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Friday, August 28, 2026

How to Teach CVC Words at Home | 5-Minute Phonics Routine

How to teach CVC words at home with a simple 5-minute kindergarten phonics routine for beginning sounds and early reading practice.

How to Teach CVC Words at Home | 5-Minute Kindergarten Phonics Routine

How to Teach CVC Words at Home: A Simple 5-Minute Kindergarten Routine

If your child knows many of their letter sounds but still struggles to read simple words like cat, sun, hat, or bun, you may be wondering what to do next.

This is a very common stage in beginning reading.

Knowing individual letter sounds is important, but children also need to learn to blend those sounds to form words. One of the easiest places to begin is with CVC words.

The good news is that you do not need long lessons, complicated materials, or an expensive reading program to begin practicing CVC words at home.

A few focused minutes each day can go a long way.

In this post, I’ll show you a simple 5-minute CVC word routine for kindergarten that you can use at home, during homeschool lessons, or as extra reading practice after school.


What Are CVC Words?

CVC stands for:

Consonant – Vowel – Consonant

A CVC word contains three letters arranged in that pattern.

Examples include:

  • cat
  • bat
  • hat
  • sun
  • bun
  • dog
  • pig
  • bed

Because these words usually contain short vowel sounds and follow a simple pattern, they are often among the first words children learn to sound out independently.

For example, a child learning to read the word cat can identify each sound:

/c/ – /a/ – /t/

Then the child blends those sounds together:

c-a-t → cat

That seemingly small skill is an important step toward independent reading.


When Is a Child Ready to Begin CVC Words?

Before focusing heavily on CVC words, your child should recognize many common letter sounds.

Read: The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children

They do not necessarily need to have every letter and sound perfectly memorized before beginning.

A child may be ready if they can:

  • Recognize most uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Produce many common consonant sounds
  • Recognize short vowel sounds
  • Hear the beginning sound in simple words
  • Attempt to blend two or three sounds together

If your child still needs more practice identifying sounds, begin there.

Then slowly introduce simple three-letter words.

The goal is not to rush.

The goal is to help the child understand that the sounds they already know can be combined to form words.

More Beginning-Sound and Alphabet Practice


A Simple 5-Minute Routine for Teaching CVC Words at Home

You can adjust this routine depending on your child's attention span and reading level.

Five minutes is not a magic number. The point is simply to keep practice short, focused, and manageable.

Here is one easy routine.


Step 1: Review One Short Vowel Sound

Start with one vowel rather than trying to practice every short vowel at once.

For example, begin with short a.

Say:

“A can say /ă/, like apple.”

Then ask your child to repeat the sound.

You might quickly name a few words and ask whether they hear the short-a sound:

  • apple
  • cat
  • hat
  • map

Keep this portion brief.

You are simply reminding the child of the vowel sound they will need when reading the words that follow.


Step 2: Practice Hearing the Beginning Sound

Next, choose a few familiar objects or pictures.

Ask your child to identify the first sound.

For example:

“What sound do you hear at the beginning of cat?”

Your child answers:

/c/

Try another:

“What sound do you hear at the beginning of bat?”

/b/

This helps strengthen phonemic awareness while connecting sounds to letters.

If your child has trouble, stretch the beginning sound slightly:

“C-c-c-cat.”

Then ask again.


Step 3: Build One CVC Word

Now choose one simple word.

Let's use:

cat

Write or display the three letters separately:

c a t

Point to each letter while your child says the sound:

/c/

/ă/

/t/

Next, move your finger underneath the letters from left to right while slowly blending the sounds:

caaaaat

Then say the word normally:

cat

Have your child try.

It may take several attempts before blending feels natural. That is perfectly fine.

Beginning readers often understand individual letter sounds before they can smoothly blend them into a recognizable word.


Step 4: Practice a Word Family

Once your child can blend one word, change only the beginning sound.

For example:

cat

Change c to b:

bat

Then:

hat

Now your child is practicing several words while keeping the -at ending the same.

This is one reason word families can be useful during early phonics practice.

Your child begins to recognize that changing one sound can create an entirely new word.

