May Fun-Filled Learning!

As we approach the end of the school year, I wanted to make some monthly NO PREP packets that would help keep us on course, review some skills and making learning FUN! I think we hit the spot with May’s NO PREP packets!

Preschool,  Kindergarten,  1st Grade,  2nd Grade,  3rd Grade 

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The preschool packet is FULL of skills to help preschoolers get ready for Kindergarten!

Some of the skills included in the May packet cover sight words, color words, beginning sounds,

phonics: word families, identifying shapes, patterns, number sequencing, number sense, measurement, positional words, life cycles and so much more!

 

 

Here are a few pages of the preschool packet in action:

 

 

 

Here are a few pages of the Kindergarten Packet in action:

May Kindergarten NO PREP Packet in action!

*Roll, Read and Color a Rhyme- Roll a die and color a butterfly that matches the word family that you rolled -at, -an, -ap, -ag, -ab and -ad (short a).

 

*Roll, Read and Color a Rhyme- Roll a die and color a baseball item that matches the word family that you rolled -ed, -et, -en, -eg, -ell and free choice (short e).

 

*Roll, Read and Color a Rhyme- Roll a die and color a flower that matches the word family that you rolled –id, -it, -in, -ig, -ip and -ill (short i).

*Roll, Read and Color a Rhyme- Roll a die and color a lily pad that matches the word family that you rolled -ob, -od, -og, -op, -ot and free choice (short o).

*Roll, Read and Color a Rhyme- Roll a die and color a chick that matches the word family that you rolled -ub, -ut, -ug, -um, -un and free choice (short u).

*I Can Make CVCe Words- Say the name for each picture. Write the CVCe words in the boxes. Use the word in the sentence. Read and color. (Long A Words)

*I Can Make CVCe Words- Say the name for each picture. Write the CVCe words in the boxes. Use the word in the sentence. Read and color. (Long I Words)

*I Can Make CVCe Words- Say the name for each picture. Write the CVCe words in the boxes. Use the word in the sentence. Read and color. (Long O Words)

*I Know my Digraphs (SH)- Look at the picture and list for the digraph. Write the letters in the boxes, color the rest of the word and write the word on the line.

*I Know my Digraphs (CH)- Look at the picture and list for the digraph. Write the letters in the boxes, color the rest of the word and write the word on the line.

*I Know my Digraphs (CK)- Look at the picture and list for the digraph. Write the letters in the boxes, color the rest of the word and write the word on the line.

*I Know my Digraphs (TH)- Look at the picture and list for the digraph. Write the letters in the boxes, color the rest of the word and write the word on the line.

*I Know my Digraphs (WH)- Look at the picture and list for the digraph. Write the letters in the boxes, color the rest of the word and write the word on the line.

*Compound Words I (Cut and Paste)- Look at the picture at the end of the row Cut and paste the two pictures that make up that word.

*Compound Words II (Cut and Paste)- Look at the picture at the end of the row Cut and paste the two pictures that make up that word.

*The Water Cycle- Color the picture of the water cycle. Color the items that need water to live.

*Life Cycle of a Butterfly- Cut and paste the life cycle of the butterfly in the correct order. Read the sequence of events and color the picture.

*I Can Write Riddles I – Write a riddle for the bugs below using I Can, I have and I am statements. Have a friend read the riddle and cut and paste the correct pictures to each spot.

*I Can Write Riddles I – Write a riddle for the animals below using I Can, I have and I am statements. Have a friend read the riddle and cut and paste the correct pictures to each spot.

*Fluency Practice (Roll and Read)- Roll a die and read the story. Color a star each time you read a story in that box.

*Read and Sequence (At the Pond) – Read the story, cut and paste the pictures to show the order of events.

*Pat the Dog – Simple Stories for Beginning Readers- Read the beginning, middle and end of the simple story. Draw a picture to match each part. Answer the comprehension questions at the bottom.

