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The Mouse and The Motorcycle Novel Study w/ Lesson Plans and Slideshow
By A Teachers Sidekick
Ralph S. Mouse!!!
This is a novel study of Beverly Cleary’s The Mouse and The Motorcycle. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 2nd-4th grade students.
Completed Lesson Plans
Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.
Doodle Notes & Chapter/Discussion Activities
Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.
Slideshow
To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File also that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits
Cleary, B., & Darling, L. (1965).The Mouse and The Motorcycle .W. Morrow
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Novel Study
By A Teachers Sidekick
This is a novel study of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students. **You will need to have read the first book The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,** before you do this novel study. I have a novel study for the first book also!****
Competed Lesson Plans
Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.
Doodle Notes/End of Chapter & Discussion Activities
Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.
Slideshow
To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable! So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File also that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide, that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits
Lewis, C. S.(Clive Staples), 1898-1963, author.Prince Caspian : the Return to Narnia.New York, N.Y. :Collier Books, 1970
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - Novel Study
By A Teachers Sidekick
This is a novel study of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. In this product, there are completed lesson plans (and a blank one if you need to write your own), a slideshow that includes everything for each chapter (introduction, review of content, copy of the doodle notes, copy of the end of chapter activity/discussion outline, and the closure question), the Doodle Notes outline for each chapter, and the End of Chapter/Discussion activities. This novel study is for 4th-grade to 7th-grade students.
Lesson Plans
Each chapter comes with a completed lesson plan! The lesson plans include an I can statement (Chapter Goal), the materials needed, what students will be doing as a preview to the chapter, what they will be doing during the read, the activity after the chapter, some differentiation ideas, the assessment, and a closure. There is a spot for standards, but I did not include one because of different state standards. They are also all editable! It was made using Google Slides, so that will be the best place to edit the lesson plans.
Doodle Notes/End of Chapter Activities & Discussions
Each chapter comes with doodle notes and an End of Chapter/Discussion Activity. Doodle notes are notes students take that involve more drawing than writing. Students will have a prompt to help them know what to focus on while listening/reading the chapter and what to take notes on. The activities focus on multiple different skills, Central Idea, Supporting Details, Problem/Solution, Cause/Effect, Summaries, Story Elements, Inferences, and more. There are also 8 discussion activities where students will need to work in groups discussing a prompt about the chapter.
Slideshow
To go along with the book, there is a Slideshow that includes an outline for each chapter! It includes what is written in the lesson plans. So there are introduction slides for each chapter, a copy of the doodle notes and chapter activities, and a slide for the closure. The slides are also editable!So if you would like to add/adapt anything to fit your class/lesson better, just open the file in Canva or PowerPoint. I also made a Google Slides File that is easier to edit on Google Slides, however, you cannot edit as much. ***There is a slide that you will need to edit. It is the “Discussion Expectations” slide. This is because each class will have different expectations for discussions.**
Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoy it.
Please rate and review.
Credits
Lewis, C, S. (1978). The CHRONICLES Of NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE . New York: HarperCollins Publishers
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Lesson Plan on The Weather - Grades 1-4
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This fun 90-minute lesson is perfect for Grades 1–4. It helps students learn all about the weather in a simple and engaging way. The lesson starts with a quick observation activity where students look outside and describe what they see. Then, they watch a short, colorful video called Weather | Science for Kids. It explains what weather is, the different elements, and why it matters.
After the video, students answer questions, sort weather cards, and work in pairs. The lesson includes a printable worksheet full of matching, drawing, and word games. Students also make their own weather wheels and act as mini meteorologists in class.
Everything is hands-on and easy to follow. The lesson builds vocabulary, boosts speaking, and teaches science—all at once. It’s ideal for classroom or remote learning. Best of all, the activities are ready to print and use right away. If you want a weather lesson that’s fun, interactive, and packed with learning, this is it!
Area and Perimeter for grade 4
By olivia
Area and Perimeter for Rectangle, square and triangle include the practice question
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson plan introduces Grade 1–3 students to the meaning and history of Father’s Day through an engaging video, interactive discussion, and hands-on activities. Using the animated YouTube video “Father’s Day” students learn about the origins of the celebration, including stories of Sonora Dodd and Grace Golden Clayton.
The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion, followed by a video viewing and guided comprehension questions. Students then complete a colorful worksheet with true/false questions, matching activities, a crossword, a wordsearch, and a drawing task to reinforce understanding. The lesson concludes with a creative card-making activity where students design heartfelt Father’s Day cards and write short thank-you messages to their dads or caregivers.