Try other simple word families as your child progresses:

-AT Words

  • cat
  • bat
  • hat
  • mat
  • sat

-UN Words

  • sun
  • bun
  • fun
  • run

-IG Words

  • pig
  • wig
  • dig
  • fig

-OP Words

  • hop
  • mop
  • top
  • pop

You do not need to practice all of these in one lesson.

Choose one word family at a time.

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How to Teach CVC Words at Home | 5-Minute Kindergarten Phonics Practice

Want Some CVC Practice Already Made for You?

If you would rather skip creating your own activities, I made a FREE 5-Minute Phonics Mini Pack with three simple kindergarten phonics activities.

The free printable pack includes:

  • Beginning sound practice
  • CVC word-building practice
  • -AT word family practice
  • -UN word family practice

The activities are designed for quick reading practice with minimal preparation.

Get the FREE 5-Minute Phonics Mini Pack here.

Free kindergarten phonics mini pack with three printable activities for beginning sounds, -AT words, and -UN CVC word practice.

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Step 5: Ask Your Child to Change One Sound

Once your child becomes comfortable blending CVC words, make the activity slightly more challenging.

Say:

“Build the word cat.”

After your child builds or reads cat, say:

“Now change cat to hat.”

Ask:

“Which sound needs to change?”

The child should eventually recognize that only the beginning sound changes:

c → h

You can do the same thing with:

hat → bat

or:

sun → bun

Activities like this encourage children to pay attention to individual sounds within words rather than simply memorizing the appearance of the entire word.


Step 6: Let Your Child Read the Word Without Help

After practicing several words together, give your child an opportunity to try independently.

Point to:

bat

Wait.

Try not to immediately supply the answer.

If your child struggles, guide them back through the sounds:

/b/ – /ă/ – /t/

Then encourage them to blend the sounds.

The goal is not speed.

At this stage, accuracy and understanding matter much more than how quickly the child reads the word.

Fluency comes with practice.


Step 7: Stop While Practice Is Still Going Well

This step is easy to overlook.

You do not have to finish an entire worksheet or practice twenty words simply because your child is doing well.

Sometimes it is better to stop after five successful minutes than to continue until your child becomes frustrated.

You want beginning reading practice to feel achievable.

A simple daily routine might look like this:

Minute 1: Review a vowel sound
Minute 2: Identify beginning sounds
Minutes 3–4: Build and blend CVC words
Minute 5: Read two or three words independently

Done.

Tomorrow, you can practice again.


Why Short Phonics Practice Can Work So Well

Young children do not necessarily need long reading lessons to make progress.

They need consistent opportunities to practice the right skill.

Reading Rockets also explains how explicit phonics instruction helps beginning readers connect letters with sounds and decode words.

A short phonics session can help you focus on one specific objective without overwhelming your child.

One day might focus on:

short A

Another day:

the -AT word family

Another:

short U

Another:

the -UN word family

Small skills eventually begin fitting together.

If you would like more ideas for keeping reading practice short and manageable, read:

5-Minute Phonics for Kindergarten: Easy Reading Activities That Actually Work

That post includes additional simple ways to practice phonics without turning reading time into a long lesson.


What If My Child Keeps Guessing Instead of Sounding Out the Word?

Guessing is common among beginning readers.

If your child sees cat and guesses car, calmly bring their attention back to the letters.

Ask:

“What sound does this first letter make?”

Then:

“What vowel sound do you see?”

Then:

“What sound comes last?”

Finally, blend the sounds together.

Try to avoid giving the word immediately whenever possible.

You want your child to develop the habit of looking at the letters and using the sounds rather than relying entirely on pictures, context, or guessing.


What If My Child Cannot Blend the Sounds?

Some children can easily say:

/c/ /ă/ /t/

but still cannot turn those sounds into cat.

If your child has trouble blending, start with a word that begins with a sound you can stretch, such as sun. Say the sounds smoothly together: ssssuuunnn → sun. As blending becomes easier, move on to words that begin with stop sounds, such as cat or top.

You can also model the process yourself several times before asking your child to try.

There is no reason to rush.

Blending is a new cognitive skill, and some children simply need more repetition before it clicks.


Use Simple Phonics Worksheets for Independent Practice

Once your child understands what to do, printable phonics worksheets can provide useful repetition.

