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Science Action Labs Air Science teaching resource preview
Science & discovery

Science Action Labs Air Science

Teach foundational air-science concepts (air is transparent, takes up space, has weight/pressure/resistance, is a mixture of gases, the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, smog/pollution) through hands-on experiments and activities.

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Level
1–3
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Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study Unit teaching resource preview
Reading & writing

Because of Winn Dixie Novel Study Unit

Provide a comprehensive 26-chapter comprehension, vocabulary, and assessment unit for the novel 'Because of Winn-Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo, including daily worksheets, exit quizzes, a summative test, vocabulary games, and writing/poster prompts.

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Level
3–6
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My Name Tree Craft Activity teaching resource preview
Art & making

My Name Tree Craft Activity

A back-to-school craft activity that helps students practice letter recognition, fine motor skills, and name writing while making a keepsake tree craft.

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Pre-K–4
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The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig SEL Lesson teaching resource preview
Social skills & wellbeing

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig SEL Lesson

A social-emotional learning (SEL) companion lesson for the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig, teaching students about inclusion/exclusion, empathy, and kindness through a discussion-station activity using invisible ink.

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2–5
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Creative Writing Worksheets Game + Writing Paper teaching resource preview
Reading & writing

Creative Writing Worksheets Game + Writing Paper

A dice-roll creative-writing game ('Roll With It!') that prompts young students to invent a story by rolling a die to pick characters, setting, and a sequence of plot events, plus matching writing paper.

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Multiple File Types
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1–3
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Science Action Labs Astronomy teaching resource preview
Science & discovery

Science Action Labs Astronomy

Teach elementary astronomy concepts (the universe, astronauts, Earth, the sun, the moon, the solar system, planets, stars, astrology, sunlight, gravity) through a hands-on lab/activity book with discussion questions and experiments.

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Level
1–3
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AmeriMath Series: Math Grade 3 Workbook teaching resource preview
Math & problem solving

AmeriMath Series: Math Grade 3 Workbook

A 62-page Grade 3 math activity workbook (part of the AmeriMath Series, originally published by Ready-Ed Publications as an Australian blackline-master series) covering three sections: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability, with an included answer section.

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Length
62 pages
Level
3
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Have You Filled a Bucket Craft + Bonus Activities teaching resource preview
Art & making

Have You Filled a Bucket Craft + Bonus Activities

Teach social-emotional concepts of kindness ('bucket filling') versus unkind behavior ('bucket dipping') through an origami bucket craft, gratitude/compliment writing cards, a reflection writing page, a star drawing/writing activity, and a sorting activity distinguishing filler vs. dipper behaviors.

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Level
2–4
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Ice cream day flipbook craft reading writing prompt DIY activities teaching resource preview
Art & making

Ice cream day flipbook craft reading writing prompt DIY activities

Celebrate the fun and sweetness of Ice Cream Day with this engaging and easy-to-use Flipbook Craft Activity Pack ! Perfect for early elementary and Pre-K students, this interactive resource combines reading, writing, and creativity in a way kids absolutely love. Students will cut, color, and assemble their very own ice cream-themed flipbook, featuring…

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Pre-K–3
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Character Education Anchor Charts | 10 Classroom Themes teaching resource preview Free download
Social skills & wellbeing

Character Education Anchor Charts | 10 Classroom Themes

A set of 10 themed anchor charts distinguishing 'main idea' from 'theme' and illustrating character-education themes (kindness, respect, perseverance, courage, responsibility, honesty, friendship, gratitude, teamwork, growth mindset) for classroom display.

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Length
10 pages
Level
1–5
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Explore sports teaching resource preview
Movement & games

Explore sports

A multi-activity vocabulary and literacy unit teaching sports vocabulary (swimming, basketball, soccer, karate, tennis, skipping rope, ice skating, skiing, running) through picture-word matching, reading, writing, and comic-creation activities.

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Level
3–5
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Multiplication Squares (1-6) Game teaching resource preview
Math & problem solving

Multiplication Squares (1-6) Game

A 2-4 player dice game where students multiply two rolled numbers (1-6) and claim board squares by that product, practicing 1-6 multiplication facts.

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Level
3–6
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Place Value Dice Game teaching resource preview
Math & problem solving

Place Value Dice Game

Practice building and comparing three-digit numbers using place value (hundreds, tens, ones) through a dice-rolling game.

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Level
1–3
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