This lesson encourages students to express gratitude, develop their listening and comprehension skills, and explore the importance of family relationships in a fun and meaningful way. All materials, including the worksheet and answer key, are provided to support easy implementation in the classroom.
Lesson Plan on Butterfly Life Cycle
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Lesson Plan Overview: The Fascinating Life Cycle of Butterflies
Prepare for a thrilling 90-minute exploration centered on butterflies! This lesson is ideal for young learners who are interested in the growth and transformation of butterflies. Together, we will discover the four captivating phases of a butterfly’s existence: beginning as small eggs, developing into voracious caterpillars (larvae), changing within a chrysalis (pupa), and ultimately appearing as stunning adult butterflies.
We’ll start with an enjoyable discussion to discover what knowledge students have about butterflies. Next, we will view an engaging and informative YouTube video titled “Butterfly Life Cycle” that illustrates these stages. Following the video, students will respond to guided questions to encourage deeper reflection on their learning.
Following this, learners will engage with an interactive worksheet full of tasks such as matching, sequencing events, discovering new vocabulary, illustrating, and tackling some critical thinking puzzles. These tasks aim to enhance key concepts while also igniting creativity and curiosity.
By the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to confidently identify and explain each phase of the butterfly’s lifecycle, grasp the concept of metamorphosis, and even provide instances of other creatures that undergo remarkable transformations. This lesson offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance science skills, expand vocabulary, and accommodate various learning styles—whether students learn optimally through visual, auditory, or hands-on experiences.
Perfect for students in grades 2 to 4, this lesson can be effortlessly adjusted for younger or older children. Furthermore, all the resources you require, along with a useful worksheet and answer key, are provided to ensure your teaching experience is seamless and effective
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This engaging and educational worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3 to 5 to explore the fascinating science behind a solar eclipse. Aligned with classroom discussions and visual learning, this printable resource reinforces key concepts such as the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, and introduces important terms like umbra, penumbra, and antumbra.
The worksheet includes a variety of interactive activities to enhance comprehension and critical thinking. Students will match vocabulary to definitions, fill in the blanks using knowledge from the lesson, label diagrams, identify different types of eclipses, and highlight safe viewing practices. A hands-on model activity using everyday objects is also encouraged to bring the eclipse experience to life in the classroom.
An answer key is included to support independent or guided learning. Ideal for use after watching the educational Dr. Binocs video on solar eclipses, this worksheet serves as both a fun follow-up and an effective assessment tool. Whether used in class or for homework, it helps young learners grasp this amazing celestial event in an age-appropriate and exciting way.
Lesson Plan on Mental Health Awareness Week
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
This 90-minute lesson is designed to help students understand the importance of mental health in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate way. Students explore what mental health means, why it matters, and how we can take care of our emotional well-being just like our physical health. The lesson includes a warm-up discussion, vocabulary building, video comprehension tasks, group discussions, personal reflection, and a creative poster activity.
Students will learn key concepts such as emotions, stress, and support, and reflect on how life events can affect mental health. They’ll also discuss helpful strategies for coping with tough feelings and identify ways to support friends and classmates. A printable student worksheet provides multiple activities, including matching tasks, gap-fill exercises, true/false questions, and space for creative and personal responses.
The lesson promotes empathy, communication, and emotional literacy while encouraging a classroom culture where mental health is openly discussed and supported. It’s ideal for upper elementary or lower secondary learners and aligns with broader well-being and social-emotional learning goals. All answers are provided for easy review. This is a meaningful way to mark World Mental Health Awareness Week with your class.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Celebrate Mexican history and culture with this engaging 90-minute classroom lesson about Cinco de Mayo! Using a short, informative video by History channel, students will learn the true story behind May 5th, exploring key historical events like the Battle of Puebla, the role of General Ignacio Zaragoza, and the resistance against French invasion.
This lesson clears up common misconceptions about the holiday and dives into important vocabulary, critical thinking, and creative writing. A printable student worksheet is included with a variety of activities:
✔️ Vocabulary matching
✔️ Comprehension questions
✔️ Timeline sorting
✔️ Map labeling
✔️ Diary-style creative writing
An answer key is provided for easy grading. This resource is ideal for Grades 4–8, Social Studies, History, or ESL classes, and is perfect for cultural celebration weeks or May-themed lessons.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child's education. One of the earliest and most effective strategies for teaching reading is through the use of CVC words. CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are simple three-letter words that follow a predictable pattern, making them ideal for young learners and beginner readers.
