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William Shakespeare Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.
NO PREP is needed!
Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.
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I See, I Think, I Wonder Task Cards for Creative Inquiry Based Lessons
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Introducing the I See, I Think, I Wonder Sea Creature Pack. This engaging resource is designed to promote critical thinking activities, flexible thinking, problem solving, and innovating in your classroom. With 70 vibrant slides featuring captivating sea creature images, students will have the opportunity to explore, observe, and express their thoughts in a creative and inquiry-based way.
The "I See, I Think, I Wonder" method encourages students to develop their thinking skills and think outside the box as they engage with the sea creature slides.
Each slide provides space for students to write down what they see, what they think about the creature, and what they wonder or have questions about. This method fosters curiosity and encourages students to make connections, analyze information, and generate meaningful questions to deepen their understanding of the marine world. To ensure durability and long-lasting use, the product is designed for easy printing in color. Simply print and laminate the sheets to create reusable activity cards that can be used year after year. Students can write on the laminated sheets using whiteboard markers, allowing for easy erasing and modification of their responses.
Not only can these cards be used individually as critical thinking activities, but they also serve as excellent tools for classroom discussions and teacher-led displays on the whiteboard. The interactive nature of the I See, I Think, I Wonder method promotes active student participation and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.
Encourage your students to think critically and creatively as they explore the fascinating world of sea creatures. Foster their inquiry-based learning, thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities while cultivating flexibility and innovative thinking. By using the method, students can delve into intriguing topics such as the communication patterns of schools of fish, the formation of majestic coral reefs, and the remarkable travel capabilities of sea turtles. With the I See, I Think, I Wonder Sea Creature Pack, your classroom will be filled with engaging learning experiences that promote curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the marine ecosystem.
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CREEPY CARROTS by Aaron Reynolds - Grade 2 and 3 Reading Comprehension Packet
By The Book Bandit
A book companion packet for CREEPY CARROTS
Tailored for Grades TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.
The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.
Activities include a differentiated variety of:
CLICK CLACK MOO, COWS THAT TYPE: Reading Comprehension Book Study Activities
By The Book Bandit
This is a 30 page book companion unit for CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE
Tailored for Grades ONE, TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.
The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.
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Adjective Writing | Describing Objects
By Inspired By MlG
Enhance your students' writing skills with our comprehensive adjective writing worksheets! These engaging exercises will help students master the art of vivid description by teaching them to use descriptive language to paint a picture with words. With 50 unique worksheets to choose from, students will have ample opportunities to practice describing objects in detail, focusing on their appearance, smell, feel, and more.
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Women in History Shark Lady STEM Story Extensions for Use with Google Slides™
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a shark book and activity your students will love! Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist was named "Best Children's Book of 2017" by Parents Magazine, It also made the National Teacher's Science Association's list of top STEM books for 2017!
Included in these resources are extensions for the story. This includes a story map, character traits sheets on two levels, a biography of Eugenie Clark with accompanying questions, I dream of being sheet, inspirational quote and activity about protecting our oceans, report writing graphic organizer and writing paper, task cards with pictures, and information about six sharks to help students get started on their research.
Shark Lady cover design by Sourcebooks, Cover illustration © 2017 Marta Alvarez Miguéns. Jacket image used with permission from Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., www.Sourcebooks.com, all rights reserved.
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Fall Themed File Folder Games (Bundle)
By Morgan Jeffries
This Bundle Of Fall Themed File Folder Learning Games is an awesome resource for you and your little learners. Below is a list of included activities. These resources can go with multiple themes throughout the fall season. Including your Apple Theme, Pumpkin Theme, Leaf Theme and so much more!
What's Included:
Apple-Themed Count & Match Game - Fall-Themed Math Center:
This activity is perfect for learning numbers as well as practicing one-to-one correspondence. The #2 pages that you attach to the file folder have baskets with numbers 1-10 on them. There are also #2 pages of apple flashcards. Each flashcard has different amounts of apples 1-10 on them. Have your students count the number of apples on each flashcard and then match it to the correct number basket.
Leaf-Themed Shape Matching Game:
There are #10 different shapes included in this activity. The #2 pages that you attach to the file folder have dots in the middle of each shape where you can attach a velcro dot to it. You can then attach a velcro dot to the opposite side of the leaf flashcards in order to make the matching process easier. This is a great activity for your young learners to practice matching and saying their shapes.
Pumpkin Themed Letter Matching Game:
This activity has both Uppercase and lowercase letters and is perfect for your young learners and learning the difference between Uppercase and lowercase letters. You should attach the #2 pages of pumpkins (Uppercase letters) to the file folder and then cut out the #1 page of pumpkin seeds (lowercase letters). I would attach a velcro dot at the top of each pumpkin and then on the back of each pumpkin seed in order to make the letter matching process easier for your students.
