About the store
I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a former 1st grade & mentor teacher, founder of Lead in Literacy. You might say I was born to be a teacher. Even as a child, I knew I wanted to teach and inspire young minds. (Was I the girl who taught her stuffed animals the alphabet? You bet!) I’m proud to say I’m a first-generation college graduate who went on to get my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Like many teachers, I am a lifelong learner! That’s why I’ve completed LETRS®, The Reading Teacher’s Top 10 Tools, and countless other literacy related trainings. I believe EVERY student deserves to grow and thrive—and that starts with empowering their teachers with professional development training and literacy resources that are evidence-based, effective, and engaging.
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FREE Handwriting Printing Practice - Letter Formation Lesson Plans & QR Codes
This is a ⭐️ FREE SAMPLE ⭐️ of my Handwriting Printing Practice – Letter Formation Sheets, Lesson Plans, QR Codes resource. This Science of Reading aligned resource includes everything you need to teach handwriting efficiently while helping students master letter formation. With letter tracing worksheets, QR Codes for independent practice, and phonics integration, this curriculum is designed to save time and boost student success. Resource Features of FULL RESOURCE:Science of Reading Aligned: C
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, L.K.1a
, L.1.1a
Handwriting Printing Practice – Letter Formation Sheets, Lesson Plans, QR Codes
Transform your handwriting instruction and printing practice for students with these Handwriting Letter Formation Practice Sheets and Lesson Plans! This Science of Reading aligned resource includes everything you need to teach handwriting efficiently while helping students master letter formation. With letter tracing worksheets, QR Codes for independent practice, and phonics integration, this curriculum is designed to save time and boost student success. Resource Features:Science of Reading Alig
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.1d
, L.K.1a
, L.1.1a
1st 2nd Fall Winter Spring Informational Writing with Sentence Starters BUNDLE
This informational writing prompts with sentence starters BUNDLE is a low-prep resource designed to engage 1st & 2nd Grade students. With space to draw, graphic organizers, built-in sentence starters, and blank writing paper, this resource supports 1st and 2nd grade students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, and write about seasonal topics like apples, caribou, and honeybees. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers
1st - 2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, L.1.2
+1
K Fall Winter Spring Informational Writing Prompts with Sentence Starters BUNDLE
This informational writing prompts with sentence starters BUNDLE is a low-prep resource designed to engage Kindergarten students. With space to draw, built-in sentence starters, and labeling pictures, this resource supports Kindergarten students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, label, or write about seasonal topics like Apples, Caribou, and Honeybees. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group writing
Kindergarten
Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, L.K.1
1st 2nd Grade Winter Informational Writing Sentence Starters & Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage 1st & 2nd Grade students. With space to draw, graphic organizers, built-in sentence starters, and blank writing paper, this resource supports 1st and 2nd grade students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, and write about winter topics like polar bears and harp seals. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small g
1st - 2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, L.1.2
+1
K Spring Informational Writing Prompts with Sentence Starters Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage Kindergarten students. With space to draw, built-in sentence starters, and labeling pictures, this resource supports Kindergarten students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, label, or write about spring topics like hummingbirds and frogs. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group writing instruction. Re
Kindergarten
Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, L.K.1
1st 2nd Grade Spring Informational Writing Sentence Starters & Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage 1st & 2nd Grade students. With space to draw, graphic organizers, built-in sentence starters, and blank writing paper, this resource supports 1st and 2nd grade students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, and write about spring topics like hummingbirds and frogs. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group
1st - 2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, L.1.2
+1
K Winter Informational Writing Prompts with Sentence Starters Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage Kindergarten students. With space to draw, built-in sentence starters,and labeling pictures, this resource supports Kindergarten students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, label, or write about winter topics like polar bears and harp seals. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group writing instruction.
