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Kindergarten Articles

  • Map Worksheets

    Map Worksheets

    Explore free printable map skills worksheets for kids! Teach map symbols, compass rose, directions, and more with fun, interactive activities. Perfect for kindergarten, first, and second graders. Includes engaging ABCmouse games and videos to build geography skills!

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  • Long Vowel Words

    Long Vowel Words

    Help kids master long vowel sounds with printable word lists, engaging activities, and teaching tips. Explore examples, silent-e rules, and vowel teams for better reading and spelling skills. Discover fun ways to practice long vowels through games, worksheets, and hands-on learning ideas!

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  • What is a Vowel Team?

    What is a Vowel Team?

    Learn about vowel teams and how they help young readers decode words. Discover teaching tips, examples of vowel team combinations, and engaging activities to make learning fun and effective.

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  • Short Vowel Words for Kids

    Short Vowel Words for Kids

    Explore short vowel word lists and fun activities to help kids improve reading and spelling skills. Includes printable short vowel word lists, teaching tips, and engaging games for mastering short vowel sounds.

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  • Long O Word Lists  

    Long O Word Lists  

    Explore long o words to boost phonics skills! Discover spelling patterns, practice tips, fun activities, and printable word lists featuring beginner to advanced terms. Teach the long o sound (/ō/) effectively with engaging resources and examples for young learners.

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  • What Are CVC Words?

    What Are CVC Words?

    Discover the importance of CVC words in early reading skills! Explore examples, teaching tips, and engaging free activities to help children decode simple consonant-vowel-consonant patterns, laying a strong foundation for literacy success. Perfect for parents and educators!

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  • Long U Word Lists  

    Long U Word Lists  

    Explore 250+ long U words with printable lists and engaging activities for kids. Learn about the eight spelling patterns of long U, including VCe, -ue, -ew, and open syllables, with examples, sentences, and teaching tips to boost phonics, spelling, and reading skills.

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  • Long E Word Lists  

    Long E Word Lists  

    Discover long E words to help your child identify and practice the long E sound (/ē/) in spelling patterns like -ee, -ea, and more. Access beginner and advanced word lists, examples in sentences, fun activities, and free printable resources to reinforce phonics learning.

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  • Space and Solar System Worksheets

    Space and Solar System Worksheets

    Engage young learners with free printable space and solar system worksheets! Activities include mazes, coloring pages, word tracing, and imaginative writing prompts, perfect for preschoolers to second graders. Explore planets, rockets, and stars while practicing motor skills, math, and handwriting.

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  • Long I Word Lists  

    Long I Word Lists  

    Discover a free printable list of 140+ long I words to help children practice phonics. Explore examples, sentences, and activities for mastering spelling patterns like -igh, -ie, and silent e. Perfect for phonics instruction and boosting decoding and vocabulary skills.

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  • Preschool & Kindergarten Mazes

    Preschool & Kindergarten Mazes

    Download free printable mazes designed for preschool and kindergarten! Explore three fun difficulty levels—beginner, intermediate, and challenging—that promote cognitive development, patience, and hand-eye coordination. Perfect for kids to enjoy while learning!

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  • Spelling Resources

    Spelling Resources

    Discover free printable spelling lists, worksheets, and activities designed for kids in kindergarten through second grade. Explore high-frequency words, essential spelling rules, and interactive games to make spelling fun and engaging for young learners.

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  • Long A Word Lists  

    Long A Word Lists  

    Boost your child’s literacy skills with this list of 250+ long ‘A’ words! Learn about the long ‘A’ sound, explore diverse word lists, practice using sentences, and enjoy fun, educational activities. Perfect for spelling, reading, and decoding practice with free printable resources included!

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  • Short U Words List

    Short U Words List

    Discover free printable short ‘U’ word lists, including CVC words, sight words, and blends, to help kids master the short ‘U’ sound. Explore engaging activities like Bingo and treasure hunts to make phonics practice fun and interactive. Download your printable PDFs today!

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  • Winter Words for Kids

    Winter Words for Kids

    Explore a fun winter word list perfect for kids! Discover cozy, nature, and holiday words, plus printable activities to build seasonal vocabulary with definitions, spelling practice, and creative prompts. From winter animals to snowy sports, kids can learn and celebrate all things winter.

