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Dive into the heart of Easter and Good Friday with our engaging and educational worksheet bundle, perfectly tailored for Grade 2-3 students. This comprehensive package is designed to gently introduce young learners to the significance of these special days through a variety of thoughtfully crafted activities.

Inside the Bundle:

• Interactive Matching Activities: Connect terms with their meanings to build understanding of key concepts like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the symbolism of hot cross buns.
• Reflective Writing Prompts: Simple questions that encourage students to think and express their feelings about the themes of love, sacrifice, and kindness as demonstrated by Jesus.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Age-Appropriate Content: Carefully selected language and concepts suited for Grade 1-2 learners, making complex ideas understandable and relatable.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Activities designed to enhance literacy skills, encourage critical thinking, and introduce cultural awareness.
• Ready-to-Use Material: Save time with ready-to-print worksheets that make preparation for Easter lessons a breeze.
• Fosters Empathy and Kindness: Through the story of Easter, students will explore important values such as empathy, forgiveness, and the power of love.

Need a great, easy-to-use reading log? This was successfully used for many years when we had a time slot cut out for a 30-minute reading time each day. Students earn points towards rewards such as homework passes, computer time, or have your students earn point each six weeks or quarter for a special movie day event.

This resource is also included in the following discounted resource:

First Grade Reading Comprehension Differentiated Worksheet BUNDLE

PDF File

10 pages

Suitable for Grade 1 (and lower level 2nd grade students)

Title: "Fast Balls"

This resource includes:

---- 9 Differentiated Question Worksheets (Same passage)

---- ANSWER KEY for Inference-based Worksheet

This Mini Reading Comprehension and Fluency Packet contains one reading passage with 9 differentiated question worksheets. Each worksheet includes two parts. Part 1 requires students to read the text three times and color a picture of a book after each read. Part 2 requires students to answer comprehension questions based on what they've read, in different ways depending on the worksheet provided to them. This resource provides an excellent way for you to differentiate learning for different level students! Students practice and work on the same exact topic and content, but in different ways.

Worksheets are formatted as follows:

Worksheet #1: "Choose One Answer" (This worksheet contains 4 multiple choice questions with three answer choices - text-based). (LOWER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #2: "Draw the Text" (Students draw a picture of the story they read.) (LOWER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #3: "Color the Answer" (Students go back to the text to find the correct answer to the question and color it within the story - only) (LOWER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #4: "Color and Write the Answer" (Students color the answer to the question within the story and then write the answer on the line. You would provide them with the following crayon colors: red, blue, and green.) (MID-LEVEL)

Worksheet #5: "Fill in the Blank" (The worksheet contains sentences in which students finish with the correct answer.) (MID-LEVEL)

Worksheet #6: "Write and Prove Your Answer” (Students answer the question and support it with evidence - a sentence from the text.) (HIGHER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #7: "Write the Answer” (Students answer the questions in complete sentences) (HIGHER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #8: “Think Outside the Box” (Students answer inference-based questions, without evidence (or proof)). ANSWER KEY included. (HIGHER-LEVEL)

Worksheet #9: “Think Outside the Box and Prove It” (Students answer the same inference-based questions as in Worksheet #8, but they must ALSO provide evidence from the text to support their answers.) ANSWER KEY included. (HIGHER-LEVEL)

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CVC BUNDLE

CVC Mix-Up Differentiated Worksheets

CVC Words - Read, Write, Circle, and Color It

CVC Differentiated Worksheets - Missing Letters (96 pages)

CVC Worksheets (Short Vowel Sounds - Say, Read, and Write It)

CVC Picture/Word TASK CARDS (512 CARDS!!)

CVC Interactive Activities

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Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by Considering these Chinese animals' names flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/12 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 118 flashcards for a total of 10 pages (12 cards per page). Check out the preview to see what it looks like. They each feature the Chinese name of the animal and to help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations.

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.

