English Language Arts Printables

Simple activity book for children to fill out information all about themselves.

Why do you need this?

A teacher might need a very simple activity book for children to help them become familiar with basic personal information, such as their name, address, school, and teacher's name. This activity promotes literacy skills, reinforces memory of personal details, and encourages fine motor skills through writing and cutting and sticking pictures.

How and when might you use this?

Teachers might use a simple activity book like this at the beginning of the school year, especially with younger children or those who need extra practice with basic personal information. It can be done individually or in small groups, providing an opportunity for teachers to interact with students one-on-one and assess their understanding of personal details. The activity can also be integrated into literacy lessons, promoting handwriting skills and reinforcing memory of personal information.

What is included?

14 page booklet. Pages included are:

· Title page to draw a self-portrait

· Name writing practice

· My address

· My school

· My teacher

· My birthday

· Eye and hair color

· My family

· My favorite things

· My achievements

Enhance your classroom with the "Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor." This educational resource combines Bible verses with alphabet learning, making it an ideal addition to any Christian classroom decor. Each letter features a scripture, reinforcing Christian values while aiding in literacy development. Perfect for creating a faith-centered learning environment, this Christian decor is essential for integrating biblical teachings into everyday learning.

Product Highlights:

• Educational and Spiritual Depth: Each alphabet letter is paired with an enriching Bible verse, offering a holistic educational experience that nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
• Exceptional Quality: Crafted with vibrant colors and elegant designs, our wall art captivates young minds, encouraging engagement and reflection on biblical teachings.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, children’s bedrooms, homeschool spaces, or church areas, this wall art serves as a constant source of wisdom and inspiration.
• Ready to Display: Our Scripture Alphabet Wall Art comes ready-to-hang, making it effortless to transform any space into a haven of learning and faith.
• Inclusive Educational Resource: Designed to appeal to various learning styles, this wall art makes Scripture accessible and engaging, fostering a love for God’s Word from a young age.

Enhance your teaching environment with this beautiful and meaningful addition that integrates faith and learning seamlessly.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of 4th of July Activities, Independence Day Worksheets, and Crafts. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classroom. Get your students thinking, reflecting, and celebrating with purpose this 4th of July! This powerful resource isn't just about fireworks and flags, it’s about helping kids connect personally with the values of freedom, independence, and gratitude. Through fun, meaningful activities, students will explore what it truly means to be part of a country with a rich history and a powerful story. You’ll see your classroom come alive with thoughtful conversations, critical thinking, and patriotic pride.

Each activity is designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and build confidence in young learners. Whether they’re imagining how they’d speak to a president, exploring the meaning of independence in their own lives, or reflecting on national symbols, students will walk away with more than facts, they’ll gain appreciation and a personal connection to what Independence Day stands for. Bring depth to your celebration and create memorable moments this July with this all-in-one resource.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Independence Day History - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Independence Day History - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: What Do You Think? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: I Can Be Independent Too! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Independent Like Our Country! (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Black & White Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Cootie Catcher with Patriotic Symbols, Color Version (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Letter to the President, Needs - Wants, and Proposals (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Pennant 1: Facts About the 4th of July (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Pennant 2: I am Thankful for My Country Because … (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: Patriotic American Symbols K - W - L Chart (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Independence Day!

PowerPoint Editable Templates!

These easy-to-use editable templates are a great addition to your classroom resources.

These are also available on GOOGLE SLIDES

Connect the Dot to Dot ALPHABET LETTER "O" Set Coloring Pages! Practice counting to 100 with connect the dots alphabet coloring pages. This set has 19 different dot to dot pages with numbers ranging from 14 to 85, and all images are "O" words. This is part of the ALPHABET DOT TO DOTS BUNDLE, get it here. There are 3 versions of each page, b&w with a word, b&w without word, and framed in color. Color pages are perfect for using in dry erase sleeves or laminating for counting practice to be used over and over again!

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The "I Like Myself" activity pages are designed to accompany the heartwarming book by Karen Beaumont. These activities are an excellent resource for promoting positivity, self-confidence, and kindness in your classroom, making them the perfect back-to-school initiative.

