First Grade Blue Skies

Now soaring in Kindergarten

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact Me
  • Freebies
  • Reading
    • Math
    • Science
  • Blog
  • SHOP

July 10, 2013 by: Jennifer

Word Work with Ice Trays Freebie

A while back I was at Target and found these flexible ice trays in the dollar section, which I thought would be perfect for Nonsense Word Fluency practice in a station.  The trick is (at the beginning of the year) to get my first graders to remember that the vowel goes in the middle.  So to solve this, I hot glued the vowels to the middle and then the kids add the front and back sounds so that they can sound their “words” out.
It also worked as you can see in Kindergarten at the end of the year!  My Kinders loved it!!
I used letter tiles from an old Scrabble game, I have found them at yard sales and thrift shops…when I see them, I BUY THEM!!!  I can always find a use for Scrabble letters!
I even made a freebie for the station.  
To get it, visit my FB fan page and click on the tab that says 
“Fan Freebies“

Oh, and don’t forget the incredible deal you can get on Educents right now for the bundle below!  
Click here to see it!
Do you have any ideas you use for ice trays???

You May Also Like

  • Issues, Issues, Issues.Issues, Issues, Issues.
  • Stations! and a Stamping Freebie!Stations! and a Stamping Freebie!
  • A+ T-Shirts for A+ Teachers!A+ T-Shirts for A+ Teachers!
  • Rainbow Fish FreebieRainbow Fish Freebie

Filed Under: Freebies, Literacy Stations, Uncategorized

Follow Us

Want More?

Sign up for updates!

Back to School Bundle
Throwback Thursday~ O’Fishally in …..Freebie

Comments

  1. Miss Kindergarten says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    so smart!!

    Reply
  2. Annie Moffatt says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    This is just way too cute!!

    Reply
  3. Kirsten says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Are the letter tiles from a game, or did you buy them separately? This looks like so much fun for my firsties!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 10, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      The tiles are from an old Scrabble game…I added the details in my post! (I should have done that originally! lol)
      Thanks!!

      Reply
    • Unknown says

      July 11, 2013 at 3:30 am

      You can buy the tiles only at some Michaels stores as well.

      Reply
  4. The Polished Teacher says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    I never bought any tray that didn't look like a tens frame but now I totally am wishing that I did! Well I know I will be on the lookout for trays like that now! Thanks for the fabulous idea!

    The Polished Teacher

    Reply
  5. Cheryl E. says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Such a super cute idea! 🙂
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

    Reply
  6. Mrs. C says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:05 am

    So super cute…just like all that you do!

    Reply
  7. Miss Cosby says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Teacher ingenuity is great.

    Brenda
    You Might Be a First Grader….

    Reply
  8. Angela Griffith says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Oh, I love it!!!!

    Angela
    The Daily Alphabet

    Reply
  9. Amber O. says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:20 am

    I'm with the Polished Teacher…I always look for cube trays I can use for ten frames. LOVE your creativeness, and looking outside the box, Jennifer!
    SynonymRolls&AntonymMoments

    Reply
  10. Live, Laugh, I LOVE Kindergarten says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:29 am

    LOVE this idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Kimberly Ann
    Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten

    Reply
  11. Michelle Hudgeons says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:45 am

    Love love love this!!!!

    Reply
  12. Kelly says

    July 11, 2013 at 7:13 am

    Great idea! I guess I need to heads to Target for some ice trays! ;P
    Kelly
    I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

    Reply
  13. Shannon Kirby says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Very creative!! Love this idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Shannon
    Sweet n Sassy in 2nd

    Reply
  14. Ashley Singer says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:26 am

    I love the Gold fish in a bag idea to give to my first graders the last week of school before they become big second graders. Cute idea.
    The ice tray ideas to form works is awesome. I am constantly looking for creative ideas for more word work activities for the students. I can use this idea for centers. Thanks for sharing.
    I have used small square titles and cut out letters to build words but they are starting to peel, which I would have tapped over the letters. Thanks again.

    Reply
  15. Karyn says

    July 12, 2013 at 4:09 am

    So funny that I made a similar activity for my firsties last year. My ice cube trays were three different colors (the green tray had consonant letters, yellow tray had vowels and the red tray had consonants/digraphs). Students would toss a small cube into each tray and record the letters where the cube landed. They would then identify if the word was a real or nonsense word. Does this make sense? I was going to blog about it but kept forgetting to take pictures. When I'm allowed back into school I'll grab some pics and make a blog post about it. Thanks for sharing your version! Kids love novelty! :o)

    œKaryn
    A is for Apple B is for Blog
    Kideducator@comcast.net

    Reply
  16. Ms.M says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:56 am

    That is bloody brilliant! I have been looking at those longingly and not being able to find a reason to purchase. I bet when I go back they will be gone. Geez I am lame. LOL
    Mels

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    July 20, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Great idea!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Guess what? I am just like you! Happy Classrooms Create Motivated Learners ...truly! … [read more]

Subscribe via Email

Sign up and receive the latest posts and news straight to your inbox!

Directed Drawing

Follow me on Instagram

This is so true, and we may never know the influen This is so true, and we may never know the influence (good or bad) that we’ve had on our students. Let’s please try to make sure the influence is a positive one and continue to plant those seeds 🌱 of acceptance and empathy.
I hot glue fabric to the back of the desk to hide I hot glue fabric to the back of the desk to hide the cord nightmare of our ancient computers 🖥
After and swipe to see before! It was a long day b After and swipe to see before! It was a long day but my room is put back together. ❤️Now I can think about what I might change/rearrange💡Who knows what it’ll look like though in August depending on the guidelines? 😳
@bored_teachers has it right! Our state is suppose @bored_teachers has it right! Our state is supposed to be releasing the “roadmap” to opening schools on Friday 😳 #weredoomed
Score! First edition at a thrift shop for 35 cents Score! First edition at a thrift shop for 35 cents. Sure I have a dozen copies already, but how could I resist?❤️ #bookaddict #childrensbooks
I ❤️this first drawing my youngest did of her I ❤️this first drawing my youngest did of her daddy years ago for #fathersday . Directed drawings are so special because each one is as unique as the child that drew it! 💡link in bio
Truth. #dontbeanasshole Truth. #dontbeanasshole
I ❤️ my new @sudio earbuds! How cool is the TO I ❤️ my new @sudio earbuds! How cool is the TOLV granite/gold combo? I used them the other day when doing a phone 📱 ZOOM call and they worked perfectly! 👉🏻They are lighter than any other earbuds I’ve owned AND 
they hold 7 hours of battery life while the portable case offers 4 additional charges! 👉🏻Get 15% off: BLUESKIES
This discount code will expire on August 5th. 
#sudio #sudiomoments #ad
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Follow on Instagram

Affiliates

First Grade Blue Skies is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Find our Privacy Policy HERE

1st grade tools

Pre-Kindergarten - 1st Grade Classroom Tools

Free Shipping on orders over $49

Grab a Button

First Grade Blue Skies
  • Directed Drawings for Distance Learning
  • Kindergarten Graduation
  • Women’s History Month Directed Drawings
  • Pirate Directed Drawing
  • Jan Brett Activities

Follow me on Pinterest

Let’s Connect

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Search

Categories

Archives

Privacy Policy & Terms

Privacy Policy & Terms

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

First Grade Blue Skies © 2021Built with and Genesis Framework by Bellano Web Studio