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• This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.
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First Grade Sight Words Apples Cards -Flashcards Color. B&W for Early Literacy

Enhance your child's reading skills with our vibrant "First Grade Sight Words Cards on Apples." This engaging set is designed to help first graders master essential sight words through colorful and fun apple-themed flashcards.

Features:

56 Sight Word Cards: Includes a comprehensive set of 48 sight words, crucial for first-grade literacy.

• Color and Black & White Options: The set comes with both colorful and black & white versions, allowing for versatile use.
• Apple Shape Design: Each card features an apple shape, making learning visually appealing and relatable.
• Easy to Cut and Use: The cards are designed with dashed lines for easy cutting, perfect for classroom and home use.

Educational Benefits:

• Boosts Reading Confidence: Familiarity with sight words enhances reading fluency and confidence in young learners.
• Interactive Learning: The colorful apple theme makes learning sight words interactive and fun.
• Versatile Usage: Ideal for classroom activities, homework, homeschooling, and educational games.

What's Included:

• 24 sight word cards in color.
• 24 sight word cards in black & white.
• 8 card blank 'color& B.w '

Specifications:

• Card Size: Standard flashcard size for easy handling by small hands.
• Pdf Format

Usage Suggestions:

• Flashcard Drills: Use the cards for quick sight word drills to improve recognition speed.
• Memory Games: Create memory matching games with the cards to reinforce learning.
• Classroom Display: Decorate the classroom with colorful sight words to create a print-rich environment.

Perfect For:

-First Grade Teachers

-Homeschooling Parents

-Tutors

-Educational Centers

Our "First Grade Sight Words Cards on Apples" provide a fun and effective way to help first graders master key sight words, making reading a more enjoyable and successful experience.

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Use fill-in-the-blank stories to build critical thinking skills for students in grades 2 and 3. Ten pages with two fill-in-the-blank stories and black and white images on each for students to color. Topics include: Back to School My School Recess Time School Rules Let's Eat! What Time is It? My Favorite Things All About Me A Day Off My Friends Great get-to-know students activities that help build relationships between classmates and teachers. Use to access skills, for discussion starters, homework assignments, and first week of class assignments. Works with individuals or groups.

What's Inside?

This resource contains a comprehensive collection of Accelerated Reader (AR) awards created to recognize and celebrate students' reading achievements. Available in both color and black-and-white versions, the set includes:

1- AR Points Awards

• 10 to 200 AR Points Award: Celebrates the achievement of earning AR points.

2- Weeks Goal Achiever Awards

• First to sixth Weeks Goal Achiever: For students meeting their reading goals throughout the year!.

3- Additional AR Award Categories

a) Reading Level Awards

• • Celebrates students for advancing to higher reading levels.

b) Quiz Performance Awards

• • High Score on a Quiz: For students scoring exceptionally high on a specific AR quiz.
  • Consistent High Scores: Recognizes students consistently scoring above a certain threshold on AR quizzes.

c)Reading Stamina Awards

• • For students who demonstrate significant reading stamina by reading for a set number of minutes or hours.

d) Book Review Awards

• • For students writing excellent and insightful reviews of books.

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Syllable Division / Syllabication - Orton Gillingham Aligned!

There is a page for each concept that includes syllable division.

Pages each include six words to divide syllables, the known patterns and syllable types at the top, and step by step instructions. There is also a space for writing a sentence at the bottom of the page.

This is a movie watch along to go with Pixar's Wall-E! While watching the movie, students will analyze the characters in the movie, using adjectives to describe 4 of the characters. Students will also analyze the changes that happen in Wall-E from the beginning of the story to the end and describe the events that cause changes in Wall-E. Lastly, students will talk about the impact that Eve has on the story.

This is a great product to help keep students focused and engaged during a movie. I really hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review!

