Free Learning Resources for K–6 Foundational Skills
Zaner-Bloser offers a variety of free, classroom-ready resources for elementary teachers—from planning and organization tools to enrichment activities and skills practice.
Whether you’re curious what makes Zaner-Bloser a teacher favorite, already teaching with Zaner-Bloser programs, or simply looking for a free printable that meets a practical classroom need, this collection is for you. Use the links to jump to your areas of interest.
- Teacher Tools |
- Celebrations & Rewards |
- Writing & Reflection |
- Reading |
- Math |
- Handwriting |
- Highlights
Teacher Tools for Planning and Organization
Download printable planning tools, classroom posters, and other resources designed to support day-to-day organization, communication, and classroom management.
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Teacher Misson Statement (K–6)
Create your own vision of success. Refer to it during the year to ensure you’re prioritizing the things that energize you. -
Meet the Teacher (K–6)
Provide a welcoming introduction to your students and families. -
Classroom Posters (2–6)
Download colorful posters designed to inspire your students and classroom visitors.
Confidence | Kindness | Perseverance -
To-Do Lists (K–6)
Stay organized and prepared for each day with these printable planners.
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Classroom Newsletter (K–6)
Share weekly lesson highlights, conversation starters, and important dates with families.
Celebration Activities and Student Rewards
Keep these resources at hand to recognize efforts, celebrate milestones, and promote positivity.
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DIY Destress Activities (K–6)
Promote positive thinking and reduce anxiety with these activities originally compiled to help prevent pre-test stress. -
Affirmation Cards (K–6)
Encourage and reward students with prompts and resources inspired by SEL core competencies. -
Ultimate List of Healthy Classroom Celebrations & Rewards (K–6)
Skip the sweets and treat students to healthy rewards like physical activity and social fun instead. -
Super Coupons (K–2)
Reinforce good choices with classroom coupons (featuring the Superkids characters) you can download and distribute. -
The Golly Game (K+)
Download and print a Superkids-themed game similar to bingo.
Writing and Reflection Activities
Provide opportunities for students to reflect on their experience as learners and express their thoughts in writing.
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Gratitude Journal Prompts (2–6)
Cultivate mindfulness and gratitude with a quick writing prompt near the end of the school day. -
School Memory Sheet (K–6)
Capture this year’s facts and help students think and talk about how they’ve grown. -
Book Recommendation Cards (2–6)
Create your own classroom book clubs! Use these cards to recommend books and encourage students to do the same. -
Proofreading Marks (2–6)
Teach editing marks to help students revise their own writing and offer suggestions to peers.
Reading Resources and Skill-Building Activities
These Superkids-derived free learning resources speak to any child who is learning to read. Use in small group work or send home to encourage enrichment.
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Blending Puzzles (K–2)
Invite students to put puzzles together to form a word, say the letter-sound for each puzzle piece, and then blend the letter-sounds quickly and smoothly aloud. -
Six Syllable Types (K+)
Define syllable types and provide examples of each one. Use them as visual aids as you practice syllabication. -
Reading Aloud Together (K–2)
Try this four-step routine including comprehension questions adults can ask to check understanding and encourage discussion in class or at home.
Reading Skill Activities (K–2)
Activities provide practice with essential reading and language arts skills for developing readers. Each downloadable contains multiple fun activities that require few materials.
Phonemic Awareness
Help students understand that a word is made up of a sequence of small units of sound.
Phonics
Build students’ understanding that letters in the alphabet represent sounds and learn these letter-sound relationships.
Vocabulary
Introduce students to new words that are interesting and useful in discussing texts, their own experiences, and the world around them.
Fluency
Help students develop fast, accurate word recognition and fluency with connected text.
Comprehension
Practice drawing conclusions, making predictions, and determining cause and effect to help students analyze and make sense of text.
Math Resources for Increased Number Sense
Download materials to nurture math positivity, encourage discussion, and identify students who will benefit from additional number sense support.
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How We Talk About Math Poster (K–5)
Print and display this 11x17 poster to encourage flexible problem solving and discussion. Keep letter-sized copies in math folders, centers, or desk clusters. -
Counting Collections Recording Sheets (K–5)
Invite students to count collections of loose objects independently or in small groups and record their findings. -
Dealer’s Choice Math Games (1–4)
Practice math skills with four different games that require nothing more than a deck of cards. -
Number Sense Quick Assessment (K–3)
Use these charts to identify students who will benefit from focused number sense intervention.
Handwriting Practice Activities
Slip in some extra fine motor skills practice with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting manuscript and cursive resources.
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Which Hand (K–2)
Choose this fun activity to determine handedness for K–2 students. -
Sand Shapes (K–3)
Encourage students to explore letter shapes with traceable textures. -
Letter Walk (K–2)
Create a “foot’s-on” walkway for students to learn their letters. -
Muscle-Relaxing Exercises (K–4)
Develop good writing position and understand when it’s time to take a writing break. -
Evaluating Size (2–6)
Learn a technique to establish uniform letter height for improved legibility. -
Evaluating Slant (1–6)
Use parallel lines—and paired exercises—to practice cursive writing. -
Seasonal Postcards (K+)
Practice handwriting while staying in touch. Color the postcards for even more fine motor skills practice.
Anytime/Hello | Halloween | Thanksgiving | Winter | Valentines | Spring
From Our Colleagues at Highlights
Zaner-Bloser is a member of the Highlights Family of Companies. Highlights magazines, books, and subscription activity boxes have delighted children for 80 years at home and school (and even doctors’ offices!)
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Superkids Hidden Pictures Puzzle (K–2)
Find the hidden objects in the Superkids clubhouse. -
Football-Inspired Crossword (2+)
Double your word-play fun solving this puzzle full of anagrams. -
Be Internet Awesome (1–4)
Help students and families explore the internet safely with resources collaboratively created by Highlights and Google.
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