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Boost your second graders' enthusiasm with activities that combine fun and education. These resources cover various subjects and promote critical thinking and collaboration. Use them to enrich your lessons and keep students actively involved in their learning journey.
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Prefix CO Sentence Reading Rings
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables
Practice reading words with the prefix CO- with these sentence reading rings. Students will read words with the prefix co- in the context of sentences. Each card also includes a bold and colorful image to illustrate each sentence and to help students to learn the meanings of each word. What is Included: This resource includes one reading ring for the prefix co. There are seven cards each featuring a different word with the prefix co. The words included in this set are: coexist, copilot, coworkers, cooperate, coherent, coincident, and coed. When to Use Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can use these reading rings for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these reading rings to target small groups of students who need more practice reading words with prefixes. Independent Practice - Students can work independently at their desks to read this set of prefix cards. Morning Work - Students can read and review this reading ring for morning work as their classmates arrive to class. How to Make: Teachers will print out the pages and cut each card apart. Once cut apart, the teacher can choose to laminate the cards for durability. Then, use a hole punch to punch a hole in the top left corner of the card. Place the cards on a ring to create your reading ring, making sure the cover card is on top. Skills Assessed: These reading rings help with identifying words with prefixes These reading rings help with learning the meaning of prefixes These reading rings help students learn how prefixes change the meaning of words. These affixes reading rings are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students to use. Once created, these cards can be used over and over to practice reading words with prefixes in the context of a sentence.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Affixes, Morphology, Prefixes, Literacy Activities, Reading Words With Prefixes
AAPI Heritage Month Coloring Activity Asian American Pacific Islander
Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, History: Asian, History, Social Studies, Homeschool Templates, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Posters, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Ever need a simple but meaningful way to recognize AAPI Heritage Month without spending hours planning? These AAPI Heritage Month Coloring Pages give students a chance to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander culture in a way that feels calm, accessible, and classroom-friendly. No prep. Just print and go. What’s Included: 30 AAPI-themed coloring pages Positive and kid-friendly cultural celebration quotes A mix of heritage, kindness, culture, and community themes Printable high-resolution PDF format Ideal For AAPI Heritage Month Cultural diversity lessons Bulletin board displays Morning tubs or centers Fast finisher activities Sub plans Calm-down activities How It Can Be Used Whole class coloring activity during AAPI Month Small group discussions about culture and heritage Independent work Hallway or classroom displays Pair with picture books or writing prompts Add to a cultural celebration unit Skills Covered Cultural awareness Respect for diversity Fine motor skills Classroom discussion Creativity and self-expression I’ve found resources like this work best when they’re flexible. You can keep it simple with a coloring activity, or turn it into a larger classroom conversation depending on your students and schedule that week.
Author Teach2Tell
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Tags AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI Activities, Coloring Pages, Asian American Pacific Islander, Cultural Diversity Activities, Heritage Month Activities, Elementary Coloring Pages, May Classroom Activities, Bulletin Board Activities, Social Studies Activities
The Wednesday Surprise Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
The Wednesday Surprise Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA An educator's goldmine filled with a range of comprehensive reading activities to make the learning experience engaging, meaningful, and thoroughly enjoyable. About the book: Created as a companion resource to aid in teaching the book The Wednesday Surprise by Eve Bunting. This resource pack offers 27 different yet interconnected print-and-go activities designed to enhance your Grade 2-4 students' understanding of literature. Adaptability: These activities can be seamlessly incorporated into an educator's lesson plans for any setting—be it whole group, small group or even as homework assignments—catering uniquely to each student's academic capabilities, and learning preferences. Aims & Tasks: To improve students' capabilities in pinpointing story elements. To provide tools that assist in comparing and contrasting storylines. To offer chances for practicing key skills such as prediction-making and sequencing. In addition, the resource tasks go beyond text memorization and move towards critical thinking regarding underlying themes within The Wednesday Surprise. Students are also encouraged toward deeper engagement with opportunities provided for making textual connections with multiple visual organizers. No Inclusion of Original Book! Please note - while this package is full with every tool necessary for comprehension-building exercises like vocabulary crossword puzzles or inference drawings based on clues from texts—it does not include a copy of “The Wednesday Surprise” itself. A Perfect Teaching Aid! This versatile guide transforms your reading sessions into avenues where young minds fruitfully explore narratives while addressing individual strengths and weaknesses. Navigation through language arts has never been more streamlined!