This is a 40-page set of worksheets for Magic Tree House #26 "Good Morning, Gorillas". There are three worksheets for each chapter: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are ten worksheets at the end: * story review * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * picture practice * story map * news report * scrambled sentences * word search * crossword puzzle There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the Magic Tree House series: Magic Tree House Bundle: Worksheets for Books #1 to #10 Magic Tree House Bundle: Worksheets for Books #11 to #20 Magic Tree House Bundle: Worksheets for Books #21 to #30 Magic Tree House Bundle: Worksheets for Books #31 to #40 Magic Tree House Bundle: Worksheets for Books #41 to #50 #1 Dinosaurs Before Dark #2 The Knight at Dawn #3 Mummies in the Morning #4 Pirates Past Noon #5 Night of the Ninjas #6 Afternoon on the Amazon #7 Sunset of the Sabertooth #8 Midnight on the Moon #9 Dolphins at Daybreak #10 Ghost Town at Sundown #11 Lions at Lunchtime #12 Polar Bears Past Bedtime #13 Vacation Under the Volcano #14 Day of the Dragon King #15 Viking Ships at Sunrise #16 Hour of the Olympics #17 Tonight on the Titanic #18 Buffalo Before Breakfast #19 Tigers at Twilight #20 Dingoes at Dinnertime #21 Civil War on Sunday #22 Revolutionary War on Wednesday #23 Twister on Tuesday #24 Earthquake in the Early Morning #25 Stage Fright on a Summer Night #26 Good Morning, Gorillas #27 Thanksgiving on Thursday #28 High Tide in Hawaii #29 Christmas in Camelot #30 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve #31 Summer of the Sea Serpent #32 Winter of the Ice Wizard #33 Carnival at Candlelight #34 Season of the Sandstorms #35 Night of the New Magicians #36 Blizzard of the Blue Moon #37 Dragon of the Red Dawn #38 Monday with a Mad Genius #39 Dark Day in the Deep Ocean #40 Eve of the Emperor Penguin #41 Moonlight on the Magic Flute #42 A Good Night for Ghosts #43 Leprechaun in Late Winter #44 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time #45 A Crazy Day with Cobras #46 Dogs in the Dead of Night #47 Abe Lincoln at Last! #48 A Perfect Time for Pandas #49 Stallion by Starlight #50 Hurry Up, Houdini! #51 High Time for Heroes #52 Soccer on Sunday #53 Shadow of the Shark #54 Balto of the Blue Dawn #55 Night of the Ninth Dragon

These Decodable Sentence Pyramids Worksheets are designed for Kindergarten and First Grade students, offering two differentiated activities to cater to varying skill levels. One activity focuses on building sentences from simple words, helping students connect individual words to form complete sentences. The other activity emphasizes comprehension, encouraging students to understand and engage with the sentences they create to develop confidence and fluency in reading. Focusing on CVC words and sight words, which are foundational for early literacy, these worksheets gradually increase sentence complexity to help students enhance their decoding skills, improve comprehension, and build a solid foundation for reading success.

Benefits

• Develop confidence and fluency in reading
• Focus on CVC words and sight words
• Enhance decoding skill
• Improve comprehension
• Build a solid foundation for reading success

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

These worksheets can be used in small group, whole class, or individually. Teachers can incorporate them into their reading lessons to help students practice reading decodable sentences and improve their literacy skills.

Testimonials

"My students loved using these worksheets to practice their reading skills. It really helped improve their fluency and confidence!" - Adams

This is a informational reading passage about Jacob Lawrence as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project activity or for Black History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Family Life

- Interesting Facts

- Artists

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

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Help your students explore the joy of reading!

Discovering a love for books is easier with our Thanksgiving novembre Reading Log. This handy tool features:

• Date
• Title and Author of Book
• Number of Pages
• Number of Minutes
• Parent Initial

Encourage your students to track their reading progress and celebrate their achievements!

Are your students struggling with the new V9 Australian Curriculum whole class reading language? Look no further than this ever growing vocabulary defined reading poster pack! It is ready to print and use in your classroom today!