Fall-Themed Leaf Color Matching Game:
This game is a fun color-matching activity for your little learners. Each leaf is a different color have your students practice saying and matching each color together.
Cornbread and Poppy by Matthew Cordell library or classroom activities
By Debbie Tanner
Use this charming short chapter book to inspire your young readers. Activities and printables include contractions, compound words, vocabulary, and story retelling. Perfect for libraries, classrooms, home schools, or book clubs.
Charlotte's Web- Novel Study- Literature Response Packet
By Veronica Reyes
Whether you are reading this book whole-class, as a book club or individually, this packet can be differentiated to fit your needs. - Character List --> Spot to put in all major characters along with a definition and a picture -Text Connections - available for all 22 chapters. Spot for students to write in the type of connection - Summarizing - 3 scaffolded levels of Summarizing. Customizable for all 22 chapters. Place for chapter number and title, keywords and leveled summarizing. Level 1 --> Keywords provided and a place for pictures. Level 2 --> No keywords but place for pictures for beginning, middle and end. Level 3 --> Full paragraph summary, complete with self-editing on the bottom
BIBLE Character BINGO - 25 Different Cards
By Dovie Funk
BINGO is a great way to reinforce learning and kids LOVE playing Bingo! This is a set of Bible Character Bingo and has 25 different cards. I like to use mini-erasers from the dollar spot as tokens to cover spaces, but Skittles are also fun! I have also included calling cards that you can lay on the table for kids to look at if they get behind.
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By Beth Hammett
Learn about the top ten famous women scientists with this complete lesson plan packet of activities that includes: Quick facts coloring handouts of 10 women scientists including: Marie Curie Barbara McClintock Jane Goodall Rita Levi Montalcini Maria Mayer Gertrude Elion Rachel Carson Elizabeth Blackwell Rosalind Franklin Christine Nusslean-Volhard Quotes My Vocabulary Journal A Dinner Party Interview Daily News Report Writing Match It (Scientific Symbols with Authors) Chronological/Sequential Order Scientist's Life Map Roundtable Discussion 1 and 2 My Scientific Experiment Writing a Scientific Report A Day in the Life of a Nobel Peace Prize Winner (Speech Writing) Help Find the Laboratory (Maze) Recipe for a Scientist Fakebook for a Scientist 10 Fill-in-the-Blank Quick Fact Coloring Handouts Uses fact based information and critical thinking skills. Perfect for gifted/talented, homeschooling, flipped classrooms, group activities, and individual studies. Provides historical backgrounds, scientific quick facts, and much more. Use as test prep and review of contributions to society and for Women's History Month. Great for reviewing female scientists contributions and lives, as well as being role models for younger students interested in science as a career. Meets CCSS ELA guidelines.
Charlotte's Web- Novel Study- Literature Response Packet
By Veronica Reyes
Whether you are reading this book whole-class, as a book club or individually, this packet can be differentiated to fit your needs. - Character List --> Spot to put in all major characters along with a definition and a picture -Text Connections - available for all 22 chapters. Spot for students to write in the type of connection - Summarizing - 3 scaffolded levels of Summarizing. Customizable for all 22 chapters. Place for chapter number and title, keywords and leveled summarizing. Level 1 --> Keywords provided and a place for pictures. Level 2 --> No keywords but place for pictures for beginning, middle and end. Level 3 --> Full paragraph summary, complete with self-editing on the bottom
Halloween Bloodsuckers Nonfiction Texts and STEM Challenge
By Science and STEAM Team
These non-fiction texts about 9 different bloodsuckers are sure to grab your students' attention. After reading they will be challenged to make an instrument that can remover a bloodsucker from its host! Also included are tips and suggestions for teachers, a list of other bloodsuckers, and an animal report page. This comes in color and black and white. This resource is TeachShare digital-ready, and I have added directions and text boxes for you!
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Charlotte's Web- Novel Study- Literature Response Packet
By Veronica Reyes
Whether you are reading this book whole-class, as a book club or individually, this packet can be differentiated to fit your needs. - Character List --> Spot to put in all major characters along with a definition and a picture -Text Connections - available for all 22 chapters. Spot for students to write in the type of connection - Summarizing - 3 scaffolded levels of Summarizing. Customizable for all 22 chapters. Place for chapter number and title, keywords and leveled summarizing. Level 1 --> Keywords provided and a place for pictures. Level 2 --> No keywords but place for pictures for beginning, middle and end. Level 3 --> Full paragraph summary, complete with self-editing on the bottom
American Indian Research Nonfiction Newsletters| Indigenous People Close Reading
By Veronica Reyes
Can be used for research projects or nonfiction close reading.
Information on 5 American Indian groups:
- Cherokee
- Hopi
- Apache
- Shoshone
- Blackfoot
For elementary-aged students, integrating information about homes, territory, and clothing in an Indigenous People Informational Newsletter can be exciting and educational:
Including these elements in the newsletter helps young readers understand and appreciate the diverse homes, lands, and clothing of Indigenous communities, fostering a respect for their traditions and connection to the Earth.