The key is choosing worksheets that focus on a specific skill rather than presenting too many concepts on one page.

That is why I designed my 5-Minute Phonics: Beginning Sounds & CVC Words activities around individual skills.

The full printable pack includes practice with:

  • Short A
  • Short E
  • Short I
  • Short O
  • Short U
  • -AT words
  • -IG words
  • -OP words
  • -ET words
  • -UN words

You can work through the pages in order or choose the skill your child currently needs.

Ready for more practice?

Shop the complete 5-Minute Phonics: Beginning Sounds & CVC Words printable pack here.

Kindergarten phonics printable pack with beginning sounds and CVC word-building worksheets for short, low-prep reading practice.
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You Don't Need to Turn Phonics Into a Long Lesson

Teaching a child to read can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially when you start thinking about phonemic awareness, phonics, blending, decoding, sight words, fluency, comprehension, and everything else children eventually need to learn.

But today's lesson does not have to teach everything.

Today's lesson can simply be:

“Let's learn how to read cat.”

Tomorrow you can build on that.

Five focused minutes of practice today, another few minutes tomorrow, and another short lesson the day after that can gradually build skills and confidence.

Keep it simple.

Practice one skill.

Celebrate progress.

Then come back and practice again.


Get Your Free Kindergarten Phonics Activities

If your child is beginning to practice letter sounds and CVC words, download my FREE 5-Minute Phonics Mini Pack.

You'll receive three printable phonics activities you can use at home, in your homeschool, or in the classroom.

Get the FREE 5-Minute Phonics Mini Pack

Print the activities, grab a pencil, and spend a few focused minutes practicing together.

Sometimes five minutes is all you need to take the next small step toward reading.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

5-Minute Phonics: Easy Kindergarten Reading Activities

A smiling young girl at a learning table holds up a card with the letter 'S' as part of a '5-Minute Phonics' lesson. Text overlays describe 'Kindergarten Reading Activities That Work!' and 'Easy, Hands-On Ideas for Busy Parents' based on the 'Science of Reading' framework. The Abundant Family Living (AFL) logo is visible in the corner.
5-Minute Phonics: Easy Kindergarten Reading Activities That Work for Busy Parents

5-Minute Phonics: Easy Kindergarten Reading Activities


If you’ve been looking into how to help your kindergartener learn to read, you’ve probably heard the phrase "The Science of Reading." It’s a major buzzword right now, and for good reason! Research supports explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness and phonics as an important foundation for early reading. In fact, you might be interested in research-based kindergarten reading activities from the Florida Center for Reading Research.

But as a parent, hearing about "structured literacy" can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need long, frustrating study sessions to apply these concepts at home.

Five minutes of focused practice can be a manageable way to reinforce phonics skills at home, especially when it supplements regular reading and systematic instruction. Here are three simple, hands-on phonics activities you can do today.

5-Minute Phonics printable pack for kindergarten with beginning sounds and CVC word worksheets for quick reading practice.
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1. The Sticky-Note Sound Map

The Science of Reading emphasizes letter-sound correspondence. Instead of memorizing flashcards, let’s make it interactive!
  • The Setup: Grab a stack of sticky notes and write a single letter on each one (start with letters they are currently learning, like S, M, A, T)
  • The Activity: Have your child walk around the room and stick the letter on an object that starts with that sound. The S goes on the sofa; the M goes on the mirror.
  • Why it Works: It gets them moving and connects abstract letters to real-world objects they already know.

2. One-Skill Phonics Printables

Worksheets can be a fantastic tool, but there is a catch: they must be designed correctly. Many educational workbooks are cluttered with cartoons, multiple sets of instructions, and distracting borders, causing visual overwhelm for some young learners. If your child seems overwhelmed by too many graphics cluttering the page, here are a few great suggestions.
  • The Setup: Choose clean, simple printables that focus on one single skill per page (like isolating the beginning sound of a word).
  • The Activity: Set a 5-minute timer. Have your child complete just one targeted page.
  • Why it Works: Stripping away the visual clutter helps kindergarteners focus entirely on the phonetic concept.
When we strip away the busy borders and distracting cartoons, early readers can finally focus on the actual letters. If you want to skip the prep work and dive straight into this method, I’ve put together a 5-Minute Phonics Bundle. It features 10 ready-to-print pages that use only realistic imagery and focus on a single skill per page, completely eliminating visual overwhelm.


