ELEMENTARY LITERACY Archives - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/tag/elementary-literacy/ Inspiring learning…one creation at a time Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:43:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-RED-5-32x32.png ELEMENTARY LITERACY Archives - Mrs. Jones Creation Station https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/tag/elementary-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 A CAMPING SCAVENGER HUNT FOR LITTLE LEARNERS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-camping-scavenger-hunt-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-camping-scavenger-hunt-for-little-learners/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:35:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=7834 Camping is a great family activity that you can do any time of the year.  Our favorite time to camp is the fall and spring season where the weather is perfect-not too hot or too cold!  We get away from all the stress of every day life and just enjoy everything around us.  We have […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/a-camping-scavenger-hunt-for-little-learners/feed/ 2 Subtraction with Fireflies https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/subtract-from-ten/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/subtract-from-ten/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=8547 We had a wonderful time camping this past weekend. Twelve children and eight adults made for a crowded, but exciting trip.  The sun had set and darkness crept in.  All of a sudden, we saw twinkling lights throughout the trees.  Yep, fireflies.  If you haven’t seen them, they are a beautiful sight!  And all twelve […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/subtract-from-ten/feed/ 2 20 Spring Books https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-spring-books-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-spring-books-for-little-learners/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=8284 Teaching little learners about spring is such a fun unit! There’s so many ways to go through this unit as little minds are amazed as they learn all kinds of new things. Everything from the weather, the clothes we wear, and even the activities we can play! It’s even more fun to watch them learn […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-spring-books-for-little-learners/feed/ 0 20 Earth Books https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-earth-books-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-earth-books-for-little-learners/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=8587 Teaching our little learners all about the Earth is such a fun and important unit – I mean, we do live here after all! There are so many fun ways to explore this Earth unit. You’ll get to watch little minds be amazed as they learn all about the Earth they live on. It’s SO FUN […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/20-earth-books-for-little-learners/feed/ 0 LEPRECHAUN DIGITAL ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/leprechaun-digital-activities-for-little-learners/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/leprechaun-digital-activities-for-little-learners/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=17095 I think St. Patrick’s Day activities get pushed to side way too much! March is a crazy time of the year. Spring Break, assessments, and the beginning of end of the year busyness. But you’re missing a great theme unit if you haven’t done it in the past. I like to focus on science activities […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/leprechaun-digital-activities-for-little-learners/feed/ 0 THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERACTIVE POEMS https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/the-importance-of-interactive-poems/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/the-importance-of-interactive-poems/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:07:20 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=21552 I’ve used interactive poems for years. They never get old with my students and they have so many benefits if you use them consistently. Follow along as I explain the importance of interactive poems! Engagement The importance of interactive poems has a huge list of benefits. I could write for days! But let’s start with […]

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]]> https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/the-importance-of-interactive-poems/feed/ 0 HOW TO KEEP STUDENTS ACCOUNTABLE https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/how-to-keep-students-accountable/ https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/how-to-keep-students-accountable/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:04:22 +0000 https://mrsjonescreationstation.com/?p=21530 I get a ton of questions from tired, frustrated teachers on how to keep students accountable during small group teaching. You feel like you spend more time redirecting than paying attention to the three to four students in front of you. If you don’t have a well organized system, this will be you every time. […]

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