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Preschool Trains Thematic Unit
By Joyful Explorations
This packet contains activities designed to enrich any Preschool or Kindergarten study about railroads or trains. The activities will help to reach academic and social goals, and can be used with the themes of "Transportation", "Travel", "Trains" and more.
The activities in this packet include:
★ "Animals on a Train" printable book (in color and B/W)
★ Follow-up activity for the book... "Draw the animals on your train"
★ Poem: "The Big Train" (focusing on color words)
★ Pocket Chart Word Cards for the color words in "The Big Train" and coordinating color train pictures
★Journal page writing prompt
★ Train Math Matching Game
★Train Number Line
★ Printable Train Tickets
★ Printable Train Job Cards (use these to help students remember their role in dramatic play)
★ Signs and a printable banner to enhance dramatic play fun
Cinco de mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.
It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.
Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;
The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.
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All About Apples, GA Pre K Lessons, preschool curriculum and lesson plans
By Katelyn Schneider
These lesson plans were made with the intention to help simplify the demanding task of planning, researching and trying different techniques before you found the "perfect one". The 'All About Apples' Pre-K Lesson Plans offers interesting, interactive and simply activities.
While this lesson is intended for Ga Pre- K teachers, anyone working in Pre-K or Kindergarten will be able to use these lessons and tailor to your own needs.
This resource includes the following:
- 2 Story times with book and suggestions to topics
-Small Group activities
-Large Group activities
-Phonological Awareness activities
-Large Group Literacy activities
-Movement and Music activities
-Closing activities
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Apple Decodable Book for Kindergarten! Aligns with Benchmark Unit 1 CVC words
By Keeper of Kinders
Apple fun with a decodable twist! Great reading center or small group hands on practice.
Young learners can practice CVC words while working on color words with this fun "Apples" book. High frequency words align with Unit 1 of Benchmark Advance - Florida.
Print two to a page for a foldable decodable book. Early finishers can match color words as they color the apples to match.
Happy fall!
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Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Movie Guide and Activities Grades 5+
By TooBookedUp
Bring the heartwarming and inspiring Disney+ adaptation of Out of My Mind into your classroom with this comprehensive movie guide and activity bundle. Perfect for grades 5-8, this resource engages students in thoughtful discussion, critical analysis, and creative reflection while exploring key themes of inclusion, perseverance, and advocacy.
What’s Included:
Pre-Watching Activities:
During-Watching Questions:
Post-Watching Reflection:
Creative Reflection Choices: Students choose from a variety of activities, including:
A personal essay exploring connections to Melody’s story.
A diary entry written from the perspective of a character.
A 6-panel brochure highlighting the movie’s plot, characters, and themes.
Skills Covered:
Why Teachers Love It:
Engaging & Flexible: Perfect for a wide range of learners with multiple activity options.
Low Prep: Ready-to-use activities designed for easy implementation.
Standards-Aligned: Meets objectives in reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking.
Perfect For:
This complete guide offers everything you need to turn Out of My Mind into a powerful teaching moment. Inspire your students to think deeply, reflect creatively, and grow in understanding with this must-have resource. Grab it today!
Additional resources with similar themes: 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Laura Numeroff Read Aloud Book Companion BUNDLE 5 If You Give Take Mouse
By April S Bash
If You Give Laura Numeroff BUNDLE including 5 book companions :
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie ;
If You Give a Moose a Muffin ;
If You Take a Mouse to School ;
If You Give a Pig a Party ;
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.
Total of 247 pages of Literacy Book Companion Units with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on each book listed.
Grab them all as a bundle for 30% off!
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By Brittany Young
Our Backyard Chickens study is fun, engaging, informative, and easy to follow! We have created seven lessons with only one required book, *Chickenology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia by Barbara Sandri and Francesco Giubbilini. *Our study is the perfect thematic unit for grades K-5! Our four children helped create this study, and we are excited to share it with your family!
Did you know chickens do not suffer hearing loss with age? Their damaged hearing cells are able to regrow!
A Cochin chicken was imported to England around 1850 as a gift to Queen Victoria!
Highlights include
We suggest the book, Farm Anatomy, but it is not required! Thank you!
Frayer model printable Special Ed 4 Square writing template Grades 2-5 W. lines
By Modz by Laila
I have created non-fiction writing project templates and checklists with my resource designed to meet the needs of ALL learners! This 24-page print-and-go kit is a complete solution for a non-fiction writing unit, featuring differentiated graphic organizers, checklists, and writing paper. Facilitate engaging animal research projects effortlessly.
Differentiated Graphic Organizers: - Tailored for diverse learning needs, my resource includes two versions of graphic organizers. One for higher learners and a fill-in-the-blank version for struggling students.
