$5 - $10 English Language Arts Games (by date, oldest first)

• My students had so much fun doing this, they didn't want it to end! Four Disney villains are being brought to court with charges and your students will either prosecute or defend them in "court":

• Ursula - The Little Mermaid: Fraud & Exploitation

• Scar - The Lion King: Manslaughter & Environmental Crimes

• Gaston - Beauty & The Beast: Attempted Murder & Inciting a Riot

• Lady Tremaine - Cinderella: Emotional Abuse/Neglect & Exploitation

Assign your students to be prosecutors and defenders with their own custom files. Each team has their own responsibilities and will need to craft their argument well to win the judge & jury.

-Reinforce learning of claim, support, point of view and more!

- Students need to support their claims with facts from the movie. Perfect for an argumentative unit!

*Lesson has been adapted with extensive sentence stems and examples. Teacher made examples are also included. This is a scaled activity that all students can do without too much teacher intervention.

Check out these other resources!

• ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

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

These hands-on Back to School Mystery Picture Puzzles are a great option for your kindergarten back to school math and literacy centers. These printable puzzles include 50 Back to School Mystery Puzzles!

Each school-themed mystery puzzle focuses on a specific math or literacy skill. Students are asked to match the puzzle pieces to the puzzle mats to reveal the mystery picture to solve the mystery puzzle! These puzzles are also great for your early finishers, enrichment opportunities, morning work, or even intervention groups.

⭐ These Back to School Puzzles are also included in the following bundles: 

• Kindergarten Back to School Math and Literacy Centers.
• Mystery Picture Puzzle Bundles.

What’s included in this Back to School Mystery Picture Puzzle Kindergarten resource?

• This huge Back to School Puzzle resource includes 50 Mystery Picture Puzzles.
• All the puzzles come in color and black and white versions.
• Each puzzle picture is a fun photo of a School theme. 

Math Picture Puzzles included: 34 in total

• Back to School 2D Shapes (3 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 10 (2 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 20 (2 puzzles)
• Counting to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Counting 10 (2 puzzles)
• Counting to 20 (2 puzzles)
• Five Frame (1 puzzle)
• Ten Frame (1 puzzle)
• Twenty Frame (1 puzzle)
• Addition to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Subtraction Within 5 (2 puzzles)
• Missing Addends within 5 (2 puzzles)
• Addition to 10 (3 puzzles)
• Subtraction within 10 (3 puzzles)
• Missing Addends within 10 (3 puzzles)
• Prepositions (1 puzzle)

Literacy Picture Puzzles included: 16 in total

• Uppercase Alphabet Recognition (2 Puzzles)
• Lowercase Alphabet Recognition (2 Puzzles)
• CVC Words (6 Puzzles)
• Rhyming Match (3 Match-up puzzles)
• Beginning Sounds (3 Puzzles)

For a more detailed look at what’s included, check out the preview included above.

How to best use these kindergarten mystery picture puzzles in the classroom:

• These puzzles allow for independent learning as they are SELF-CHECKING.
• This makes these puzzles perfect for early finishers, enrichment opportunities, morning work, or centers. 
• Alternatively, these picture puzzles can be used with small intervention groups to practice specific math and literacy skills with teacher guidance.

To get familiar with my Mystery Picture Puzzles, check out these FREE Valentine Math Puzzles.

For more engaging Kindergarten Mystery Puzzles, check out the following resources:

- Alphabet and Beginning Sounds Puzzles

- Number Sense Puzzles

- Winter Math Mystery Puzzles

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These hands-on Kindergarten Clip Cards are a great option for your kindergarten Back to School centers. This printable includes clip cards to practice 2D Shapes, Beginning Sounds, Colors and Numbers with your preschoolers and kindergarteners. The printable comes in an engaging wheel clip cards printable making this perfect for a hands-on Back to School Math Center! These wheel clip cards are also great for your early finishers, enrichment opportunities, morning work, or even intervention groups.

• Bundle up and save $$$ with the Kindergarten Clip Cards Bundle - Math and Literacy Centers.

What is included in this Wheel Clip Cards Bundle?

- 2D Shapes Wheel Clip Cards (with real photos) - 12 Wheels

- Beginning Sounds Wheel Clip Cards (with clipart) - 5 Wheels

- Colors Wheel Clip Cards (with real photos) - 11 Wheels

- 1 to 20 Number Sense Wheel Clip Cards (with clipart) - 20 Wheels

Using this printable:

These hands-on and engaging Wheel Clip Cards are designed for young children who are learning the skills above and can use these for additional practice.

How do you use these clip cards?

Children will use wooden clothespin and clip the sides that match the number/color/beginning sound/shape in the center of the wheel.

How many wheels are included in the printable?

There are a total of 69 Wheels included for all the 4 sets. You can decide how many wheels can be used, it can just a few or multiple can be used at once depending on the learner.

This bundle can be used to strengthen fine motor skills, explore during morning work or used as supplemental literacy/math centers. The clip cards are skill-based, they are not thematic, so they can be used anytime during the year.

The centers are best used once printed on cardstock and/or laminated. You can choose to implement these centers in an independent way or use with small-groups.

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Are Back to School Activities for Kindergarten at the top of your list right now? Are you also looking for engaging and hands-on math and literacy centers for your learners? Well, these Back to School Math and Literacy Centers are perfect for some Hands-on Back to School Activities for your Kindergarten learners. Each Back to School Center provides the perfect way to incorporate math, literacy and fine-motor skills into your everyday learning centers!

This Kindergarten Back to School Activity Bundle currently contains 28 resources with tons of math and literacy centers and activities including matching games, puzzles and clip cards. The activities include development of fine motor skills, recognizing the alphabet and numbers, and matching activities, ensuring there are activities for learners of all abilities. For a detailed look at all the Hands-on Back to School Activities included in this resource, please look at the preview above.

