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Affixes Reference Cards for Prefixes and Suffixes
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

With this Affixes Reference Cards for Prefixes and Suffixes resource your students can learn all about affixes. On each reference card you will find the prefix or suffix at the top of the card, then the target word followed by a colorful picture to represent the word, and finally the definition of the word. Included in this Affixes Reference Cards for Prefixes and Suffixes resource: This resource includes 40 reference cards for identifying words with prefixes and 40 reference cards for for identifying words with suffixes. There is also a recording page for students to record answers on. There are four task cards to each printed page. When to Use this resource: Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can review these reference cards for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these reference cards to target small groups of students who need more practice. Literacy Center - Students can use these reference cards to assist them in completing center activities about prefixes and suffixes. Tasks Boxes - These reference cards fit well in tasks boxes making literacy centers easy to set up and put away. With the wide variety of words, students can gain ample practice with identifying words with prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes Covered in this Resource: anti-, bi-, co-, de-, dis-, extra-, fore-, il-, in-, inter-, im-, ir-, mis-, non-, over-, pre-, re-, sub-, super-, tri-, un-, under- Suffixes Covered in this Resource: -able, -ed, -er, -est, -ful, -ible, -ing, -ion, -ism, -less, -ly, -ment, -ness, -ous, -y Skills Assessed: These reference cards help with identifying words with prefixes These reference cards help with learning the meaning of prefixes These reference cards help students learn how prefixes change the meaning of words. These affixes reference cards are a low prep activity for students to practice words with prefixes and suffixes. The teacher simply needs to print the reference cards, cut them apart, then place the cards in the desired location for students to complete. For long-lasting use, these cards and recording page could be laminated. For similar resources you can visit my store here! Add a shared classroom reference with these prefix posters .

What is Treaty: Interactive Listening Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

Product Description: "What is Treaty: Interactive Listening Activity " An invaluable teaching resource perfect for public schools and homeschooling units, 'What is Treaty: Interactive Listening Activity ' offers a unique multifaceted learning approach that incorporates listening, speaking, and writing activities. It presents a comprehensive method of delivering the news story found on the BTN website. This package designed for ESL adults, low intermediates, and intermediates ranging from grades 2-6;, adeptly caters to diverse learning capacities. The detailed analysis of BTN's 'What Is a Treaty?' story is an excellent tool for exploring core aspects of government history and politics. Main Features & Advantages The product provides interactive audio lessons that are primary teaching tools fostering student's listening skills. These lessons make students feel part of real-world discussions on significant political events such as treaties formation. Note-taking tasks are meticulously woven into the activity -oriented lessons encouraging students to write down important points during these sessions. The productive vocabulary rounds foster word building capacity tying in with comprehension skill development. Besides individual tasks like note-taking exercises and vocabulary press-up exercises, this program also emphasizes pair discussion activities. These group interactions amongst learners promote collective problem-solving techniques making this product versatile. Cognitive Development: Incorporating both receptive (listening) and productive (writing) skills contributes towards well-rounded cognitive development. This carefully structured program encourages student autonomy through optimal grounds forged out by writing exercises. In Conclusion: This product promises everything a language teacher needs - it promotes trust, fosters inclusivity; it offers thoughtfully crafted learner-centric environments driving intellectual growth via versatile resources. It reinforces understanding through active participation, making the teaching-learning experience more empowering.

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

Art Inspiration: Flower Photos Art Inspiration: Flower Photos is a teaching resource designed to promote creativity for students in Grades 1 to 4. This collection features captivating flower photos that inspire students' artistic expressions, be it painting or drawing . A Creative and Versatile Tool This handy tool, offered as a 30-page printable PDF, allows you the flexibility of choosing the print size that suits your needs. You can opt for large full-page prints, compact half-pages, or economical quarter-pages - the choice is yours! Extend their lifespan by laminating them or placing them in plastic protective sheets. You can even bind them together using spiral binding or book clips for added convenience. An Unnoticed Educational Aid In addition to being art inspirations, these images also serve as educational tools in disguise! Strategically placed color samples at the corners of each photo encourage students to consider possible color palettes without dictating their vision. Ideal Classroom Utility: Introduce this collection during classroom art sessions and let groups engage with these vibrant images before setting off on their individual artistic journeys. Focused Group Discourse: Foster rational discussions about variances and similarities across chosen photos—another hidden learning opportunity! Economical Home Assignments: The durable nature of these resources makes it perfect for home assignments—worry-free about wear down nor sharing restrictions! In conclusion, Art Inspiration: Flower Photos is not just an activity kit—it’s a powerful platform that encourages creativity while subtly nurturing important skills in learners! For teachers seeking innovative ways to incorporate creativity into learning and homeschoolers looking for effective art prompts—your answer is here. Remember, these photos are just the beginning—the true form of art lies in your students' interpretation!

