Homeschool English Language Arts Activities

Supercharge student learning with discussion cards! These colorful discussion cards are great for icebreakers, discussion starters, and creative writing prompts! Need brain breaks or fun bell-ringers? This discussion card deck invites students to actively listen and discover while nurturing a more engaging and enjoyable learning experience.

What's Included

20 Spring-themed discussion cards

5 pages with 4 cards each (cut lines are provided; laminate for extended use)

Benefits of Discussion Cards

• Spark Engagement: Ignite curiosity! These thought-provoking prompts will have your students buzzing with anticipation and eager to share their ideas.
• Boost Critical Thinking: Each question is like a mini-puzzle, encouraging students to dig deep, think outside the box, and formulate their unique perspectives.
• Develop Communication Skills: Foster a classroom and homeschool culture of respectful discussion as students learn to listen actively, share their thoughts clearly, and engage in constructive dialogue.
• Promote Social-Emotional Learning: These cards go beyond academics, exploring diverse viewpoints and fostering empathy as students learn to understand and appreciate different perspectives.

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

This product includes eight (8) interactive mini books to learn and practice digraphs.

• Sh
• Ph
• Wh
• Ch
• Kn
• Qu
• Th
• Wr

For each book there is a page with cut outs (5 strips) with pictures of the mystery words inside each mini book.

There is a "Step-by-step" slide on how to cut and fold each one of the mini books.

This product is design to be glued onto a notebook but you can also use it as a practice booklet that kids can take home or practice with a partner in the classroom.

Connect the Dot to Dot ALPHABET LETTER "O" Set Coloring Pages! Practice counting to 100 with connect the dots alphabet coloring pages. This set has 19 different dot to dot pages with numbers ranging from 14 to 85, and all images are "O" words. This is part of the ALPHABET DOT TO DOTS BUNDLE, get it here. There are 3 versions of each page, b&w with a word, b&w without word, and framed in color. Color pages are perfect for using in dry erase sleeves or laminating for counting practice to be used over and over again!

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⭐57 dot to dot pages, 19 different images with 3 versions each (19 B&W, 19 B&W with a word, 19 color framed)

⭐Letter "O" images include: uppercase O, lowercase o, ocean, octagon, octopus, office, old, olive, omelet, on, open, opposite, opposite, ostrich, otter, oval, over, overalls and ox.

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Printable activities for the story Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola. This story is a fun way for students to be introduced to Egypt and just a few of thing which can be found there including sarcophagus, pyramids, sphinx. Printable worksheets include:

1. 10 question multiple choice quiz

2. Printable definition sheet (with pictures)

3. Drawing page of the trip down the Nile Bill and Pete take

4. Coloring sheet.

Interested in other great children's stories check out:

We Are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

The Littlest Snowplow

hese journal pages are designed to promote creative writing with a St. Patrick's Day theme. This packet contains 10 writing prompts which can be used with beginning writers as well as students who are more accomplished writers. Blank lined writing pages are included for students who need more space for their stories.

Introducing our Action Verbs Picture Cards – a straightforward tool to evaluate your students' language abilities.

Ideal for educators working with deaf or hard of hearing students, speech therapists, special education teachers, and preschool instructors. These versatile cards offer various teaching opportunities: from practicing pronouns and describing actions to building complete sentences and acting out activities!

They're particularly beneficial for supporting students with significant needs, making them valuable resources for both special education classrooms and inclusive settings in general education."

What's included:

- 17 pages of verb flash card in pdf. (included 135 verbs-refer to thumbnails for full verb list)

- 5 pages reading race in pdf (refer to thumbnail for sample sheet)

>>>> HOW TO PLAY HOW TO PLAY

Your students will play this game with a partner.

They will take turns being the reader and the recorder.

The first student will read as many words as possible in 30 seconds (you can choose to increase the time).
The other student keeps track of how many words were read in the allotted time and records the number.

The students will continue to take turns to improve their reading fluency and accuracy.

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Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Thanksgiving Alphabet Kitten Matching Fun!

This set of Thanksgiving Alphabet Sort/Match for Preschool through First grade makes the perfect Holiday activity for your Alphabet Literacy Centers or Morning Baskets for alphabet review. With 130 ABC alphabet Thanksgiving Kitten themed sorting cards students have the opportunity to recognize their upper-case and lower-case alphabet letters and sort/match them to the coordinating 156 ABC letter Thanksgiving Kitten themed cards. Your Prek-1st grade will love matching the Thanksgiving Kittens.

This packet includes:

5 activities to help the student with Alphabet Identification that way you can choose the Thanksgiving Kitten Sorting activity that will best benefit the student and their needs.

