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A Fun Play: Be Careful What You Wish For
Creative Arts, Art, Drama, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

A Fun Play: Be Careful What You Wish For This exciting teaching resource is designed to stimulate your students' creative and critical thinking. Originally created for third to fifth grade, A Fun Play: Be Careful What You Wish For can be used with other grade levels with a few adaptations. Literacy Practices: The play provides an ideal platform for practicing reading comprehension and vocabulary enhancement. Story Elements: Gives opportunities to dissect story elements including characters, plot, setting, point of view, and conflict while stimulating creative expression among students. Treasure Chest of Educational Materials In addition to the script, an accompanying teaching guide features insightful questions that teachers can ask before or after the performance, encouraging thoughtful personal reflections from learners. Suggestions for additional lessons provide ample practice and extension of key concepts and ELA skills. About The Play (Spoiler Alert) The storyline revolves around children who desire -no more school- during detention but experience a revealing adventure at "Camp Sunshine Nightmare." Students will also learn what schools were like in early America. Note: Several plays, including A Fun Play: Be Careful What You Wish For can be purchased either individually or bundled in grade-level or thematic collections on this site. This extends your teaching resources library considerably and continues the excitement of integrating drama into your curriculum. Check out Sue Peterson's creative plays to unleash the creativity in your children! This 19-page resource is a downloadable 19-page PDF. It serves as a great addition to your school day and is particularly useful for drama-related learning where students can have an active fun day!

May the Force of Division Be With You Activity
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Multiplication, Division, Grade 2, 3, Activities

This activity is great for helping students understand division as an unknown factor problem to build multiplication fact fluency. It's a fun and interactive way for students to learn and could be a great addition to any lesson plan.

Multiplication fact practice Board Game - 7 Times Table
Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games

Need a game for practicing multiplication facts fluency for the 7 times table with your kiddos that will be fun and engaging? This underwater themed math board game is perfect for getting your students focused on multiplication facts for 7! Preparation: Game instructions and playing pieces Print the How to Play page. You have three printing options. - Colour – for if you printed either of the colour game boards - BW 1 – for if you printed the BW 1 game board - BW 2 – for if you printed the BW 2 game board Cut out and laminate the fish at the top of the page to use as playing pieces. If you are using the BW printed fish, you would need to colour them before laminating. Alternatively, you can simply use counters or buttons. Cut out and laminate the “How to Play” instructions for students to refer to when they play the game. Game Board Print and laminate the game board. You have four printing options - Full colour (100% coverage – uses a lot of colour ink/toner) - Less colour (approximately 50% coverage) - BW 1 – You will need to colour the board, ensuring that the shells are purple and red – the same as on the colour game boards. - BW 2 – if you do not plan to colour the board, you can use this option. The purple shells are white and the red shells are black to differentiate them. Question cards Print the question cards. You can print in colour or BW. Print the card backs on the reverse side of the question card pages. You have three printing options - Full colour (100% coverage – uses a lot of colour ink/toner) - Less colour (less than 50% coverage) - BW Cut out and laminate the question cards Please note: lamination of all game elements is optional, but recommended as it will ensure the game will last longer. I also have other underwater themed times tables board games available (1 to 12 times tables) - CLICK HERE to check them out! You may also be interested in some these resources: · Fractions bingo games · Fractions matching games · Number bonds activities · Skip counting bingo games · Times tables matching games