Sort Shapes and Colors
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Help Ian Sort Shapes and Colors is an educational resource that helps develop cognitive and perceptual abilities through sorting activities . Learners are given a set of laminated sorting cards featuring 11 different shapes like circles, triangles, and stars, and 12 vivid colors like red, purple, and gold. Students then sort the cards by either matching shapes or grouping common colors, allowing educators to tailor the activities to different ability levels. This engaging resource can be used for individual, small group, or whole class instruction to teach early math skills, pattern recognition, and categorization in a hands-on way. With durable printed mats and cards that can velcro together and store neatly in a binder, Help Ian Sort Shapes and Colors is a versatile and reusable math resource that makes learning sorting skills fun.

Put the Time in the Coconut Activity
Math, Time, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

This activity is great for students who are struggling to read time on both analog and digital clocks. It is also a fun and interactive way for students to practice telling time.

What Do You Think Opinion Writing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This activity is great for helping students learn to write opinion pieces on topics or texts. It provides support for a point of view and reasons for why that point of view is valid. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn to write opinion pieces.

End of The Year Amusement Park Board Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 2, 3, 4, Games, Activities

End of the Year Amusement Park Board Game As seasons change and school years come to an end, it's natural for students to be eager for something fun and engaging. The End of the Year Amusement Park Board Game offers an enjoyable respite from traditional lessons while still promoting important educational values. This resource is a creatively designed board game themed around an amusement park, offering an enthralling mix of education and entertainment. This innovative teaching tool consists of 18 reflection-inducing questions aimed at getting each student engaged in thoughtful interaction. Perfect for end-of-the-year social-emotional learning (SEL) classes or as a unique tool for school counselors, this game enables students to delve deep into their feelings and recall memorable moments from their academic year. A sample list of thought-provoking questions: Identifying personal calming strategies used during the year, Recalling favored moments from the school term, Anticipating upcoming summer activities; thus turning this amusing game into both a reflective exercise on past experiences as well as planning ahead. Suitable Age Group & Implementation Focused towards learners in 2nd grade through 4th grade, educators can exploit this resource in manifold ways: In whole class sessions: Ideal to stimulate camaraderie among students. In smaller groups: Allows focused attention on those who could be overlooked in larger setups. Homeschooling setting:Redefines homework assignments by keeping young minds engaged outside classroom premises too! Digital Compatibility & Areas Of Usage This game 's design is rooted in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL), thereby fostering social skills and accommodating special education needs (SEN). Despite its 'end-of-year' reference, the game offers benefits well beyond specific timelines. The product comes formatted as a PDF, making it flexible across device types - from smartboards to printed handouts. In conclusion, the End-of-the-Year Amusement Park Board Game , with its beachy vibes yet educational core, is indisputably an essential addendum for every modern educator striving to weave fun into their teaching.

Place Value Loop Cards
Math, Place Value, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

If you want to give students extra practice with place value, I have just the resource for you. What You Get: This is a set of Place Value Loop Cards that was designed for 4th and 5th grade students who are working on or have mastered place value with higher digit numbers. It may be a great fit for 3rd grade students. It also works well as a review for students. It is a 1-page printable. How To Implement This Resource: This is a game that is meant to be played as a whole group. Whenever you are able to carve out some time during your math instruction, students will love getting a chance to play this game. The game will flow much smoother for a group of students who have a good understanding of place value. These Loop Cards mimic the game I Have, Who Has? You will print off the entire page and should laminate it for durability. Cut out each of the cards. There are 24 cards included. All cards have to be used for the game to work. If you have a classroom of 24 students, there will be an even distribution. If you have less than 24 students, you can take the extra cards and join in on the game or you can give more than 1 card to your students who have fully mastered this skill. Whoever has the START card will begin the game. Students will continue with the cards by saying the number they have and asking the question on their card to find the next number. This game will continue until they have reached the person with the END card. You can store cards in a small plastic baggie or hole punch them and place them on a binder ring. I hope you enjoy! Here are more of my resources for you to enjoy: Adaptation Fill in the Blank Worksheet Inverse Operations Worksheet Verbs and Adverbs Worksheet Predict and Clarify Worksheet Food Chains Worksheet Factors Worksheet for Beginners You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/elementary-resources-4-u

