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DIRECTED DRAWINGS THE WIZARD OF OZ
By Primary Piglets
DIRECTED DRAWINGS WIZARD OF OZ STORYBOOK
Students will love following these step by step illustrations so much they might forget they’re learning! These are directions for independent directed drawing. After each drawing page will be a "Creativity Challenge" page. Place at a center or project for the class to work on one at a time.
HOW TO USE
⭐early finishers
⭐morning work
⭐inside recess
⭐Draw & Write Center
WRITING CENTER EXTENSIONS
These cards work great in writing centers!
label your picture,
write a sentence,
write a story,
write a poem,
write non-fiction
DRAWINGS INCLUDE
Dorothy
Wicked Witch
Good Witch
Cowardly Lion
Tin Man
Scarecrow
Emerald City
Tornado
Hot Air Balloon
Poppy Flower
WHAT'S INCLUDED
►10 THEMED step by step drawing directions
►10 Creativity Challenges (pages to accompany each drawing that encourage students to show their creativity by extending what they have learned)
► 22 full pages color version
► 22 full pages B&W version
► 22 quarter pages color version
► 22 quarter pages B&W version
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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
"A Christmas Carol": Activities and Vocabulary Bundle
By Colleen Burdette
Engaging activities for literature:
"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary: Students will find the given words within the novel "A Christmas Carol" and record the sentence in which the word can be found. I had the students complete these sheets after reading the section of the book.
Creative activity: Students participate in an activity where they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.
Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.
As a culminating activity: Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activities before the holiday. They will practice comparing and contrasting in three different ways, including an exciting snowball fight.
What's included:
How is this bundle useful:
Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
By Patricia
Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
This engaging unit based on Pete the Cat: 4 Groovy Buttons combines storytelling, creativity, and math for a fun learning experience. Students will listen to the beloved story, then engage in two craft options: color and collage Pete’s buttons or add a personal touch by drawing themselves or adding their photo to Pete’s outfit.
The unit also includes 3 worksheets focused on colors and numbers, giving students the chance to practice counting and reading. Perfect for hands-on learning, this resource supports fine motor skills, creativity, and number recognition.
This resource includes:
If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other Pete the Cat activities!
⭐️Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
⭐️Shoe tying Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
⭐️Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
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Murder Mystery Inference Activity: Lamb to the Slaughter Mini Unit
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle school students with a thrilling 5-day detective unit centered around Roald Dahl's gripping short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter." This comprehensive unit combines critical thinking, inferencing, and multimedia analysis, making it perfect for ELA classrooms. Students will step into the shoes of detectives, analyze texts, watch film adaptations, and compare their experiences, all while meeting key CCSS standards.
What’s Included:
Day-by-Day Breakdown:
Day 1: Introduction to the Detective Activity
Day 2: Writing an Opinion Essay
Day 3: Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"
Day 4: Comparing Text and Film
Day 5: Final Analysis and Discussion
CCSS Alignment:
This unit aligns with CCSS standards for grades 5-8, focusing on quoting accurately from texts, citing textual evidence, and analyzing multimedia elements. Standards covered include:
Benefits:
Bring excitement and depth to your ELA classroom with this 5-day detective unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter." Your students will love stepping into the role of detectives while honing their reading and analytical skills.
Lecturas Cortas para Niveles Principiantes
By ARIANA PEREZ
32 engaging short readings targeted towards lower levels of Spanish.
Ideal for students in Spanish 1-2.
Fun topics, easily reads and level appropriate questions!
A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan comprehension questions
By Debbie Tanner
Enhance your students' reading experience with this comprehensive set of comprehension questions based on A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers, these thought-provoking questions will deepen understanding and spark engaging discussions about the novel's themes, characters, and plot. Designed to assess both literal and inferential comprehension, these questions can be used for class discussions, homework, or as part of an assessment.
Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit - ELA, Math, and Science
By Sassycat Corner
Try a twist on the traditional reading and comprehension passages for Thanksgiving. These lessons focus on Thanksgiving Dinner! This packet contains a variety of lessons and activities, including history, science, and literature, all centered on the Thanksgiving day feast. You get the following: ★ Thanksgiving Then & Now paired reading passages with constructed response questions page, Venn Diagram, and three paragraph writing assignment. ★ The World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie reading passage with constructed response page and 8 math word problems involving all four operations. ★ Calories Count nonfiction science passage on what a calorie is and how many we often consume with our Thanksgiving meal. Includes a constructed response page and word problem page involving all four operations. ★ Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe page with sequencing activity and math worksheet. ★ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe page with science report form and question page. ★ Gobble! Gobble! Plan your own Thanksgiving dinner activity – complete with instructions, budget sheet, grocery list, menu page, and student / teacher scoring guides. ★ Stone Soup – When Sharing Benefits Everyone – Story, comprehension pages, directions for making stone soup, find a word puzzle, and a reader’s theater. ★ Bonus just for fun Family Dinner coloring page titled “Give Thanks” Click here for a sample pages out of this unit - from Stone Soup. Stone Soup - Sample lesson from Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit Find more Thanksgiving fun at Sassycat Corner! Thanksgiving Single and Multi-step Word Problems Task Cards
By Kirby Calcagno
Ever wonder how to encourage your littles to color in the lines, use colors that make sense, and cover all the white space? Well, this is it! They will be begging for their "stars" on all of their drawings and coloring. Many littles start school not being taught how to color, or even how to properly hold a crayon. It falls to us to teach them these basic skills. This product is a great encouragement to help them WANT to learn these skills.