Young girl in a blue t-shirt practices phonics and letter-sound recognition with an 'S' card and toy snake. This is a practical example of a kindergarten reading activity for home learning, focusing on simple, quick methods for busy parents.
Effective Phonics Activities for Home Learning: Boost Kindergarten Reading Skills in 5 Minutes.

3. The "Erase and Replace" Word Swap

Once your child knows a few letter sounds, you can introduce encoding (spelling) and decoding (reading).
  • The Setup: Write a simple three-letter word on a whiteboard, like CAT.
  • The Activity: Ask your child to erase the C and replace it with an M. What does the word say now? (MAT). Now erase the T and replace it with a P. (MAP).
  • Why it Works: This practices sound substitution, phonics, decoding, and word building.—the understanding that words are made of individual sounds that can be manipulated.

Keep It Short and Sweet

When it comes to early childhood education, consistency beats duration every time. You don't need a perfectly Pinterest-worthy classroom setup. Five minutes of focused, one-skill practice is all it takes to build a confident reader.


What is your favorite 5-minute learning game? Let me know in the comments below!

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Why Number Tracing Helps Young Children Build Strong Early Math Skills

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Why Number Tracing Helps Young Children Build Strong Early Math Skills

When children first begin learning numbers, they are not just memorizing symbols—they are building the foundation for lifelong math confidence. One of the most effective and developmentally appropriate ways to introduce early numeracy is through number tracing activities. Tracing numbers may seem simple, but it actually supports multiple areas of growth that are essential for preschool and kindergarten learners.

From strengthening fine motor skills to improving number recognition and boosting confidence, number tracing offers benefits that go far beyond writing practice. Let’s explore why this early learning activity is so valuable for young children.

1. Strengthens Fine Motor Skills

Before children can write numbers independently, they must develop the small hand muscles needed to control a pencil. Number tracing provides guided practice that strengthens grip, coordination, and hand stability.

Each time a child follows a dotted number, they are practicing controlled movement and improving pencil pressure. These skills are essential for handwriting readiness and help prevent frustration later when children are expected to write on their own.

Fine motor development gained through tracing also supports other important tasks, such as:

When children build these skills early, they approach writing with more confidence and ease.

2. Improves Number Recognition

Young learners need repeated exposure to numbers in order to recognize and remember them. Tracing provides visual, tactile, and kinesthetic reinforcement all at once. Children see the number, feel the motion of forming it, and connect the symbol with its name and meaning.

This multi-sensory learning approach helps numbers “stick” in a child’s memory more effectively than simple flashcards or verbal repetition alone. Over time, consistent tracing helps children quickly identify numbers in books, worksheets, and everyday life.

3. Teaches Proper Number Formation

Correct number formation is important for legibility and math readiness. Tracing shows children the correct starting points and stroke order for writing each numeral. Without this guidance, children may develop incorrect writing habits that become difficult to change later.

When children repeatedly trace correctly formed numbers, they begin to internalize the movement patterns. Eventually, they can transition from tracing to independent writing with much greater success.

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4. Builds Early Math Confidence

Learning numbers can feel overwhelming for some young children. Tracing offers a gentle, structured way to practice that reduces anxiety and encourages success. Because tracing provides clear boundaries and visual cues, children experience frequent small wins.

These positive experiences help children develop confidence in their abilities. A confident learner is more willing to engage in counting, number games, and early math activities, which supports deeper learning overall.

5. Encourages Focus and Attention to Detail

Tracing numbers requires children to slow down, observe carefully, and follow a path step by step. This process naturally strengthens attention span and concentration—two critical skills for academic readiness.

As children focus on staying within dotted lines and forming numbers neatly, they also practice perseverance and patience. These habits carry over into other subjects and learning tasks.

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6. Supports Multi-Sensory Learning

Every child learns differently, and tracing appeals to multiple learning styles at once. Visual learners see the number shape, kinesthetic learners benefit from the hand movement, and tactile learners engage through pencil-to-paper interaction.

