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A Holiday Play: A Day in the Life of Santa Claus

A Holiday Play: A Day in the Life of Santa Claus
Creative Arts, Art, Drama, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

A Holiday Play: A Day in the Life of Santa Claus A Day in the Life of Santa Claus is an engaging 16-page teaching resource perfect for 1st to 3rd-grade classroom educators and homeschoolers. This easy-to-follow play, composed of 14 parts, provides ample opportunities for every student to participate in a positive theatrical experience. This resource offers many diverse responsibilities beyond acting. Every child gets a chance to explore different aspects of staging a play – from sending out invitations to ushering guests – which promotes teamwork while strengthening creative thinking. Balanced Literacy Promotion This teaching resource promotes balanced literacy that encourages reading comprehension and vocabulary development. It offers an exciting framework for students to have fun learning with their peers. There are also valuable lessons on character development, understanding story elements, and the author's purpose/viewpoint — essential skills for young learners! Innovative Application Suggestions Your learners could benefit from the engaging pre-reading questions or post-performance discussion pointers found throughout the attached teaching guide. The student activities are even beneficial if used for homework assignments! This comprehensive resource provided in PDF format ensures sufficient material for educators to integrate core standards. It is an excellent resource to liven up your art and music instruction!

Author Sue Peterson

Tags Holiday Play, Santa Claus, Classroom Drama, Balanced Literacy Promotion, Creative Thinking

Contributions to the Text Activity

Contributions to the Text Activity
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

This activity will help your students understand how the information in a text contributes to the overall understanding of the message. It is a great way to get them thinking critically about the reading material.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Context Clues, Text Features

Make it Symmetrical

Make it Symmetrical
Math, Geometry, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

Make it Symmetrical: An Educational Tool for Geometry Make it Symmetrical is a teaching resource intended to make learning easier and more engaging for students from grade 1 to grade 4. It uses an interactive and hands-on approach, with the aim of helping children understand the concept of symmetry - a fundamental principle in Geometry. Fostering Learning with Fun This fun yet educational product introduces kids to symmetry using pattern blocks that they arrange to complete pictures. As such, students explore this vital mathematical principle while improving their spatial abilities. It essentially turns abstract geometric concepts into a visually engaging experience promoting deeper understanding. The Connection between the product and Common Core Standards (4.G.3) Built around Common Core Standards at its core, this educational tool is not merely entertaining for kids but also holds immense academic value. The resource can be used by educators as part of guided math instruction or at centers for independent work. The component: Includes ten work mats supported by pattern blocks which lend more structure during playtimes or classwork sessions. The first nine mats: Guide students through unique pictures that require completion in symmetric design. The tenth mat: Presents students with a challenge of creating their own symmetrical design from scratch! Allthough aligned mainly on Grade 4 curriculum requirements (where symmetry is explicitly covered), usage of Make it Symmetrical right from Grade 1 sets up students thoroughly before they reach the fourth grade. Product Delivery Upon purchase, educators access Make It Symmetrical as a downloadable PDF file. This format offers convenience and flexibility, allowing easy usage of our product. The Product's impact on developmental domains Make it Symmetrical, targets multiple developmental domains such as cognitive skills and language and literacy development. This innovative teaching resource effectively combines learning with play to make Geometry less intimidating and even enjoyable!

Author Spoutin' About First

Tags Symmetry, Pattern Blocks, Math, Geometry, Hands-on Activity

Biodiversity Hunt Activity

Biodiversity Hunt Activity
Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about STEM. Biodiversity Hunt Do you like STEM subjects? what is your favorite one? Have you ever tried to plant a seed? If yes, tell us more about it. Or have you ever tried to invent something? If yes, tell us more about it. And how do you think it will help us? Have you ever seen a microorganism under a microscope? What was it? And how it looked like? Mathematics is a marvelous subject. Let' sharpen our brains and solve some equations. Do you like timetable tricks? What is your favorite one? Do you know how to code? Have you ever created an app or a game before? If yes, how was it like? Biodiversity Hunt Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic topic. Biodiversity Hunt This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Can you find some pictures of diverse species and glue each on the right place? Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Biodiversity Hunt Activity, Biodiversity Hunt, Biodiversity Activity, Biodiversity, Biodiversity Facts, Biodiversity Facts For Kids, Environment, Animals, Birds, Plants

