Do you teach Fundations as part of your explicit phonics instruction? Are you looking for meaningful Fundations activities for first grade? Over the years, I’ve found that my students needed more engaging practice, but I wanted that practice to be student-led and easily differentiated. If you’re in the same boat, look at the resources below!
Check out these 5 Fundations activities for first grade:
Sentence Scrambles
Sentence Scrambles are my favorite way to practice handwriting, trick words, and unit words all at once. This resource comes with THREE levels of each worksheet for easy differentiation for your literacy centers. Just print and go! Grab it here!
Color by Code
Trick Words are an essential part of Fundations instruction. My students beg for color by codes, and I love that they stay engaged while I am working with small groups. Grab them here!
I Have, Who Has
I Have, Who Has is a fun way to review trick words as a whole, group, or with a small group (just give each child a few cards). One of my favorite things about this activity is the portability. I love taking my class outside to do this game when the weather is nice We sit together in a circle and play together as a class. Grab them here!
BINGO
Bingo has been a fan favorite for decades! Your students will beg to play! Grab it!
Boom Cards
Have you ever heard of Boom Cards? I started using them for distance learning, but they have become my magic teaching bullet! No-prep, self-correcting, AND I can see data based on student performance. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Read more here if you’ve never heard of these magical items. Grab Fundations Boom Cards here!
Do you have favorite Fundations activities for first grade that you love to reinforce your instruction? Let me know in the comments!
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