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5 senses Preschool/5 senses activity/ 5 senses sort/ 5 senses poster
By Katelyn Schneider
Description: Dive into a world of sensory exploration with our 5 Senses Activity Kit! Perfect for kids, classrooms, or sensory learners, this comprehensive kit offers a range of engaging activities designed to stimulate and refine each of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just having fun, this kit provides hands-on experiences that will captivate and educate.
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By Joyful Explorations
Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with twelve fun science activities! These science activities will keep your students motivated and excited about learning during those exciting days leading up to Christmas.
Activities include:
Explore a Christmas Tree
Grow a Crystal Garden
Magnetic Jingle Bells
Build a Gumdrop Christmas Tree
Candy Cane Play Dough
Santa’s Toothpaste
Snowy Sensory Bags
Dissolving Candy Canes
Jumping Tinsel
Build a Gingerbread House
Cup Tree STEM Challenge
Flying Snowballs
Marine Animals Comprehension Passages and Questions - Ocean Animals Worksheets
By The Elementary Hut
These Marine Life Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions printables are just what you need to enhance your students' understanding of ocean-related topics, improve their reading comprehension skills, and reinforce vocabulary acquisition. It can be a valuable tool in your oceans unit, engaging students and deepening their knowledge of marine animals.
This resource includes engaging passages about various ocean animals, their diet, location, adaptation and many more interesting facts. Each passage is followed by 5 comprehension questions that assess students' understanding of the text. These questions can cover vocabulary, main idea, supporting details, inference, and other reading comprehension skills that will dive your student's interests right into the deep sea!
Ocean Animals Included:
Sharks, Clownfish, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Octopuses, Jellyfish, Seahorses, Starfish, Crabs, Stingrays, Whales, Squids, Pufferfish, Walruses, Beluga Whales, Eels, Swordfish
Here are a few ideas on how this resource can be used in the classroom:
Independent Reading: Students can read the passages individually and answer the comprehension questions on their own.
Small Group Discussions: Divide students into small groups and assign each group a passage. They can read the passage together and discuss the comprehension questions as a group.
Whole Class Instruction: Use the passages and questions as a whole-class activity. Read the passage aloud and guide students in answering the questions together.
By using this resource, you will have a smooth no prep reading lesson, all you need to do is copy and go!
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Egg Science Experiments for Easter and Spring
By Joyful Explorations
These fun “Egg” science experiments and activities are perfect for Easter or spring! The set includes 10 hands-on science activities.
Activities include:
“What’s Inside?”
“The Floating Egg”
“The Disappearing Shell”
“The Growing Egg”
“Rolling Eggs”
“Magnets & Eggs”
“Egg Sounds Matching Game”
“Heavy & Light Eggs”
“Egg Drop”
5 of the experiments use real eggs, and 5 use plastic Easter eggs.
Click to see my entire Science Curriculum
Close Reading: States of Matter
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Matter through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep Free! Grade 1-5.
Close Reading:
* What Is the World Made of? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
* Solids, Liquids, and Gases by Ginger Garrett.
Major components of this close reading product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
- 1 Base Drawing Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Matter Black and White Drawing
- 1 Matter Color Drawing with labels (Open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teach Sample Writing
- 1 Collaborative Sample Writing
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Science Unit: States of Matter & Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Related Lessons:
Science Unit: States of Matter
Close Reading: States of Matter
Science Word Search: Matter & Energy
Science Word Search: States of Matter
Science Project: States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Science Project: States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet
By Qiang Ma
States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet Lesson
Major components:
• 1 Matter Vocabulary Booklet in colors.
• 1 Matter Vocabulary Booklet in ink lines.
• Making the Booklet directions.
• 8 Sample Student Cover Pages.
• 12 Front Cover Page Borders in different colors.
• 12 Vocabulary Borders in matching colors.
• Vocabularies and illustrations included in this States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet: Matter, liquid, solid, gas, energy, melt, heat, freeze, evaporate, dissolve, reversible change, properties, condense, deposition, sublimation, atom, thermal energy, element, mixture, compound, physical change, physical property, chemical change, chemical property, and periodic table.
This product is inside Science Unit: States of Matter.