CVC words help children understand how individual sounds (phonemes) come together to form words. They provide a solid foundation for phonics, blending, and decoding skills. For example, in the word "cat," children can learn to blend the sounds /k/, /a/, and /t/ to read the whole word.
This ebook is designed for early learners, ESL students, and anyone who is beginning their journey into reading and spelling. It includes 50 of the most common CVC words, each with a clear definition and example sentence. Following the word list, you will find a student worksheet with 30 fun and educational exercises that help reinforce the material. Answers are provided at the end for self-assessment or teacher use.
Let the learning begin!
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
What is Earth Day?
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard our planet for future generations.
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
Earth Day is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species. It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take action to preserve and protect the Earth’s natural resources.
Why is Earth Day important?
Earth Day is crucial because it brings people together to advocate for sustainable practices and policies. By promoting environmental awareness and activism, Earth Day plays a vital role in inspiring positive change and fostering a deeper connection between humanity and the planet.
This 90-minute lesson plan will help you teach your A1-A2 students basic facts about Earth Day in a very communicative way. The video 'What Is Earth Day?' is used throughout. There are many activities designed especially for levels A1-A2, and the answers are provided at the end.
BUNDLE it! - Perspective Art Lessons/Units (180+ pages)
By Art Shack by JB
This BUNDLE includes 180+ unique BUNDLE it! - Perspective Art Lessons/Units pages: Underwater Perspective Walkway, 2-Point Perspective City Scene, Bird's Eye View City Scene & 3-D Forms. Get students motivated and engaged in semi-difficult tasks with these eye-popping pages.
Please remember that using any of my original artworks for future commercial use is prohibited.
This is not a clipart product. This product cannot be used in any way for your own freebies or products.
This product is for personal use only and cannot be copied, redistributed or reposted by others.
If you enjoy these Perspective Art Lessons/Units, please check out my TeachShare store for more similar items.
I also have a unit for sale on Conscious Discipline, and another unit for sale on UDL & SEL.
BUNDLE it! - Self Portraits Art Lessons/Units (94 pages)
By Art Shack by JB
This BUNDLE includes 94 unique Self Portrait Lessons/Units: Ghostly Self Portraits, Cool Shades Self Portraits, and Picasso Self Portraits. Get students motivated and engaged in semi-difficult tasks with these eye-popping pages.
Please remember that using any of my original artworks for future commercial use is prohibited.
This is not a clipart product. This product cannot be used in any way for your own freebies or products.
This product is for personal use only and cannot be copied, redistributed or reposted by others.
If you enjoy these Self Portrait Lessons/Units, please check out my TeachShare store for more similar items.
I also have a unit for sale on Conscious Discipline, and another unit for sale on UDL & SEL.
Painting Art: Lily Pond Painting-Monet-inspired.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Lily Pond Scene, Monet-inspired was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for everything except the lily pond. I allowed the use of watercolor paint for the lily pond. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Collage Art: Flowerpot Collage.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Flowerpot Collage Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to create two separate artworks: a drawing (colored in), and a collage artwork. Students spent two days drawing and coloring a flowerpot artwork. Students spent another two days creating a flowerpot collage artwork that showed similarities in color and patterns used to their drawing artwork. We were able to hang both artworks in the art gallery side-by-side each other to show the comparisons. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Painting Art: Dragons & Castles.
By Art Shack by JB
This creative Dragons & Castles Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to brainstorm a dragons & castle drawing inside their sketchbook. Foreground, middle ground, and background were emphasized throughout the 4–5-day unit. I asked students to lightly redraw the composition onto watercolor paper. I asked students to paint the larger areas first and paint the dragon and details last. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Drawing Art: Bird’s Eye Perspective 3D Forms/City.
By Art Shack by JB
This creative Bird’s Eye View Perspective Unit: 3D Forms OR City Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to choose a Perspective artwork to complete: the 3D Forms artwork OR the City Scene artwork. Students used a ruler for most of this assignment and learned perspective drawing. Students worked with value or details in their artworks. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Group Mural Art: Winter Concert Decorations.
By Art Shack by JB
This creative Winter Concert Decorations: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to get with a partner or into small groups and brainstorm subject matter, orientation, and theme of the overall composition. Plus, decide which group member(s) will be in charge of what to draw and where to draw it. Students will need to sketch out ideas first inside a sketchbook, transfer the sketches to Final Copy Paper, outline the large image, and start coloring in everything with crayon. Sadly, most other art materials will ruin the roll paper. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!