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Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities

By Michellecurtis

Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.


Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

  • A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
  • Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
  • Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
  • "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

  • "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
  • "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
  • "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
  • "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
  • "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

  • Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
  • Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
  • Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
  • Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

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SPANISH SYLLABLES! La letra M!!

By La Llama Bilingüe

Una actividad divertida para hacer del aprendizaje de las sílabas interactivo.

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Hedgehogs Reading Logs

By Creative Soul Printables

Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

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This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

  • Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
  • Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
  • Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

  • Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
  • Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
  • Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

  1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
  2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
  3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
  4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
  5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.
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Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie

By SPO Resources

Introduce your students to the basics of genre with these engaging Fiction and Nonfiction Genre Posters! Perfect for elementary classrooms or library displays, these posters feature student-friendly definitions and eye-catching graphics, helping students easily identify the differences between fiction and nonfiction.

This free set includes only the Fiction and Nonfiction posters.

Want more? Discover the full Reading Genre Posters set, featuring 28 unique genres to cover everything you need for teaching book genres.


WHAT’S INCLUDED

This set includes the fiction and nonfiction genre posters in the following formats:

Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Color and black & white options

Half-Size Poster (5” x 4”)➜ Color and black & white options; perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces


WHY USE GENRE POSTERS?

Boost reading comprehension by giving students a quick reference to help them identify fiction and nonfiction elements. These posters provide a strong foundation for understanding the basics of genre and are perfect for displaying year-round.


WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE

  • Display & Reference: Use on focus walls, in notebooks, or at literacy centers.
  • Student Engagement: Encourage students to refer to the posters as they explore texts.
  • Customization: Tailor the editable version to best fit your classroom needs.
  • Long-Term Use: Print, laminate, and reuse these posters year after year.
  • Digital Integration: Incorporate digital versions for virtual learning or in-class activities.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ideal for elementary teachers looking for a clear, ready-to-use tool to introduce fiction and nonfiction genres. This set is designed specifically for younger students needing a strong foundation in genre types.

Looking for the complete set of 28 genres? Explore these resources:

Reading Genre Posters — Ideal for classroom displays and word walls, featuring vibrant visuals for every genre.

Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deeper into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student-friendly note-taking guides.

Spanish Genre Posters — Available in Spanish to support bilingual classrooms.

Want to try another freebie? Sample the quality with this resource:

Fairy Tale Genre Poster Freebie


If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

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Create an engaging learning space for genre exploration with these fiction and nonfiction genre posters for your ELA classroom!

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Emoji Bookmarks, Expressions

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

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Fall Scavenger Hunt Learning Game Nature Exploration Large Group Activity

By Kyla McHenry

Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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How fast can you circle your number words?

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

With this product, children will be able to practice their number words by circling them in numerical order as fast as they can. The words are spread out all over the worksheets in colorful letters.

There are worksheets for:

#s 1-10

#s 1-20

Counting by 10s to 100

Countings by 5s to 100

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Readers Theatre Rules Poster

By Clodagh

Some social and emotional skills needed to collaborate with each other on a readers theatre performance are:

  • Empathy
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Cooperation
  • Confidence
  • Emotional regulation

To ensure the students are set up for success, before they are sent off into the wild for readers theatre there needs to be guidelines and clear expectations. An example of some Readers Theatre rules could be

Be Kind: Listen to each other and treat everyone with respect.

Join In: Everyone gets a chance to be part of the fun!

Teamwork Rocks: Work together to make our performance shine.

Get Ready: Practice your lines and cues before rehearsals.

Talk It Out: Share ideas and listen to each other's suggestions.

Try New Things: Be open to trying different ways of doing things.

Solve Problems Together: Work as a team to overcome any challenges.

Say Thanks: Celebrate each other's hard work and talent.

Look Back and Learn: Reflect on what we did well and how we can improve.

Have Fun!: Let's make reader's theatre a blast for everyone!

Readers Theatre Scripts

There are many out there to suit a whole range of different year levels and themes!

I’ve created these social and emotional learning readers theatre scripts for years 3-6, with each focusing on a different area.

The Kindness Crew 

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters 

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.

Resilient Riley 

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Check out the 'Readers Theatre In The Classroom' blog on the Captivating Kids blog.

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Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Winter Holidays

By True Line Texts

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

  • 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
  • 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
  • Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
  • 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
  • Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

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Adapted Book Discover the Natural Habitats of Each Animal

By Inspired By MlG

Explore the fascinating world of animals and their habitats in this beautifully adapted book "Where Does Animals Live". Discover how various creatures from the desert to the ocean, make their homes and survive in their unique environments. From the rainforest to the Arctic, this book takes readers on a wild adventure filled with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, "Where Does Animals Live" is sure to captivate and educate readers of all ages. Embark on a journey to discover the diverse and intricate ecosystems that animals call home.

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Red Word Tic Tac Toe

By Succulents and Second

Red Word Tic Tac Toe!

A fun way to practice spelling and reading red words!

Copy multiple copies, or place a copy in a plastic sleeve to be used with dry erase markers!