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Book Companion, Reading Activities, Comprehension, Literature, Character Sketching, A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud
The Prodigal Son Bible Story Lapbook Project Grade 3 4 5 ELA ELL
ELA, Literature, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Projects, Coloring Pages
Make learning fun but more purposeful with this classic Bible story The Prodigal Son through this The Prodigal Son Lapbook Project! This special project is a definite treasure for your reading classes and Bible school lessons made for Grade 4, 5 and 6 students, homeschoolers, and EFL / ESL learners What’s Inside: 3 The Prodigal Son Differentiated Reading Passages (Easy, Average, Hard) 3 The Prodigal Son Lapbook Covers to choose from 2 The Prodigal Son Name Pages (Individual & Group Options) 1 The Prodigal Son Inner Overlap Page 2 The Prodigal Son Story Summary Page Options 1 The Prodigal Son Story Message Page (Lesson & Moral Reflection) 1 The Prodigal Son Story Sequence Pocket 6 The Prodigal Son Story Sequence Photocards 3 The Prodigal Son Story Sequencing Activity Options (Easy / Average / Hard) – 6 sequence cards per level 6 The Prodigal Son Story Retell Cards 1 The Prodigal Son Character Traits Fold 1 The Prodigal Son Story Setting Fold 1 The Prodigal Son Story Rating Page 1 The Prodigal Son Prayer Response Fold (Faith-based reflection) This set inspires reading comprehension skills and in-depth literary analysis through fun hands-on learning activities that encourages learners stay actively engaged in the lesson. It builds important skills such as sequencing, retelling, and critical thinking while reinforcing Christian values like kindness, mercy, and compassion. The differentiated activities make it perfect for mixed-ability classrooms as well as EFL/ESL learners, making sure that all students can participate meaningfully. It is also a perfect addition to Bible study units, Christian school classrooms, homeschool learning, and integrated ELA lessons.
Author It's Teacher L
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Tags Reading, Mini Book, Sequencing, Writing, Reading Comprehension, ELA, ELL, Bible Stories, Sunday School
Around the Home Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Around the Home Word List 1. Rooms in the House Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining room, Garage, Laundry room, Attic 2. Furniture & Appliances Chair, Table, Couch, Bed, Refrigerator, Oven, Lamp, Bookshelf 3. Things Found in a Home Clock, Mirror, Rug, Curtains, Doorbell, Pillow, Blanket, Fan 4. Outdoor Spaces Backyard, Porch, Garden, Fence, Driveway, Mailbox, Swing, Treehouse 5. Cleaning & Chores Sweep, Mop, Vacuum, Dust, Laundry, Trash, Dish, Organize 6. Family & Home Activities Bake, Set, Sing, Color, Puzzle, Stretch, Laugh, Snuggle PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Around the Home Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Rooms In The House, Furniture, Home Activities, Maze, Home Mazes, Ela Mazes, Mazes
Reading Passage 12: Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy PPT
Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Resources for Teachers, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Activities
Free Reading Passage on Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy for Physical Science What's inside this free product? Science Reading Comprehension Passage12 : Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy Independent PPT Version: This is the independent PPT version containingone lesson with full answer keys. Product Info: 28 SLIDES (US English with Answers) PPT Version Teaching Duration: 90 Minutes Science Reading Comprehension Outline: 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. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .
Author Cored Education
Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Physics, Physical Science, Ccss, Common Core
History Mazes - Set 3: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History, History: USA, History: World, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. History Set 3 Word List 1. Early Human Societies Hunter, Gatherer, Cave, Fire, Stone, Spear, Tribe, Tool 2. The American Civil Rights Movement Equal, Rights, March, Law, Vote, Speech, Justice, Brave 3. The Industrial Revolution (Review from First Set) Factory, Machine, Steam, Train, Inventor, Electricity, Labor, City 4. Famous Women in History Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Sacagawea, Clara Barton, Malala Yousafzai 5. U.S. Presidents (Second Version, First Version Available in Set 2) George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, Thomas Jefferson, Dwight D. Eisenhower 6. World Landmarks and Wonders Pyramids, Great Wall, Colosseum, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Mount Everest, Amazon River, Grand Canyon PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More History Themed Products History Crosswords (Set 1) PDF History Crosswords (Set 2) PDF History Crosswords (Set 3) PDF History Word Seaches (Set 1) PDF History Word Seaches (Set 2) PDF History Word Seaches (Set 3) PDF History Mazes (Set 1) PDF History Mazes (Set 2) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, History, The American Civil Rights Movement, Famous Women In History, World Landmarks And Wonders, U.S. Presidents, Mazes, History Mazes
How to Make Gingerbread | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This cross-curricular resource is a great way to creatively teach emerging writers the basics of crafting step-by-step “how-to” explanations. The materials are designed to break down the process of making festive gingerbread into clear, engaging sequences that appeal to young students. Various printable templates guide children to color, cut out, organize, and describe the steps for whipping up the tasty wintertime treat. The packet includes two anchor charts explaining the key traits of procedural writing and common transitional phrases to cement understanding. A sample how-to paragraph models the desired format, while two leveled editing checklists provide developmentally-appropriate guidance for revising student work. Additionally, teachers receive a set of vivid sequencing cards demonstrating the gingerbread making procedure and individual vocabulary word cards that can be displayed or matched to corresponding images. Primary workbook-style templates prompt students to share the necessary kitchen tools, ingredients, safety considerations, and chronological steps required to complete the task. Extensions encourage students to describe favorite holiday goodies, adapt recipes, or craft narratives around anthropomorphic gingerbread characters. A final draft gingerbread man provides the entertaining possibility of actually baking the cookies in class once the process has been clearly mapped. With opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills through coloring, organizing logical sequences, copying transition words, controlled writing practice, and composing gingerbread-inspired stories, students gain confidence applying core procedural writing techniques to a delicious wintertime topic that feeds imagination. The cross-disciplinary focus creatively integrates science and literacy learning through hands-on engagement centered around a beloved holiday tradition. This versatile resource allows flexible implementation ranging from whole group gingerbread demonstrations to individual student work. Both emerging and early writers will be eager to dive into the festive printables and activities built around a favorite seasonal treat. Check Out More How-To Writing Units! - How to Wash a Dog: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Hot Chocolate: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Wrap a Gift: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Build a Sand Castle: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Decorate a Christmas Tree: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make Apple Pie: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity - How to Make a Rootbeer Float: Informational Writing and Sequencing Activity Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Following Directions, Step By Step, Writing Prompts, Sequencing, Sequence, Ginger Bread, Christmas, Winter, Gingerbread Man, Recipe
Alphabet Black Cat Letter Match Uppercase & Lowercase Matching Game
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games, Centers
Alphabet Black Cat Letter Match Uppercase and Lowercase Matching Game Letter Recognition This Black Cat-Themed ABC Matching Game is an engaging and hands-on way for young students to practice uppercase and lowercase letter recognition. Use it as a matching game, center activity, or early finisher task! Included are blank cards for differentiated learning or for students to create their very own cards, while practicing handwriting. Use the black and white version as a coloring activity as well. This letter match game is perfect for letter of the week activities, alphabet practice and review, literacy centers, letter recognition practice, and animal-themed activities. Just print, cut, and play! As a suggestion, print on cardstock (thicker paper) and laminate for durability. Great for individual, small group, or center use. Benefits of playing letter matching games: Boosts letter recognition Enhances phonemic awareness Improves focus and attention Builds fine motor skills Strengthens memory Develops problem-solving skills Encourages independent learning Promotes social skills Supports early literacy Makes learning fun. Included in this download: 9 Pages of Large Matching Cards (Uppercase & Lowercase Letters) 3 Pages of Blank Large Matching Cards (Uppercase & Lowercase Letters) 5 Pages of Small Matching Cards 3 Pages of Blank Small Matching Cards Printer-Friendly Black/White Versions Thank you for supporting Doodle Thinks and have fun learning!