Included in this product:
After teaching the 3 Star Coloring, you can have them practice on the Practice Coloring Pages. Print them a desk tag to help them remember to do 3 Star Coloring all the time. And once they learn the skills, you can use the sticky note template to print out sticky notes, with the 3 Star Coloring Rules so they can get their stars on a temporary piece of paper. This is great for those projects that you may not want to write on or put stickers on.
By purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of Kirby Calcagno and licensed to you only for classroom / personal use as a single user. I retain the copyright and reserve all rights to this product. Please remember to leave feedback so you will earn TeachShare Credits, which may be applied to your future purchases.
Thank you for abiding by universally accepted codes of professional ethics while using this product. If you encounter an issue with your file, notice an error, or are in any way experiencing a problem, please contact me and I will be more than happy to help sort it out. You can message me at prekwithmrskirby@gmail.com
Thank you!
Kirby Calcagno
Editable Literature Circle Resources
By Visual Vibe
Literature Circles are an effective and engaging way to instil the love of reading, get your students invested in the books they're reading and help them to develop necessary reading strategies and skills.
This resource will help you to set up your literature circles and create a fabulous reading culture for your classroom.
What's Included:
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Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study
By Meggen Loew
This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.
Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.
What is Included: 23 Pages Total
· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher
· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons
· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)
· Discussion Questions (9 pages)
· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)
· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)
· Answer Keys (4 pages)
Look to pair this picture book study with our Nutcracked Novel Study or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.
DIRECTED DRAWINGS CINCO DE MAYO FUN ACTIVITIES
By Primary Piglets
DIRECTED DRAWINGS CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Do you need some fun & engaging CINCO DE MAYO ACTIVITIES?
Students will love following these step by step illustrations so much they might forget they’re learning! These are directions for independent directed drawing. After each drawing page will be a "Creativity Challenge" page. Place at a center or project for the class to work on one at a time.
HOW TO USE
⭐early finishers
⭐morning work
⭐inside recess
⭐Draw & Write Center
WRITING CENTER EXTENSIONS
These cards work great in writing centers!
label your picture,
write a sentence,
write a story,
write a poem,
write non-fiction
DRAWINGS INCLUDE
taco
sombrero
cactus
chips and salsa
pinata
guitar
sugar skull
dancing senorita
hot chili pepper
maracas
WHAT'S INCLUDED
►10 THEMED step by step drawing directions
►10 Creativity Challenges (pages to accompany each drawing that encourage students to show their creativity by extending what they have learned)
► 22 full pages color version
► 22 full pages B&W version
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Gingerbread Man Thematic Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten (Literacy and Math)
By Joyful Explorations
This Gingerbread Man unit is filled with fun activities that promote literacy learning and math skills for Preschool and Kindergarten.
Printable Gingerbread Man flannel (felt board) story Printable book “What the Gingerbread Man Saw” in both color and B/W Word cards for pocket charts that support both the book and flannel story Gingerbread man writing paper with story prompts “5 Little Gingerbread People” poem with printables for a flannel board or story telling props Measuring activity using non-standard units of measurement “5 Little Gingerbread People” supplemental math activity (counting down and writing numbers) Representing numbers 1-10 with numerals, drawings and ten-frames “Roll and Color” dice game Dice board game
Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
By Patricia
Boost creativity and literacy with our engaging lesson featuring Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes craft. Pete the Cat is not just any cat; he's the coolest cat around. Students will dive into the fun, rhythmic story while exploring themes of confidence and self-expression. They'll then unleash their artistic side by designing their own version of Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes, making this lesson both educational and memorable!
Engage students with color vocabulary through this enjoyable Pete the Cat shoes craft! This resource is perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or literacy centers suitable for Pre-K through early elementary students. It complements the story "Pete the Cat: Rocking in my school shoes" wonderfully. After reading the story, have the children color, sew, or make a collage of the shoe in their favorite colors.
Getting ready for the new school year has never been more fun! Here's what our Pete the Cat Rocking in my school shoes set offers:
This resource includes:
If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other NO PREP activities!
⭐️Pete the Cat I love my white shoes back to school craft
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The Prodigal Son Bible Lesson Activities Craft Mini Book Sunday School
By Kaylor Creations
Throw a praise party and 'welcome home" the wonderful love of our heavenly Father with this Bible lesson and activity pack on the parable of the Prodigal Son. It includes Bible lesson mini-books, a teacher lesson book, a keepsake craft to create, and no prep printables!