Dinosaur Models Activity

Dinosaur Models Activity
History: World, History, Social Studies, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about history. Dinosaur Models Do you like history? Which topic do you really enjoy about history? Have you ever read an interesting facts about the Vikings? If yes, can you mention them? What do you like most about the Victorian era? Can you name all the Tudors? Have you ever wondered how people used to live in ancient Japan and ancient China? Do you know any interesting facts about ancient Egyptians and the Pharaohs? Have you ever visited South America? What do you know about Incas and Aztecs? Celtic culture was really one of a kind, can you name any of the places that Celts used to live in? Imagine yourself living during the ancient Roman empire, how your life will look like? Ancient Greece was an amazing place to live in. What do you know about ancient Greek life? Dinosaur Models Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about history. Dinosaur Models This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Choose a dinosaur, then cut both sides of it and the legs out. Colour the dinosaur. Glue everything to cardboard, making sure the body of the dinosaur is two-sided. Cut along the dotted lines. Insert the body into the legs. Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Dinosaur Models Activity, Dinosaur Models, Dinosaur Activity, Dinosaur, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Facts, Dinosaur Facts For Kids, History, History Facts, History Facts For Kids

Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards for Kids

Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards for Kids This invaluable resource comprises of 12 breathing exercises that children can follow by tracing with their fingers. Ranging from simple to complex activities, these exercises promote mental and emotional well-being among children by teaching them calming techniques and self-regulation skills. Versatile Integration in Learning Settings The breathing exercises seamlessly integrate into different learning contexts. They're perfect for: Calming corners Mindful moments Circle time activities Sensory and movement breaks, and more. Benefits Beyond Emotional Regulation Beyond boosting emotional regulation skills, ample cognitive benefits are tied to the regular use of this resource. Here are few: Improved memory retention Better concentration power Fostering healthier communication skills in a world teeming with distractions. Included also are audio-visual stimuli that range from basic shapes like circles to complex ones such as hexagons ensuring comprehensive cognitive development across different schooling levels. A Stepping Stone to Larger Life Skills & A Useful Guide for Educators The Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards serve not only as fun activities but also as stepping stones to crucial life skills - preparing students not just for the classroom but also for life beyond it. To top it off, the comprehensive PDF guide provided makes implementation straightforward for educators!

Author Kids Adventure Yoga

Tags Mindfulness, Breathing Exercises, Self-regulation, Cognitive Benefits, Emotional Well-being

Apples Fact or Fiction Activity

Apples Fact or Fiction Activity
ELA, Reading, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This activity is a great way for students to learn about apples. It is also a great way for teachers to teach their students about apples. This activity is perfect for classrooms that are interested in learning about apples.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Seasons, Compare And Contrast, Fact And Opinion

6th 100 Fry Sight Words, Color by Sight Words Game - SET 9 (a)

6th 100 Fry Sight Words, Color by Sight Words Game - SET 9 (a)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

6th 100 Fry Sight Words, Color by Sight Words Game - SET 9 (a) The 6th 100 Fry Sight Words, Color by Sight Words Game - SET 9 (a) is a well-designed tool to make sight word learning more appealing and engaging for young learners. It is especially suitable for children in kindergarten or first grade along and any learner aspiring to become a proficient reader. Game Overview 'Color By Sight Words', is a stellar visual-based classroom resource aimed at improving sight word recognition and comprehension. Each worksheet features an array of colored boxes associated with various sight words written in matching colors. Benefits of the Resource Caters to visual learners by providing robust visual cues for each word with color-coding that helps memorization. Aids language arts skill enhancement in areas like Reading, Spelling, and Vocabulary. Fosters growth in motor skills through coloring activities which improve hand-eye coordination & focus levels. This unique activity suits all learning scenes – group lessons or small group activities. It can also be used as take-home assignments lending parents an insight into their child's literacy progress or homeschooling parents/tutors wanting dainty ways to strengthen children’s reading abilities outside regular school. Note: This resource includes one PDF file stapling together 15 pages of content specifically tailored for students from grade 2 up till grade 4.