Author Doodle Thinks
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Tags Alphabet, Letter Match, Matching Games, Early Literacy, Letter Recognition, Learning Centers, Letter Of The Week, Independent Learning, Fine Motor Skills, Cat
Science Reading Passages on Changes in the Earth and Sky (PDF)
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Space, Grade 2, 3, 4, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Diagrams, Centers, Activities
Science Reading Passages on Changes in the Earth and Sky Changes in the Earth and Sky: Reading Passages Earth Science: Elevate your classroom experience with this captivating science reading pack, designed to infuse the joy of science into your lessons. While the pack provides an entertaining approach, it also serves as an effective tool to gauge your students' comprehension of informational texts. Adorned with vibrant colors and themes, and aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it covers intriguing topics such as the atmosphere, weather, and air pressure, ensuring both learning and enjoyment go hand in hand. What's inside? Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Reading Passage 1: Slow Changes to the Earth's Surface Reading Passage 2: Fast Changes to the Earth's Surface Reading Passage 3: The Atmosphere and Weather Reading Passage 4: Measuring Temperature, Air Pressure, and Humidity Reading Passage 5: The Motion of Objects in the Universe Product Info: 29 PAGES Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks Science Reading Comprehension Outline: 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. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .
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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Reading Centers, Science Assessments, Reading Comprehension Assessments, Vocabulary Assessments, Earth Science
Kids Yoga Stories: Energizing Yoga Poses for Kids
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource of Energizing Yoga Poses for Kids will help students engage the abdominal muscles, core, strength, and build flexibility. Energizing Yoga Poses for Kids provides many benefits, including increase blood flow and awaken the body and mind. The inner calm that these Energizing Yoga Poses for Kids provide can be use in the classroom, at home, or at a studio. Included in this deck of Energizing Yoga Poses for Kids - A card with an index - Tips to teach yoga -24 cards illustrating the yoga poses -24 matching description cards Recommended for ages 4+ Ways in which you can use these cards as homeschoolers or in the classroom include: -For transition times -Morning routines or circle times -Brain breaks to calm their minds and bodies -Physical education -Occupational and/or physical therapy -With one child, small, or large groups Benefits of Yoga for kids include: -Increased strength -Increased flexibility -Improves sleep -Promotes positive interactions amongst adults and children -Develops self-confidence -Improves self-expression -Improves body awareness -Promotes a lifestyle that is active and healthy.
Author Kids Yoga Stories
Tags Kids Yoga Stories, Energizing Yoga, Yoga Poses, Kids Yoga, Yoga Cards
Japan Map Geography Word Search 2rd 3th 4th 5th Grade worksheet
Vocabulary, Language Development, ELA, Spelling, Geography, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities, Word Searches, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Make learning fun with a no-prep, printable vocabulary word search that builds vocabulary, reinforces literacy, and sparks curiosity! Students can explore the new vocabulary words while practicing spelling, scanning for letters, and identifying keywords. A word search can be a perfect and easy-to-use activity to liven up a lesson by combining learning with fun! It is an excellent way to reinforce concepts within a lesson and engage students' hands-on learning. Purpose: This activity allows students to learn new vocabulary words and contextualized vocabulary related to a topic ✏️, improve spelling, reading, and attention to detail 📚, increase awareness of concepts and knowledge about the world at large 🌍, and encourage curiosity and engagement about the topic 🐾. Word searches are a hands-on way to make learning memorable and fun for students - it engages them at all vocabulary levels! How to Do It: 1️⃣ Hand out the word search worksheet. 2️⃣ Introduce any important vocabulary or concepts that fit with the topic. 3️⃣ The students search for the words and circle or highlight each one. 4️⃣ Discuss the importance of the topic or the words that the student found. 5️⃣ Review the answers using the answer key that is included for each product ✅ Perfect For: Grades 2-5 🌟, independent practice, partner work, students who finish early, science or social studies centers, or for substitute plans 🤝 Way of Implementation: Great for independent practice early finishers, partner work, or substitute plans 🤝. Answer Keys: (these will be pencils under your three files: Given for simple checking and self-assessing. Fun Variations: Timed Challenge ⏳ - record how many words students can find in a set time. Partner Puzzle 🤝 - work together to find all of the words. Vocabulary Extension ✏️ - write sentences or a few short paragraphs using the words. Create-Your-Own Word Search 🧩 - have students make their own word search puzzles using the vocabulary. Standards Alignment: Supports CCSS/ELA vocabulary development, and can also connect to NGSS or other relevant standards, depending on the topic. File & Print Info: PDF includes both a color and black and white version, and is ink-friendly to make printing easy. Teacher Tip! Have students learn by being hands-on, engaged, and active while helping them build awareness, vocabulary, and literacy skills around any topic! 🌟
