$5 - $10 Elementary School Test Preparation Activities

Transform STAAR writing preparation into an exhilarating adventure with our "ECR Relay Race" resource! Designed specifically for grades 6-8, this product turns the daunting task of essay writing into a collaborative, fun, and competitive experience. Dive into high-engaging topics while practicing informational, argumentative, and correspondence writing skills critical for STAAR success.

✅ Engaging Topics for Every Genre:

• Informational ECRs: Explore Texas Rodeo, Texas State Fair, and NASA's monumental contributions.
• Argumentative ECRs: Delve into captivating debates like Selena vs. Beyonce, Roblox vs. Minecraft, and Messi vs. Ronaldo.
• Correspondence ECR: Address real-world issues in letters concerning Ocean pollution, VR headsets in education, and Sports accessibility for students with disabilities.

✅ Collaborative Learning: Encourage teamwork with relay races that make writing a shared journey. Students can work together or individually, pushing them to think critically and write effectively.

✅ Interactive Progress Tracking: Watch as students advance their stick figure characters across the board with each completed paragraph, igniting a sense of accomplishment and urgency.

✅ Comprehensive ECR Refresher: Kickstart your classes with 15 slides designed to refresh students on ECR essentials, providing a solid foundation for success.

✅ Inclusive Support Materials: Includes sentence stems for each writing genre, aiding students in structuring their thoughts and arguments clearly and cohesively.

✅ Fun, Engaging, and Educational: Our resource is not just about STAAR prep; it's about creating memorable learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for writing.

Prepare your students for STAAR writing with a resource that’s as educational as it is exhilarating. Make test preparation something students look forward to with our ECR Relay Race. Perfect for teachers seeking innovative, engaging ways to enhance writing skills and STAAR readiness.

If My Common Core Math Notebook Bundle is a product you're interested check out my product: Common Core Ultimate Interactive Notebook Bundle. This bundle includes all Common Core Interactive Notes including ELA and Math at a discounted price. If you are only interested in the Math Notebook Bundle continue reading. Common Core Interactive Math Notebook Bundle! Part 1 and 2 bundled in one discounted Price! Aligned with 3rd grade common core standards, but also an excellent source for 2nd & 4th grade! Interactive Notebooks are a great way to keep students involved in their learning. These great notebooks are also an effective study guide, because it’s packed with lots of resources covering different concepts throughout the school year. My Common Core Interactive Math Notebook Bundle includes Interactive study guides, organizers, practice pages, key words, songs, and word problems. Each skill covered comes with many of these resources. Each student will need: A composition notebook or spiral notebook Crayons, Markers, or colored pencils Glue Copies of the materials Skills Covered: Number and Operations in Base Ten Operations with Algebraic Thinking. Place Value Rounding Addition Skills Subtraction Skills Multiplication Skills (Includes strategies, etc.) Division Skills (Includes strategies). Measurement (Capacity, Length/Width, Weight, Time) Geometry (Attributes of Polygons, Perimeter, Area, Partition Figures) Fractions Interpret and Represent Data (Tables, Graphs, and Charts). Extra Materials Include: Complete Guide on how to use templates with pictures and description on how to use the materials. Table of Contents Common Core standards/checklist Students will love putting together their interactive notebook. Check out my preview for a better picture of this product. Thank you for your time! Check out my Common Core ELA Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle and My January Morning Work-CCSS Aligned Remember to rate and comment after purchase and receive free TeachShare credits to use towards future items.

Looking for some no prep math games to add to your 4th grade operations and algebra unit math centers?

Your 4th graders will love these operation unit math puzzle games! These math puzzles make a perfect no prep game or math center to practice operation skills.