The worksheets engage students in a variety of ways such as:

1. Self-Reflection Worksheet: This activity prompts students to consider their positive attributes, instilling a positive sense of self-worth.

2. Drawing Worksheets: These engage and encourage students to visually engage with the themes of the book, stimulating creativity and personal connection to the material.

3. Story Elements Worksheet: This activity helps students explore the various elements of the story, fostering critical thinking skills.

4. Writing Prompt Page: With three different options, including one where students get to consider someone they know in a positive light, this encourages students to improve their writing skills while nurturing empathy and respect.

5. True/False Book Quiz: A fun, engaging way to cement comprehension of the book while simulating test-taking conditions.

These activities help create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. They promote individual growth while encouraging inclusivity and mutual respect. With these tools, your students will develop a robust sense of self-esteem, which is vital for academic success and personal well-being.

Also includes a hair and color chart poster.

Check out other children story worksheets:

We are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

Little Blue Truck

These fun literacy activities will enhance your "teddy bear" picnic or teddy bear themed unit.

Activities include: ❤Printable repetitive book, "The Day the Teddy Bears Came to School" ❤Follow-up activity to the book: "What do you think the teddy bears would do if they came to school?" ❤Teddy bear alphabet cards (Capital letters A-Z) ❤Printable poem: "5 Little Bears" ❤Printable flannel board pieces for the poem ❤Teddy bear color word cards for pocket chart or word wall ❤Printable teddy bear color activity (children color the bears to match the color words) ❤"My Teddy Bear" descriptive recording sheet

Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet, specially crafted for young learners! This unique worksheet offers engaging activities where children can trace and write sentences using 135 different verbs. Perfect for enhancing writing skills, each page combines learning with fun, making it an ideal tool for both home and classroom use. Watch as your child learns to write confidently while expanding their vocabulary with our interactive 135 Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet!"

What's included:

1. 134 pages of sentence writing worksheet. (refer to thumbnail for full verb list)

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Fun, engaging book activity:

This project is a fun way to keep students engaged in reading leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. You can establish this activity by reading the book "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. This helps students understand the concept of Balloons at a parade.

Teachers can determine whether students will decorate an actual balloon or just designing a balloon. Instructions are included for both activities.

A question booklet containing questions about character and setting is provided. Students will make real world connections between their character and themselves. There are three versions of this booklet each with its own type of handwriting lines.

Students will love showing off their creation in a class parade!

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Supply list.
• Links to supply inspiration.
• Two versions of the student directions.
• Balloon design template.
• Tags for display.
• Character and Setting Question Booklet (3 handwriting line versions)

How is this product useful:

• Engaging activity before a holiday.
• Students will use their creativity.
• Links to make getting supplies easier.
• Questions help students make real world connections.

Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters

Brighten your learning space with these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters, a perfect resource for teaching letter recognition and formation! Featuring clean, visually appealing designs, each poster displays both uppercase and lowercase letters with clear path-of-motion guides to help students master proper letter formation.

These posters can be printed in a variety of sizes, making them ideal for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or individual student use. Use them as educational decor, flashcards, or even turn them into reusable tracing sheets to support hands-on learning.

Whether for teaching phonics, practicing handwriting, or reinforcing alphabet knowledge, these Alphabet Lower and Upper Case Posters are a versatile tool to engage students and build foundational literacy skills in a fun and effective

way!

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Transform your classroom with our Composition Notebook Classroom Decor Bundle, featuring stylish and educational decor to engage and inspire your students!

Contents:

This comprehensive bundle includes:

• Bulletin Board Borders: Composition notebook themed borders in a variety of colors to add a cohesive and stylish look to your classroom.
• Shape Posters: Vibrant posters with composition notebook backgrounds, images of shapes, and their names to enhance shape recognition.
• Color Posters: Colorful posters displaying the name of the color, an image of a composition book in that color, and a matching background.
• Skip Counting Posters: Posters with composition notebook backgrounds featuring multiples of numbers 1-12, perfect for teaching multiplication.
• Number Line: A number line from 0-200 made of circles with composition notebook color backgrounds to aid in counting and number recognition.
• Alphabet Posters: Engaging posters with images of objects that start with each letter, the letter at the bottom, and a composition notebook background.

