LITERACY - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/literacy/ Inspiring learning…one creation at a time Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:43:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-RED-5-32x32.png LITERACY - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/literacy/ 32 32 A PRE-WRITING ACTIVITY https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-pre-writing-activity/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-pre-writing-activity/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=15069 I have a special love for teaching writing. While it is definitely a challenge, it is one that I truly enjoy. When you have a balanced literacy classroom, writing becomes even more meaningful. Anytime I start a new writing unit, I open it up with a good book. That book then leads to a fun […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-pre-writing-activity/feed/ 2 Teaching Letter Recognition with the Letter A Flipbook https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/letter-aa-flipbook-freebie/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/letter-aa-flipbook-freebie/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:27:51 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/letter-aa-flipbook-freebie/ If you’re working on letter recognition, phonics, or beginning sounds, this Letter Aa Flipbook is the perfect addition to your literacy block. Learners can trace, read, and identify words that start with A while building independence and alphabet confidence. This freebie sample gives you a hands-on look at how the full Alphabet Flipbooks pack works […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/letter-aa-flipbook-freebie/feed/ 4 Christmas Writing Activities for Little Learners https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/christmas-writing-activities-for-kids/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/christmas-writing-activities-for-kids/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:38:25 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=20142 The weeks leading up to Christmas are full of excitement, crafts, and glitter… but it’s also a perfect time to get learners writing! These Christmas Writing Activities combine creativity and literacy in one festive package, giving students a chance to practice sequencing, descriptive writing, and imagination while keeping the holiday spirit alive. Each page in […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/christmas-writing-activities-for-kids/feed/ 0 Free Apple Pie Tree Emergent Reader https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/apple-unit-emergent-reader/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/apple-unit-emergent-reader/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:11:40 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=7272 Apples are one of my favorite themes to use in the fall. They’re hands-on, familiar, and naturally connect to science, literacy, and math. One of the best ways to start an apple unit is with a read aloud that learners love, The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. This story follows the seasons of an […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/apple-unit-emergent-reader/feed/ 1 NAME CRAFTS FOR THE FIRST WEEKS OF SCHOOL https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/name-crafts-for-the-first-weeks-of-school/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/name-crafts-for-the-first-weeks-of-school/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:58:20 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=53960 Those first weeks of school are full of new names, new routines, and new friendships. As a teacher, you’re not just learning your students’ names—you’re helping them learn their own names, recognize the names of classmates, and start to feel like part of a community. That’s where name crafts come in. These fun, hands-on projects […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/name-crafts-for-the-first-weeks-of-school/feed/ 0 STEPS TO NAME WRITING FOR LITTLE LEARNERS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/steps-to-name-writing-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/steps-to-name-writing-for-little-learners/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/freebie-friday-name-handwriting-practice-2/ Teaching little learners to write their own name is one of the basic skills parents, preschool and kindergarten teachers alike are always looking for ways to practice.  There are so many name activities out there to help little ones learn their own name. But name tracing is one of the easiest ways to get learners […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/steps-to-name-writing-for-little-learners/feed/ 18 TEACH LITERACY SKILLS WITH STAR STUDENT ROUTINE https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/star-student-name-routine/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/star-student-name-routine/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=8888 When school starts up every year many kindergarten teachers are prepping name activities for their new students.  One of the first pre-reading skills children should learn to be school ready is how to identify their name.  But, how can teachers introduce students to their names without them getting bored, overwhelmed or overworked? One of my […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/star-student-name-routine/feed/ 0 SIMPLE SYLLABLE SORT https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/simple-syllable-sort/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/simple-syllable-sort/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:04:40 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=46415 Starting literacy centers at the beginning of the year can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re teaching Pre-K or Kindergarten. But with the right tools, you can make it manageable and meaningful. This simple syllable sort is the perfect way to kick off your literacy centers with confidence (and a little coconut tree fun!). Why Chicka Chicka […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/simple-syllable-sort/feed/ 0 DIGRAPHS SUMMER SORT https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/digraphs-summer-sort/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/digraphs-summer-sort/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=15423 One of my absolute favorite things about teaching is watching the academic growth that happens over the year. Think about it—our learners walk in on day one barely able to spell their names, and by the end of the year, they’re reading full books! That shift from sounding out CVC words to reading words with […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/digraphs-summer-sort/feed/ 0 Alphabet Pick Up Literacy Center https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/alphabet-pick-up-literacy-center/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/alphabet-pick-up-literacy-center/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:45:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/alphabet-pick-up-earth-day-literacy/ Earth Day is right around the corner.  I really do love this day.  It’s a time where we show our learners how important Earth is. We also learn how we can keep it beautiful. There are tons of activities out there for Earth Day, but I wanted to find an activity for my young learners. […]

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