Author TeacherYouWant

Tags Sight Words, Color Coding, Reading Comprehension, Fine Motor Skills, Language Arts

Ice Cream Necklace Activity

Ice Cream Necklace Activity
Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity /craft designed for the students to have fun learning about our daily activities or even to have fun doing some DIY crafts. Ice Cream Necklace Do you like group activities or crafts that you can enjoy with your friends and family? Or do you like individua activities and crafts that you can do on your own then show the world how creative you are? Have you ever tried to do a do it yourself craft? If yes tell us more about it, like has any one helped you, what was it about, what materials dd you use to create it and how much time did you suspend creating it? Do you like colouring? What is your favourite colour? Ice Cream Necklace Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the creativity skills for the students, while having fun with our cool activities and crafts. Ice Cream Necklace This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity . Instructions Draw some patterns on small pieces of paper, then make cones. Secure the edges of the cone by gluing them. (You can glue them to construction paper to make them sturdier). Glue the pompom inside the cone. (You can double the pompoms to make 2 scoops). Pierce the thread with a needle through the pompom, making sure it fits your neck. Add some beads for decoration and enjoy! Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Ice Cream Necklace Activity, Ice Cream Necklace, Necklace Activity, Ice Cream Activity, Ice Cream, Necklace, Necklace Craft, Crafts For Kids, Summer Crafts, Summer Crafts For Kids

Who Does It Belong To Activity

Who Does It Belong To Activity
ELA, Grammar, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This Who Does It Belong To Activity is a great way for students to show possession of objects using correctly with apostrophes. This activity could help other teachers by providing a fun and interactive way for students to learn about possessive nouns.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Punctuation

Goldilocks and the Three Bears | Official Police Report | Creative Writing

Goldilocks and the Three Bears | Official Police Report | Creative Writing
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Goldilocks Police Report Writing Activity . Students will explore the scene of the crime with the three bears and Goldilocks. Then they will fill out their official police report. This is a great creative writing activity for your little learners.

Author Good Human Project

Tags Creative Writing, Writing Activity, Police, Goldilocks, Fairy Tales

Respectful Behaviors Cut-And-Paste Worksheets for Respect Lessons

Respectful Behaviors Cut-And-Paste Worksheets for Respect Lessons
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Product Title: Respectful Behaviors Cut-And-Paste Worksheets for Respect Lessons The Respectful Behaviors Cut-And-Paste Worksheets for Respect Lessons is a perfect teaching resource intended to instil social emotional learning principles in the classroom setting, ideal for grade 1 through grade 3. This innovative resource allows educators an easy, no-preparation-required method to enforce values of respect during school and interactions with one another. With its primary focus on respect, students engage with scenarios that encourage not only understanding but reflection on instances where respectful behavior may have been lacking. The hands-on cut-and-paste approach promotes active participation from students while refining motor skills and promoting critical thinking. Ease of Implementation: Easy-to-implement, this worksheet fits seamlessly into various teaching settings. It could efficiently serve as a stand-alone activity during individual lessons or complement existing lesson plans within small group discussions. The quick execution time makes it perfect for morning meetings or as an additional activity related to Back To School Lessons. User Involvement: Students are tasked with cutting behavior slips and pasting them into corresponding categories, shifting their perspectives onto what constitutes respectful conduct effectively. Using these worksheets provides a robust practical tool in school counseling sessions – making it equally well-suited within individual student counseling or tackling challenging topics collectively as a group at whole group lessons. In summary, these worksheets serve as engaging tools to help children categorize actions into respectful and disrespectful behaviors - aiding them in recognizing the significance of emotional regulation early on, vital in nurturing resilience when dealing with stressors. Offered as a PDF file type in Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills under special resources, this value-driven product ensures that children gain necessary life skills while navigating social scenarios responsibly. These activities will certainly enhance your aim of creating responsible pupils who treat each other positively whilst preparing them for more complex social environments down the line.

Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher

Tags Respectful Behavior, Social Emotional Learning, Cut-and-paste Activities, Classroom Resource, Character Education

SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers | Self-Motivation and Self Discipline

SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers | Self-Motivation and Self Discipline
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Make sure you are teaching SEL on a daily basis with these SEL Daily Openers and Weekly Lessons! Each of these resources are themed around a common topic with a specific objective for each week. Spend the first 10 minutes of each with a no-prep ready to go activity ! Topic: Self-Management Objective: I can exhibit self-motivation and self-discipline. Simply display the teacher Google Slides and pass out the student handbook and engage your students in an SEL topic through bellringers (CASEL aligned) while you can focus on their individual emotional needs. Additionally, you get one ready-to-use SEL lesson, all aligned to the topic and objective for the week. Finally, an easy way to manage meaningful SEL lessons!!! What is included: 1 Week's Worth of Material-- Lesson Description and Explanation Mental Health Check-Ins Teacher Slides - 5 slides- one per day (Google Slide Deck and PDF Versions) Student Handbook - 6 pages - 5 days and title slide (Colored or Black and White Versions) (also included on Google Slide Deck) SEL Activity - Social Story- Getting Homework Done- an interactive book/printable designed give students strategies to complete their homework independently with success. Daily Opener Activities - Post-Its : Students jot down their prior knowledge of the topic Social Scenario: students read a social scenario and then write how they would respond to it Be the Artist: students draw a picture related to the objective Word Search: students complete a word search related to the topic Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: students see how THEY can achieve the objective of the week by drawing a picture of themselves being successful at it. How I would use in my classroom-- I LOVE using a bellringer/opener/starter. Whatever language you use in your class, they are the best! We all know that the first few minutes is always chaos in the classroom. You have to address student needs, take attendance, and the other billion things that come up the first second your students see you. This activity is a great way to gain those 10-15 minutes back so that you can address those needs. The students start off by filling out the mental health check-in. This tiny addition to my classroom has made SO MUCH DIFFERENCE for my relationships with students. Students simply color in if they are filling Red, Yellow, or Green in that moment. You will pre-teach what those different things mean and how you will respond to them when you see student responses. Then, you simply glance over student's shoulders to see how students are coming into the classroom. I have different ways to handle when students are yellow and red, but you can customize this to your own responses. This will allow to you prove to your students that their emotional needs are valid will be met when they enter your classroom. Then, students complete the activity on the board and in their workbook. These will be the same each week with a different prompt. Familiarly is the BEST classroom management strategy. Once students get use to completing these, they will know exactly what to do each day they complete these activities. Once a week, there is a weekly lesson aligned with objective for that week! This week is a social story that gives students strategies on how to be successful completing their homework. Kids and parents really appreciate this activity !

Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach

Tags Self-motivation, Self Discipline, Sel Openers, Sel Bellringers, Sel Starters, Homework, Homework Help, Homework Habits

"It's A Tradition" Brochure Activity

"It's A Tradition" Brochure Activity
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, Activities

If you have taught students, or are about to teach students about traditions, here is an activity that you may be interested in incorporating for them! This is an It’s a Tradition Brochure Activity. This is an activity I created in order to check for understanding about traditions at the end of a language arts unit. It was also great for a quick check of writing skills. You’ll see there are two rubric options just in case you like to assess more concepts at a time. I used this with the second and third graders in my split class and I felt it met the standards and skill levels of both grades. Included in this product: --Prewrite checklist --Traditions prewrite --A Front and Back Brochure with 6 sections Cover page Blank page w/ space for illustration A great tradition Why it’s important to me What you’ll need for this tradition What it looks like --2 different rubrics (printed as half pages) I hope you enjoy! Here are similar resources for you to enjoy: https://teachsimple.com/product/the-flip-flop-fiasco https://teachsimple.com/product/biomes-of-the-world-packet https://teachsimple.com/product/ocean-animal-report https://teachsimple.com/product/thanksgiving-writing-workshop You can visit my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/at-the-core I can be contacted for questions and concerns at sallyplant12@hotmail.com .

Author At the Core

Tags Traditions, Culture, Language Arts Unit, Creative Writing, Prewrite, Writing Checklist, Graphic Organizer, Writing Rubric, Conventions, Grammar

Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Fry's 5th 100 - SET 7

Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Fry's 5th 100 - SET 7
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Fry's 5th 100 - SET 7 Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Fry's 5th 100 - SET 7 is an educational powerhouse for students in grades one through three. This resource injects some excitement into language arts study by focusing on reading, spelling and vocabulary skills development. Centered around the fifth set of Fry Sight Words which include words like 'able', 'ago', 'among' and more it offers a refreshing approach to sight word recognition and sentence construction practice. The Activity The Sight Word Sentences tool brings context-based fill-in-the-blank activities to life. Each sheet includes seven sight words , providing plenty of opportunities for young learners to cement these sight words into their long-term memory. Beyond word practice, there is also a section where learners can enhance fine motor skills through coloring activities that are directly related to each practiced word. Package Contents Fifteen pages of visually stimulating worksheets crafted with both educators and young learners in mind. Flexible design allows for use during whole group instruction or small group activities,and it can be assigned as homework according to teaching strategies or learner needs. Learner Experience Learners will enjoy filling in sentences with appropriate sight words. Achievement badges (coloring the star symbol next to used sight) provide reinforcement upon successful task completion . This tool isn't restricted solely to classroom settings but is also beneficial as a homeschooling supplement. Wrapping up; whether your goal aims at assessing a student's understanding of words in context, or simply repetitive skill practice – this resource promises to be successful whilst also fun! By providing relatable content through engaging activities, Sight Word Sentences leads the way to better sight word recognition and proper sentence construction.