Common Fractions 1/2s - 1/12s Activity - Bingo Game - Fraction Circles - Boards 1-5
Math, Fractions, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games

Common Fractions Bingo for Halves to Twelfths Engage students in learning common fractions with this fun bingo game! Students match fraction squares, circles, strips, or symbols on their bingo board to the fractions called. With 5 unique bingo boards, calling cards, and playing squares, this game offers differentiation. Laminate materials for durability. Encourage collaboration by having students check each other's boards. Modify as needed, using counters instead of playing squares. Extend learning by creating fraction word problems to use as calling cards. This engaging game is perfect for both whole and small group math instruction focusing on halves to twelfths. Check out other games / games -by-subject/math- games /fraction- games ">fraction games from this trusted teacher-creator to reinforce this key math concept. Students will love learning common fractions with this engaging bingo!

Animal Research Project-Based Learning (Build a Quilt for ANY Animal)
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Research, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

Animal Research Project-Based Learning Resource The Animal Research Project-Based Learning resource is a versatile educational tool, created primarily for teachers and homeschoolers. It is ideally suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 students providing an innovative platform to examine a range of animal species. An Interdisciplinary Unit Study This learning aid majestically integrates diverse subjects like Language Arts, Art & Music, Science, Comprehension, Grammar Reading Spelling Writing Crafts Coloring Zoology in synchronicity with an animals and habitats unit of study. This allows the students to get a comprehensive understanding of animals within their natural environments encompassing characteristics such as diet and life cycle. A Unique Hands-on Experience: Quilt-Making Activity In the center stage is the creative quilt-making activity where each student receives a 'quilt square'. They then research their respective animal on various key elements including: Description Diet Habitat Life Cycle Predators. A total of seventeen different quilt square designs offer more diversity. Nurturing Research Skills: Blend of Classroom or Home-based Learning This hands-on project goes beyond being just informative; it's uses are multifold within any learning environment. For instance: Group activities: Every student investigates different facets about – but related to – the same animal. The collective efforts reflect in creating their 'class quilt'. Solo assignments or homework: Students can individually delve into realms about any distinct animal amplifying overall class knowledge base. A complementing document complete with meticulous teachers instruction simplifies every step during its use making implementation rather facile for the educators. A comprehensive kit of over hundred pages, this PDF file resource is a treasure trove for expanding animal knowledge. Innovation & Learning The primary triumph of the Animal Research Project-Based Learning resource lies in its ability to strike a chord with young learners stimulating their curiosity about varied animals, thus shaping an effective all-rounded learning experience.

Roll & Respond Growth Mindset SEL Bingo Game (Grades 2-5)
Life Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

In this Roll & Respond game , students in grades 2nd-5th will have fun discussing growth versus fixed mindsets and trying to earn a BINGO with a partner. The students need 2 dice to play. One student will roll for the "down" side and the other student will roll for the "across" side. Each time they land on a question, they read it out loud and discuss it together. This is a great reinforcement activity after reviewing having a growth mindset with older elementary students.

The Secret Present! SEL Boom Cards With Audio Plus Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

The Secret Present! SEL Boom Cards With Audio Plus Activities A unique teaching tool, The Secret Present! SEL Boom Cards With Audio Plus Activities is designed to cultivate an essential life skill in learners - the ability to stay in the present moment. It provides an engaging approach towards mindfulness and is becoming increasingly popular among educators due to its focus on overall student development. This resource has been created specifically for Kindergarten through Grade 4 students. The deck contains 11 instructional slides and 25 playing cards, making it suitable for teaching in both large classrooms and small groups, as well as digitally assigning for individual learning. Audio-enabled Cards: Each card features audio content aimed at engaging auditory learners alongside visual learners. Captivating visuals: An intriguing GIF of a present further enhances visual appeal while reiterating the central theme of being attuned to 'the present' moment. Diverse Activities: Extension activities help students put theory into practice by honing their focusing skills. These include tasks such as navigating a maze with precision or identifying differences between two pictures - fun but effective ways of promoting attention-to-detail and mindfulness alike. Note: To use these boom cards effectively, ensure you're connected to the internet and use modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Edge. For mobile device usage prefer recent versions of Androids, iPads or iPhones where compatible applications are available. This resource can be seamlessly integrated into your existing lesson plans or deployed as reinforcements during concept reinforcement sessions – flexibility lies at its core! Taking Education Beyond Academics Equip your students with a resource that trains them both academically as well as personally.