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  • Phonics Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

    Phonics Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

    Explore over 50 fun, effective phonics activities for PreK and Kindergarten! This collection features active games, online tools, printable worksheets, and hands-on ideas designed to build foundational reading skills. Boost engagement while nurturing early literacy with interactive phonics exercises tailored for young learners.

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  • Irregular Plural Nouns

    Irregular Plural Nouns

    Explore irregular plural nouns with simple explanations, examples, and printable lists for kids. Learn about common patterns and discover effective tips for teaching and memorizing these unique English language rules. Get a free downloadable list of irregular plural nouns to support young learners’ language development.

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  • Compound Word List

    Compound Word List

    Boost your child’s language skills with our free printable list of compound words! From common examples like “sunflower” and “raincoat” to interactive games and fun activities, this guide helps kids learn how simple words combine to form new ones.

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  • Nursery Rhymes and Songs

    Nursery Rhymes and Songs

    Explore 100 fun nursery rhymes and song lyrics for kids from ABCmouse, including classic and educational tunes to inspire young learners. Perfect for playtime, sing-alongs, and early learning moments!

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  • Math Activities for Kindergarten

    Math Activities for Kindergarten

    Discover over 30 hands-on math activities designed to engage kindergarteners in counting, patterns, place value, and more! These simple, playful exercises use everyday items to make learning math fun and adaptable to each child’s pace.

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  • Four Letter Words

    Four Letter Words

    Help your child build vocabulary and reading skills with this list of common four-letter words. Includes sight words, definitions, sentences, and fun learning activities. Download the free printable to boost word recognition for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

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  • Three Letter Words

    Three Letter Words

    Boost your child’s reading and spelling skills with this list of three-letter words, including common words and sight words. Download our free printable list, explore definitions with sentences, and try fun word activities designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

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  • Shared Reading

    Shared Reading

    Boost your child’s literacy skills with shared reading. Learn how this interactive approach enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and print awareness. Explore four easy steps to turn story time into a collaborative learning experience that builds confidence and a love of reading.

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  • Simple View of Reading

    Simple View of Reading

    Discover the Simple View of Reading, a proven model highlighting the importance of both decoding and language comprehension in achieving strong reading skills. Learn how to support young readers at home, including those with reading challenges, through practical tips and strategies.

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  • How to Teach Consonants Letters and Sounds 

    How to Teach Consonants Letters and Sounds 

    Help your child grasp the concept of consonants with simple tips and engaging activities. Learn about consonant sounds, voiced vs. unvoiced consonants, and the tricky letter “Y.”

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  • Graphing Worksheets

    Graphing Worksheets

    Help your child improve graphing skills with free printable worksheets for kindergarten to second grade. Explore bar graphs, line graphs, and pictographs, all designed for engaging, age-appropriate learning. Download these PDF worksheets for fun, easy practice at home.

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  • Vocabulary Activities for Kindergarten & Preschool 

    Vocabulary Activities for Kindergarten & Preschool 

    Boost your child’s language skills with fun, hands-on vocabulary activities tailored for preschoolers and kindergarteners. From simple reading games to creative storytelling and active outdoor learning, these engaging ideas help expand your child’s word bank and improve their ability to express themselves.

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  • Coins & Money Worksheets

    Coins & Money Worksheets

    Introduce kids to the basics of money with free printable worksheets designed for kindergarten through second grade. These fun activities help children recognize coins, understand their values, and count money, building essential math skills. Download and print worksheets like counting coins, money word problems, and more!

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  • Word Families

    Word Families

    Learn about word families, how they help children recognize patterns in words, and enhance reading and spelling skills. Download free printable word family lists, and explore engaging activities like Word Family Houses and Gardens to make learning fun and interactive.

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  • Spelling Activities for Kids

    Spelling Activities for Kids

    Add creativity to spelling practice with 33 fun and interactive activities perfect for kindergarten through second grade. From writing in shaving cream to bouncing a ball with each letter, these hands-on exercises keep kids engaged while building essential spelling skills.

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Step into the exciting world of kindergarten. Here’s your one-stop destination for enriching, age-appropriate content that supports both learning and play. Whether you’re looking to boost your kindergartner’s literacy, math skills, or social development, our expert tips and engaging activities are crafted to help your child thrive in this exciting stage of their educational journey. Start exploring now and make kindergarten a year to remember!