Author TeacherYouWant

Tags Sight Words, Sentence Construction, Reading Skills, Vocabulary Development, Fine Motor Skills

Integers Emoji Math Activity

Integers Emoji Math Activity
Math, Algebra, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

This resource is an Integers Emoji Math Activity . Students will find each sum, difference, product and quotient below. Then they will use the color key to determine which color to use for each square. A final picture is included.

Author Teachers R Us Homeschool

Tags Emoji Math, Integers, Math Activity, Algebra Activity, Math Centers

Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Book Companion

Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola. It includes 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, making this resource ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will thoroughly enjoy the captivating activities, and you'll value the time saved from scouring for advanced resources to address challenging reading concepts. The offered activities are crafted to foster higher-order thinking, prompt students to present textual proof for their reasoning, and inspire them to share their personal insights and viewpoints. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Cause & Effect (simplified): Students are given either the cause or effect and will cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect: Students cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Notice & Note: Students will notice the important details the author includes in the text & illustrations and take notes on what they notice. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story in chronological order and answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Tommy): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Nana Upstairs): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Nana Downstairs): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Traits: Students choose 4 important character traits that describe the main character and provide evidence from the text to support their choices. ◾ Character Feelings: Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Development: Students select the character traits that best describe Tommy at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change: Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Thinking Beyond the Text: Students will answer questions that require them to think beyond the text. ◾ Sensory Details: Students choose an event from the story and describe it using the five senses. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Something Special: Students draw pictures of Tommy & Nana Upstairs doing something special and of themselves doing something special with an older family member or friend. Then, they compare and contrast Tommy & Nana's relationship to their relationship with an older relative or friend. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. ◾ Biography Brochure: Students conduct research to learn more about the author, Tomie dePaola's life, and create a brochure. ◾ Biography One-Pager: Students research further into the life of Tomie dePaola and complete the biography handout. ◾ Acrostic Poem: Students write an acrostic poem that includes facts and describes the author, Tomie dePaola. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Second Grade, Tomie Depaola, Author Study

Dominoes: Fruits

Dominoes: Fruits
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games

Dominoes: Fruits is an engaging vocabulary resource for elementary students to practice matching written words with images. This printable PDF game includes 28 domino tiles, each featuring a labeled color illustration of a fruit next to the corresponding printed name. Educators can utilize this versatile resource in small groups or whole class settings. Students will reinforce fruit vocabulary and spelling as they match the domino halves during engaging games. Teachers may also assign it as a independent or partner center activity to allow students to practice matching skills. With appealing images and clear text, this fruit domino game offers an entertaining way for children to expand their vocabulary.

Author Better Teaching Resources

Tags Domino, Dominoes, Fruit, Matching, Words

Can You Tell Us More? Speaking and Listening Activity

Can You Tell Us More? Speaking and Listening Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This activity is great for helping students to practice their speaking and listening skills. It can be used to help students deepen their understanding of a topic.

Author Have Fun Teaching

Tags Speaking And Listening

Spider Activity

Spider Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Animals, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Spider Do you like animals? what is your favorite one? Do you own a pet? If yes, tell us more about it, like what its name? And what do you like most about it? What are the animal kingdoms? Can you write down the characteristics of each animal class like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibian, fish and mollusks. Do you know that some animals can sing, can you name any of them? What is the largest and the smallest mammal in the world? What is the largest and the smallest bird in the world? What is the largest and the smallest fish in the world? Spider Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Spider This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Do some research then write about your favorite species. Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Spider Activity, Spider, Spiders, Spiders Facts, Spiders Facts For Kids, Animals, Animals Facts, Animal, Animals Facts For Kids

Dinosaur Multiplication Custom Craft Cards x8

Dinosaur Multiplication Custom Craft Cards x8
Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 2, 3, Crafts, Activities

Dinosaur Multiplication Custom Craft Cards x8 Engage second and third grade students in practicing multiplication facts with these 8 dinosaur-themed craft cards. Students will enjoy coloring the drawings of Brachiosaurus, T-Rex, and other prehistoric creatures while reinforcing their math skills. These customizable cards can be used as flash cards, small group activities, learning center materials, or as part of a rotational model. Assign specific multiplication facts to each card for differentiated math practice. Download, print, and laminate these engaging multiplication resources. Encourage creativity by letting students design their own fossils on the back of each card. These math materials integrate art, creativity, and hands-on learning with essential multiplication practice.