Sunday School teachers and classroom teachers alike will find all the time-saving resources needed to inspire and engage kids in Biblical TRUTHS found in Jesus' parable found in Luke 15! Your kids will be so EXCITED about Bible time once they see all the hands-on activities!
Biblical Truths Taught:
The Prodigal Son parable teaches us the truth of how God is a gracious and forgiving Father and He rejoices when the lost are saved! These lessons and activities will instill this truth in their little hearts in a fun and engaging way. It will also allow for them to practice reading and other skills for the early years.
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Here is what is included :)
•Bible Lesson Book-Teacher Edition: Full-sized, colorful large print pages. For read aloud, virtual learning, Sunday School, morning basket and more! Engaging telling of the parable with life application and a prayer.
•Mini Bible Lesson Book- Student Edition: Abbreviated telling of the parable on 8 mini pages in black and white so students can color! Great for take home or small groups. Also includes life application and a prayer
•Emergent Reader: Practice reading with Bible stories! For littles who are starting to read, this is a great practice in phonics and sight words. Simple telling of the parable
•Memory Verse Poster/Coloring Page
•Workbook: Biblically Integrated skill sheets Learn Letters, phonics, numbers, writing, tracing, shapes through the Bible!
•Praise Party Hat
Print and Go hat design. Have children wear the hat during a "Praise Party”. Can also be used as n attention grabber to the lesson (you wear it), or a teaching visual during the lesson (have students put the hats on at the end of the story.)
•Welcome Home: Design a House Children color and decorate/design a home. The door pops open to say “Welcome Home” to remember how our Father God always welcomes us to Him (just the father in the parable).
•Original Song Use this simple and easy little song to the tune of “Farmer in the Dell to help children remember the parable.
•Playlist A list and links to great Contemporary Christian, Worship Songs and Hymns that have the same message and theme as the parable. You could lead the kids in worship, sing along or simply have them playing while you learn and play.
Thank you and HAPPY TEACHING!
The Book Thief Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes
By Educate and Create
Studying The Book Thief? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 10 vocabulary lists and 10 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.
By Joyful Explorations
These 10 Fairy Tale STEM challenges will motivate your students to come up with innovative and creative solutions as they are increasing their science and math skills. The STEM activities are most appropriate for students in Kindergarten-Second Grade, but they can be used with Preschool students with the assistance of an adult.
Cinderella’s Carriage
A Boat for the Little Mermaid
Hansel and Gretel’s Candy House
Help Rapunzel Escape from the Tower
Build an Elf Trap
Jack’s Egg Delivery System
Help the Billy Goats Cross the River
A House for a Pig
A Bed for Goldilocks
A Raincoat for the Gingerbread Man
All of the STEM activities in this packet follow a 5-step process:
Introduction- This is the part of the lesson where the teacher defines the challenge and the students begin to brainstorm solutions. There are no right or wrong answers during this part of the lesson.
Planning- Students work together (usually with a partner or in a small group) to come up with a potential solution for the challenge.
Construction- This is the building stage!
Testing- The students test their designs to see if they have solved the problem, and met the challenge.
Evaluation- The students critique their designs and think about what they might change.
Versatile Lit Circle Packet for Any Novel 20 Engaging Activities for Grades 5-8
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.
What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.
Activities:
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!
Making Inferences Graphic Organizers, Inference Graphic Organizers
By Queen's Educational Resources
Making Inferences Graphic Organizers, Inference Graphic Organizers
This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (SET 2)
★ 14 pages
★ Suitable for any grade or text!
★ Print and Digital
★ Differentiated versions
This resource includes:
★ 14 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (containing clipart Post-It)
★ Google Slide Links
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DESCRIPTION
All 14 Making Inferences Post-It Sticky Notes Graphic Organizers are differentiated to help you meet the needs of all level learners in your classroom!!
These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students will identify specific evidence, think about what they already know about the topic, and make evidence-based valid inferences. Some of the graphic organizers include sections where students are asked to provide explanations/analysis of details. Two graphic organizers include explanation/analysis sentence starters as guidance - excellent for lower-level students!
This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
These graphic organizers can be used in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!
Lesson plans are not included. These these graphic organizers can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.
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Fine motor hole punch| Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
By Patricia
Fine motor hole punch| Pete the Cat 4 Groovy Buttons Craft
Enhance your classroom with this _Pete the Cat craft: 4 Groovy Buttons-_inspired resource, designed to develop fine motor skills while engaging students in fun, hands-on learning! This 4-lesson unit is perfect for creativity, literacy, and life skills. With a focus on hand-eye coordination, knot-tying, and lacing techniques, students will be captivated by interactive activities that tie into the beloved Pete the Cat story.
This resource is perfect for educators looking to combine storytelling with hands-on activities, using fine motor hole-punch templates to make it easy for students of all abilities to participate. Promote creativity and essential life skills with this engaging Pete the Cat craft
This resource includes:
If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other Pete the Cat activities!
⭐️Pete the Cat I love my white shoes craft
⭐️Shoe tying Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
⭐️Pete the Cat rocking in my school shoes craft
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