These free pocket chart sentences will help your preschooler learn some basic Fall vocabulary. We hope you have fun with them!
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If you haven’t purchased our Fall Theme Pack yet, you haven’t seen these fun pocket chart sentences that come in the giant bundle of preschool and kindergarten activities.
We love pocket chart sentences for quite a few reasons!
- They teach basic concepts and vocabulary.
- They help my preschooler learn concepts of print.
- They bring attention to common sight words.
- They’re FUN!
First, I printed and cut apart the sentences.
My Three loved sorting the word I, see, and the. He could read I, of course, and with some help remembered the word see.
The word the, however, was a tricky one- especially without a beginning sound clue. He constantly needed me to tell him what the word was.
But that’s perfectly fine. Since he’s really not ready for sight words yet, my purpose for this activity was to build concepts of print: specifically, the understanding that each printed word represents one spoken word.
He chose a Fall word to complete his first sentence.
Next, he put the words on the pocket chart in the order that I gave him. “We’re going to make the sentence I see the crow. Let’s put up the “I” first. Now can you find “see”? Here’s the word “the.” Now it’s time for your Fall word and picture.”
When my Three put the words up, he wanted to cram them all together, but I pulled them apart so he could see each individual word.
Look at that smile! He loves reading with our new pointer.
After he made and read three sentences with me, he was tired. So I built the rest of the sentences while he watched. (And a certain little one-year-old had to have a turn! I just love hearing her nonsense words as she pretends to read.)
Finally, my Three read all the sentences himself using the pointer and picture clues.
I just love how pocket chart sentences reinforce concepts of print, teach sight words, and build vocabulary all at the same time! (Plus, they’re a great confidence booster!)
Want to build more Fall vocabulary? Check out our book lists!
Did you know?
In my Fall Theme Pack you’ll get 250 pages of Fall-themed activities, including a variety of pocket chart sentences:
- types of Fall leaves
- the life cycle of an apple
- the life cycle of a pumpkin
- Fall vocabulary (download for free below!)
Have fun!
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Pratibha says
Hi ! Love your work and activities so much. I am planning to buy a pocket chart . Which would be better the standard pocket chart or a tabletop pocket chart ?
Anna Geiger says
Hello, Pratibha! If you have space, I recommend a wall pocket chart. I have heard good things about the tabletop ones but have not personally used them. I like the convenience idea, but I also know they don’t have as much space.
Angela says
Thank you fir the freebie it was great. My little one loved it.
Anna G says
You’re very welcome, Angela! I’m glad your child liked it!
Toni Bahnsen says
All I can say is, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!” Your materials are soooo on point and exactly what my brain is thinking, but can usually never find. Please keep moving forward with your very important work….you are helping more children learn and enjoy education more than you could ever know.:)
Anna G says
Thank you SO much for your kind words and encouragement, Toni!
Ashley says
I tried Downloading this but it wouldn’t let me. Kept asking for my name and email.
Love the stuff I have been able to download
Kate Dowling says
Hi Ashley!
This is Kate, Anna’s assistant. Once you enter your name and email, the file will be sent to your email address for free. Let us know if you have trouble after you enter your email address. Enjoy the activity!