This layered approach helps ensure that children with varying learning preferences can all benefit from the same activity.

7. Creates a Strong Foundation for Future Math Skills

Number tracing is not just about writing—it prepares children for counting, number sequencing, simple addition, and problem-solving. When children can quickly recognize and write numbers, they are better equipped to understand math concepts introduced in kindergarten and beyond.

A solid number foundation leads to greater success in:

A Gentle and Effective Way to Practice Numbers

Number tracing is a simple yet powerful learning tool that supports motor development, number recognition, and early math confidence all at once. By incorporating tracing into daily routines, parents and teachers can provide meaningful practice that prepares children for future academic success.

If you’re looking for an engaging way to help your child practice numbers 1–10, be sure to check out the themed tracing resources available in the Abundant Family Living store. These printables offer a fun and structured way to reinforce early math skills while keeping learning fun and encouraging for young children.

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children

The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children
The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children

The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children

Teaching young children the alphabet is one of the most important steps in early childhood education. It lays the foundation for reading, writing, and lifelong learning. One of the most effective—and fun—ways to help kids learn their ABCs is through alphabet flashcards. Whether used at home, in the classroom, or during homeschool lessons, flashcards make learning interactive, visual, and engaging.  Let's look at the benefits of using flashcards to teach the alphabet to children, plus creative ways to make the experience even more enjoyable for kids.

Educational Benefits of Alphabet Flashcards

1. Enhance Memory and Recall

Flashcards are powerful tools for building memory. Repetition and visual association help children remember letter shapes, sounds, and names more effectively. When children repeatedly see and say each letter, it strengthens neural connections in their developing brains—boosting both short-term recognition and long-term recall.

2. Build Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic awareness—the ability to hear and identify sounds in spoken words—is a critical pre-reading skill. When alphabet flashcards are used alongside pronunciation practice (for example, “A is for apple”), children learn to connect letters with their corresponding sounds. This helps prepare them for phonics-based reading instruction later on.

3. Develop Visual Discrimination

Children must learn to recognize the differences between similar-looking letters, such as b and d or p and q. Alphabet flashcards give them plenty of opportunities to visually compare letters and identify subtle distinctions in shape and form, improving visual processing and attention to detail.

4. Promote Active Learning

Unlike worksheets or screen-based learning, flashcards invite movement and interaction. Kids can touch, hold, and manipulate the cards, which promotes hands-on engagement. This physical interaction keeps little learners interested while supporting kinesthetic learning styles.

5. Encourage Confidence and Independence

As children begin to recognize letters on their own, their confidence grows. Flashcards allow them to practice independently, at their own pace, without fear of making mistakes in front of others. Mastering even a few letters at a time builds momentum and motivation to keep learning.

The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children
The Benefits of Using Flashcards to Teach the Alphabet to Children

Creative Ways to Use Alphabet Flashcards with Kids

Flashcards don’t have to be boring! Here are some fun and creative activities that transform traditional flashcard learning into exciting playtime:

1. Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Hide flashcards around the room and challenge your child to find them. When they locate a card, have them say the letter and name something that begins with that letter (e.g., “B – ball”). This adds movement, exploration, and real-world connection to learning.

2. Letter Sound Hop

Lay the flashcards on the floor. Call out a sound, and let your child hop to the matching letter. This is a wonderful way to blend gross motor play with phonics practice—perfect for energetic learners.

3. Matching Games

Print two sets of flashcards and use them for memory-matching games. Start with a few pairs and increase as your child progresses. This enhances concentration and visual memory.

4. Alphabet Sorting

Encourage children to sort flashcards in fun ways—uppercase vs. lowercase, vowels vs. consonants, or even by color if your set is color-coded. Sorting helps children recognize categories and patterns in letters.

5. Story Time Challenge

Pick a flashcard at random and have your child create a short story or sentence using a word that begins with that letter. For example, if they draw the letter “C,” they might say, “The cat chased the colorful car.” This builds creativity and language skills.

6. Art and Craft Fun

Let kids decorate each flashcard with drawings or stickers of items that start with that letter. This helps reinforce associations while allowing for self-expression and creativity.