8 Calm Down Cards For Calm Down & Take A Break Corners
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

8 Calm Down Cards for Calm Down & Take A Break Corners present a collection of vivid strategies to aid students in managing their emotions. With colorful designs such as the infinity rainbow loop and spiral sun, these cards encourage children to participate in calming activities whilst allowing an outlet for emotional release. Made user-friendly with detachable laminated cards, teachers can offer students a range of options suitable for their individual needs. This flexibility enables students to make independent decisions that aid improved emotional self-management. The cards are perfect additions to classroom 'safe spaces', such as a calm-down corner or take-a-break area where pupils can retreat when feeling overwhelmed. Regular use of these areas fosters better self-regulation skills by encouraging learners to take breaks when needed—teaching essential life skills! The 8 Calming Methods Tracings on various objects (infinity rainbow loop, spiral snail, and spiral sun) Finger breathing technique—where each exhale corresponds with one's fingers' flexion Box breathing and triangle mountain breathing—techniques that help engage imagination alongside breath control Tracing starfish while correlating breaths This tool is not merely beneficial at school but fits perfectly within household settings too: parents may equally find this handy when diffusing heated emotions thus maintaining harmony between school-home methodologies. Since strong feelings naturally surface in lively environments like families—the 8 Calm Down Cards serve as an advantageous tool by educating youngsters about dealing properly with strong emotions be it during class or at family functions thereby preventing potential strife. Suitable For: Mainly designed for educators teaching Grades 1-3, including preschool and kindergarten teachers involved particularly with Special Resources focusing on Social Emotional Learning activities , this PDF-format product enhances instruction delivery and fortifies students' ability to regulate their emotions—crucial in building productive learning environments!

Bulla Activity
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, History: Europe, History: World, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about history. Ancient Greek Children 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? Bulla Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about history. Ancient Greek Children This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Choose the shapes you like, colour them and cut them out to design your own Bulla! Format Available in a PDF format.

NO PRINT Back to School Articulation - V Edition for Distance Learning
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

No Print Back to School Articulation - V Edition for Distance Learning: An Overview The No Print Back to School Articulation - V Edition for Distance Learning is a teaching resource that provides an engaging and interactive platform to help students from preschool up until grade 6 develop their articulation skills, while being exposed to school-related vocabulary. This activity pack focuses on the /v/ phoneme. This resource gradually progresses in complexity, moving from words to sentences. It is suitable for learners at various stages of their educational journey. The no-print aspect of this resource stands out, providing an easy way of having target words ready without needing any printouts. The primary focus is the virtual classroom but it can be used in different types of learning contexts such as whole group instruction or small group exercises. The packet centers around a predetermined set of words for each word position and involves a game called What's in my ....?, which features eight pictured objects hiding the targeted word or stimuli - sure to captivate learners! User-friendly navigation within the packet has been embedded, with home menu pages guiding users through selected skills effortlessly and providing options to return home from anywhere within the exercise. To conclude, educators using No Print Back-to-School Articulation- V Edition for Distance Learning will find this resource convenient and effortless compared to traditional methods. It’s idealistic nature eliminates any need for printouts and brings about engaging activities that aid in building language skills among students. Furthermore, consider purchasing the bundle version! This includes additional components missing from single packs – so don't miss out!

Ocean in A Bottle Activity
Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Grade 1, 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. Create Your Wardrobe 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? Create Your Wardrobe Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the creativity skills for the students, while having fun with our cool activities and crafts. Create Your Wardrobe This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity . Instructions Rinse the sand to avoid making the water cloudy. Fill quarter of the bottle with sand. Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Add a drop of blue food colouring to the bottle. Drop the seashells at the bottom. Drop the toy animals inside the bottle. Format Available in a PDF format.

Olympic Games Torch Activity
P.E. & Health, Sports, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Games, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Olympic Games What is your favorite sport? Tell us more about it. Who is your favorite athlete? Or what is your favorite team? Do you know who invented basketball? When basketball has been invented? Can you tell us where is the first time it has been played? Have you ever played soccer or football? If yes, tell us what was your position: A goal keeper, midfield player, or a defender? Do you like watching golf? If yes who is your favorite player? Can you name the differences between tennis and ping pong? Have you ever played volleyball on the beach? When it has been officially recognized by the Olympics? Do you like watching Formula 1 races? If yes, who is your favorite team or driver? Have you ever tried to play handball? If yes tell us more. Do you like watching people skiing or surfing? Olympic Games Torch Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Olympic Games Torch This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Glue the toilet paper roll on the dotted rectangle. Cut the other toilet paper roll in half and glue it on the dotted square. Cut the fingers out and wrap them around the base of the torch. Add the tissue paper on top to make the fire. Materials Needed 2 toilet paper rolls Scissors Yellow & orange tissue paper Glue Format Available in a PDF format.