Black and White versions of all the activities are included wherever possible, except for those which include color as part of the activity.

What You Get In This Bundle: 

1. Alphabet Matching Activity
2. Beginning Sounds Match-up
3. Number Sense Match-up
4. Build a Silly School Sentence
5. CVC Word Mat
6. Non-Standard Measurement Mats
7. Color Sort and Match Activity
8. Count and Match
9. Alphabet Clip Cards
10. Number Clip Cards
11. Medial Sound Sort
12. Matching Emotions
13. Sequencing Puzzles (Only in Color)
14. Alphabet Tracing Strips
15. Crayon Alphabet Flip and Trace
16. Crayon Number Flip and Trace
17. Fine Motor Tracing
18. Math Mystery Puzzles
19. Number Tracing Strips
20. Paint Splat Patterns
21. Pencil Rhyming Puzzles
22. 2D Shape Sorting Mats
23. Literacy Mystery Puzzles
24. Ten Frame Mats
25. Addition and Subtraction Task Cards
26. Playdough Counting Mats
27. Spot the Difference - Visual Discrimination
28. Syllable Sort

How To Use These Hands On Activities 

• Print activities on cardstock and/or laminate them for sturdiness 
• Implement as small group activities or independent work 
• Implement during literacy and math centers

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Do your learners love using Sensory Bins? These Winter Sensory Bins are perfect for a fun Winter Alphabet and Number Search activity. The printable comes in a fun penguin and winter theme, making it suitable for a Kindergarten Winter Math and literacy Center. Learners will be able to practice numbers and alphabet letter recognition, beginning sounds, counting, subitizing and 2D shapes with this fun, interactive and hands-on printable.

Perfect for use as a sensory bin activity or a math or literacy center with preschool, kindergarten and first grade learners these Winter Math and Literacy Sensory bins are simple to prepare and can be used again and again. Color and black and white versions of the sensory bins are also included for a printer-friendly version.

*Check out the preview for a look inside the packet*

What is included in this Kindergarten Math and Literacy Winter Sensory Bins?

The literacy sensory bins included in this printable are:

- Penguin Uppercase Alphabet

- Penguin Lowercase Alphabet

- Penguin Uppercase and lowercase Alphabet

- Snow Globe Beginning Sounds

The math sensory bins included in this printable are:

- Penguin 0-10 Number

- Penguin 0-20 Number

- Ice Skates Ten Frames

- Ice Skates Twenty Frames

- Counting Marshmallows to 10

- Counting Snowballs to 20

- Penguin 2D Shapes

- Quilt 2D Shapes

Each activity comes with the picture cards in a cute winter or penguin theme and differentiated recording sheets for easy differentiation among learners.

Preparing this Winter Sensory Bins for Kindergarten Math & Literacy Center:

• Print the cards, laminate and cut apart to create the cards for the activities.

• Prepare a sensory bin and place the cards inside.

• Print the recording sheets as required.

• Learners will pull out the cards from the sensory bins and record their answers (numbers, letters or otherwise) in the recording sheet.

How to best use this Winter Word Search Activity:

• Order the number or letter cards
• Match the cards to the recording sheet
• Build the letters or numbers with manipulatives
• Hide and seek
• Write the room activity

⭐ Save this printable as part of a $$$ saving bundle in the Kindergarten Winter Math and Literacy Centers Bundle!

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Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is both Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Need more resources for The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

Look no further...we got you covered!

The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde Introduction Power Point

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Characterization Flip book

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is both Shakespeare’s Othello. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

This 27-page product includes four unique tasks designed to challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of the novel. The tasks cover important literary elements such as plot, characters, close reading, and an encrypted message. Each task is designed to be completed in a group, encouraging collaboration and teamwork among your students.

With our Frankenstein Escape Room, your students will be able to experience the novel in a whole new way, as they work to solve puzzles and clues to unlock each task. The included answer key provides a clear and detailed guide to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

This escape room is perfect for high school English teachers looking to add an interactive and engaging element to their lesson plans. The tasks are designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important literary concepts.

So why wait? Add our Frankenstein Escape Room to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that your students will talk about for years to come

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.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Grapes of Wrath. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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Pride and Prejudice Flip book Study Guide

Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary Quizzes

Pride and Prejudice Characterization Flip book

Pride and Prejudice Introduction Power Point

Pride and Prejudice Graphic Organizers

With our Crime and Punishment Escape Room, your students will be able to experience the novel in a whole new way, as they work to solve puzzles and clues to unlock each task. The included answer key provides a clear and detailed guide to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

This escape room is perfect for high school English teachers looking to add an interactive and engaging element to their lesson plans. The tasks are designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important literary concepts.

So why wait? Add our Crime and Punishment Escape Room to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that your students will talk about for years to come

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Phantom of the Opera. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthrone. 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.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Count of Monte Cristo. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Need more resources for The Count of Monte Cristo?

Look no further...we got you covered!

The Count of Monte Cristo: Introduction Power Point

The Count of Monte Cristo: Characterization Flipbook

The Count of Monte Cristo: Flip book Study Guide

The Count of Monte Cristo: Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

The Count of Monte Cristo : Vocabulary Crosswords

The Count of Monte Cristo: Graphic Organizers

With our Dracula Escape Room, your students will be able to experience the novel in a whole new way, as they work to solve puzzles and clues to unlock each task. The included answer key provides a clear and detailed guide to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

This escape room is perfect for high school English teachers looking to add an interactive and engaging element to their lesson plans. The tasks are designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important literary concepts.

So why wait? Add our Dracula Escape Room to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that your students will talk about for years to come