Elementary School Reading Resources (by date, latest first)

Bake up some fun in your reading centers and small groups this year with these Back-to-School Alphabet Stations. Students can practice their letter identification skills and letter sound fluency in a fun an interactive way!

Featuring 59 pages of cookie fun, choose between color or black and white versions of each activity.

Students will match the image on the cookie or the baking sheet to the correct letters.

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Keywords:  back to school, alphabet, letter sound, letter identification, letter id, beginning of year, august, september, kindergarten, prek, reading centers, reading groups, small groups, intervention

Your students will love these back to school-themed alphabet centers designed to help students learn to identify the letters and letter sounds of the alphabet. Perfect for beginning-of-year literacy stations, these activities provide hands-on learning experiences that make learning your letters fun!

Each activity is available in color and black and white and each activity includes a recording sheet. This saves you time and allows students to be more independent while you are teaching small groups!

This is designed to help students develop their phonemic awareness and identify letters and letters sounds. The perfect beginning of year center for your reading block is right here!

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten classrooms
• Beginning of year review sessions
• Tutoring programs
• ESL/ELL student support

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Keywords: back to school alphabet, letter sound, letter identification, letter id, beginning of year, august, september, kindergarten, prek, reading centers, reading groups, small groups, intervention

Your students will love these back to school-themed CVC word centers designed to enhance phonics skills and reading fluency. Perfect for beginning-of-year literacy stations, these activities provide hands-on learning experiences that make decoding CVC words fun!

Each activity is available in color and black and white. Use the same recording sheet for all 5 activities, this saves you time and allows students to be more independent while you are teaching small groups!

This is designed to help students develop their phonics skills and better decode CVC words. The perfect beginning of year center for your reading block is right here!

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten classrooms
• Beginning-of-Year review sessions
• Tutoring programs
• ESL/ELL student support

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Keywords: CVC words, centers, Back to School, school supplies, beginning of year, August, September, Kindergarten, First grade, reading centers, reading stations, ELAR, phonics, consonant vowel consonant, sight words

Movie Time!!!!

This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' The Penguins of Madagascar. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits:

Darnell, E., & Smith, S. J. (Directors). (2014). The Penguins of Madagascar [Film].DreamWorks Animation

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Movie Time!!!!

This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits:

Darnell, E., McGrath, T., Vernon, C., Stiller, B., Rock, C., & Schwimmer, D. (2012). Madagascar 3: Europe's most wanted.DreamWorks Home Entertainment

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Movie Time!!!!

This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits:

Darnell, E., & McGrath, T. (Directors). (2008). Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa [Film]. DreamWorks Animation; PDI/DreamWorks

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Movie Time!!!!

This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits:

Darnell, E., & McGrath, T. (Directors).(2005).Madagascar [Film].DreamWorks Distribution

Ralph S. Mouse!!!

This is a novel study of Beverly Cleary’s The Mouse and The Motorcycle. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 2nd-4th grade students.

Completed Lesson Plans

Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.

Doodle Notes & Chapter/Discussion Activities

Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.

Slideshow

To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File also that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits

Cleary, B., & Darling, L. (1965).The Mouse and The Motorcycle .W. Morrow

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Anyone can cook!

This is an activity to go along with Pixar's Ratatouille. This is a great movie watch along to work on main idea and theme with your students and keep them focused and engaged during the movie. It has 2 sheets. The first sheet will focus on main idea and providing supporting details, and the second sheet will focus on the theme of the movie.

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits

Bird, B., & Pinkava, J. (2007). Ratatouille. Buena Vista Pictures

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Looking for engaging, ready-to-use ESL materials focused on SUMMER vocabulary and activities? This fun Summer ESL Activity Pack is designed specifically for beginning English Language Learners! With colorful illustrations and scaffolded activities, this resource makes teaching summer vocabulary and concepts accessible and fun for all students.

What's Included:

• 25 pages of Summer-themed activities
• 12-word summer vocabulary picture cards with tracing practice
• Cut-and-paste sorting activity (Summer vs. Not Summer items)
• Color by number beach scene
• Color by sight word flip-flops
• Creative drawing prompt with beach scene
• Listening comprehension activity with multiple choice questions
• Reading comprehension activity with multiple choice questions
• Speaking card questions and prompts with sentence frames
• Writing templates with visual supports
• Complete answer keys
• Teacher instructions
• Covers all 4 language domains

Language Skills Covered:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening
• Vocabulary acquisition
• Sentence formation
• Word recognition

Skills Covered:

• Summer-related vocabulary acquisition
• Sentence structure practice
• Listening comprehension
• Speaking with sentence frames
• Basic writing skills
• Critical thinking (sorting/categorizing)
• Creative expression

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Perfect for newcomer ESL students
• Multiple modes of learning (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Scaffolded activities that build confidence
• Visual supports throughout
• Easy-to-follow formats
• No prep needed - just print and go!
• Ideal for small groups or whole class instruction

Perfect For:

• ESL/ELL Teachers
• Mainstream teachers with ELL students
• Summer school programs
• Language camps
• Tutoring sessions
• Homework practice

Grade Level: Beginning ESL students (Elementary)

Language Focus: Basic summer vocabulary including:

• Weather terms
• Beach/pool activities
• Summer clothing
• Summer foods
• Outdoor activities

This resource follows a research-based progression from receptive to productive language skills, allowing students to build confidence while developing their English proficiency. The activities engage students while providing multiple opportunities for practice and mastery.