The Little Red Hen Reading Literacy Packet
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

The Little Red Hen Reading Literacy Packet This is a versatile teaching tool designed to enhance students' literacy skills. It offers lively, hands-on activities for children in Kindergarten through third grade, aiming to boost their reading competencies and nurture creativity as they learn about different seasons. Key Focus Primarily focusing on the Language Arts subject, this resource focuses specifically on reading comprehension. It comprises six worksheet-style pages in an easy-to-use PDF format which can be implemented immediately following printing. Creative Learning Sentence-building exercises aimed at boosting grammar and writing critique. A tree craft activity that merges practical application with theoretical knowledge - providing an interesting way for young learners to understand seasonal changes in nature. A black-and-white version suitable for teachers needing customizable resources or looking to save on colored ink expenses. Versatility of Use The packet supports diverse teaching situations with equal effectiveness. These include whole group instruction during class time, small group sessions aimed at reinforcement or enrichment, or even homework assignments meant for practice after school hours. In summary, The Little Red Hen Reading Literacy Packet is an invaluable educational resource blending important literacy skill-building with self-expression through crafting. It fits seamlessly into various educational contexts – traditional classroom settings and home-school environments included.

Digital Sorting Activity-- Identifying Different Emotions and How They
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments

Digital Sorting Activity -- Identifying Different Emotions and Their Influence Understanding emotions forms a crucial part of social-emotional learning. The resource known as the Digital Sorting Activity is uniquely designed to enhance emotional literacy interactively and meaningfully. This specific resource primarily addresses students who face difficulty in accurately labeling their emotions. Due to confusion arising from physical sensations, these students often misinterpret their feelings. Our technological activity aims at clarifying such misconceptions and stands as an essential tool for educators. The Working Mechanism And Benefits: No groundwork is required from teachers while using this tool. Promotes self-awareness in learners by highlighting the physical responses associated with different emotions. Encourages students to identify correlations between bodily reactions and specific moods, providing insights into mind-body interactions during emotional responses. This fascinating teaching aid uses mindfulness methods and body scanning techniques that help refine learners' awareness about the triggers of their emotional responses at an intimate level. As a result, it facilitates children to comprehend deeply what they are experiencing when exposed to specific stimuli — enabling empathizing towards themselves as well as others better. Versatility In Classroom Use: The Digital Sorting Activity allows varied classroom use — fitting perfectly into individual lessons focusing on learning various emotions or small group activities aimed at skill-building for managing feelings along with overall class lessons dealing with emotion management can be immensely beneficial from (using) its participation in curriculum plans. Inclusions In The Package: An engaging Google Slides Game Show Resources enabling comparisons across five different emotions Both these inclusions aim high on ensuring maximum student interaction alongside achievement of optimum learning results. Suitable for students from Grade 1 to Grade 3, whether within life skills education or specialized resource settings, it is provided in a widely accessible PDF file format compatible across various digital devices. In conclusion, when dealing with students struggling to discern separate emotions within them or others — this digitally-enhanced sorting activity proves invaluable in aligning directly with sessions focusing on building socio-emotional foundations.

Medieval Signs & Trades Activity
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

This resource is a Medieval Signs & Trades Activity . There are two 1-page passages to read: - Medieval Guilds - Medieval Subtlety for a Feast Students will create a rose and partake in a trades activity . Directions are included.

Final Consonants Activity
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This activity is a great way for students to practice identifying and sorting final consonant sounds. The gumball machines make it fun and engaging for students.

