Bring early reading to life with this free, engaging activity pack designed to pair perfectly with Make a Pop! by Jodi Rabitoy.
This full-color printable resource is created for kindergarten students and helps reinforce essential early learning skills through fun, bird-themed activities that connect directly to the story.
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, working in small groups, or supporting learning at home, this set gives students meaningful practice while keeping them motivated and confident.
What’s Included (8 Pages):
☐ Listen and Circle (CVC Words)
Students look at a picture and choose the correct word based on what they hear or read aloud.
Builds phonemic awareness and strengthens short vowel recognition.☐ Gumball Addition Activity
Count the gumballs, write the numbers, and solve simple addition problems.
Supports early number sense and basic math skills.☐ Missing Numbers 1–20
Fill in the missing numbers to complete the sequence.
Reinforces counting and number order.☐ Rhyming Words Practice
Find and circle the words that rhyme with flap, long, and kick.
Develops phonological awareness and rhyme recognition.☐ Sight Word Practice (3 Pages)
Focus words: make, not, for.
Students find, color, and write each word.
Supports recognition and handwriting of high-frequency words.☐ Sight Word Review Page
Read, color, and write all three sight words together.
Builds fluency and reinforces learning.
Why Students Love It:
- Fun and friendly bird characters on every page
- Bright, engaging visuals that keep kids interested
- Activities that feel like play but build real skills
Skills Covered:
- CVC word recognition and short vowel sounds
- Rhyming and phonemic awareness
- Sight word recognition and handwriting
- Counting, number order, and basic addition
Perfect For:
- Kindergarten classrooms
- Literacy centers
- Small group instruction
- Morning work or early finishers
- Homeschool learning
Pair this activity pack with the Make a Pop! read aloud for a complete literacy experience that builds confidence and helps students feel successful as they learn to read.
💛 Download this free resource and give your students a fun way to practice the skills that matter most.
