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ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Common Core, Language Development, Physics, Science, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Presentations, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Centers, Activities
This is a PDF catalog with links to all downloads currently available on TeachSimple. Updated monthly, you can keep up-to-date with the latest product drops from Cored Education by following or by downloading this catalog anytime you see it updated. LATEST UPDATE 4/30/25 VOWELS PPT GAMES ( KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 1 ) ADDED MARCH UPDATE: ADDED ELA MCQS GRADES 5/6 FEBRUARY UPDATE: READING GRADES 2-3/4-5/6-7 ADDED 4000+ PAGES OF GUIDED READING ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS ADDED ELA MCQS GRADES 3/4 JANUARY UPDATE: SCIENCE READING GRADES 3-4/5-6 INCLUDED SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS AND ACCOMPANYING VIDEOS ADDED ELA MCQS GRADES 1/2 Download Overviews Science Reading Comprehension Grades 5-6: Introducing a comprehensive resource tailored for 5th and 6th graders, this product offers an enriching reading passage supplemented with illustrative pictures and graphs to clarify key concepts. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it offers a hassle-free approach to teaching, given that the bulk of the preparation is already done for you. The passage presents a diverse set of questions – from multiple choice to data analysis and fill-in-the-blanks. This ensures a rich blend of high-interest content and fundamental curriculum-based science themes. With its versatility, you can seamlessly integrate this lesson into various classroom settings, whether it's whole class discussions, morning exercises, independent desk tasks, small group engagements, contingency plans for substitute teachers, regular homework assignments, or even themed activities for holidays. Science Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4: Targeted for students in 3rd and 4th grades, these reading passages are enhanced with illustrations and graphs to elucidate critical points. Each lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards, allowing you to integrate science reading practice effortlessly, knowing that minimal preparation is needed on your part. Each passage comes with a variety of questions in different formats, including multiple-choice formats, data analysis, and fill-in-the-blanks. The topics covered strike a balance between engaging content and core curriculum-based science subjects. Versatile in application, these lessons are suitable for a variety of settings such as whole-class instruction, morning activities, independent desk work, small group discussions, contingency plans for substitute teachers, homework assignments, or even special holiday-themed tasks. Reading Passages Grades 2-3: Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Reading Passages Grades 4-5: Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Reading Passages Grades 6-7: Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Grade 1/2 ELA Practice MCQs In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging exploration of the grammar skills that bring our language to life. These lessons are designed to help students identify, understand, and effectively use language arts skills in their writing and speech. Used with the free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the last, offering a mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn how to recognize grammar in sentences, understand their role in sentences and use them to enhance their own writing and speech. Grade 3/4 ELA Practice MCQs In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Grade 5/6 ELA Practice MCQs In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to master the language arts skills that make communication effective and expressive. These lessons are designed to help students recognize, understand, and apply key grammar, vocabulary, and writing conventions in both their writing and speech. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, providing a structured blend of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. With engaging tasks and thought-provoking questions, students will explore sentence structure, word choice, punctuation, and grammar rules to strengthen their understanding of English language conventions. Accompanied by free supplementary materials covering all topics, this series ensures a well-rounded and enjoyable learning experience. Through practice and exploration, students will develop the skills needed to analyze language, construct clear sentences, and express themselves with confidence. PPT Games These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners.
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Tags Download, Free, Coredgroup, Science, Reading, Grammar, Mcq, Catalog, Teachsimple, Comprehension
Phonetic Reading Book: Snails
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2,
This Snail easy reading book is an easy phonetic reader for children who are just beginning to read longer texts. The child is supported to read fluently as the book only uses commonly taught sight words and all other words are decodable. This gives the child much-needed confidence to read. It features two children who find a snail and go on to learn about snails, their habits and habitat. Therefore, it is non-fiction information presented in fictional form - children will learn to learn as they read! It can be used with any programme once a child has learned the basic digraphs and trigraphs. This includes after Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds and after RWI Speed Set 3. Who is it for? It is ideal for use in the classroom, for ESL/EFL, for home education and for special education needs. Parents teachers and private tutors can use it - anyone who needs it! Main features: Phonetic language It is written in a clear font. The sight words that are most likely to need practising are listed at the beginning of the book for practice before the book is read. It features original artwork. How can it be used? This Snail easy reader can be used with individual students, for guide reading with small groups, or shared with pupils online. It can be sent home with children for home-learning. It can be blown up large for guided reading with a whole class or group It can be used alongside a project on minibeasts, or as a stand-alone reader What is included? 1 pdf 8 pages only uses 2 sheets of paper Print as a booklet, side fold This book is one of a series. You can find more of such books in the Lilibettes Resources Store: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/lilibettes-resources Frogs Rook Rabbits Butterflies Seals Conkers Apples
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Phonetic Reading Book, Easy Reader, Snails Easy Reader, Science Easy Reader, Phonic Reading Book, Snails, Snails Reading Book, Phonics Reading Book
Easy Phonics Poems for Beginning Readers, Collection 1, by Phonics Advantage
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Literature, Poetry, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools
Easy Phonics Poems for Beginning Readers, Collection 1 by Phonics Advantage: A Comprehensive Teaching Resource Easy Phonics Poems for Beginning Readers, collection 1 by Phonics Advantage is a comprehensive teaching tool tailored explicitly for budding readers or those higher-grade students experiencing difficulties with reading comprehension. This resource largely focuses on word families, decodable words, and high-frequency words. The Philosophy of fostering a Love For Language through Rhythm and Rhyme The teaching resource believes in promoting love for language through rhythm and rhyme. Each verse in the included poems flows smoothly without any forced rhyming that might discourage learners. Practical Usage & Scope Educators can use this resource beyond traditional classroom settings, transforming it into emergent reader alternatives or digital content accessible on whiteboards and handheld devices. The phonics poems can be integrated into bulletin board displays or sent as after-class assignments to enhance learner autonomy while reinforcing lessons outside school hours. Inclusions: This comprehensive aid features: 15 unique printable phonics poems An appendix highlighting the primary word families featured A note providing context about each poem's phonic emphasis Compatibility & Versatility: This tool is ideal from Kindergarten to grade 2 covering subjects like ESL & Poetry constructs. It provides a fun-filled learning experience making early reading beneficially enjoyable. Accessible as downloadable PDF files, this product adapts well across varied application styles such as group learning, individual study or homeschooling scenarios.