*In my Bag – Simple Stories for Beginning Readers- Read the beginning, middle and end of the simple story. Draw a picture to match each part. Answer the comprehension questions at the bottom.

*Opinion Writing- (Pets) Fill in the graphic organizer. Use the graphic organizer to write in your journal page.

*I Can Write My Opinion (Pets)- Use the graphic organizer to write about “The best pet”.

*Opinion Writing- (Desserts) Fill in the graphic organizer. Use the graphic organizer to write in your journal page.

*I Can Write My Opinion (Desserts)- Use the graphic organizer to write about “The best dessert.”

*Nouns- Cut and paste the correct pictures to the correct type of noun (person, place or thing).

*One More and One Less- Look at the ten frame in the center. Write the value in the box. Show one more and one less.

*Count and Compare Graph- Color the animals according to the color code. Answer the questions about the graph.

*Count by 2’s – Count by 2’s using the flower pots. Write the number on the flower pot. (up to 40)

*Count by 5’s- Use the flowers in the baskets to help count by 5’s. Write the numbers on the basket.

*Number Bonds I- Complete the number bonds from flowers to seeds.

*Number Bonds II- Complete each number bond and the number sentence that matches each set.

*Shortest to Tallest- Order the garden items from shortest to tallest.

(1-3)

*2D and 3D Shapes- Use the color code to color the 2D and 3D shapes.

*Measurement: More and Less- Color each set according to the directions- color the ones that holds more or less.

*Count and Match (15-20)- Count each set, cut and paste the number to match.

*Teen Numbers with Ten Frames- Cut and paste the ten frame set that matches each number (11-20)

*Teen Numbers with Ten Frames Spin and Record) – Use a paperclip spinner to spin a number. Color a bottom ten frame number to match your spin and solve the number sentence.

*Base Ten Match Up- Look at the number in the clouds, cut and paste the set of base ten blocks that match.

*Ten Frames up to 20- Trace each number. Fill in the ten frame, color the base ten blocks and count the parts to match each number.

*Ten Frames up to 30- Trace each number. Fill in the ten frame, color the base ten blocks and count the parts to match each number.

*Daily Routine: Time to the Hour- Read the sentences and look at the clock. Write the time for each daily routine.

*Numbers to 30- Look at each set of ball players. Fill in the missing numbers before and after for each team.

*Addition up to 10- Count the dots on the dominos and make a number sentence. Cut and paste the number word that matches the sum.

*Teen Numbers- Trace and color all of the lily pads with TEEN NUMBERS.

*Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction I – Cut out the butterfly counters to help solve the problems. Write the equations.

*Word Problems with Addition and Subtraction II – Cut out the frog counters to help solve the problems. Write the equations.

*I Can Add to 10- Use the counters to help solve the problems. Color a butterfly that matches each sum.

*Measurement: Which Weighs More? Look at the two items on the scale. Color the items that weighs more.

*I Can Subtract with a Number Line- Count backward to subtract. Use the number line to help you.

*Addition up to 10- Solve the problems. Use the caterpillar to help you count on.

*Subtraction within 10- Solve the problems. Use the caterpillar to help you subtract.

*Bar Graph- Cut and paste the butterflies onto the graph. Use the graph to answer the questions.

*Roll, Trace and Solve- Roll a die. Trace a problem in the column and solve it. Use the built in manipulative to help solve the problems.

 

*Calendar for May- Fill in the May calendar. Follow the directions at the bottom to fill in your calendar.

 

*Comprehension Check 1- Read the short story and answer the comprehension questions.

 

*Comprehension Check 2- Read the short story and answer the comprehension questions.

 

*R-Controlled Vowels (AR WORDS) – Use the word bank to label and sort the pictures of short a words and ar controlled vowel words.

*R-Controlled Vowels (ER WORDS) – Use the word bank to label and short the pictures of short e words and er controlled vowel words.

*R-Controlled Vowels (IR WORDS) – Use the word bank to label and sort the pictures of short i words and ir controlled vowel words.