Author Classsim
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Geography Word Searches - Set 3 (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Geography, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
Wordsearch Series This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Geography Word Search Set 3 Word List 1. More Countries of the World United States, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Peru, Egypt, South Korea, Turkey 2. More Famous Cities Chicago, Toronto, Dubai, Venice, Shanghai, Bangkok, Lisbon, Marrakech 3. More Famous Landmarks Mount Fuji, Sydney Opera House, Chichen Itza, Victoria Falls, Neuschwanstein Castle, Angkor Wat, Red Square, The Parthenon 4. Landforms and Earth's Features Canyon, Plateau, Delta, Glacier, Hill, Bay, Strait, Isthmus 5. U.S. States and Capitals California, Texas, Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington D.C., New York, Illinois 6. People and Cultures Around the World Language, Tradition, Festival, Temple, Market, Music, Clothing, Customs PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Geography Themed Products Geography Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Geography Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Geography Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Kids Yoga Stories: Yoga Desert Book for Kids - Emily’s Day in the Desert
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This eBook of Yoga Desert Book for Kids - Emily’s Day in the Desert will help students learn about the Desert through movement! Yoga Desert Book for Kids - Emily’s Day in the Desert provides lots of guidance for kids and parents. Included in this eBook of Yoga Desert Book for Kids - Emily’s Day in the Desert: - A desert yoga eBook - Guide to teach yoga -15 yoga poses - 48 pages Recommended for ages 4+ Ways in which you can use these cards as homeschoolers or in the classroom include: -For transition times -Morning routines or circle times -Brain breaks to calm their minds and bodies -Physical education -Occupational and/or physical therapy -With one child, small, or large groups Benefits of Yoga for kids include: -Increased strength -Increased flexibility -Improves sleep -Promotes positive interactions amongst adults and children -Develops self-confidence -Improves self-expression -Improves body awareness -Promotes a lifestyle that is active and healthy.
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Tags Kids Yoga Stories, Yoga Desert , EBook Yoga, Emily's Day, Kids Yoga
Candy Reading Comprehension 1 Lesson Sample Formal Assessments
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Common Core, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
THIS IS A ONE LESSON FREE SAMPLE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT: Themed Reading Comprehension Passages Series - Candy This reading comprehension series is built for grades 2 to 5 and keeps things simple, clear, and easy to use. Every title follows a fun, kid-friendly theme and comes with two passage levels, one written for grades 2 to 3 and a more challenging version for grades 4 to 5. Students then work through a mix of follow-up pages that check understanding in different ways: multiple-choice questions, short written responses, scrambled words, a quick summary, and a theme-based word problem. Answer keys are included, so prep stays minimal. Each resource also comes in nine classroom-friendly formats, so you can choose what fits your setup: print or digital, editable or ready to go, and even self-grading options. Because the layout stays consistent, it is easy to plug into whole-class lessons, small groups, literacy centers, morning work, fast finisher tubs, sub plans, or home learning. It is a straightforward way to build comprehension, practice reading skills in context, and strengthen written responses without adding extra steps for you. Candy Lesson List Note: This product has titles different to those in the rest of the themed series. 1. Candy Types 2. Candy Flavors 3. Candy Shapes and Colors 4. Candy Ingredients 5. Candy Fun Facts FORMAL ASSESSMENT VERSION Formal, test-style pages for quick grading, progress checks, and clear results. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. How to Use These Lessons Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Guided reading blocks or comprehension warmups Literacy centers or small-group rotations Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Candy Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORDSEARCHES MAZES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Reading Links Addition Animals Around the Home Birthday FORMATS: -FORMAL ASSESSMENT VERSION -PRESENTABLE PDF -PPT -SLIDES - PDF -FILLABLE PDF -WORD -FORMS -DOCS SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (COMING SOON): -VISUAL READING PASSAGE VIDEO -GUIDED LEARNING VIDEO -LESSON PLANS Candy FORMATS: -FORMAL ASSESSMENT VERSION -PRESENTABLE PDF -PPT -SLIDES -PDF -FILLABLE PDF -WORD -FORMS -DOCS SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (COMING SOON): -VISUAL READING PASSAGE VIDEO -GUIDED LEARNING VIDEO -LESSON PLANS Christmas Cinco de Mayo Clothes Colors Days and Months Division Earth Day Easter Easy Mazes Fall Father's Day Food Geography (Set 1) Geography (Set 2) Geography (Set 3) Graduation Health History (Set 1) History (Set 2) History (Set 3) Human Body Kindness Life Skills Mother's Day Multiplication Science (Set 1) Science (Set 2) Science (Set 3) Shapes Social Skills Spring Sports St. Patrick's Day Subtraction Summer Thanksgiving Transport Valentine's Day Winter Free One Lesson Themes Chinese New Year Lunar New Year Halloween Pink Shirt Day Independence Day Juneteenth President's Day Groundhog Day Readings in Depth Structure Each resource is built around a focused sub-theme within the broader topic. Students read two leveled passages (Grades 2–3 and Grades 4–5), then move through a short, consistent sequence of activities that checks understanding and keeps momentum: multiple-choice, brief written responses, a scrambled-words review, a compact summary task, and a light theme-linked word problem. The flow is predictable for students, but varied enough to feel fresh across topics. Each completed resource includes: Two differentiated reading passages (lower and upper level) A multiple-choice comprehension page Short written-response questions A scrambled-words or quick vocabulary check A brief summary activity A simple, theme-connected word problem Answer keys for fast marking and easy self-checking Nine classroom-friendly formats, including print, editable, digital, and self-grading options Themes Included These readings span a wide range of age-appropriate, high-interest topics, such as: Seasons and celebrations Real-world science and nature Community, character, and life skills Everyday high-frequency themes students already enjoy Each title connects to familiar experiences while strengthening comprehension, vocabulary in context, and clear written expression. Easy extensions (optional): Read twice: first for gist, second to highlight key details Write two “right there” questions and swap with a partner Create a 3-bullet fact list or mini mind map Turn the summary into a 3-sentence retell using sequence words Add one extra math question connected to the topic Compare the two levels: what details appear in both? Differentiation tips: Pre-teach 2–3 key words with quick examples Offer sentence starters for written responses Use partner reading: one reads aloud, one tracks evidence Allow highlighting or underlining before answering questions Provide a shorter chunking option for students who need breaks Encourage confident readers to justify answers with a quoted detail For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Candy, Candy Activities, Writing Prompts, Word Problems, Reading Comprehension, Candy Reading, Candy Passages, Reading Passages
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 - Family Presentable PDF
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Children’s Literature, Literature, Vocabulary, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Writing Prompts, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 Snapshot Genre: Fiction (short story + comprehension practice) Subject: Reading (Literature) Primary Topic: Family support and problem-solving at home Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Teaches Best How a character responds when plans change (Molly can’t attend a party because she has a fever). How family members show support through actions (her parents and brother set up games in her room). Sequencing key events across a short narrative with dialogue and action. Understanding setting details and objects that matter to the plot (thermometer, balloons, soda cans, sock ball). Learning Goals Students will identify the problem and explain why it happens in the story. Students will describe how Molly’s family helps her and cite details from the text. Students will retell the story in order, including beginning, middle, and end events. Students will answer questions about key details (who, what, where, why) using the text. Students will use context clues to explain the meaning of unfamiliar words from the story. Passages Include 1.Molly's Home Carnival: It looks like Molly will miss the carnival. Until... 2.Big Bro's Big Idea: Noah's big brother does his best to cheer him up. 3.Denny's Car Wash: Denny wants a new game, but does he get the money for it? 4.Tessa's Grandma: Emma misses her grandma, but Tessa has a great idea. 5.Tom's Canadian Mom: The most important person from Canada is...Tom's mom! 6.Big Brother Woes: Big Brother gets to do whatever he wants. It's just not fair! 7.Tell Us a Story, Grandpa: Grandpa's tales are true family treasures. 8.My Weekend: Read about the author's fun weekend in this interesting story. 9.All in the Picture: Learn how the author has changed in the last 22 years. 10.California 'Coaster: Find out how this author spends his summer vacation. Additional File: Big Bro's Big Idea: Cork Boat Instructions PRESENTABLE PDF VERSION Run it like a slide show straight from a PDF, with no PowerPoint or extra software needed, just open, project, and teach. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessment
Never Smile at a Monkey by Steve Jenkins Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a comprehensive supplemental resource for Never Smile at a Monkey by Steve Jenkins. It includes 25 ready-to-use, print-and-go activities designed to meet the needs of all learning levels. Created with teachers in mind, this resource saves you time while providing students with engaging opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and newly acquired knowledge through interactive read-alouds. The activities cover a range of skills, from basic comprehension to critical thinking. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: Making Predictions KWL Graphic Organizer Never Smile At a Monkey - Student Notes Booklet Word Scramble (2 Versions) Who Am I? True or False (Bubble Answers ONLY) True or False (Bubble Answers & Correct the False Statement) Bar Graph (Animal Size in Feet) Bar Graph (Animal Size in Inches) Animal Size Showdown 3-2-1 Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Making Connections Dangerous Animals Playing Cards Dangerous Animals ABCs Dangerous Animals Poster 2 - Word Search Puzzles 2 - Crossword Puzzle Dangerous Animals Superlatives Fun Facts about Dangerous Animals New Vocabulary Book Review This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading, Upper Elementary Reading, Picture Book , Read-aloud Activities, Interactive Read-aloud Activities, Book Companion, ELAR, Steve Jenkins, Animals
Guided Reading Level H - The Life of a Frog (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Animals, Life Sciences, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This Guided Reading Book - The Life of a Frog (Level H) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: The Life of a Frog Genre: Nonfiction (informational life cycle) Subject: Life Science + Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: Frog life cycle and frog features Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Explains where frogs live and describes basic frog traits (smooth, wet skin; big, round eyes; living near water). Teaches the frog life cycle in clear steps: eggs (frogspawn) → tadpoles → legs grow → tail disappears → small frog. Shows how a tadpole lives and grows in water, including breathing through gills and eating tiny plants. Describes how frogs breathe (through skin and lungs) and how they get food (long, sticky tongue catching insects). Connects body parts to movement (strong back legs help frogs hop and jump high). Learning Goals Students will describe where frogs live and name physical traits the text mentions. Students will explain what frog eggs are called and describe what they look like. Students will retell the main stages of a frog’s life from eggs to a small frog. Students will describe how tadpoles move, breathe, and find food in the water. Students will explain how the frog’s body changes as legs grow and the tail disappears. Students will use text details to describe how a frog hunts and how it jumps. Key Vocabulary From the Text frogspawn — frog eggs that look like jelly. tadpoles — baby frogs that live in water and have tails. gills — body parts that help an animal breathe underwater. lungs — body parts used for breathing air. insects — small animals a frog can catch and eat. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What changes do you think happen as a tadpole grows into a frog? Comprehension questions: Where does a mother frog lay many eggs, according to the text? Comprehension questions: What do tiny tadpoles use to swim through the water? Comprehension questions: What happens to the tadpole’s tail as it turns into a small frog? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Animals, Frog Life Cycle
Discover Your Best Selves: An Engaging Activity Booklet
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, Crafts, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Through a series of creative worksheets and engaging games , kids will embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Here's what they'll experience: Celebrate Individuality: Activities like "All About Me" and "My Personal Shield" provide fun and unique ways for kids to express themselves and build self-esteem . Promote Healthy Habits: Kids will learn about nutritious eating with "Go Foods!" and "Slow Foods!" and get active with a playful fitness exercise cube. Learn Essential First Aid: Important safety skills are made easy to grasp and remember through interactive games like "Bandage Buddy" and "Bandage Tag." Understand Emotions: Through engaging emotion role-playing and a creative vision board, girls will learn to identify and express their feelings in healthy and constructive ways. Recognize Community Helpers: A scavenger hunt, charades, and thank-you card creation will help girls appreciate the vital roles of health heroes in their communities. This booklet offers a comprehensive and enjoyable way for kids to build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and become their best selves! This is a 18 page activity booklet.
