English Language Arts and Reading Teaching Resources

A variety of English, Language, Arts, and Reading (ELAR) elementary teaching resources to use when teaching ELAR concepts. Available in this extensive collection are resources to use when working on alphabet a-z, grammar, phonics, reading, speaking and listening, spelling, vocabulary, writing and punctuation. These English, Language, Arts, and Reading teaching resources include lesson and unit plans, PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, posters, games, comprehension texts, activities and interactive widgets. You can also make your own customized banners to use on your display boards when working on a particular text type, writing genre, grammar concept or vocabulary and spelling skills.

32 of 4,038 teaching resources for those 'aha' moments

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CVCC and CCVC Word Chain Ladders - Worksheets

Build word chains with CVCC and CCVC words using this set of printable phonics worksheets.

1 page Grades: 1 - 2
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Long I Words - Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long i” spelling patterns with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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Spaced Out Syllable Types - Interactive Activity

Learn about and identify the six syllable types with this engaging digital resource.

1 page Grades: 1 - 2
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Directed Word Chains - Worksheets

Manipulate the individual phonemes in words to create new ones with this set of four word chaining worksheets.

8 pages Grades: K - 2
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CVC Word Chain Ladders - Worksheets

Build word chains with CVC words using this set of printable phonics worksheets.

8 pages Grades: K - 1
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Sloth Story Starters - Animal Writing Prompts

Help students get over writers’ block with these cute sloth-themed writing prompts.

1 page Grades: 1 - 5
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Sloth Crossword Puzzle

Stretch your students’ vocabularies and reading skills with a sloth-themed crossword puzzle.

1 page Grades: 2 - 4
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Cupid's Compound Sentences - Valentine's Day Interactive

Build some sweet sentence writing skills using a fun Valentine’s Day Compound Sentence interactive activity.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Puddle Jump Active Verb Game

Hop into your next verb lesson with a fun Puddle Jump Active Verb Game.

31 pages Grades: PK - 1
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Spaceship Word Chains - Worksheets

Manipulate the individual phonemes in 3- and 4-letter words to create new ones with this set of word chain worksheets.

4 pages Grades: K - 2
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Synonym Dominoes

Match up similar words with this set of 28 synonym dominoes.

6 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Synonym Word Match Cards

A set of 60 word cards to assist with your students’ understanding of synonyms.

10 pages Grades: 3 - 6
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Synonyms Board Game

Read 18 words and identify their synonyms as you race players to the end of the game board.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Long OO Words - Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long oo” spelling patterns with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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Long U Words - Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long u” graphemes with this set of differentiated word searches.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Long E Words - Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long e” graphemes with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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Four In A Row Game - Synonyms Game

Practice identifying and using synonyms with our similar word matching activity.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Building Sundaes - Synonym Activity Center

Practice identifying and using synonyms with this deliciously fun word game.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Synonym Task Cards

A set of 16 task cards to practice working with synonyms.

6 pages Grades: 2 - 5
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Parts of a Thesaurus - Poster

A poster explaining the different parts of a thesaurus.

1 page Grades: 3 - 6
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Classroom Spinner Template - Synonym Activity

A classroom spinner template focusing on synonyms.

2 pages Grades: 2 - 6
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Emotions Charts - Synonym Flashcards

A set of 15 flashcards showing many emotions and synonyms for those feelings.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 6
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Synonyms Tarsia Puzzle

A puzzle using synonyms.

2 pages Grades: 3 - 6
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Synonym Activity - Printable Puzzle Center

Print and assemble a set of synonym puzzles for your classroom reading centers.

13 pages Grades: 2 - 4
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Long O Words - Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long o” graphemes with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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OW and OU Words - Word Search

Explore "ou" and "ow" words with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3
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OI and OY Words - Word Search

Explore words containing “oi” and “oy” with this set of differentiated word searches.

1 page Grades: 2 - 3
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Types of Poetry - Anchor Chart Pack with Annotations

A set of 9 annotated poetry anchor charts to use when introducing structured forms of poetry.

9 pages Grades: 3 - 7
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Sound Devices in Poetry - Teaching Slide Deck

An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching sound devices to your students.

1 page Grades: 3 - 5
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Elements of Poetry - Instructional Slide Deck

Investigate poetic elements with an interactive Elements of Poetry teaching slide deck.

1 page Grades: 3 - 6
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"Simon Says" Commands - Card Deck

A set of 24 instruction cards to use when playing 'Simon Says'.

17 pages Grades: 1 - 3
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Long Vowel Words - Long A Word Search

Explore words containing some of the most common “long a” graphemes with this set of differentiated word searches.

4 pages Grades: 2 - 3