4 SETS OF MATH PUZZLES INCLUDED (12 TOTAL PUZZLES):

• ORDER OF OPERATIONS (4.OA)
  • 3 Unique Puzzle Pictures with Differentiated Math Problems - Easy, Medium, Hard (Color & B/W Options Available)
  • Instructions to Create Reusable Puzzles to Use for Centers Years to Come
  • Student Work Page
  • Full Answer Keys
• MULTIPLES, FACTORS, PRIME, AND COMPOSITE NUMBERS (4.OA.4)
  • 3 Unique Puzzle Pictures with Differentiated Math Problems - Easy, Medium, Hard (Color & B/W Options Available)
  • Instructions to Create Reusable Puzzles to Use for Centers Years to Come
  • Student Work Page
  • Full Answer Keys
• PATTERNS (4.OA.5)
  • 3 Unique Puzzle Pictures with Differentiated Math Problems - Easy, Medium, Hard (Color & B/W Options Available)
  • Instructions to Create Reusable Puzzles to Use for Centers Years to Come
  • Student Work Page
  • Full Answer Keys
• WORD PROBLEMS (4.OA.3)
  • 3 Unique Puzzle Pictures with Differentiated Math Problems - Easy, Medium, Hard (Color & B/W Options Available)
  • Instructions to Create Reusable Puzzles to Use for Centers Years to Come
  • Student Work Page
  • Full Answer Keys

Shop the full 4th Grade Math Puzzle Bundle for almost 50% off here and never have to plan a math center again!

How to Play:

• Students will receive a page of puzzle pieces with math review questions on the back. They will also receive an "Answer Sheet" that lists all of the answers to their puzzle pieces.
• Students solve the math problem on the puzzle piece. They find the matching answer on their "Answer Sheet" and glue the puzzle piece in place.
• Students can color the mystery picture once they have solved and placed all math puzzle pieces.

How to Use:

• Math centers
• Small group instruction
• Fast finishers
• Independent time
• Group math games
• Differentiated Instruction

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North Carolina 5th Grade Science Teachers, this is for you! Are you looking for a resource to prepare your students for the North Carolina 5th Grade Science EOG? Look no further! This 20 day countdown activity includes 20 Google Forms that review all standards from the new 2023 NC Science Standards using EOG style, multiple choice word problems. Students will complete 5 problems each day covering a variety of topics. Students should complete one form each day leading up to testing. They are self grading out of 100 and show student’s their score right away. The forms are completely editable, giving you the option to add or take away problems if necessary.

In this activity, they will review...

• Weather
• Ecosystems
• Human Body Systems
• Genetics
• Force and Motion
• Water Cycle
• Properties of Matter

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• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards and Google Forms
• 5th Grade Science Unit Study Guides
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Worksheets

BUNDLE of 4 Task Card sets! Prepare for the End of Grade Science Test with these engaging and hands-on sets of Task Cards that help your students review with 96 total EOG style Word Problems! This resource aligns with 5th Grade North Carolina SCOS Science Standards (implemented Fall 2024).

What's included?

• 24 printable task cards
• Recording sheet
• Answer Key
• Google Form version of Task Cards (completely editable and grades immediately out of 100)

In this activity, they will review...

• Weather
• Ecosystems
• Human Body Systems
• Genetics
• Force and Motion
• Water Cycle
• Properties of Matter

Many different ways to use this in your classroom!

• Use as a center
• Test prep
• EOG review
• Display in hallway for an engaging and active activity
• Use with a board game
• Play a game with the whole class
• Play SCOOT
• Use for early finisher work
• Virtual/Distance Learning

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• 5th Grade Science Digital Daily EOG Review- 100 EOG Style Questions
• 5th Grade Science Unit Review Task Cards BUNDLE!
• 5th Grade Science Unit Study Guide Worksheets BUNDLE!

Looking for a fun way to help your students master 5th Grade Force and Motion topics? Look no further! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.5.2

What's included:

• 12 Force and Motion Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
• Calculating Time Practice Worksheet and Google Form
• Calculating Speed Practice Worksheet and Google Form
• Calculating Distance Practice Worksheet and Google Form
• 4 Force and Motion Review Worksheets (use as a study guide, homework, etc.)
• 24 Force and Motion Cumulative Review Task Cards and Google Form
• Force and Motion Jeopardy Review Game

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• Weather Bundle!
• Ecosystems Bundle!
• Human Body Systems Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards

Looking for a fun way to help your students master multiple 5th grade Heat Transfer topics? Look no further! This product aligns with NC Essential standard 5.P.3, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

What's included:

• Conduction, Convection and Radiation Google Slides drag and drop activity, vocabulary scramble and definition page, and Google Form assessment
• Conductors vs. Insulators Google Slides drag and drop activity and Google Form assessment
• 4 Heat Transfer Review Worksheets (use as a study guide, homework, etc.)
• 24 Heat Transfer Cumulative Review Task Cards and Google Form

Please see my store for other popular resources!

• Weather Bundle!
• Ecosystems Bundle!
• Human Body Systems and Cells Bundle!
• 5th Grade Science EOG Review Task Cards