Checklists for Prewriting Research: - Ensure students cover all bases with prewriting checklists, fostering organization and thorough research.
Differentiated Final Product Checklists: - Guide students through the final stages with checklists designed for diverse learning abilities.
Variety of Writing Paper: - Spark creativity with different versions of writing paper for students' final drafts. Accommodate individual preferences and needs.
Clear Instructions: - My product comes with crystal-clear instructions, allowing for effortless implementation in your special education classroom.
This product is ideal for teachers who:
Elevate your non-fiction writing unit with our comprehensive resource designed for special education settings. Make learning enjoyable and accessible for every student!
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Earth Day: Debates, Discussions and Writings
By Beth Hammett
15 critical thinking group or individual Earth Day debates, discussions, and writing prompts. Includes visually stimulating graphics and thought provoking prompts, such as:
Earth's changes over the years
Alternative energy
Barren neighborhoods
Create a timeline
Compare and Contrast
Global Warming
Environmental Pollution
Invitation for Earth Day Celebration
Newspaper Advertisement writing for Earth Advocate
Water conservation
and more...
Excellent for assessment purposes or stimulating debates and discussions on Earth Day issues.
Turkey Sequencing Activity- There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Turkey
By Rebekah Poe Teaching
Use this activity to sequence the events in There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Turkey. Each event is pictured on a turkey feather that, when completed, creates an adorable turkey that sequences the story. Print on cardstock to make it more durable or mat it on a large piece of construction paper. Students will color and cut out the turkey feathers and body, glue them together, and have a great "craftivity" that tells what happens in this adorable book.
This is included in my sequencing activity bundle available here.
Happy Halloween Games and Activities BUNDLE - English - ESL
By Love Learning Languages - French Resources
Happy Halloween Games and Activities BUNDLE - English - ESL
This is a bundle of games and activities for the month of October when you want to have some fun with Halloween. This bundle is 30% off.
Don't need everything in the bundle? Would you like to add non-related resources to your purchase? That's ok, you can still get 20% off your purchase of $20 or more with my Build Your Own English Bundle option! No sale items or other already discounted bundles can be included.
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Monster Themed Creative Writing Packet: Plan, Write, and Reflect!
By Shy's Sunshine Room
This easy-to-use writing packet has everything students need to create fun and detailed stories from start to finish! Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning, it guides students through brainstorming, writing, revising, and reflecting.
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This packet makes teaching and learning writing fun and simple! It breaks the process into clear steps, helping students build confidence and creativity while writing their own unique stories.
Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Project Save the Turkey with Writing Paper
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Are you looking to challenge your students to write a persuasive piece around Thanksgiving time? With this fun and engaging writing lesson, students will have to write a piece to persuade someone to not eat a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Lead your students through the writing process to discover their writing ability with this fun persuasive writing. Students will have fun writing when they are having to get creative about another meal to replace turkey for Thanksgiving!
Here's what you'll get:
Your students will love practicing persuasive writing with their creativity in mind for a popular U.S. holiday. They'll be using their creativity to save the turkey and sharing it with the class will bring classroom community.
Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, discuss and you're ready for a fun and engaging persuasive writing class!
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Kinder ELA Literacy & Read Aloud Curriculum | Welcome to School
By Basic Biz Teaching
This low prep Kindergarten ELA and Read Aloud Curriculum is just what you need to implement a successful ELA Reading block during the first month of back to school. Unit 1 is titled Welcome to School and provides lessons and activities paired with specific read aloud picture books that require kindergarteners to focus on the theme of "How to Make the Classroom a Joyful Place".
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Is this reading curriculum for you?
✓ Are you a kindergarten teacher who NEEDS an ELA Curriculum?
✓ Were you provided with little or NO curriculum at all?
✓ Do you homeschool and need a resource that is engaging and interesting?
✓ Do you need to supplement a current program that you feel may be "lacking" or "too slow"?
Note: I do not provide copies of the books needed. You will need to purchase the books yourself, borrow from a library, or use YouTube read aloud videos!
What is Included?