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This sight word emergent reader contains 3 different reading books that help differentiate sight word instruction. This helps support students of various levels of be successful with reading and writing sight words. This emergent reader focuses on the sight word: big.

Books Included:

• Reading Fluency
• Write and Read
• Trace and Read

This book allows students to read simple sentences with the target sight word.

Practice sight word recognition with this sight word flip book. This book can be differentiated for multiple student levels. Students will find, spell, write, and read the sight word throughout the pages of this flip book. Check out the preview to see all of the pages included! This packet contains the sight word: after.

The pages included in this product are:

• Cover Page
• Find and Color – Color the sight word as you find it.
• Trace and Write – Trace the sight word then write the sight word.
• Spell It – Use various mediums to spell the sight word.
• Cut and Paste – Use the provided tiles or look for the word in magazines to cut out and glue.
• Read Write Draw – Students will read the sentence, write the sentence and illustrate the sentence.
• Fluency Reading – Students will read the sentences.
• Write and Draw – This is a more difficult version of the Read Write Draw page and can be substituted for students who are ready to make their own sentences.
• Write and Read – This is a more difficult version of the Fluency Reading page and can be substituted for students who can write the sight word before reading the sentences.

Movie Time!

This is a movie watch-along to go with Warner Bros. The Lego Movie! This is a great resource to practice Main Idea and Theme, while keeping your students focused and learning while watching a movie!

What's Included

There are 2 worksheets in this product. On the first page, students will be identifying the main idea of the movie and providing 2 supporting details for the main idea. Then on the second page, students will be drawing the theme of the movie and then describing it in their own words, and also providing supporting details.

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits

Lord, P., & Miller, C. (Director).(2014).The Lego Movie [Film].Village Roadshow Pictures;Warner Bros. Pictures

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This is a novel study of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students. **You will need to have read the first book The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,** before you do this novel study. I have a novel study for the first book also!****

Competed Lesson Plans

Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.

Doodle Notes/End of Chapter & Discussion Activities

Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.

Slideshow

To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File also that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**

I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Credits

Lewis, C. S.(Clive Staples), 1898-1963, author.Prince Caspian : the Return to Narnia.New York, N.Y. :Collier Books, 1970

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This is a novel study of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students.

Lesson Plans

Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.

Doodle Notes/End of Chapter Activities & Discussions

Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.

Slideshow

To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable!So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**

Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoy it.

Please rate and review.

Credits

Lewis, C, S. (1978). The CHRONICLES Of NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE . New York: HarperCollins Publishers

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This interactive resource introduces children and beginners to the exciting world of 3D printing through clear explanations, relatable examples, and engaging activities. It breaks down complex concepts into kid-friendly language, covering everything from how 3D printers work to their real-world applications.

Key Concepts Covered:

• What is 3D Printing? Building objects layer by layer from digital designs.
• How It Works: From 3D modeling software to printing with materials like plastic, metal, or even chocolate!
• Real-World Uses: Toys, airplane parts, medical devices, and even space applications.
• Benefits: Saves materials, creates complex shapes, and revolutionizes manufacturing.
• Skills Needed: Basic computer design knowledge for creating 3D models.

Interactive Learning Tools:

• Multiple-Choice & True/False Questions – Test understanding (e.g., "3D printers build objects by adding layers").
• Short Answer & Open-Ended Prompts – Spark creativity ("What would you design with a 3D printer?").
• Fill-in-the-Blanks & Vocabulary Matching – Reinforce terms like layers, 3D model, and software.
• Creative Activity – Kids draw and describe their own 3D-printed invention.
• Answer Key – For easy self-checking or teaching support.

Perfect For:

• Ages 8–14 – Aligns with STEM/STEAM curricula or maker-space projects.
• Teachers – Ready-to-use worksheets for classrooms or tech clubs.
• Parents – Fun, hands-on introduction to cutting-edge technology.

Why It Stands Out:

• Kid-Centric Approach: Compares 3D printing to building with blocks (but way cooler!).
• Future-Ready Skills: Inspires interest in engineering, design, and innovation.
• Real-World Connections: Highlights how 3D printing is used in hospitals, space, and everyday life.

Theme: "Turn your ideas into real objects—one layer at a time!"