Christmas Contraction BINGO Game - 30 Cards | Includes Black and White cards
By Dovie Funk
BINGO is a great way to reinforce learning and kids LOVE playing Bingo! This set is Christmas Contraction Bingo and has 30 different cards. I have also made tokens to cover spaces. For those without access to a color printer I have made a black and white version as well. You can print on card stock or laminate for durability.
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Contractions BINGO - 30 Cards | Includes Black and White cards
By Dovie Funk
BINGO is a great way to reinforce learning and kids LOVE playing Bingo! This set is Contraction Bingo and has 30 different cards. I have also made tokens to cover spaces. For those without access to a color printer I have made a black and white version as well.
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Capturing Inspiration: Picture of the Day Writing!
By Inspired By MlG
Looking to ignite a fire for creative writing in your classroom? Look no further than Picture of the Day Writing! This interactive daily activity uses captivating images to launch students on thrilling storytelling adventures.
Here's how it empowers your young wordsmiths:
Picture of the Day Writing: It's the perfect solution for educators seeking dynamic, adaptable content to invigorate their language arts lessons!
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Sight Word Flash Cards & Posters Bundle Dolch Pre-3rd Grd & Nouns Blue Dot Star
By My Kinder Garden
BUILD SIGHT WORD FLUENCY!
These Dolch sight word flash cards and posters are excellent for students to practice reading high frequency words and improve sight word identification and fluency. They are also a fun and engaging way to practice reading skills at home as a homework distance learning tool to use for the mastery of sight words.
This Bright Blue Dot Star Dolch Pre-Primer - 3rd Grade Sight Word and Noun Flashcards and Posters makes learning sight words fun and engaging. Help your students build better reading skills using these Dolch sight word flash cards for word work activities. These high frequency word cards can be used whole group, small group, in centers, for homework practice, or for word walls.
Sight words instruction is an excellent supplement to phonics instruction. Phonics is a method for learning to read in general, while sight words instruction increases a child’s familiarity with the high frequency words he will encounter most often. Sight word flashcards and posters can be used to introduce new words, practice previously taught words, and to practice in many different ways as listed below!
Ways to use:
The set includes a full page card for each word as well as a smaller flashcard for each word. There is a color background card for each word as well as a white background card for each word to save on ink or for if you wish to cut the stars out.
These can be used at center time, small group instruction, or individual practice in order to increase sight word recognition.
Pre-Primer Word list: a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you.
Primer Word List: all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes.
1st Grade Word List: after, again, an, any, ask, as, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when.
2nd Grade Word List: always, around, because, been, before, best, both, buy, call, cold, does, don't, fast, first, five, found, gave, goes, green, its, made, many, off, or, pull, read, right, sing, sit, sleep, tell, their, these, those, upon, us, use, very, wash, which, why, wish, work, would, write, your.
3rd Grade Word List: about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm.
Dolch Noun Word List: apple, baby, back, ball, bear, bed, bell, bird, birthday, boat, box, boy, bread, brother, cake, car, cat, chair, chicken, children, Christmas, coat, corn, cow, day, dog, doll, door, duck, egg, eye, farm, farmer, father, feet, fire, fish, floor, flower, game, garden, girl, good-bye, grass, ground, hand, head, hill, home, horse, house, kitty, leg, letter, man, men, milk, money, morning, mother, name, nest, night, paper, party, picture, pig, rabbit, rain, ring, robin, Santa Clause, school, seed, sheep, shoe, sister, snow, song, squirrel, stick, street, sun, table, thing, time, top, toy, tree, watch, water, way, wind, window, wood.
The super cute star graphics are by Ashley Hughes
The background paper is by Krista Wallden - Creative Clips
The frame is by Lovin Lit
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Readers Theatre Script - The Emotion Busters
By Clodagh
'The Emotion Busters' Readers Theatre Script - A Lesson In Feeling Our Emotions
Get your students tuned into the power of emotions in your classroom with "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script. This engaging and heartwarming script is a fun and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of why we have different emotions and the importance of feeling them.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.
Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will become aware of why we have these human emotions and watch as the Emotion Busters learn a valuable lesson.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This Readers Theatre script seamlessly combines education and entertainment, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for social and emotional learning.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
SEL Lessons: Perfect for integrated into your social emotional learning (SEL) lessons, "The Emotion Busters" readers theatre script helps students explore and understand their emotions better.
Lesson on Emotional Well-being: The central theme of emotional wellbeing is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Grades 3-6: Suitable for upper elementary, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of emotional well-being.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is download, print, staple, and you're ready to go!
By using "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script, you can create a positive and emotionally intelligent classroom environment while promoting important values such as understanding, empathy, and self-awareness. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the importance of managing their emotions for a happier and healthier life.
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