Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers for Kindergarten | Morning Tubs

The Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers for Kindergarten are designed to give young learners meaningful, hands on literacy practice during February through engaging morning tubs, bins, and small group centers. This printable resource focuses on phonics, word work, and early reading skills using clear visuals and simple routines that kindergarten students can manage independently.

💖 What’s Included in the Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers for Kindergarten

• 8 literacy centers for kindergarten
• Printable center labels for easy organization
• “I Can” center instruction cards for student independence
• Recording pages for each activity to track student work

Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers include the following activities:

1. Clip the Syllables – Students identify how many syllables are in each word and clip the correct answer.
2. Clip the Beginning Sound – Focuses on beginning digraphs (ch, th, sh) using picture cards and clip responses or dry erase markers.
3. Unscramble the Word (CVC) – Children build CVC words by arranging letter cards to match the picture.
4. Long and Short Vowel Word Sort – Students sort pictures by vowel sound into Valentine themed mailboxes.
5. Middle Sound Sort (Long Vowels) – Children identify missing middle sounds and sort chocolate cards into the correct box.
6. Spin and Rhyme – A Valentine bear spinner activity where students read, match, and sort rhyming words.
7. Build a Sight Word – Uses conversation hearts to build and read Pre-Primer and Primer sight words.
8. Write the Room – Valentine vocabulary cards are placed around the room for students to find, read, and write.

✏️ How to Use the Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers for Kindergarten

• Print, laminate, and prepare activities once for repeated use
• Use as morning tubs, literacy centers, or small group rotations
• Provide clips, dry erase markers, or spinners as needed
• Students complete recording pages for accountability

🎯 Educational Benefits

• Strengthens phonemic awareness and phonics skills
• Supports CVC word building and vowel recognition
• Builds sight word fluency through hands on practice
• Encourages independent work and center routines

🖍️ Classroom Tips

• Store each center in its own bin with the included labels
• Introduce activities in small groups before independent use
• Rotate centers weekly to maintain student engagement
• Use recording pages for assessment or portfolio evidence

The Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers for Kindergarten make February literacy practice fun, structured, and purposeful while reinforcing essential reading skills through play based learning.

Happy Teaching! 😊