Why You'll Love This Product:

For Teachers:

• Easy to Use: Simply cut out and hang up for an instant classroom transformation.
• Versatile Decor: Matches perfectly with other composition notebook-themed items, ensuring a cohesive classroom look.
• Educational: Supports various learning objectives, from shape and color recognition to skip counting and alphabet familiarity.

For Students:

• Engaging Visuals: Bright, colorful designs capture students' attention and make learning fun.
• Consistent Theme: The cohesive design helps create a familiar and comfortable learning environment.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages interaction with the decor, enhancing their learning experience.

Who This Product is For:

1. Preschool Teachers: Ideal for introducing basic concepts such as shapes, colors, and alphabet letters.
2. Kindergarten Teachers: Perfect for reinforcing foundational skills in a visually appealing way.
3. Elementary School Teachers: Useful for teaching skip counting, number recognition, and early multiplication.
4. Homeschooling Parents: Great for creating an engaging and educational home learning environment.
5. Daycare Providers: Enhances the learning spaces with educational decor that supports early childhood development.

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Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

You May Also Like

• Luau End of Year Word Search Puzzle
• Camping Bingo Game
• Find someone who end of year bingo game
• End of year Luau Bingo Game

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Falling into Writing: A Fall-Themed Writing Experience!

Overview: Engage your kindergarten students in a fun and creative writing activity this fall! This versatile writing set includes three different levels, allowing every student to participate at their own comfort level.

Activity Details:

Level 1: Trace and Color

• Sentence: "The leaves are falling."
• Description: Students can trace the provided sentence, focusing on letter formation.
• Art: Color a vibrant fall scene featuring falling leaves.

Level 2: Fill in the Blanks

• Sentence: "I see ____ leaves."
• Description: Students will fill in the blank with their own word (e.g., "red," "yellow").
• Art: Use crayons or markers to color the leaves in their chosen colors.

Level 3: Create Your Own Sentence

• Sentence Starter: "In fall, I like to ____."
• Description: Students write their own complete sentence about their favorite fall activity.
• Art: Instead of coloring, students can use their fine motor skills to create a collage with torn tissue paper for a unique autumn artwork.

Materials Included:

• Traceable sentence worksheets for each level
• Blank writing pages for original sentences
• Fall-themed coloring sheets
• Instructions for tissue paper art technique

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance fine motor skills through tracing and art
• Encourage creativity and personal expression
• Develop early writing skills through sentence construction

Perfect for:

• Individual practice
• Small group activities
• Fall-themed classroom centers

Adaptive Books with a back to school theme cover fun topics such as going back to school, what do you do in school and jobs we do at school. I have also included cards & editable name tags to use for job assignments. These books require some prep work; however, once made, you can use them year after year!  

Book 1: Back to school

Students will listen to a short story going back to school & what we can expect during the school day. Expected behaviors are also introduced such as stay with the class, walk in the hallway & follow my teacher directions. This story is colorful.  

Book 2: What do you do at school?

Students will listen to a story talking about different areas at school & expected behaviors. Areas include: hallway, arrival, art, classroom, PE, cafeteria & recess.

Book 3: Jobs in my classroom

This book identifies 8 jobs to be completed in the classroom. These jobs include:

• tech support - taking care of computers by plugging in
• botanist - watering class plants
• paper passer - helping teacher pass out and collect papers
• chairs - putting chairs up at end of day / returning to specific areas
• sweeper - sweeping the floor
• pencil sharpener - sharpening dull pencils / throwing out short or broken ones
• cleaner - wiping down tables & door handles
• messenger - taking notes to other teachers or office

*book 3 also comes with cards you can post to your bulletin board. These cards contain short descriptions as well. Assign jobs to students by attaching editable student names to each task.

Do you love adaptive books & want a lot of options for your students? Then, check out my growing bundle: Growing Bundle! Adaptive / Interactive Books for Special Education.