Kindergarten
Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, L.K.1
1st 2nd Grade Fall Informational Writing Sentence Starters & Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage 1st & 2nd Grade students. With space to draw, graphic organizers, built-in sentence starters, and blank writing paper, this resource supports 1st and 2nd grade students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, and write about fall topics like pumpkins and squirrels. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group w
1st - 2nd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.2.2
, L.1.2
+1
K Fall Informational Writing Prompts with Sentence Starters & Graphic Organizer
These informational writing prompts with sentence starters are a low-prep resource designed to engage Kindergarten students. With space to draw, built-in sentence starters,and labeling pictures, this resource supports Kindergarten students at a variety of writing stages. Students can listen to QR code videos, draw, label, or write about fall topics like pumpkins and squirrels. These writing prompts can be easily incorporated into your writing centers or small group writing instruction. Resou
Kindergarten
Writing
CCSS
W.K.2
, L.K.1
1st & 2nd Grade Imaginative Writing Picture Prompts with Word Bank - Narrative
This creative writing Build a Story resource will help your 1st & 2nd grade students develop their storytelling skills! Students are provided with writing prompts with word banks and transition words like "first," "next," and "last" to guide them in sequencing their narratives. Ideal for literacy centers or small group writing activities, this low-prep resource builds vocabulary, strengthens story structure, and encourages creativity in young writers. Resource Features:• Word Bank Support:
1st - 2nd
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, CCRA.L.1
+1
K Imaginative Writing Picture Prompts w/ Word Bank & Transition Words Narrative
This creative writing Build a Story resource will help your Kindergarten students develop their storytelling skills! Students are provided with writing prompts with word banks and transition words "first," "next," and "last" to guide them in sequencing their narratives. Ideal for literacy centers or small group writing activities, this low-prep resource builds vocabulary, strengthens story structure, and encourages creativity in young writers. Resource Features:• Word Bank Support: Provides
Kindergarten
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
W.K.3
, L.K.1
Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing – Phonics Review Literacy Centers BUNDLE
Use this Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing phonics review literacy centers BUNDLE to practice decoding one syllable words. It provides students with targeted phonics decoding practice! This resource is designed to make decoding fun while reinforcing sound-to-symbol correspondence. Students will decode a word, determine if it is real or nonsense, write the word in the correct column, and write a sentence. This resource is perfect for use during literacy centers, small group activities, or indep
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+15
Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing – R controlled & Diphthong Literacy Centers
Use these Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing R controlled & Diphthong literacy centers to practice decoding one syllable words. It provides students with targeted phonics decoding practice! This resource is designed to make decoding fun while reinforcing sound-to-symbol correspondence. Students will decode a word, determine if it is real or nonsense, write the word in the correct column, and write a sentence. This resource is perfect for use during literacy centers, small group activities, or
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+14
Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing – CVCe & Vowel Teams Literacy Centers
Use these Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing CVCe & Vowel Teams literacy centers to practice decoding one syllable words. It provides students with targeted phonics decoding practice! This resource is designed to make decoding fun while reinforcing sound-to-symbol correspondence. Students will decode a word, determine if it is real or nonsense, write the word in the correct column, and write a sentence. This resource is perfect for use during literacy centers, small group activities, or indep
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+14
Nonsense Words with Blends and Digraphs & Sentence Writing Literacy Centers
Use these Nonsense Words with Blends and Digraphs & Sentence Writing literacy centers to practice decoding one syllable words. It provides students with targeted phonics decoding practice! This resource is designed to make decoding fun while reinforcing sound-to-symbol correspondence. Students will decode a word, determine if it is real or nonsense, write the word in the correct column, and write a sentence. This resource is perfect for use during literacy centers, small group activities, or i
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+12
CVC Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing Center - Short Vowel Review Activities