*R-Controlled Vowels (OR WORDS) – Use the word bank to label and sort the pictures of short o words and or controlled vowel words.

*R-Controlled Vowels (UR WORDS) – Use the word bank to label and short the pictures of short u words and ur controlled vowel words.

*Diphthongs (oi and oy)- Read the words on the bugs, color according to the color code and sort them on the correct jar. Fill in the sentences with the correct words.

*Diphthongs (ow and ou)- Read the words on the bugs, color according to the color code and sort them on the correct jar. Fill in the sentences with the correct words.

*Vowel Digraphs (oo)- Cut and paste the correct lily pad under the correct frog. Put the words in ABC Order.

*Vowel Diphthongs (au and aw)- Use the word bank to help color the letters needed to spell each word. Write the word on the line.

*Vowel Diphthongs (ou and ow)- Use the word bank to help color the letters needed to spell each word. Write the word on the line.

*Long Vowel Teams- Read the words. Use the color code to color the two letter that make up the long a, long e and long o sounds.

*Main Idea and Details I- Read the main idea. Use the pictures to support the main idea.

*Main Idea and Details II- Read the main idea. Use the pictures to support the main idea.

*Life Cycle of a Plant- Cut and paste the pictures in order. Describe what is happening using the traditional words.

*Statements and Questions- Write 3 statements and 3 questions about the picture.

*Super Sentences-Write a detailed sentences or two about each picture.

*ABC Order- Read the words in each box and write them in ABC Order.

*Contractions- Write the contractions from the flower garden. After each contraction, write the two words it stands for.

*Contractions II- Look at each pair of flowers. Write the contraction for each set.

*Pronouns- Write the correct possessive pronoun for each sentence.

*Subject and Verb Agreement- Read the statements. Circle the correct verb.

*Commas in a Series- Read the sentences and add the commas.

*Commas in a Date- Look at the photo and the date on each picture. Rewrite the date correctly.

*Compound Words- Look at the picture. Write the two words that make up the compound word. Write the new compound word.

*Grammar: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives and Pronouns- Cut and paste the popcorn to the correct bag.

*Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives- Use a paper clip and a pencil to make a spinner. Spin the spinner and color a part of speech that matches your spin. Answer the questions.

*Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives (flower garden)- Use the word bank and write the correct part of speech on each flower.

*Making New Words- Cut out the letter tiles at the bottom of the page. Make as many new words as you can with the word caterpillar.

*Poetry- Trace and complete the Rainbow Poem to make complete sentences.

*Balancing Equations- Cut out the equations and paste them under the balanced or unbalanced frog. Write 4 equations that are true and 4 equations that are false.

*Fractions- Spin and Color- Use a paper clip spinner to spin a fraction and color by the color code. 1/2, 1/4 and 1/3.

*Data Analysis- Understanding a Graph- Use the graph to write four questions.

*Spin and Add- Use a paper clip spinner to spin a number on the frog and add it to the lily pad. Write the sum.

*Spin and Subtract- Use a paper clip spinner to spin a number on the frog and subtract it to the lily pad. Write the difference.

*Addition and Subtraction- Add and subtract each set. Use the color code to color the caterpillar according to the sum or difference.

*2 Digit Addition with NO Regrouping- Add the numbers on the lily pads. Color the frog that matches the sum.

*Adding 3 Numbers- Use a paper clip spinner to spin a number on the flower. Write it in the box and add the 3 addends.

*Addition or Subtraction- Complete each number sentence by adding a – or a + on the lily pad that makes the number sentence true.

*Counting Forward and Backward- Complete the pattern for each set. Cut and paste the rule.

*Time by the hour and half hour- Write the times under each clock. Color a flower to match the time.

*Time by the hour and half hour- Draw the correct times on each clock. Answer the questions in the middle.

Time: Solving Word Problems- Read the word problem. Show the correct time on the clock.

Word Problems: Too Much Information-Read the word problems. Cross off the line that is not needed to solve the problem. Solve the problems and write a number sentence for each.