What's included in this Reading Poster Pack:

- 23 colour and 23 black and white versions of:

• purpose of information texts
• purpose of narrative texts
• main idea
• authoritative source
• simple sentence
• compound sentence
• complex sentence
• paragraphs
• supported by evidence - in the text
• who would read this text
• language features
• subjective language
• objective language
• literacy devices
• visual features
• salience
• placement
• framing
• contrast
• text features
• layout
• characteristic features

How can you use this Reading Poster Pack:

- print and display in classroom

- print smaller and give to students to glue into a reading book

- copy in to PowerPoints to reinforce learning wall

- print for learning wall or reading corner or desk reference

Why you'll love this Reading Poster Pack:

- no prep - great for busy teachers!

- aligns to the Australian Curriculum V9

- print and go - ready to use (B&W or Colour versions)

- engaging, informative and visually appealing resource

Are you ready to celebrate Halloween? Introducing the Halloween DIY Bookmarks Crafts and Activity Templates, a spooktacular addition to your Halloween celebrations. This engaging and fun pack offers 20 unique bookmarks, each with a cool Halloween-themed image and a cute quote.

With these easy-to-download and print templates, students can dive into a world of creativity. The black and white designs invite them to add their own vibrant colors, making each bookmark a personalized masterpiece. Simply color within the lines, cut out the bookmark, and voila – a unique keepsake to mark their reading adventures. Teachers can even laminate the bookmarks. Ideal for classroom activities, crafts, or as rewards, these bookmarks make for fantastic Halloween treats. From quotes like Boo-kmarking your page for some fang-tastic reading! to Creep it real and keep reading this Halloween!, these bookmarks add a bewitching touch to every story. With both UK and US versions available, this resource ensures that every reader can join in the Halloween reading magic. Download now and let the spooky reading fun begin.

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Diagraph? What? will help young learners to identify diagraphs and read in a simple way. This pdf file contains 24 diagraph sounds.

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Help you students explore the different features found in fiction and non-fiction texts with these 'Text Feature Templates.'

These templates are a great way to assess your students understanding of the different features, while also finding text evidence/ examples to support their understanding.

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Are you nearing the end of the school year or teaching about SUMMER? Do you need a FUN, NO PREP activity for your students?

This Reading passage is created with picture support for non-readers or low level ESL students.

This short passage tells all about the season of Summer, along with weather and activities. Students can read successfully by using the symbol/picture supports to guide them.

This also includes a short 5 question quiz to assess students’ understanding!

NO PREP, Just print & it's ready to use!

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Celebrate Columbus Day with an exciting and educational activity that your students will love! This Columbus Day Word Search Pack is the perfect way to engage students while teaching them about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Puzzles themed around Columbus Day.
• Focus on key words like exploration, discovery, ships, voyages, and more!
• PDF Format: Easy to download, print, and use right away.
• Suitable for Grades K-6, with words ranging from 3 to 12 letters to fit different skill levels.
• Answer keys included for easy checking.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Fun & Educational: Engages students in learning about Columbus Day through vocabulary and word recognition.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! Perfect for classroom activities, morning work, or homework.
• Versatile Use: Great for individual practice, small groups, or a fun Columbus Day classroom challenge!

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• Fall Word Search Bundle - 50 Puzzles with Answer Keys
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These Chinese New Year nonfiction reading passages are great for your students to learn about a fun holiday. These engaging and no prep reading passages with comprehension questions are easy to use and helpful when supplementing your curriculum. Kids always enjoy learning about other cultures and will LOVE these holiday informational reading passages and learning how other countries New Year celebrations are similar and different to their own.

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This Resource Includes:

→ KWL chart

→ 12 informational passages

→ answer key

Topics Covered:

⭐ Chinese New Year

⭐ Spring Festival

⭐ Animals of the New Year

⭐ 2021: Year of the Ox

⭐ 2022: Year of the Tiger

⭐ 2023: Year of the Rabbit

⭐ 2024: Year of the Dragon

⭐ What Animal Would You Be?

⭐ Customs and Traditions

⭐ Delicious Food

⭐ The Lantern Festival

⭐ The Dragon Dance

This resource is ideal for:

✎ whole group

✎ small group

✎ morning work

✎ homework

✎ independent work

✎ sub plans

✎ reading centers

✎ social studies

✎ research project

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