Why Parents and Teachers Love Flashcards

Alphabet flashcards are affordable, portable, and versatile. They can be used in car rides, waiting rooms, classrooms, or cozy reading corners. Best of all, they can be easily adapted for different learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—making them an ideal early literacy tool for every child.

When used consistently and creatively, alphabet flashcards turn learning the ABCs from a simple memorization task into a fun, hands-on experience that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

How to Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten

How to Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
How to Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten

How to Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten

Transitioning from preschool to kindergarten is a significant milestone for children and parents. As a parent, your role in this transition is important. It's a time of change and adjustment, and feeling excitement and apprehension is natural. However, with your careful planning and preparation, you can help make your child's transition as smooth as possible.

One of the most important things you can do to ease the transition is to talk to your child about what to expect. Discuss the idea of kindergarten positively and reassuringly, and answer any questions he may have. You can also read books about starting kindergarten together to help him understand what it will be like.

Visiting the kindergarten classroom before the first day is a helpful step in the transition process. Take a tour of the school, meet the teachers, and let your child explore the new environment. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the anxiety she may have about the unknown, making you feel more prepared and less anxious.

Establishing a routine leading up to the start of kindergarten is also helpful. It not only helps your child adjust to the new schedule and be more prepared for the transition but also gives you a sense of control and reduces stress. Try to get into the habit of waking up, having breakfast, and getting ready at the same time your child would for kindergarten.

Encouraging your child to be independent can also make the transition easier. Encourage your child to practice self-help skills such as using the bathroom, dressing himself, and opening his lunch containers. This will help him feel more confident and capable when he starts kindergarten.

Lastly, make sure to stay positive and supportive throughout the process. Acknowledge your child's feelings and reassure her that feeling a little nervous is normal. It's okay for her to feel this way, and it's a sign that she is about to embark on a new and exciting journey. Let her know that you are there to support her and that you believe in her ability to handle this new experience.

Need more help preparing for your kids to go back to school?  Grab my new book, The Complete Back-to-School Guide for Parents and Students.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Fall Activity Packet for Young Children

Fall Activity Packet for Young Children
Fall Activity Packet for Young Children
 

Young children benefit from activities that help them practice beginning skills on which they can build a foundation for life long learning.  Even better than that is when they can build a LOVE for life long learning.  Activities created around certain themes can make learning more fun.  Our Fall Activity Packet for Young Children will help children practice counting, practice tracing, and identify the tallest item in a series of 3.  Children will identify items that are same and items that are different.  They will practice holding pencils and crayons correctly as they write numbers, trace lines, and circle objects.  They'll get even more practice with those small motor skills as they color fall items on a page.  

One of our activity pages in this fall activity packet involves tracing lines.  Tracing is a pre-writing skill.  According to Baby Sparks, tracing helps young children refine their pre-writing skills.  Baby Sparks lists several ways tracing is beneficial for kids.  Tracing helps build fine motor skills, pre-writing skills, concentration and focus, visual-spacial skills, and creativity and drawing skills.  

What's in our Fall Activity Packet?  

Page 1:  Fall Vegetable Count

Children will count fall vegetables.  (pumpkins, sweet potatoes, beets, and winter squash.  Then, they will write the correct number beside each row.  

Page 2:  Fall Tracing

Children will trace the lines on each row to help the farmer fill his empty basket with pumpkins, corn, sweet potatoes, apples, and winter squash.

Page 3:  The Tallest Things of Fall

Children will identify the tallest item in each row in a series of 3 (pumpkins, acorns, and leaves).

Page 4:  Same and Different in Full Color

Children will identify the item in each row that is different in a series of 4 items per row including leaves, pumpkins, trees, acorns, and corn.  Then, they will circle the item that is different.

Page 5:  Same and Different Coloring 

Children will identify the item in each row that is different in a series of 3 items per row including leaves, pumpkins, trees, and acorns.  Then, they will color the item that is different.

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Fall Activity Packet for Young Children

We hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall season and we hope your children will enjoy our Fall Activity Packet.  When they are finished with it, get them outside for large motor play and fresh air!

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