*Calendar Time- Read the directions at the bottom of the page. Fill in the calendar and answer the questions.

*Fractions- Color each set of items according to the given fraction.

*Roll, Add and Color I- Roll 3 dice. Add them up and color a number that matches the sum of your roll.

*Roll, Add and Color II- Roll 3 dice. Add them up and color a number that matches the sum of your roll.

*Doubles: Addition Speed- Complete each column as quickly as you can. Record your time for each set.

*Subtraction within 20- Complete each column as quickly as you can. Record your time for each set.

*Money: Counting Coins- Look at the prices of the different vegetables. Color the coins needed to buy the item. Write how much change is left over.

*Subtraction- Mystery Math- Plug in the number for each spring item. Subtract.

*Addition- Mystery Math- Plug in the number for each spring item. Add.

*Shapes: Sides, Vertices and Faces- Follow the directions to find the sides, vertices and faces of each shape.

 

*Regrouping Tens and Ones- Regroup the tens and ones. Write the value.

 

*Grammar: Parts of Speech- Cut and paste the verbs, adverbs, adjectives and prepositions to the correct spots.
*Synonyms- Read each sentence and replace the word with the correct synonym.
*Synonyms and Antonyms- Read the words on the lily pads and color by the color code.
*Your or You’re- Read the sentences and decide if you should use your or you’re.
*Adding Descriptive Details- Add descriptive details to make the sentence more interesting.
*Crossword Puzzle (3rd Grade sight words) Use the words in the word bank to complete the crossword puzzle. Box up the words in ABC order.
*Main Idea and Details I- Read the main idea about the life cycle of a butterfly. Use the pictures to help write details that support the main idea.
*Main Idea II- Read the main idea (There are many ways I can make my mom feel special on Mother’s Day). Draw pictures and write details to support the main idea.
*I Can Write My Opinion- Use the graphic organizer to write your opinion about a topic.
*Genres- Cut and paste the correct genre to each description.
*Making new words with CATERPILLAR- Cut out the letter tiles to make as many new words as you can.
*Guide Words I- Write the words from the word bank under the correct set of guide words.
*Guide Words II- Read the guide words on the book. Circle the word you would find on that page.
*Alliteration- Use the word bank to help you complete each alliteration.
*Homophones- Draw a picture to match the word. Use the words in a sentence.
*Elements of a Fairy Tale- Use the story map to fill in the elements of a familiar fairy tale or use it to plan your own fairy tale.
*Elements of a Fable- Use the story map to fill in the elements of a fable. You can also use this sheet to plan your own fable.
*Nonfiction Text Features- Cut and paste the correct text features to the definitions (caption, diagram, photograph, glossary, table of contents, heading, map and label).
*Reading Comprehension- Read the short story, answer the questions and fill in the venn diagram.
*Skip Counting Forward and Backward up to 1,000.
*Mental Math up to 1,000- Add each set of numbers working with sets of 10.
*Mental Math (Change for $1.00) Subtract each set to make change for $1.00.
*Multi-step Word Problems with Money- Solve the word problems.
*Data Analysis- Use the information to answer the questions.
*Word Problems with Yards- Read and solve the word problems.
*Regroup and Add 3 Digit Numbers- Solve the problems. Use the color code to color the frogs according to the sums.
*Triple Digit Subtraction with Regrouping- Solve the problems. Use the color code to color the butterflies according to the differences.
*Column Addition with Regrouping- Solve the problems. Color a frog that matches the sum.
*Telling Time in Different Ways- Read the time on the clock. Show the time in 3 different ways: Time:__:__, minutes after and minutes to.
*Telling Time in 5 Minute Increments- Write the times under each clock. Read the word problems in the center and color the clock that matches the answer.
*Dividing into Groups- Divide the objects into equal groups. Answer the questions for each set.
*Symmetry- Use the grid lines to help you mirror the image of the frog.
*Money: Counting Coins- Find the total amount for each group of coins. Write the amount in cents.
*Partitioning a Rectangle- Partition the rectangle as described. Count to find the number of boxes.
*Fractions- Circle the words that describe the shaded part of each shape. Shade each shape according to the description.
*Line Graphs- Use the data on the line graph to answer the questions.
*Line Plots and Measuring in inches- Measure each line in inches. Record the answers on the line plot.
*Dollars and Cents- Read each description of the amount of coins. Cut and paste the correct answer to each set.
*Arrays: Creating Equations- Write each array as an addition and multiplication problem and solve.
*Measurement: Centimeters- Find the length of each line.
*Map Skills: Directions- Use the word bank to fill in the compass rose. Write the correct direction from the center of the park to the different locations.
*Collecting Data- Use the data to record how many flies each frog ate. Answer the questions. Write 2 more questions using the given data.

