Nanny Alphabetty’s Reading Academy

Turn UFLI lessons in a detective mission!
Your learner will follow the path around the board as
they complete each part of the lesson.
Getting ready
Choose a small game piece, mini eraser, button , or Miss Alphabetty character to use as your learner’s detective marker. Place it on start.
Tell your learner “we have a new case to solve! Each time you complete a learning mission, you’ll move your detective marker one space closer to solving the case.”
Follow the mission path. Move the game piece one space after each part of the lesson is competed.
After completing move to the case solved box. Celebrate with a high five and say”
“Case solved! You followed every clue and completed today’s reading mission!”
Teacher Tip:
The board is meant to make the structure of a UFLI lesson visible and motivating. Learners can see what they have already accomplished and what is coming next. It can be especially helpful for young learners who benefit from predictable routines, movement, and a clear beginning and ending.
New lesson = new case! Return the game piece to the start and begin another Detective Mission

UFLI INSOIRED VISUAL SCHEDULE LESSON TRACKER FOR KINDERGARTEN Turn UFLI lessons in a detective mission! Your learner will follow the path around the board as they complete each part of the lesson. Getting ready Choose a small game piece, mini eraser, button , or Miss Alphabetty character to use as your learner's detective marker. Place it on start. Tell your l...

Building Capitals with Shape Sticks (HWT-Inspired)
Today we used our shape sticks just like the Handwriting Without Tears wooden pieces: Big Line, Little Line, Big Curve, Little Curve.
Children learn that all capital letters are made from just these four shapes, which makes letter formation feel simple and predictable.
We practiced:
• Saying the shapes as we build: “Big Line down, Little Line across” for L, “Big Line down, Big Curve around” for D.
• Matching the pieces to a letter card or mat so students see where each line or curve belongs.
• Tracing the finished letter with a finger, then writing it on a small chalkboard: wet–dry–try style.
This multisensory routine is wonderful for:
• Pre-K and K learners building capital awareness.
• Children with dyslexia or motor-planning challenges who benefit from concrete, tactile pieces.
What letter should we “build” next with our big lines and big curves?

First Week of School Lesson Plans
Building Relationships, Routines & a Love of Learning
The first week of school is all about helping children feel safe, welcomed, connected, and excited to learn. These carefully planned lessons give young learners an opportunity to get to know their classroom, their teacher, and their classmates while beginning to understand what it means to be part of a learning community.
Through play-based activities, movement, stories, songs, circle time, hands-on exploration, and learning centres, children will discover classroom routines, practice important social skills, and begin developing independence and confidence.
Each day introduces a simple theme designed to help children explore who they are, how we learn together, and how our classroom can become a place where everyone feels they belong.
Throughout the Week, Children Will:
* Build relationships with their teacher and classmates
* Learn and practice classroom routines
* Explore classroom materials and learning centres
* Develop a sense of belonging and community
* Practice listening, sharing, taking turns, and cooperating
* Express their feelings, ideas, and interests
* Discover that mistakes are a natural part of learning
* Build confidence and independence
* Participate in playful early literacy and learning activities
* Begin developing a positive attitude toward school and learning
The goal of the first week isn't to rush into academics—it is to build the foundation for learning. When children feel safe, connected, and confident, they are ready to explore, take risks, make mistakes, and discover the joy of learning.

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Typing Our Way to CVC Words!

Learning to read can be hands-on—even when we use a keyboard! Children listen for each sound in a CVC word, find the matching letters, and type the word one sound at a time.

🐱 /c/ /a/ /t/ = cat
🐶 /d/ /o/ /g/ = dog

This playful activity helps children practise:

✨ Sounding out words
✨ Blending three sounds
✨ Matching sounds to letters
✨ Spelling simple words
✨ Beginning keyboard skills

A fun way to combine phonics and technology while building confident little readers!

Get Ready for Back to School! ✏️

Teachers and parents—make the first day of kindergarten welcoming, meaningful and fun with this NEW complete Day One lesson plan!

This ready-to-use package helps children learn one another’s names, build friendships and feel like they belong from the moment they enter the classroom.

Included:

🌈 Read-aloud and name discussion
📸 Personalized photo name cards
🔍 Interactive name-matching game
🔤 Name Detective literacy center
🎨 “My Name Tells My Story” art center
💗 Collaborative Friendship Heart Chain
🏅 First-day certificate
🏠 A special take-home package for families

Every activity is designed to encourage name recognition, communication, creativity, kindness and classroom community—without overwhelming children on their first day.

Everything is planned for you, so you can spend less time preparing and more time connecting with your new learners!

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Learning letters is more fun with playdough! 🌈

These alphabet playdough mats help little learners build letters, strengthen fine motor skills, and practise letter recognition through hands-on play.

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, homeschool, or literacy centres!

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Alphabet Playdough Letter Mats Beginning sounds Alphabet Tracing Playdough Bring letters to life with these engaging Alphabet Playdough Mats! Perfect for preschoolers and early learners, these mats invite children to roll, shape, and press playdough to build each letter shape with their hands, they strengthen fine motor skills, letter recognition, and early writing foundat...