama
Compare two texts, characters, settings, or events using evidence.
Context-Clue Cave
Determine word meaning from sentence and paragraph context.
Prefix and Suffix Forge
Use common affixes to determine and create word meanings.
Sentence Construction Crane
Build complete simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Paragraph Architect
Organize a focused paragraph with a topic, details, and conclusion.
Revision Workshop
Strengthen writing through revision and editing choices.
Fable Moral Lanterns
Recount fables and determine the moral conveyed through key details.
Question-and-Answer Lighthouse
Ask and answer questions about a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Text-Feature Field Guide
Use text features and search tools to locate information efficiently.
Cause-and-Effect Domino Run
Describe how events in an informational text are connected by cause and effect.
Illustration Story Window
Explain how illustrations contribute to the mood, setting, and characters a story’s words describe.
Literal or Nonliteral Switchboard
Distinguish literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context.
Shades-of-Meaning Thermometer
Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states and degrees.
Dialogue Punctuation Press
Use commas and quotation marks to punctuate dialogue in narrative writing.
Opinion Linking Train
Write opinion pieces that connect the opinion and reasons with linking words and end with a conclusion.
Subject-Verb Agreement Balance
Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement in sentences.
Grade 4 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks
Grade 4 Language Arts
A sequenced Grade 4 language arts pathway.
Theme Theater
Determine a story theme and summarize supporting events.
Summary Story Map
Summarize a text using only central events and ideas.
Evidence Investigation
Refer to details and examples when explaining explicit ideas and inferences.
Point-of-View Camera
Compare first- and third-person points of view.
Text-Structure Tower
Recognize chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution structures.
Accounts Comparison Museum
Compare firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event.
Figurative-Language World
Interpret similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification in context.
Word-Origin Forge
Use roots and affixes to infer word meanings.
Grammar Newsroom
Use conventions, precise language, and punctuation in complete sentences.
Writing Production Studio
Plan, draft, revise, and publish organized writing.
Stage-Directions Blocking Stage
Use a drama’s cast, dialogue, and stage directions to explain what a scene shows.
Verse Bell Tower
Explain how a poem is built from lines, stanzas, and rhyme, and how verse differs from prose.
Myth Allusion Observatory
Determine the meaning of words and phrases that allude to characters from mythology.
Chart Clue Greenhouse
Interpret information shown in charts and graphs and explain how it adds to a text.
Reason and Evidence Balance
Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support a point.
Two-Text Weaving Loom
Integrate information from two texts on the same topic to write about it knowledgeably.
Relative Pronoun Rail Yard
Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs to join ideas in one sentence.
Progressive Tense Time Machine
Form and use the past, present, and future progressive verb tenses.
Prepositional Phrase Treehouse
Identify and use prepositional phrases that tell where, when, and how.
Research Note Card Catalog
Take notes in your own words, sort them into categories, and list the source.
Grade 5 standards through interactive 3D models and authentic tasks
Grade 5 Language Arts
A sequenced Grade 5 language arts pathway.
Theme Comparison Gallery
Compare how two texts develop related themes.
Quotation Evidence Detective
Quote accurately when explaining explicit ideas and inferences.
Inference and Summary Room
Infer, determine main ideas, and summarize informational text.
Narrative Structure Simulator
Analyze how scenes, chapters, and events shape narrative structure.
Author’s Viewpoint Camera
Analyze how an author’s viewpoint influences presentation.
Multi-Source Comparison Lab
Integrate information from multiple print, visual, and digital sources.
Figurative Meaning Studio
Interpret figurative language, word relationships, and shades of meaning.
Greek and Latin Root Forge
Use common roots and affixes to determine academic vocabulary.
Editing and Style Laboratory
Edit for conventions and revise for clarity, precision, and style.
Argument and Research Studio
Develop a claim with credible evidence, reasoning, and source attribution.
Character Response Bridge
Compare and contrast how two characters respond to the same challenge, using specific story details.
Multimedia Meaning Spotlight
Analyze how visual and multimedia elements add to the meaning and tone of a text.
Genre Feature Balance
Compare how a mystery and an adventure story approach the same topic through their genre features.
Cause Chain Domino Run
Explain how events, people, and ideas in a history or science text are connected, using specific information.
Eyewitness Viewpoint Map
Analyze multiple accounts of one event and the point of view each account represents.
Research Source Switchboard
Draw on several print and digital sources to locate answers quickly and solve a problem.
Perfect Tense Timeline
Use perfect verb tenses to show time order and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Correlative Conjunction Yard
Use correlative conjunctions such as either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also to join ideas.
Analogy Relationship Lab
Use word relationships, including analogies, synonyms, and antonyms, to understand each word better.
Narrative Pacing Reel
Use pacing in narrative writing by slowing important moments and speeding through minor ones.