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"The Napping House" Literacy Integration Lesson Plan
By Lara Hocheiser
Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.
Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.
This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.
The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:
The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10
List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story
Story script to read along with The Napping House
Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities
The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses
With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Escape Room
By Educate and Create
Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!
The focus of this breakout is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the book. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.
Last Holiday Concert Novel Study
By Meggen Loew
What is Included:
Lesson Plan Pages
Discussion Questions (use oral discussion questions or weekly short answer discussion questions and a final discussion question test (short answer and multiple-choice questions).
Literature Worksheets (Character study, Two Sets of Prediction Worksheets, and Plot Diagram Worksheet)
Vocabulary Work (General Vocabulary, Focused Vocabulary, Vocabulary Dictionary, Crossword, Word Search, Vocabulary in Context, and Vocabulary Quiz)
Final Project (Have students design a concert. They must have a theme, create a stage, costumes, and decorations, and select relevant acts with rubric)March Madness
BONUS: Christmas Song Battle (much like the march madness basketball tournament, you will start with your sweet 16 of either classic or modern Christmas songs, and then students will vote and battle it out until there is a winner).
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.
Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary
By Meggen Loew
Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.
What is Included: 40 Pages
· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher
· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in
· Discussion Questions (11 pages)
· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)
· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)
· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)
· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)
· Plot Diagram (1 page)
· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)
· Answer Keys (8 pages)
Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.
What is Included: 31 Pages
· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher
· Master Word Lists (3 pages)
· Student Dictionary (11 pages)
· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)
· Word Search (1 page)
· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)
· Final Test (1 page)
· Answer Keys (6 pages)
Look to pair this novel study with our Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book 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.
House Without a Christmas Tree Novel Study
By Meggen Loew
A novel study unit covering The House Without a Christmas Tree By Gail Rock.
Included in Unit:
Novel Study Materials:
· Suggested Lesson Plans
· Daily Discussion Questions (with answers)
· Goals and Instruction Pages for Parent/Teacher
· Setting Worksheet
· Character Worksheet
· Conflict Worksheet
· Theme Worksheet
· Plot
· 3 Quizzes (Used weekly)- With Answer Key
· 2 Final Unit Test Options (Multiple choice or short answer)-With Answer Key
Vocabulary Materials:
· Goals and Teacher Instructions
· 3 Sets of Vocabulary Words
· Master definitions
· Student Dictionary
· 3 Crosswords
· 1 Vocabulary in Context Worksheet
· All Vocabulary Word Search
· Final Vocabulary Test
· Answer Keys
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.
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
Israel Wants a King, I Samuel 8 Elementary Age, Homeschool, Bible Lesson, Crafts
By Cheryl Bennett
This Bible lesson from I Samuel 8 offers a comprehensive resource with story pages, crafts, and activities. The materials can be used to enhance learning through interactive storytelling, crafts, coloring pages, review activities, and more, providing a well-rounded and engaging lesson. It is designed to engage students while teaching them valuable biblical lessons. With step-by-step instructions for each activity, this resource is easy to implement in various educational settings.
What's Included:
Who Can Use This Resource:
This resource is ideal for a wide range of settings, including:
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How to Use the Materials:
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Includes these Printable Bible Activities:
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 26 speaking parts, all rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. The script also comes with a PDF teacher presentation to help you introduce the play and the characters to your students.
The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia, and Hermia’s father wanted him to marry his daughter.
Hermia and Lysander decided to run off together into the woods. But the woods were haunted by the Fairy King and Queen - Oberon and Titania, and the King’s mischievous henchman, Puck. The play tells the magical story of the eventual coming together of the four lovers, and Duke Theseus and his bride, Hippolyta.
I hope you enjoy it – good luck! There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class; the language is a mix of Shakespearean and more modern English. Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
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Hamlet | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about Hamlet by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. Hamlet tells the story of a Prince whose father, the King, has just died. His father’s ghost visits him and tells him that the new King, Claudius – who has married his mother – was the killer. Hamlet wants revenge and the story follows a bloody path in which he takes revenge but loses his own life, and the life of the woman he loves – Ophelia.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 15 speaking roles, and extra characters for up to 25-30 people. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.
The second activity is a close reading passage about the play. The activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword and wordsearch activity.
The activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
Time allowance for close reading activity
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
Other similar or relevant resources:
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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two resources perfect for students learning about A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.
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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia, and Hermia’s father wanted him to marry his daughter.
Hermia and Lysander decided to run off together into the woods. But the woods were haunted by the Fairy King and Queen - Oberon and Titania, and the King’s mischievous henchman, Puck. The play tells the magical story of the eventual coming together of the four lovers, and Duke Theseus and his bride, Hippolyta.
The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 26 speaking parts. I hope you enjoy it – good luck! There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class; the language is a mix of Shakespearean and more modern English. Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.
The second activity is a close reading passage about the play. The activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword and wordsearch activity.
The activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.
Time allowance for the close reading activity
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers
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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:
If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:
Other similar or relevant resources:
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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
"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.
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The Graveyard Book by Gaiman Literature Novel Study | Newbery Award Book Series
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
The One & Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Reading Comprehension Digital Lessons
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Katherine Applegate won the 2013 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The One and Only Ivan, which is based on a true story out of Tacoma, WA. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with an activity guide. Part one covers pages 1-156, and part 2 covers pages 157 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo Newbery Award Book Winner Club Digital Lesson
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Kate DiCamillo won the 2014 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel Flora & Ulysses for its authentic character development and themes of friendship and resilience. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with an activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-35, and part 2 covers chapters 36 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary Newbery Award Book Winner Club Digital Lesson
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Beverly Cleary won the 1984 Newbery Medal for the incredible epistolary novel Dear Mr. Henshaw for its authentic character development, timeless relevance, and themes of identity, family, and loneliness. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with an activity guide. Part one covers through page 67, and part 2 covers pages 67 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Holes Novel Study 2-Part Lesson | Comprehension Questions | Newbery Medal Winner
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Louis Sachar won the 1999 Newbery Medal for his incredible novel Holes and is studied in classrooms nationwide. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with speaker notes. Part one covers chapters 1-24, and part 2 covers chapters 25 through the book's ending.
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Charlotte's Web Comprehension Questions | Newbery Novel Study Digital Lesson
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
E.B White won the 1953 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel Charlotte's Web and is studied in classrooms nationwide. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-11, and part 2 covers chapters 12 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!