1-2-3 Come Make An Emergent Reader With Me

Going trick or treating is one of my favorite childhood memories.  What little girl doesn't love getting to wear lipstick and a crown?

We are fortunate that our school still celebrates Halloween. When administration tried to toss it out, parents actually revolted.

However, we do have guidelines: no violent or gory costumes, masks, or weapons; and children only get to wear their costume at the end of the day, for our all-school parade.

Even if you don't celebrate Halloween, many of your students will be going trick or treating. 

Since that's such a "hot button" with children, I thought I'd design an emergent reader to get them excited about reading.

This little booklet packs a lot of sight word punch, as it includes ALL 40 pre-primer Dolch words, plus another 38 from the other lists, for a total of 78 sight words; all while reinforcing numbers 1-10, as well as colors. Woo hoo!

I've included 4, black & white mini pages on a one-page template, as well as 8-on-a-page, so you can make Itty Bitty booklets.

Children read the simple sentences, trace and write the number & number word, then color the picture.

The base of the booklet is a little pumpkin treat bag that says: "Be Safe!" Simply run it off on orange paper.

There's also a "color me" list of safety tips. It's loaded with sight words, so take a moment to read it out loud, calling on students to each read a tip, then send it home as a reminder for parents. 

I've also included a color copy for the teacher.  These tip lists are the featured FREEBIE today.  Click on the link to grab a copy.

Well that's it.  Thanks for stopping by.  I'm watching my grandchildren today, so time to get "kid-proofing" my office, where we'll be doing some crafts. 

Wishing you a day filled with lots of love and giggles.

"Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen.  Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!" -Dexter Kozen