Author WORDS ASIDE

Tags Coloring, Math Task Cards, Multiplication, Dinosaurs

The Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

The Tuskegee Airmen is a fifth-grade Level Q book, showcasing the role of Black aviators who fought during WWII after overcoming racism to serve our country. During four years (1942-1946), nearly 1,000 pilots completed training at Tuskegee Army Airfield in Tuskegee, Alabama. Many of these successful pilots went on to serve our country in other leadership capacities after the Civil War. Your students will see the instrumental role that First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt played in gathering support for their training. Students will also learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen’s role in fighting the Germans during this important time in history and how the Black airmen were finally able to be integrated into the military forces. What’s Included 4-page informational text with targeted vocabulary and concepts, and 2 pages of activities that reinforce critical thinking and language arts skills. The National Council for Social Studies’ key learning strands involving Culture and Change; Time, Continuity, and Change; and Power can be applied to this resource. Several ELA Common Core Standards can also be applied, specifically RI.5.1, RI.5.2, and RI.5.3 that deal with explicit text, drawing inferences, key details, summarizing, relationships or interactions between significant ideas, events, and concepts in a historical text.

Author Sue Peterson

Tags Black History Month, Vocabulary, Spelling And Writing, Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee Airmen Fun Facts

Categories Card Sort Activity

Categories Card Sort Activity
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Categories Card Sort Activity Categories Card Sort Activity is an interactive teaching resource designed to enhance the learning experience about the classification of words into diverse categories. Presented as a must-have addition for grades one through five, this activity centers mainly on Language Arts-- underscored by its emphasis on Vocabulary Enrichment. The package includes five sets of categorization cards each deck composed of 15 cards representing three distinct categories. Learners have ample opportunities for intensive practice in word association in real-life settings either independently or with peers. Set 1: Clothing, Flowers, and Colors Set 2: Vegetables, Transportation, Sports Sets 3 - 5: Covers a widespread interval from food articles to school utilities; fruits down to family members and musical instruments all the way up to emotions then careers concluding with tools. To get this educational ride underway while concurrently providing visual learners a significant leg-up; begin by arranging heading cards from any chosen set such as 'Clothing' and 'Colors' for Set 1. Then students identify which category each card fits - sliding them under their respective headings until every card is sorted. In case there are any uncertainties about a word's meaning? This crucial moment provides teachers with an excellent opportunity encouraging dictionary use-- fostering independent research skills. Moreover, post-task completion every learner has access to answer keys rectify potential mistakes or cement correct decisions further strengthening their confidence command over vocabulary terms discussed. Bonus Extension Activity! A creative bonus extension activity challenges learners populate each header using personally contemplated words for even wider coverage of class insights and increased sparking creativity. So round off your teaching approach today with interactive, emotionally engaging 'Categories Card Sort Activity'! It's guaranteed to inject a fun stimulus into any Language Arts lesson plan. Note: This product is available as a PDF file format for easy, ready-to-print use. Lamination post-printing is recommended for durability and prolonged usage.

Author Virtually Montessori

Tags Categories, Vocabulary, Classification, Interactive Learning, Language Arts

Math Cube Pocket Inserts: Dividing Fractions

Math Cube Pocket Inserts: Dividing Fractions
Math, Fractions, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

Math Cube Pocket Inserts: Dividing Fractions is an engaging teaching resource for reviewing dividing fractions concepts. Students assemble printable math cubes featuring a variety of dividing fraction problems. Educators may implement this resource in small groups, whole class instruction, or independent practice. The open-ended problems strengthen critical thinking skills. An answer key is provided for educators. After assembling the 3D cubes, students can use the included recording sheet to show their work and write their answers. This dividing fractions activity is perfect for upper elementary students looking to solidify their understanding of dividing fraction concepts. Use Math Cube Pocket Inserts: Dividing Fractions to introduce or review fraction division in an interactive way.

Author Teachers R Us Homeschool

Tags Dividing Fractions, Comparing Fractions, Fractions Activity, Math Cubes, Math Project