Use this short vowel review activity to practice decoding one syllable words. This CVC Nonsense Words & Sentence Writing Center provides students with targeted phonics decoding practice! This resource is designed to make decoding fun while reinforcing sound-to-symbol correspondence. Students will decode a word, determine if it is real or nonsense, write the word in the correct column, and write a sentence. This resource is perfect for use during literacy centers, small group activities, or ind
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2b
+11
Word Mapping Spelling Games - Spin and Write Word Work Phonics Centers BUNDLE
Make word work centers simple and effective with this Word Mapping Spelling Games BUNDLE. This Spin and Write resource is ideal for early readers by helping to strengthen sound-to-symbol connections, which is critical in mastering decoding skills. Resource Features:• Word Mapping Templates provide a structure to support students in segmenting words and matching sound-to-symbol. • No Prep Needed: Print and use instantly in your literacy centers or small group wordwork sessions. • Versatile Forma
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3b
, RF.1.1a
+7
R controlled & Diphthong Word Mapping Games - Spin & Write Word Work Centers
Make word work centers simple and effective with these R controlled & Diphthong Word Mapping Spelling Games. This Spin and Write resource is ideal for early readers by helping to strengthen sound-to-symbol connections, which is critical in mastering decoding skills. Resource Features:• Word Mapping Templates provide a structure to support students in segmenting words with r controlled / other vowels & diphthongs and matching sound-to-symbol. • No Prep Needed: Print and use instantly in your l
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2d
, RF.1.3a
+4
CVCe & Vowel Team Word Mapping Spelling Games - Spin and Write Word Work Centers
Make word work centers simple and effective with these CVCe & Vowel Team Word Mapping Spelling Games. This Spin and Write resource is ideal for early readers by helping to strengthen sound-to-symbol connections, which is critical in mastering decoding skills. Resource Features:• Word Mapping Templates provide a structure to support students in segmenting words with CVCe & Long Vowels and matching sound-to-symbol. • No Prep Needed: Print and use instantly in your literacy centers or small gro
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.3b
, RF.1.2a
, RF.1.2d
+6
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About the store
Experience
I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a former 1st grade & mentor teacher, founder of Lead in Literacy. You might say I was born to be a teacher. Even as a child, I knew I wanted to teach and inspire young minds. (Was I the girl who taught her stuffed animals the alphabet? You bet!) I’m proud to say I’m a first-generation college graduate who went on to get my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Like many teachers, I am a lifelong learner! That’s why I’ve completed LETRS®, The Reading Teacher’s Top 10 Tools, and countless other literacy related trainings. I believe EVERY student deserves to grow and thrive—and that starts with empowering their teachers with professional development training and literacy resources that are evidence-based, effective, and engaging.
Teaching style
You’ll find here practical advice, lessons and activities, materials, and PD training that are designed to:
-Be aligned with the Science of Reading (We ❤️ Structured Literacy!)
-Deliver explicit, systematic, and differentiated literacy instruction
-Provide meaningful, authentic opportunities for practicing and solidifying new skills via learning centers
-Build student confidence so they can become skilled readers who are eager to explore the world of books
-Support and lead all students to grade-level mastery of standards
-Be EASY to prep and use! Our motto: Life is too short for cutting out snowball word sorts!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Professional Developments Completed:
LETRS® trained
The Reading Teacher's Top 10 Tools
Countless other structured literacy trainings
Teaching Awards:
School site Teacher of the Year
Walmart "Teacher of the Year"
My own education history
I have a BA in Liberal Studies and Psychology from Cal State University of San Bernardino and a Masters Degree in Education from Claremont Graduate University.
I continually strive to be a life long learner. That’s why I’ve completed LETRS®, The Reading Teacher’s Top 10 Tools, and countless other literacy related trainings.
Additional biographical information
Busy teachers like you don’t really have the time to sort through scientific research and translate the standards into engaging literacy curriculum.
You know who does have time for that? Me! That’s why I’m trained in LETRS® and have participated in so many Science of Reading-aligned trainings. As a result I’ve already removed all my old balanced literacy resources from my store, and replaced them with better, Science of Reading-aligned resources.
I love taking deep dives into best practices for literacy instruction and then translating the research into training and resources for teachers. Why? Because as our recognized authority on Science of Reading Dr. Louisa Moats says,
“Informed teachers are our best insurance against reading failure. While programs are very helpful tools, programs don’t teach; teachers do.”
I’m SO GLAD you’re here, teacher-friend.
Christina Winter
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