1. Upper Case Letters

2. Lower Case Letters

3. Upper/Lower Case (Az,Bb,Cc)

4. Upper Case 3 object sort/match (Students will chose the 3 themed cards (a Slice of Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Latte, Thanksgiving Cupcake) and place them in the Circles of the correct Kitten it sorts/matches with.

5. Lower Case 3 object sort/match (Students will chose the 3 themed cards (a Slice of Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Latte, Thanksgiving Cupcake) and place them in the Circles of the correct Kitten it sorts/matches with.

You will receive the following Digital Resources:

130 Thanksgiving Kitten Letter Sorting Cards:

• 26 Upper Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Lower Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Upper/Lower Case themed letter sorting cards
• 26 Upper Case themed letter 3 object sorting cards
• 26 Lower Case themed letter 3 object sorting cards

156 Thanksgiving Themed Letter Cards to match Kittens

These worksheets are easy to complete.

❤️Just Print them out “Recommend Card Stock for Durability”

Cut on the perforated lines “Recommend Laminating for Durability”

Your 1st-2nd Grade students are then ready to go and will love getting into
the season by finding the themed alphabet kitten match card to the correct
Thanksgiving themed Kitten sorting mat.

For practice of Fine Motor Skills Velcro could be added

USE THIS RESOURCE FOR:

Independent Work

Morning Baskets

Daily Review

Literacy Centers

Early Finishers

Morning Menus

Intervention

Homeschoolers

Small Groups

And More!

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Thanksgiving Upper and Lower Case Alphabet Letter Identification Match

These Turkey Letter Match Mats are for Upper/Lower Case letters A-Z as well and are great for Alphabet Review.

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Boost fine motor skills with this engaging Scissor Skills Bundle! Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this collection of cut and paste crafts offers a fun and educational way to develop scissor skills.

Contents: The Scissor Skills Bundle includes a variety of themed cut and paste crafts designed to help young learners practice their scissor skills. Each set features different images broken into pieces for students to cut out and glue back together, with easy-to-follow dotted lines guiding where to cut. A completed image is included in the corner of each page for reference, ensuring that students can confidently assemble their crafts. Current themes include farm, spring, letter sounds, woodland animals, and Halloween, with more exciting themes to be added in the future.

Why They’ll Love This Product: Teachers will love how this bundle effortlessly integrates fine motor skill practice into fun and thematic activities. The crafts are designed to be simple yet engaging, making them perfect for young students to build their confidence with scissors. The dotted guidelines and reference images make it easy for students to succeed while enjoying the creative process. Plus, with a variety of themes included, this bundle is versatile and can be used throughout the year for different lessons and occasions.

Who This Product Is For: This Scissor Skills Bundle is ideal for:

1. Preschool Teachers looking to incorporate fine motor skill activities into their curriculum.
2. Kindergarten Teachers who want to offer fun, hands-on learning opportunities.
3. Homeschool Educators seeking to provide their students with engaging, skill-building activities.
4. Daycare Providers aiming to enhance children’s fine motor development during craft time.
5. Summer School Programs needing creative and educational activities to keep young learners engaged.

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Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

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❤️Your students will love going on a wild learning adventure with this African safari / zoo themed activity pack! They'll enjoy practicing their math, science, literacy, and fine motor skills with these fun, colorful, printable activities!

✏️Great for centers, early finishers, sub tub, and independent seatwork for your preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade learners!

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• Animal Name Tracing (2 Pages)
• Identifying Beginning Letter Sounds (6 Pages)
• Animal Name Vocabulary Matching (2 Pages)
• Letter Tracing - Lowercase (1 Page)
• Letter Tracing - Uppercase (1 Page)
• Counting African Animals (2 Pages)
• Safari Animal Measuring (2 Pages)
• Tracing Shapes (1 Page)
• Tracing Numbers (1 Page)
• Safari Cutting Practice (2 Pages)
• Safari Object Addition (2 Pages)
• Safari Object Subtraction (2 Pages)
• Safari Animal Journal (3 Pages)
• Safari Size Sorting (1 Page)
• Safari Graph (1 Page)
• Safari Ten Frame (1 Page)

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This 7-page (1538 words ) student Handout will help any student and/or teacher of the play get started in thinking about themes, characters and examination questions. Written by an Examiner and teacher of 30-years standing.

The Guide is structured as follows:

• Historical Context: Written during the Elizabethan era, “Hamlet” reflects the cultural and political changes of the time, including the Renaissance and the rise of humanism.
• Shakespeare’s Life and Works: Understanding Shakespeare’s life and other works can provide valuable insights into “Hamlet,” one of his most complex plays.
• Character Analysis: The guide examines key characters like Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Polonius, Laertes, Horatio, and King Hamlet’s ghost, highlighting their complexities and roles in the narrative.
• Language and Style: Shakespeare’s use of soliloquies, wordplay, and vivid imagery enhances the play’s emotional and intellectual impact.
• Study Strategies: Effective study strategies include close reading, performance analysis, discussion, and consulting secondary sources to deepen understanding.

