Sentence Starter Activities

Honestly, learning how to write a sentence is hard! There are many aspects to remember, such as spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. On top of this, the sentence has to make sense! So, it is easy to understand why students can become frustrated. Since teachers know this emotion will hinder students’ learning, they create fun and exciting activities! For instance, the Seasonal Secret Sentences and Secret Sentences Bundle gives students confidence in their writing skills. They will love the unique format of these sentence starter activities and be eager to practice writing more! 

Seasonal Secret Sentences 

Students love themed activities! There is something so exciting about having assignments that match the time of year. Thankfully, this is the perfect set of sentence starter activities for kindergarten and first grade. 

Specifically, there are 14 seasonal packs with at least 7 pages in each pack. This includes Back to School, Christmas, Earth Day, and Springtime. Honestly, there is a seasonal pack to use throughout the entire year! 

Students will begin by identifying the first letter sound of small picture icons to decode a secret sentence. For instance, a picture of an apple represents the letter a. Then, students will write each letter to decode words in a simple sentence. Once students decode the sentence, they print it neatly and self-edit it. Afterward, they will show their comprehension of the sentence by drawing a matching picture. Students will be proud of their sentence and eager to read it to a partner! 

Ultimately, students will create, read, write, and self-edit complete, simple sentences on each activity page. They will have so much fun and love cracking the code! 

Secret Sentences Bundle 

Students will love sentence starter activities! Thankfully, this bundle includes many options perfect for kindergarten and first grade. Students will decode, write individual letters and whole sentences, and read the sentence aloud. On top of this, students will draw a picture to show their comprehension and self-edit! 

Specifically, the bundle includes all 4 top-selling sets of secret sentences in black-and-white and full-color versions. Students will work on complete, simple sentences with sight words, blends, digraphs, and alliterations. Ultimately, students work on punctuation, capitalization, editing, and proper format within each set! 

As a BONUS, there is a set of 100 coded word cards. These provide excellent practice and reinforcement all year long! There are even over 100 pages of 14 seasonal-themed sentences. These bonuses will surely build excitement in students as they practice essential skills. 

Sentence starter activities help students work on a lifelong skill in such an engaging format. The Seasonal Secret Sentences and Secret Sentences Bundle creates a unique way for students to work on so many aspects of sentence writing. Honestly, it will feel amazing to see students having so much fun while building sentences! 

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