Author Phonics Advantage
Tags Phonics Poems, Beginning Readers, Word Families, High-frequency Words, Literacy
Cooking Around the World Reading Passage, Q & A, Note-Taking Sheets
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Research, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History, History: World, High School, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Take your students on a mouthwatering journey around the globe with this resource - Cooking Around The World: A Culinary Exploration . I created this resource because I believe food isn't just about eating—it's about stories, heritage, and the beautiful ways people connect across cultures. Your students/homeschoolers will dive into rich descriptions of cooking traditions from Peru to Japan, discovering how each recipe tells a story of human creativity and adaptation. Through an engaging reading passage, thoughtful questions, and hands-on activities, they'll explore how something as everyday as cooking reveals our shared humanity. These materials do double duty: building essential reading skills while opening students'/homeschoolers' eyes to the diverse and delicious ways people around the world express their cultural identity through food. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: ✓High-quality reading passage about global cooking traditions and cultural significance ✓20 in-depth comprehension questions with complete answer key ✓Engaging crossword puzzle with solution key ✓10 versatile note-taking sheets for structured learning ✓Professionally formatted materials ready for immediate classroom use ✓Complete references list in MLA format for academic integrity TOPICS COVERED: ✓Cultural significance of food beyond basic nutrition ✓Unique cooking techniques from around the world ✓Historical food migrations and culinary exchanges ✓Indigenous food preparation methods ✓Mediterranean, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, and Peruvian culinary traditions ✓Relationship between geography and food development ✓Evolution of fusion cuisine in modern cooking ✓Cross-cultural food preservation techniques ✓Connection between cooking and human creativity What I love most about this Cooking Around The World: A Culinary Exploration resource is how it helps students/homeschoolers see beyond the classroom/homeschool walls. When kids discover why tandoor ovens create those distinctive smoky flavors in Indian breads or how Chinese wok cooking developed to conserve precious fuel, they're gaining insights that stick with them for life. The way food connects to geography, history, and cultural values becomes wonderfully clear. I have included a full set of academic references because I have found students/homeschoolers often want to dive deeper into specific cuisines that capture their imagination. fAt its heart, this resource turns something as familiar as food into a window through which students can better understand themselves and their place in our beautifully diverse world. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Author Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags Global Cooking Traditions, Cultural Food Significance, Culinary Exploration Teaching Resource, Cooking Techniques Around The World, Culinary History Lesson Plans, Culinary Diversity Lesson, Cultural Identity Through Food, Global Food Heritage Lesson, Food Cultural Reading Passage, Cultural Cooking Practices
ESL Body Parts Picture Crossword | No Prep Vocabulary Lesson
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Not Grade Specific, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Introduce your young learners and ESL students to an engaging and educational experience with our "ESL Body Parts Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle | No-Prep English Lesson for Learners." This enjoyable and interactive crossword puzzle helps enhance your students' vocabulary and spelling related to body parts while maintaining their interest throughout the activity. With three differentiated levels included, you can cater to a variety of learning needs. The first crossword showcases pictures only, requiring students to examine the images and use correct spellings to fill in the blanks. For those who may need additional support, a second version incorporates a word bank, enabling students to match pictures with the appropriate vocabulary. Lastly, for elementary-level learners, there is an alternative version with the idiom already solved, offering an extra layer of assistance. Upon completing the puzzle, students will uncover a common body parts-related idiom, such as "cost an arm and a leg." This feature adds an extra layer of excitement and learning opportunity for students, as they can discuss the meaning and usage of the idiom in everyday conversations. An answer sheet is included, ensuring that both you and your students can easily verify their answers and assess their understanding of the body parts vocabulary. Incorporate this fun, no-prep ESL body parts crossword puzzle into your English lesson plans and watch your students' language skills flourish in an entertaining and interactive way.
Author The Laughing Linguist
Tags Crossword, No Prep, No-prep, ESL, Easy Lesson, Quick Lesson Plan, English, Body Parts, Biology, Young Learners