Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum | 180 Lessons | Empowering Little Readers

FLASH SALE through Memorial Day only! Kindergarten phonics lays the foundation for future success in reading and writing. The Kindergarten Phonics Curriculum spans 180 days of instruction and includes learning letters, alphabet review, decoding, CVC words, digraphs, blends, long and short vowels, and more! Set students up for a lifetime of literacy success by embedding a deep understanding of the structure of words. 

This phonics curriculum was crafted by a kindergarten classroom teacher with the goal of creating developmentally appropriate phonics instruction for students. 

This Phonics Curriculum is a companion to Empowering Little Readers: 

➜ Grab the Empowering Little Readers Kindergarten Reading Curriculum 

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➜ Grab them all in the complete Kindergarten Curriculum Bundle

Included: 

• 4 Phonics Units - 180 Days of Explicit Phonics Instruction 

Unit 1 ➜ Introducing Letters

26 Lesson Plans:  

• Alphabet video warm-up
• Scripted “Introduce the Letter” lesson 
• Independent practice worksheet
• Scripted “Letter Formation” lesson 
• Writing practice

Real Photos: 

• Real photo alphabet cards
• Real photo alphabet chart
• Real photo alphabet chart - poster-sized

Body & Motions: 

• Alphabet motions chart 
• Alphabet motions cards 
• Body letters cards 

Crafts: 

• 26 lowercase letter crafts 
• 26 alphabet letter crowns 

Extras: 

• 26 tracing letter printables 
• Alphabet flash cards 
• Alphabet anchor chart pieces 

Unit 2 ➜  Alphabet Review

39 Lesson Plans:  

• Alphabet chart routine
• Alphabet fluency routine (slideshow)
• Scripted “Identify the Sound in Context” lesson 
• Interactive writing 
• Directed drawing & handwriting 
• Emergent reader 

Real Photos: 

• Real photo alphabet cards
• Real photo alphabet chart 
• Real photo alphabet poster 

Activities: 

• Pocket chart alphabet sorts 
• Alphabet detective printable letter sorts 
• Alphabet Detective hats 
• 13 Alphabet Detective Missions 
• 1 Editable Alphabet Detective Missions 

Motions: 

• Alphabet motions chart 
• Alphabet motions cards 

Extras: 

• Letter sound cards
• Alphabet flash cards 
• Alphabet reference mats 
• Letter formation cards 

Unit 3 ➜  CVC Words 

7 Weeks of Instruction:

1. What is a CVC Word? 
2. Short Vowel A 
3. Short Vowel E 
4. Short Vowel I 
5. Short Vowel O 
6. Short Vowel U 
7. Mixed Vowels Review 

35 Lesson Plans: 

• Alphabet chart routine
• Alphabet fluency routine (slideshow)
• Scripted whole group instruction 
• Partner practice/practice together 
• Independent practice 

Real Photos: 

• Real photo alphabet cards
• Real photo alphabet chart 
• Real photo alphabet poster 

Intro to CVC Materials: 

• CVC Stoplight for Isolating Sounds
• Ending/Beginning/Final Sounds Worksheets 
• Vowel Hands
• CVC Words Chef Hat 
• Cut and Paste CVC Word Reader

Materials For Each Vowel: 

• Short Vowel Crafts
• Anchor Charts
• Decodable Readers (2 levels per book)
• Write the Word Emergent Readers
• Roll and Read Printables
• Stretch and Write Printables
• Read and Draw Printables
• Fluency Slides (formatted for Google Slides™ and PPT)
• Optional Assessment

Anchor Charts: 

• Making CVC Words 

Motions: 

• Alphabet motions chart 
• Alphabet motions cards 

Extras: 

• CVC Words Expert Certificate 
• Mixed Vowels Printables
• CVC Word Printables

Unit 4 ➜  Advanced Sounds

16 Weeks of Instruction:

• Ch 
• Sh 
• Th 
• Ch, sh, th
• Wh, ck 
• Oo
• Long and short vowels 
• CVCe
• R Blends 
• L Blends 
• S Blends 
• ing
• ar 
• or

80 Lesson Plans: 

• Phonics warmup (slideshow) 
• Scripted whole group instruction
• Practice together 
• Independent practice (phonics worksheets for skill or phonics crafts) 

Real Photos: 

• Real photo alphabet cards
• Real photo alphabet chart 
• Real photo alphabet poster 
• Real photo digraph and blend chart 

Motions: 

• Alphabet motions chart 
• Alphabet motions cards 

Extras: 

• Anchor chart pieces 
• Decodable books with 2 levels 

Why Teachers Like You LOVE This Resource: 

“Wow!  This whole bundle was such an engaging, fun way for my kiddos to practice their skills and learn new ones.  This was a great resource for students who were struggling with letter and sound recognition.” - Brandy M. 

“This phonics curriculum is one of the best TPT purchases I've ever made. The lessons are easy to follow and my students love the activities. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful phonics curriculum.” - Chassidee Y.

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Supplement Phonics Direct Instruction With Phonics Centers: 

SOR-Aligned Phonics Alphabet Writing Centers for Pre-K and Kindergarten

SOR-Aligned Phonics Literacy Centers for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade 

SOR-Aligned Phonics Writing Centers for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade 

More Short Vowel Practice: 

CVC Short Vowel Cut & Glue Puzzles 

CVC Short Vowel Fine Motor Mats 

CVC Short Vowel Task Cards 

Get Your Decoding Drill On: 

Phonics Decoding Drills (Timed Reading Fluency)

Decodable Sentence Strips

Practice Reading Comprehension & Fluency: 

Reading Comprehension Resources

Questions?

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