Scooping Up Hundreds Rounding Activity
Math, Numbers, Place Value, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

This activity is great for helping students understand place value and how to round whole numbers to the nearest 100. It's perfect for 3rd and 4th grade math classrooms, and it's a great way to review the concept before moving on to more difficult material.

Art Inspiration: Wildlife Photos
Creative Arts, Art, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Crafts

Art Inspiration: Wildlife Photos An educational resource designed to light up the creativity of young minds, specifically those in grades 1 to 4. This teaching aid provides 30 high-quality wildlife photos intended to inspire students into creating their own unique artworks. Suitable for Multiple Subjects Perfectly adaptable for art, music or crafting activities, this product aims at refining students' artistic skills while simultaneously building their appreciation for the beauty of nature. The included wildlife photos provide a spectrum of intriguing angles sure to spark imagination. Inclusive Design The wildlife pictures in this resource come with color samples at either side or bottom parts - giving students color ideas as they craft their artworks. These samples encourage realistic representation of colors from nature but also leave room for creative exploration. Versatility and Convenience The Art Inspiration: Wildlife Photos fits well into group activities as well as individual homework assignments. It offers flexibility letting you choose between printing full-size images on individual pages or half-page sized prints saving on ink costs. You can laminate the printed images or place them inside plastic protective sheets ensuring long-term use and preservation - perfect for reuse year after year. Easing organization and handling during art sessions can conveniently be done by using spiral binding techniques or simple book rings grouping them together is effective too. Note: This tool comes in a PDF format guaranteeing multi-platform compatibility allowing quick access anytime; reflecting convenience that modern educators need. Overall, Art Inspiration: Wildlife Photos fosters artistic talent within young individuals subtly enhancing their observational skills through connectedness with nature."</p

Living & Non-living Terrarium Packet
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

The Living & Non-living Terrarium Packet An immersive and detailed science unit designed for students in 3rd to 5th grade, this resource focuses on exploring living and non-living things through hands-on tasks such as building and observing a self-created terrarium. The journey begins with an introduction to relevant science vocabulary and a clear outline of the seven characteristics distinguishing living from non-living entities. Critical Thinking Activities Youths get to test their analytical skills via three targeted critical thinking activities. These exercises aim to consolidate student understanding and improve their object identification skills. Creating a Terrarium Following successful completion of these tasks, students move on to build their 2-liter bottle terrariums!. They're further encouraged with supporting materials, links providing instructions for terrarium construction. Additionally, they also receive a "Terrarium Investigation Book" which helps them through the process while providing space for recording observations over time . Evaluation Tests To effectively evaluate progress at various stages, there are three calibrate final tests based on observed classroom needs or grade levels. Upon successful completion of this unit’s learning cycle learners can take home their very own mini-ecosystem; promoting continued research outside school hours. Bonus: Flexibility in Learning This can be used across whole groups for collective discussion This can be used during small-group settings encouraging cooperative social-skills practice This can be administered as homework assignments, thereby extending learning beyond traditional space-time limits. A Final Word: This valuable 38-page teaching tool presents itself as a game-like interactive activity . It is not just an educational science unit but also provides enjoyable learning experiences.

It's Raining Cats and Dogs Idioms Activity
ELA, Grammar, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This activity is a great way for students to learn and understand common idioms. It also helps them to be able to use them in their own writing. This is a fun and interactive activity that will help your students to understand and use figurative language.

Spot the Differences Activity
Science, Technology, Computer Science, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This resource is a Spot the Differences Activity. There will be a presentation of 10 slides with 2 pictures side by side on each slide. Students will look closely to spot the differences between the two pictures. This is a great way to get students thinking critically. Answer key is included.