This engaging educational resource simplifies cloud computing for young learners and beginners, transforming abstract tech concepts into relatable, everyday examples. Using clear language and vibrant analogies (like an "invisible sky cloud" for data storage), it covers:

Key Concepts Taught:

• Definition: Storing/using data online instead of on local devices.
• How It Works: Requests sent to remote servers in data centers.
• Benefits: Access files anywhere, save device space, easy sharing.
• Security: Importance of strong passwords and privacy.
• Real-World Uses: Saving photos, streaming movies, school/business collaboration.

Interactive Learning Tools:

• Multiple-choice & True/False Questions – Reinforce basics (e.g., "Files are stored on servers, not your computer").
• Short Answer & Open-Ended Prompts – Encourage reflection ("How would life change without cloud computing?").
• Fill-in-the-Blanks & Vocabulary Matching – Solidify terms like servers, data centers, and devices.
• Creative Activity – Kids draw their own "cloud" and describe its uses.
• Answer Key – Supports self-checking or teaching.

Perfect For:

• Ages 8–14 – Aligns with STEM curricula or tech literacy programs.
• Teachers – Ready-to-use worksheets for classrooms.
• Parents – Fun, screen-free introduction to digital concepts.

Why It Stands Out:

• Kid-Centric Approach: Compares cloud computing to familiar actions (e.g., saving photos online).
• Safety Focus: Teaches cybersecurity habits early.
• Future-Ready Skills: Prepares kids for a tech-driven world.

Theme: "The internet isn’t just for games—it’s a powerful tool that works like magic!"

This educational resource is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of computer networks in an engaging and interactive way. It covers essential concepts such as the definition of a computer network, the role of routers, types of networks (e.g., home Wi-Fi and the internet), and the importance of protocols like Wi-Fi. The material emphasizes practical applications in schools, businesses, and hospitals, while also addressing critical safety practices like using strong passwords and protecting private information.

The resource includes a variety of learning tools:

• Multiple-choice questions to test knowledge.
• Short answer and open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking.
• True/false and fill-in-the-blank exercises for reinforcement.
• Vocabulary matching and labeling activities to solidify understanding.
• A creative drawing activity where learners design their own network.
• A comprehensive answer key for self-assessment.

Ideal for students, teachers, or anyone new to technology, this guide combines clear explanations with hands-on activities to make learning about computer networks accessible and fun.

Make mastering present tenses fun and effective with this engaging and ready-to-use worksheet bundle! This comprehensive Present Tense Grammar Activity Pack is ideal for ESL, ELA, and grammar-focused classrooms from grades 4 and up. Designed with both clarity and creativity, this resource offers 80+ fill-in-the-blank questions and 4 dynamic grammar activities that target all four forms of the present tense:

✅ Present Indefinite (Simple Present) ✅ Present Continuous (Progressive) ✅ Present Perfect ✅ Present Perfect Continuous

What’s Included:

• ✅ 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences for each tense (Total: 80)
• ✅ Tense Identification Activity (Sentence Sorting)
• ✅ Verb Correction Exercise
• ✅ Tense Transformation Chart (1 sentence rewritten into all 4 tenses)
• ✅ Mixed Tense Cloze Paragraph (Contextual Practice)
• ✅ Student-friendly layout with long blank spaces – perfect for classroom writing or homework
• ✅ Answer keys included (optional upon request)

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between present tense forms
• Use correct verb conjugations in various contexts
• Strengthen grammar and writing skills through structured practice
• Enhance fluency for ESL learners and reinforce ELA grammar foundations

‍ Perfect For:

• ESL/EFL Teachers
• Middle & High School ELA Instructors
• Grammar Review Centers
• Homeschooling Parents
• Substitute Teacher Lessons
• Homework Assignments or Quiz Prep

File Type: PDF (ready-to-print) Pages: 10+ high-quality printable activity pages

This comprehensive Mixed Tense Cloze Paragraph activity is a perfect resource to help students grasp and master past tenses in English grammar. Designed for learners of all levels, this exercise provides a dynamic approach to practicing Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and Past Perfect Continuous tenses. Through a fun and engaging paragraph format, students are required to fill in the blanks with the correct verb tense, reinforcing their understanding of how each tense is used in context.

Ideal for ESL learners, high school students, and anyone looking to solidify their understanding of English verb tenses, this activity allows for practical application and deepens comprehension. The cloze-style format provides students with the opportunity to analyze and choose the appropriate verb forms based on context, making it a great tool for grammar practice or as a review exercise.

This resource includes:

• A variety of sentences focusing on different past tenses (simple, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous)
• An answer key to help students self-check or review after completing the exercise
• Opportunities for self-assessment and improvement in tense usage

Perfect for:

• Classroom activities
• Homework assignments
• Extra practice for learners of all ages
• Assessments to test past tense knowledge

Enhance your students’ grammar skills and build their confidence in using past tenses with this easy-to-follow and engaging exercise. It’s an essential addition to any English grammar curriculum!

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