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Related lessons:
Science Unit: States of Matter
Close Reading: States of Matter
Science Word Search: Matter & Energy
Science Word Search: States of Matter
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"5 Little Monkeys and the Crocodile" STEM Challenges
By Joyful Explorations
The five little monkeys are stuck in a tree and they need help to get away from the nasty crocodile! Your students will have fun learning as they rescue the monkeys and help them get safely to their mama.
"STEM" means "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math", and even the youngest students can benefit from doing STEM activities. This packet incorporates reading and literacy along with the traditional STEM disciplines.
Activities include:
❤ A full-color printable book of “The Five Little Monkeys and the Crocodile” (Letter-sized paper) ❤ Mini-books for students to take home (Black and White, half-sized pages) ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Jump Over the Crocodile!” ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Get to their Mama!” ❤ STEM challenge: “Help the Monkeys Put the Bananas in the Picnic Basket!” ❤ Coloring Page
Plant Life Cycle Writing Activities, Label Parts of a Plant Worksheets
By Creative Soul Printables
Engage students with comprehensive plant life cycle worksheets. Explore various stages of plant growth, label parts, and dive into pollination. Perfect for interactive learning!
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POLAR ANIMALS MOOSE Printable Craft Project
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this three-page POLAR ANMALS Printable Craft! The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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By Joyful Explorations
This packet includes 10 science activities that are perfect for Valentine’s Day! Your little scientists will love these cool Valentine’s Day experiments.
Activities include:
♥ Love Potions
♥ Color Changing Flowers
♥ Secret Love Messages
♥ Valentine Lava Lamps
♥ Dissolving Candy Hearts
♥ Marbleized Valentine Paper
♥ Melted Crayon Valentine Art
♥ Frozen Vinegar Hearts
♥ Valentine Sensory Bin
♥ Fingerprint Love Bugs
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Zoo Animals PANDA BEAR Craft Project
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this adorable PANDA BEAR Craft! There are three pages to copy for every two students. They color, cut, and glue the panda together. The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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LITTLE RED HEN Printable Craft Project
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this two-page Little Red Hen Printable Craft! The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF Printable Craft Project | FABLES
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this two-page BOY WHO CRIED WOLF Printable Craft! What better way to finish off your FABLES unit than a FUN and ENGAGING art project?! The finished products will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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"5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" STEM Challenges
By Joyful Explorations
The five little monkeys have all bumped their heads, and the doctor needs your students to help take care of them! "STEM" means "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math", and even the youngest students can benefit from doing STEM activities. This packet incorporates reading and literacy along with the traditional STEM disciplines.
Activities include: ❤ A full-color printable book of “The Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” (Letter-sized paper) ❤ Mini-books for students to take home (Black and White, half-sized pages) ❤ STEM challenge: “Build a Bed for the Monkeys” ❤ STEM challenge: “Call the Doctor” ❤ STEM challenge: “Bandage the Monkey” ❤ STEM challenge: "Make a Helmet"
THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE Printable Craft Project | FABLES
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this two-page TORTOISE AND THE HARE Printable Craft! What better way to finish off your FABLES unit than an art project?! The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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Woodland Forest Animals RED FOX Printable Craft Project
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this adorable FOX Craft! There are three pages to copy for every two students. Children color, cut, and glue the fox together. The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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Easter Bunny Rabbit Printable Craft Project
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this adorable EASTER BUNNY Craft! There are three pages to copy for every student. Children color, cut, and glue the bunny together. The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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Close Reading: Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Insect/Ladybug through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep Free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
- 1 Blank Paper for Drawing Ladybug
- 1 Empty Circle for Drawing Ladybug Life Cycle
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Ladybug Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Color Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Color Drawing Set
(Great open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Related lessons:
Science Word Search: Ladybugs
Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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DINOSAUR TYRANNOSAURUS Printable Craft Project | T Rex
By Dovie Funk
Your students will LOVE this three-page T-REX Printable Craft! The finished projects will make a great bulletin board or wall display!
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Close Reading: Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Insect/Ladybug through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep Free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
- 1 Blank Paper for Drawing Ladybug
- 1 Empty Circle for Drawing Ladybug Life Cycle
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Ladybug Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Color Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Color Drawing Set
(Great open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related lessons:
Science Word Search: Ladybugs
Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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