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Charlotte's Web Novel Study w/ Lesson Plans and Google Slides - Ch. 1 Preview

By A Teachers Sidekick

This is a product preview for my Charlotte's Web Novel Study. This preview includes everything from Ch. 1: The lesson plan, slideshow, End of Chapter Activity, and the Doodle Notes.

**If you enjoy this product, you can purchase the entire novel study that includes every chapter, editable lesson plans and Google Slides, movie watch along, and end of book project.**

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(FR) RENTRÉE SCOLAIRE - MES LIVRES À DÉVORER!

By French Made Fun!

Bonne rentrée ! Cette activité permettra à vos élèves de/d':

  • explorer les livres dans votre classe,
  • faire des recommandations à ses pairs,
  • utiliser les recommandations de leurs pairs pour découvrir de nouveaux livres,
  • faire des liens avec des lectures et des expériences passées,
  • créer une « liste de souhaits » de lecture pour l'année scolaire.

Cette ressource est l'une de mes activités préférées pour la rentrée. Plusieurs versions de cette activité sont incluses selon l'âge de vos élèves ! Les élèves utiliseront des trombones ou des pinces à linge pour attacher leurs recommandations à leurs couvertures de livres préférées.

Ensuite, ils créeront leur propre liste de souhaits de livres en fonction des recommandations des camarades de classe.

Enfin, les élèves écriront un court texte persuasif expliquant pourquoi ils pensent que leur livre est le MEILLEUR, ce qui vous donnera un petit échantillon d'écriture afin que vous puissiez mieux répondre aux besoins de vos nouveaux élèves.

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Free Printable Third Grade Dolch Sight Words List

By SmileyRainbowStudio

Free Printable Third Grade Sight Words List - Dolch List for 3rd Grade

Help your 3rd graders strengthen their reading fluency with this free Dolch Sight Words List! Featuring 41 crucial words, this list is designed to improve word recognition and boost reading comprehension, allowing students to read more confidently and fluently.

Perfect for classroom use, homework, or extra practice at home, this printable resource offers a clear and simple format, making it easy to use in lessons, word walls, or fun educational games.

What’s Included:

  • 41 Dolch Sight Words for 3rd grade
  • Clean and easy-to-read design
  • Free download for teachers and parents

Encourage reading success in your students with this essential sight words list! Download for free and start using it today

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Dolch Sight Words Printable Worksheets Free Sample Pack

By My Kinder Garden

This no prep engaging set of printable Dolch Sight Words l Printable Worksheets Free Sample Pack will help your students master high frequency words in no time flat. These Dolch Sight Words Printable Worksheets are a fun and engaging way to build reading skills, increase fluency and practice reading sight words in order to reach mastery. This free set is a sample of my Dolch Pre-Primer-3rd Grade Sight Words l Printable Worksheets Bundle.

Learning sight words is one of the fundamental building blocks for students to build fluency in reading. This packet will help students to be able to identify sight words in order to help build reading fluency. There are many other skills that are worked on in this packet in addition to high frequency words such as alphabetical order and sentence structure all of which will help students on their road to success as readers.

❤️What's included in this Dolch Sight Words l Printable Worksheets Free Sample Pack:

  • A few sheets from each of the Dolch sight word work packets pre-primer-3rd grade

This sampler can be used in class as daily work or can be sent home for homework as a weekly packet. It could also be sent home as a summer packet. There is a page that can be made into flashcards for practice along with five activities, one for each day, for each set of high frequency words. There is a sheet so that each students progress can me tracked. You can color in the words on the sheet as they are mastered.

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Story Retell Graphic Organizer

By Simply Read

Use this graphic organizer to help students retell any story. Students will practice retelling only the most important parts of a story. Each section - Beginning, Middle, and End has a box for an illustration as well.

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60th Day of School Fluency Poems for 1st-2nd Grade | Color & B/W | Reading

By Teach Savvy Store

Increase reading fluency with these 60th Day of School-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for literacy centersguided reading, or homework assignments!

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Printable Comprehension Worksheets with Questions & Answers

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Introducing my latest comprehension with questions and answers worksheets pack, Sally Strawberry in the Forest! This product includes a captivating story about Sally Strawberry and her adventure in the forest with her new friend, Mr. Pineapple. With engaging rhymes and fun characters, students will be drawn in and excited to read. The short reading comprehension pack also includes two different worksheets for students to use. The first worksheet has spaces for students to write their answers directly on the page, making it easy to keep track of their comprehension progress. The second worksheet is designed to be glued into their notebooks. Comprehension skills are essential for students to become successful readers. That's why this pack includes six Bloom's Taxonomy questions per worksheet, as well as two creative questions to encourage critical thinking and engagement. And don't worry - an answer key is included for easy grading and assessment.


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Winter- Picture Supported Reading Passage ESL/ Special Ed FREEBIE!

By Mrs. Linea

Are you currently teaching about Winter?

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

This short passage tells all about Winter's weather and activities. Students can read successfully by using the symbol/picture supports to guide them.

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

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Phoneme-Graphing Mapping Charts

By Literacy with Carly

Use these phoneme-grapheme mapping charts in your phonics and small group lessons! Two options are provided. One with 4 sound boxes for earlier readers and one with 7 boxes for more advanced patterns.

See the video below for this chart in action!

Word Mapping Chart Video

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