Pond theme math and literacy activities for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. Hands-on pond activities to make learning fun!

Pond Activities for Preschool

Pond Literacy Activities

Pond Syllables

Students identify the pictures and the number of syllables in each word, then perform the corresponding number of actions. This activity is available in the Pond bundle and includes a black and white recording sheet.

Pond Beginning Sounds

Students attach clothespins with letters to the pictures that have the corresponding beginning sounds. There is also a black and white recording sheet included with this activity. The beginning sounds activity is available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Rhyming

Students will match rhyming pictures to their lily pad mats in this small group game available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Alphabet Identification Game

Both the upper and lower case versions of this game are available {black and white or color} in the Pond bundle. This activity also includes two recording sheets, one for uppercase letters and one for lowercase letters.

Pond Mini Word Charts

These printable word charts are available in both black and white and color in the Pond bundle.

Pond Pocket Chart

The predictable text in this pocket chart set will help your students learn concepts of print such as left to right directionality, return sweep, one-to-one correspondence, and more. This activity is available in the pond bundle.

Pond Emergent Reader

The predictable text in this book is designed to support your emergent readers. Use this book to reinforce concepts of print such as words are separated by spaces, left to right and top to bottom, written words match spoken words, common sight words, and more. The emergent reader is available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Read and Write around the Room Activity

This fun read and write around the room activity is available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Word Cards

The printable word cards can be used to expand vocabulary in a pocket chart or on a word wall; they are available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Math Activities

Pond Graphing Activity

This graphing activity is available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Counting Book

This easy to assemble book helps reinforce number sense and counting. The Pond Counting Book is available in the pond bundle.

Pond Patterns

The printable pond pattern activity can be found in the Pond bundle.

Pond Races

Available in the Pond bundle, this activity will help build number sense and one to one correspondence. Students will roll a die and move their playing piece towards the lily pad.

Frog Board Game

You kids will love this printable board game available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Play Dough Counting Mats

Develop fine motor and counting skills at the same time! These printable play dough counting mats are available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Number Identification Game

This game is available {in black and white or color} in the Pond bundle. The Pond Number Identification game can be played using numbers 1-10 or numbers 1-20 depending on your student’s ability levels. The playing cards are available in black and white and color for your convenience. Also included are two printable recording sheets in black and white, one for each version of the game.

Pond Number Sense Activity

Students will identify the numeral on the lily pad and match the cards with the correct quantity to the row. This activity is available in the Pond bundle.

Pond Life Classification Activity

Students will classify things they might see at a pond. This pond activity is available in the Pond bundle.

More Pond Activities

• Duck Pond Sensory Bin for Preschool- Your little learners will have so much fun with this duck pond sensory bin! It’s super quick and easy to set up and goes well with a pond theme or unit of study.
• 12 Best Pond Life Songs for Kids- Do you learn about pond life in your classroom? Spring is the perfect time for pond songs for teaching and learning about frogs, ducks, and all things pond related. Using music and videos to supplement your theme or unit study is a great way to help your students learn vocabulary and new information.

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