Carnotaurus Activity
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, History: World, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about animals in different countries. Carnotaurus Do you like dinosaurs? 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? Do you think that your pet has been evolved from a dinosaur? Can you write down the characteristics of your favourite dinosaur like it's shape, their rivals, where did it use to live and what was their favourite food? What is the largest and the smallest dinosaur that ever found? Why is the T-rex is so famous? Have you ever read any interesting facts about it? Can you name any of the carnivores or herbivores dinosaurs? Carnotaurus Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic animal. Carnotaurus This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions ill out the following information about carnotaurus: Name meaning Description why did it have small arms? What did it eat? Format Available in a PDF format.

Letter M Articulation Drills: Feed the Monster! - BOOM Cards
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

Long O Matching Puzzle
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Creative Arts, Art, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Long O Matching Puzzle introduces students to recognize, differentiate, and pair long O vowel sounds with corresponding pictures. This phonics activity aligns with 1st through 3rd grade language arts standards. To complete the assignment, learners examine 12 puzzle pieces exhibiting long O words alongside symbolic imagery. For example, students might see a photo of a boat matched to the word boat. Children then cut out each shape and match the words to the pictures. This independent or collaborative matching game helps students reinforce long vowel comprehension with an engaging hands-on experience. Additionally, the activity could be formatted as a small group center or whole-class instruction supplementing core phonics curriculum. The Long O Matching Puzzle ultimately aims to boost fundamental literacy proficiency.

Drinking Water Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about STEM subjects. Drinking Water 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? Drinking Water Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this topic. Drinking Water This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Describe the different stages in the process of how clean water reaches our taps. Format Available in a PDF format.

An Episode With David Attenborough Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Animals, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous people in different countries. An Episode With David Attenborough Do you know this person? How much do you know about him/her? Who is your idol? Why did you choose this person? Tell us more about him/her? Who is your favorite athlete? Or what is your favorite team? Have you recently heard a story about a famous person? Who was this person? Can you tell us more about him/her. Who is your favorite president, king, or queen? Why you chose that person? In your country, who are the most famous people? What did they do? Can you tell us more about them. What is your favorite invention? Who invented it? Who is your favorite artist? What is the most famous thing he/she have done? What is the most enjoyable you have read before? Who wrote it? An Episode With David Attenborough Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. An Episode With David Attenborough This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions So, you're a co-host with David Attenborough on his show. Plan what you will talk about, then fill out the information below. Your script David's script outro: a famous saying by David. Format Available in a PDF format.

Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA This is a comprehensive educational tool crafted to heighten the reading experience of Roses for Gita by Rachna Gilmore. The resource includes an array of 26 ready-to-use reading activities accommodating diverse academic abilities and learning styles. The Array of Reading Activities Character investigation Story element identification Theme determination Story event plotting Cause and effect relationships understanding These activities not only aid students in making predictions, linking events, and drawing inferences but also stimulate them to include reasoning extending beyond the text. This versatile teaching instrument could be employed during whole-group or small-group instructions or even as self-guided homework assignments since it provides endless implementation opportunities. Fostering Higher-Level Thinking Skills Among Students The provision is especially designed to bolster comprehension and advanced reading skills among second-through-fourth-grade language arts students. They are nudged towards substantiating their line of reasoning using textual evidence while also expressing their personal views. Note:The resource does not comprise actual copies of Roses for Gita; it only contains supplementary read-aloud extension activities specific only to independent study post read-aloud sessions conducted in classroom or home environments. Saving teachers' time while maintaining Quality! Teachers find this compact yet comprehensive toolkit invaluable as it omits the need for scouring high-quality resources elsewhere – they get a full circle set right after fingertips embodying curriculum-aligned teaching materials making instruction simpler! Highlights include tasks like "Making Predictions" or "Creating Alternate Story Endings".

Egyptian Historical Events Activity
Social Studies, History, History: African, History: Ancient, History: World, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about history. Egyptian Historical Events 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? Egyptian Historical Events Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about history. Egyptian Historical Events This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Cut out everything on page 2 and arrange them on the correct place on page 1. Format Available in a PDF format.