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Challenge your students with a deep exploration of figurative language with this complete, standards-aligned lesson plan centered on Langston Hughes’ classic poems Dreams and Harlem. Perfect for grades 6-8, this 60-minute lesson introduces and reinforces figurative language skills with a variety of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, from identification to detailed analysis. Through engaging activities, guided notes, fill-in-the-blank practice, and insightful discussions, students will strengthen their understanding of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, repetition, and more!

What's Included:

• Do Now Prompt: Connect students personally to the theme of dreams and aspirations.
• Guided Notes & Slides: Fill-in-the-blank notes and a comprehensive slide deck introduce and review key figurative language concepts.
• Figurative Language Practice Handout: Allows students to identify and categorize figurative language independently or in pairs.
• Detailed Analysis of Dreams and Harlem: Thought-provoking questions and guided analysis help students apply figurative language skills in context, from interpreting similes and metaphors to discussing theme.
• Reflection and Discussion: Encourages students to connect poetic themes to real life and deepen their understanding of how figurative language enhances literature.

Why Teachers Love It: This resource provides a complete and flexible plan that fits seamlessly into any poetry or figurative language unit, with resources to support all stages of learning—from foundational identification to advanced interpretation. It’s ideal for introducing figurative language or deepening students’ analysis skills, making it a versatile addition to any ELA classroom.

Key Features:

• Differentiated Levels of Analysis: Activities move from DOK Level 1 (identifying figurative language) to DOK Levels 3-4 (interpreting meaning and thematic connections).
• Engagement-Boosting Content: Uses two of Hughes’ most powerful poems to explore big ideas about dreams, aspirations, and consequences, making learning relevant and impactful.
• Aligned with Language Standards: Perfect for reinforcing figurative language standards through high-interest texts.

Boost your students' confidence with figurative language and inspire thoughtful conversations with this enriching lesson plan! Download today to elevate your poetry and figurative language instruction with this ready-to-use, engaging resource!

Escape the Haunted House: A Narrative Writing Adventure.

Spark your students' imaginations with this exciting narrative writing activity -

It's Halloween and they have been trapped in a haunted house!

Why?

• Haunted House Escape! (Writing Prompt): A captivating prompt that transports students to use their creativity to describe their haunted house surroundings, explain how they got trapped, and devise a plan to escape!
• Paragraph Power: A guide to writing strong paragraphs, including clear transitions and a variety of sentence structures. This helps students structure their narratives effectively.
• Haunted House Design: A fun worksheet where students can personalize their haunted house adventure! They can illustrate the scene inside the house.
• Bonus Pages: Extra lined writing pages are included to accommodate longer narratives and encourage students to fully develop their escape plans!

How to use it?

• Independent Writing Activity.
• Partner Up! Pair students to brainstorm ideas and share their escape plans with each other.
• Whole-Class Brainstorm: Have students share their snow globe ideas and escape strategies as a class, sparking creative thinking and storytelling.

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Celebrate the season of love and creativity with this pack of Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Writing Crafts! Designed for students in grades 2 to 5, this engaging activity blends artistic expression with writing skills, making it the perfect classroom or at-home project.

Product Highlights:

▪︎ Heart Templates: Includes blank and lined heart templates in two sizes for students to color, decorate, and personalize.

▪︎ 6 Creative Writing Prompts: Encourages students to express their thoughts with prompts like “I can spread love by”, “Things I love”, “How to make Valentine’s Day Cookies” and story writing prompts to enhance their narrative skills like “A friend for my heart”, “The day I found a magic heart” and “A day in the life of Cupid”.

▪︎ Skill Development: Combines writing, fine motor skills, and creative thinking in one fun activity.

▪︎ Customizable: Blank heart templates allow students to unleash their imagination and create unique designs.

▪︎ Easy to Use: Just print, cut, and craft! Suitable for individual work, group activities, or even as thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts.

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Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

This craft is more than just fun—it’s meaningful. Students practice gratitude, kindness, and self-expression while creating beautiful keepsakes to cherish.

Add a heartfelt touch to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with this unique writing craft!

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