⭐ 11 days of lessons
⭐ 11 Lesson Plans
⭐ 11 PowerPoint Slides
⭐ 10 Discussion Questions (one for each book)
⭐ 9 Alphabet Sounds with proper mouth formation images and movements ----- letters included in Unit 1: a (short vowel), m, s, t, e (long vowel), r, d, f, and l
⭐ 9 sight words (the, I, and, a, is, as, said, to do)
⭐ 6 Do Nows (proper letter formation, tracing lines, tracing letters, writing letters -- 1 do now for 2 lessons)
⭐ 11 Opinion discussion prompts (on the slides)
⭐ 16 Vocabulary Words (mostly 1 word per lesson, but 2 lessons have more than 1)
⭐ 11 Exit Tickets (Kinder's unit 1 teaches students how to draw a picture to answer questions)
⭐ End of Unit Assessment (Lesson 11)
What Books Are Needed:
→ Wemberly Worried
→ King of Kindergarten
→ I Like Myself
→ I Am Every Good Thing
→ The Crayon Box That Talked
→ Amazing Grace
→ Ruthie and the Not So Teeny Tiny Lie
→ Words Are Not For Hurting
→ Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day
→ You Hold Me Up
This resource will grow to have 8 units total. The units will focus on:
❤️ Unit 1: Welcome to School
❤️ Unit 2: Noticing Patterns in Stories
❤️ Unit 3: Celebrating Fall
❤️ Unit 4: Falling in Love with Authors and Illustrators
❤️ Unit 5: Winter Wonderland
❤️ Unit 6: What is Justice?
❤️ Unit 7: Exploring Life Cycles
❤️ Unit 8: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Goldilocks and the Three (3) Bears Theme/Unit for Preschool
By Joyful Explorations
This Goldilocks thematic unit incorporates literacy learning, math skills and dramatic play.
Printable “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” story book Black/White so children can color the illustrations and take the book home
Pocket chart word cards from the story
Character development activities (focusing on the emotions of the characters)
Apology letter from Goldilocks to the bears
“Big and Small” easy reader book, focusing on size
Sorting bears by size and color
“Whose is it?” activity focusing on small, medium and large
Counting, number recognition and basic subtraction
Printable gameboard to reinforce counting skills
Memory game
“Bears” banner
Printable bear mask (in color or black/white)
Dramatic play placemats
Bundle|Cinco de Mayo Passages|Word Search Crossword puzzles|Vocabulary|Scramble
By LessonLink Teacher
Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.
This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.
The activities are:
Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.
You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.
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Thanksgiving Theme Lesson Plans for preschool, Ga Pre-K, preschool curriculum
By Katelyn Schneider
Thanksgiving Theme Preschool Unit Lesson Plans
Overview: Dive into the world of Thanksgiving with this engaging and educational unit designed for GA Pre-K, but adaptable for any preschool setting. This comprehensive set of lesson plans includes various activities to foster phonological awareness, literacy, and creativity, all centered around the fun and familiar theme of farms. Perfect for young learners, this unit provides a rich, interactive experience that will keep kids excited and motivated.
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Benefits for Students:
Thanksgiving Theme Preschool Unit Lesson Plans Thanksgiving adventure with this Thanksgiving Theme Preschool Unit Lesson Plan, and watch your students thrive through fun and engaging educational experiences!
Back to School Color Word Unit - Crafts, Songs, Poems, Worksheets
By Keeper of Kinders
Need a way to introduce or reinforce color words for back to school? This resource plans it with daily activities to use for your kindergarten learners. Students will:
You can even have students wear the color of the day for a fun bonus!
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Equity and Resilience Thematic Bundle: Disabilities Unit & Out of My Mind Movie
By TooBookedUp
Explore themes of equity, disabilities, and resilience with this dynamic resource bundle designed for grades 5-8!
This bundle is ideal for educators looking to combine standards-aligned instruction with meaningful, real-world themes. Save time and inspire your students with these ready-to-use resources!
If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension
By April S Bash
If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Laura Numeroff (book not included).
This 45-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:
45 Pages Total Include:
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. * * continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions
5. * * continued
6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
9. * * * Sequencing answers
10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………
12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
17. Cause & Effect : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
18. Writing Prompt : with balloon- shaped lined paper :…..
19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pigs Vs Girl
20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
23. Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box
24. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
25. Word Search page (20 words)
26. Word Scramble page (10 words)
27. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
28. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
29. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
30. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
31. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
32. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
33. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words
34. Design & Detail illustrating page …..
35. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
36. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos
37. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right
38. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
39. Acrostic Poem : FRIEND
40. Math : 12 simple addition problems
41. * * * Math : answer sheet
42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
43. * * * Math : answer sheet
44. Label a Pig : 7 simple labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.
45. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like
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Would you rather grab a BUNDLE & SAVE a bundle? See here:
Laura Numeroff Book Companion BUNDLE of 5 If You Give Take Mouse
See also:
If You Take a Mouse To School : Comprehension Book Companion Activity Pack Unit
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Comprehension Book Companion & Activity Packet Unit
If You Give a Moose a Muffin Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies Christmas Comprehension Book Companion Packet
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! Book Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit
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