Look out for my other resources on Hamlet as well.

this Handprint Alphabet Book Template offers 26 cute animal handprint designs perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or keepsakes.

Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.

These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.

This A-Z Animal Handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- 52 pages total.

Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.

How to Use:

1. Download: Once your purchase is confirmed, download the file directly to your computer.
2. Print: Print at home or at a local print shop like Costco, Walgreens, or Staples.
3. Create: Follow the easy instructions included to create your unique handprint art masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Bring Writing to Life with Sensory Descriptive Writing for Grades 3-6

This Sensory Descriptive Writing Pack is perfect for developing students' descriptive writing skills by exploring the five senses. Ideal for Grades 3-6, this resource helps students create vivid, sensory-rich writing through activities that use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to enhance storytelling. With ready-to-use materials that align with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum, this resource offers a complete toolkit for teaching descriptive writing.

What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer Keys, PDF Slides

✅ Digital Materials: Non-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint, Audio clip   

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 page PowerPoint/Google Slides
✔️ 8 Worksheets

✔️ Visual Aid

✔️ Audio clip  
✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Learning Objectives & Success Criteria
✔️ Lesson Route

✔️ Answer Key & Tips 

Why Teachers Love This Resource:
✏️ No Prep
✏️Print and Go
✏️ Versatile Use
✏️ Classroom-Tested
✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

When to Use This Resource:
✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour sessions)

✅ Creative Writing Workshops
✅ Review 
✅ Sub Plans

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer with speakers

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Focused:
✔️ Descriptive Writing

✔️ Creative Writing

✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Independent Learning

Curriculum Alignment
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

• W.3.3-W.6.3: Write narratives using descriptive details and sensory language.

• W.3.4-W.6.4: Produce clear, task-appropriate writing.

• L.3.5-L.6.5: Use figurative language to enrich descriptions.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

§110.5-§110.8 (Grades 3-6)

• (b)(12)(A-D): Develop literary texts using sensory details.

• (b)(10)(D): Edit drafts to improve sentence structure and conventions.

• (b)(11)(C): Revise drafts to enhance style, word choice, and sentence variety.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6)

• Plan, draft, and edit writing with sensory and descriptive language to develop settings, characters, and atmosphere.
• Improve vocabulary and sentence structure for enhanced writing quality.

Bonus Benefits:
✅ Boosts creativity

✅ Builds Confidence
✅ Classroom Success

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Preschool Summer Packet of Fun!

Get ready for Kindergarten with this Letter Learning Alphabet Activity.

Great for Preschool or Kindergarten Literacy Centers & Phonics Activities

Here is how it works:

•Included in this product are popsicle puzzles for all the letters of the alphabet.

•Print, Cut out (Recommend Laminating before cutting)

•They are divided into three sections.

•The bottom of the popsicle is the capital letter.

•The middle part of the popsicle is the lower case letter

•The top part is a word that has this letter as its beginning sound.

•Students will match the upper/lower case letters with the corresponding picture to make a popsicle!

Hope you enjoy!!

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This fun and engaging worksheet is perfect for students in grades 2-3. It helps reinforce part of speech concepts while celebrating the spooky season of Halloween. Students will identify and color-code various Halloween-themed words based on their part of speech: nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs.

Key Features:

• Engaging Theme: The worksheet features exciting Halloween-themed words and images to keep students interested.
• Educational Value: It reinforces essential grammar concepts, helping students understand the different functions of words in sentences.
• Printable Format: Conveniently printable for classroom use or homeschooling.
• Suitable for Grades 2-3: The content and difficulty level are appropriate for young learners.

How to Use:

1. Print the worksheet.
2. Assign each part of speech a specific color.
3. Have students identify the part of speech for each word.
4. Encourage students to color the corresponding Halloween-themed images according to the assigned colors.

Benefits:

• Improves grammar and language skills.
• Reinforces part of speech concepts in a fun and engaging way.
• Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Provides a visual aid for learning grammar.

Keywords: Halloween worksheet, part of speech, grammar, language arts, printable, educational, fun, kids, second grade, third grade.

Test your reading comprehension of the seventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: The Third Wheel with this hilarious 35-question multiple choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the seventh book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 35 multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

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This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.

This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

Students love learning about rainforest animals! This resource includes realistic pictures of 20 rainforest animals with 3 to 4 sentences of informational text about each one. They are perfect for the lower grades by themselves and will pique students' interest in the upper grades. There are student-friendly website suggestions for research, graphic organizers for collecting research (2 levels), rainforest-themed writing papers on three levels, and more!

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