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Quarters Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Social Studies, History, Money, Math, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This quarters reading comprehension includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Quarters Genre: Nonfiction (informational reading passage) Subject: Social Studies (U.S. history) / Math (money) Primary Topic: How U.S. quarters changed over time Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): S What This Lesson Teaches Best Understanding money value and fractions (a quarter is 25 cents; one fourth of a dollar; “two bits”). How coin materials and features affected trust and prevented cheating (silver, weight, and ridged edges called “reeding”). Timeline thinking using key dates and changes (1796, 1932, 1965, 1999, 2022–2025, 2026). How symbols/designs on coins reflect history and what a country honors (states, national parks, historical places, notable American women, 250th anniversary themes). Reading informational text with headings and main ideas (three titled sections explain different eras/changes). Learning Goals I can explain why a quarter is worth 25 cents and how it relates to a dollar. I can describe what “two bits” means and where the nickname came from. I can explain how “reeding” (the ridged edge) helped stop people from shaving off metal. I can describe one major change quarters went through over time (design or materials) using details from the passage. I can identify the main idea of the section about changing quarter designs. Key Vocabulary From the Text reeding — tiny ridges on a coin’s edge precious — very valuable recognize — know something by its look or feel coating — a covering layer on something honoring — showing respect by featuring someone or something FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Articles and Activities about Protecting the Environment #3: Fuels, Acid Rain, and Erosion
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Articles and Activities about Protecting the Environment #3: Fuels, Acid Rain, and Erosion A comprehensive teaching resource empowering educators to bring environmental science concepts into their classrooms. This set of three articles explores topics including alternative fuels, industrial revolution impacts such as acid rain, and erosion — critical subjects in environmental science education for 3rd to 6th grade students. Tailored for Young Minds: Delivering key understandings of our environment to young minds is made more accessible with this resource. The articles humanize scientific concepts by presenting them in a relatable manner suitable for younger audiences. Also providing a wider look at eco-friendly practices within reach of both learners and educators. Theory & Practice Combined: This is not just theory reading material! There are accompanying activities that enhance practical learning by incubating critical thinking skills. Whether it's leading a group discussion on sustainable energy use or giving an assignment focused on erosion control - these activities inspire powerful experiential learning moments. User-friendly Across Instructions: This versatile resource can easily be adapted across various instructional strategies: classroom-wide lectures small targeted group lessons , homework reference material where students can explore these important topics at their own pace . Accessible Format: Brought to you in PDF format securing ease across multiple usage platforms without the need for any special access requirements - except perhaps a cup of coffee as you marvel at its contents! In Conclusion... Packed with invigorating content that sparks interest; makes children curious & respect how their actions impact our earth - 'Articles and Activities about Protecting the Environment #3: Fuels, Acid Rain, and Erosion' equips educators with an excellent resource capable of addressing relevant standards which comes in a convenient all-in-one package.
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Homophones Sample - Vocabulary Grade 3-4 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
Homophones Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: 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. Homophones Overview: Homophones include: sent, scent, cent for, four, fore wear, where, were raise, rays, raze vane, vein, vain they're, their, there two, too, to, than, then, van PPT Version This is the PPT editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4, Vocabulary
Four Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The FOUR Song (MP3) helps students recognize the sight word FOUR when it is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune. This is a great resource for teachers who are looking for a fun and engaging way to help their students learn sight words.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Counting
Geometry: Spinner Game for 3rd-5th - MAC Software
Math, Geometry, Common Core, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Geometry: Spinner Game for 3rd-5th - MAC Software This educational tool aims at improving and reinforcing the understanding of geometry concepts for students in grades 3 to 5. It incorporates a distinct spinner wheel game, featuring ten different random geometry questions that make learning exciting and unpredictable. The teaching resource aligns perfectly with the Five Strands of Math curriculum , thus serving as an excellent addition to classroom instruction or homeschool lessons. Adhering to Common Core State Standards, this tool enables educators to address critical learning benchmarks effectively whilst engaging students in active problem-solving scenarios. The Geometry: Spinner Game simplifies complex ideas and offers multiple ways for teaching intersecting mathematical skills needed in everyday life. This resource brings life into abstract concepts by making them tangible through play-based learning. The easy-to-use design allows it be easily incorporated into various teaching scenarios such as whole group lessons, small group activities or even as enjoyable homework assignments that students will definitely appreciate. Digital Delivery: Available through MAC software via a simple zip file download, it saves teachers precious time and resources often spent on designing lesson materials from scratch. The user-friendly application interface requires little setup time and offers ease-of-navigation regardless of technical skill level. Fostering Critical Thinking & Spatial Awareness Incorporating this spinner game does more than just provide entertainment—it nurtures critical thought processing as well as spatial awareness among learners. It invigorates the academic atmosphere while ensuring learners are challenged according to their appropriate grade level expectations. Motivating by Making Learning Fun Leveraging the Geometry: Spinner Game can inspire learners who may otherwise feel daunted by geometrical principles, hence making math education both enjoyable and comprehensible for grades 3-5 scholars.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Math Game, Spinner Game, Math Spinner Game, Geometry Game, Shapes Game