 

Included in the 3rd Grade NO PREP Packet for May:
*Making New Words (Memorial Day)
*Vocabulary Acquisition: Categorizing the 5 Senses
*Social Studies: Major Holidays
*Compare and Contrast: Bees and Butterflies
*ABC Order Challenge
*Concrete and Abstract Nouns
*Words that are Nouns and Verbs
*Prefixes
*Roll and Add a Prefix
*Analogies
*Dictionary Skills
*Grammar in the News I: Parts of Speech
*Grammar in the News II: Parts of Speech
*Grammar Fix it Ups!
*Missing Multiplication Factors
*Associative Property of Multiplication
*Time by the Minute Word Problems
*Measurement and Data: Area and Perimeter
*Money: Coins
*Money: Word Problems
*Multiply One and Three Digit Numbers
*Number Puzzles: Mixed Review
*Division Facts
*Multiplication Set 1: Popcorn Cut and Paste
*Multiplication Set 2: Popcorn Cut and Paste
*Money: Coins (Pizza Toppings)
*Division Riddles with Remainders
*Narrative Writing: Descriptive Riddles
*Aesop’s Fable: The Dog and His Shadow
*Writing 1 (Write a story to tell what happens next)
*Writing 2 (Write a story to tell what happens next)
*Acrostic Poem for MOTHER
*Physical Science: States of Matter

 May Reading Comprehension Checks 

This packet of NO PREP READING COMPREHENSION for May includes 20 simple stories to help with fluency, comprehension and building reading confidence. Each story provides early readers with a genuine opportunity to practice reading short stories they can decode with early phonics skills and sight word recognition. These Comprehension Checks can be used independently, in small groups, guided reading groups, morning work or homework!

**NEW*** This packet now contains a horizontal option to allow students to write longer answers to the questions!
There are 3 Accountability Stars at the top of the page. Students can color a star each time they read a story. This ensures that they are reading the story at least 3 times to encourage fluency.

After completing the Comprehension Check, students can color a star on the Reading Comprehension and Fluency Tracker. Each month will have 20 different Comprehension Checks with 5 Comprehension Questions. These simple comprehension questions provide students with an opportunity to look back at the text and using complete sentences. This option is more effective than the “fill in the bubble” method. In addition, students will use the color code to look back in the text (text evidence) and highlight the answers.

This packet includes comprehension checks with and without the crayons.

The Comprehension Questions allow students to work on:
-Making Inferences
-On the surface questions
-Under the surface questions
-Rhyming
-Text Evidence
-Vocabulary
-Making Connections
-Monitor Understanding
and MORE!

*My favorite weather is
*I like to collect
*At the aquarium
*On Mother’s Day
*Today I feel
*My favorite spot in my house
*On Cinco De Mayo
*When I eat ice cream
*When I wash my hands
*I wish I could ride
*When I go camping
*I got hurt
*A flower needs
*Flowers have
*An ant
* A bee
*I like to play (sports)
*I would like to visit
*My favorite fruit
*I would like to learn to play (instrument)
*I like spring because
**Extended writing page

 

 I hope that these packets make the month of May easier and more successful!

Annie