Anger Management SEL Strategy Wheel
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

In this product, students will learn about strategies for managing anger. One has 6 black and white strategies on it that students can color and the other one can be customized by students. This is a great activity to follow a lesson on managing strong emotions, a book about dealing with anger, or other SEL lessons.

Letter K Articulation Drill: Feed Hank the Boston Terrier - BOOM Cards
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Barn Cut Out
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Special Resources, Life Skills, Creative Arts, Art, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

This product is great for teachers who want to give their students a fun and interactive way to learn about barns. With these Barn Cut Outs, students can create a 3-D model of a barn by simply cutting and gluing the template. This is a great way for students to learn about barns while also getting some hands-on experience.

Celts Vocabulary Activity
Social Studies, History, History: Ancient, History: Europe, 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. Celts Vocabulary 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? Celts Vocabulary Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about history. Celts Vocabulary This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Can you figure out the name of each of the following items, and their meanings in Celtic life? Format Available in a PDF format.

The Four Seasons Listening Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Music, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

This resource is a listening activity for the four seasons of the year. For each season, students will listen to each movement of the piece then they will answer questions about what they heard. Students will reflect on the mood, tempo and volume of what they heard. They will write about how that piece reminded them of that season.

skip counting by 10s bingo - boards 11-15
Math, Patterns, Early Math, Numbers, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

Need a fun, engaging activity for practicing skip counting by 10 with your kiddos? This math bingo game is perfect for getting your students focused on skip counting in 10s! Preparation: Print and laminate enough Bingo Boards for each student to have one Optional: print, cut and laminate the Playing Squares Print, cut and laminate the Calling Cards. Lamination is optional, but recommended, as it will ensure that the game remains in good condition and can be used for many years to come! To avoid excessive printing and laminating, the Playing Squares could be replaced with other manipulatives such as buttons or counters. Alternatively, students could mark squares off on their Bingo Boards with dry erase markers and then simply clean the boards again after playing (provided that you have laminated the boards) How to Play: Each student needs a Bingo Board and at least 7 Playing Squares (or other manipulatives or a dry erase marker) Shuffle the Calling Cards and place them in a pile. Draw a Calling Card and call out and/or display the contents of the card. Each student looks on their Bingo Board for a block that matches the Calling Card. If they find one, they cover that block with a Playing Square. Draw a new Calling Card and repeat the process. The game continues until somebody wins. To win, a student must shout out “BINGO!” when they have covered three blocks in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally). If the Calling Cards run out before anybody wins, simply shuffle them again and continue playing. Please note: Sometimes there may be more than one block on the Bingo Board that matches the Calling Card. The student may only cover one block on a turn. Once that turn is over, the Playing Square may not be moved to cover a different block. This resource includes 5 different bingo board, in colour as well as black and white. If you would like more bingo boards to use for your class, you can find them in here I also have other skip counting bingo games available - CLICK HERE to check them out! You may also be interested in some these resources: · Fractions bingo games · Fractions matching games · Number bonds activities · Number sense activities · Number recognition activities · Times tables board games · Times tables matching games Your kiddos will love practicing common fractions with this fun bingo game!

Famous Castle Activity
Social Studies, Geography, History, History: Ancient, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about castles in different countries. Famous Castle What do you know about this place? Do you know in which part of the world it is? Have you ever visited this place? If yes, can you tell us more about your adventure, and what do you like the most about this place? Do you like reading about Geography? What is your favorite country in the whole world? If you are going on a trip where it will be? Which country? What you are going to see there? Does this country has a famous place to visit? Famous Castle Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Famous Castle This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions So you are a tour guide taking tourists on a trip. Pick one famous castle and write about it for your visitors, then draw a small sketch of it to help with your trip! Format Available in a PDF format.

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

Dominoes: Weather is an engaging vocabulary resource for elementary students to practice weather-related terms. Students will match dominoes with both the printed word and a representative picture to build critical vocabulary connections. With 28 domino tiles, this self-checking game can be played individually, in small groups, or as a whole class activity. Students will match terms like rain, snow, thunderstorm, tornado, and more to their corresponding images. This domino game is perfect for reinforcing weather vocabulary across language arts, science, and social studies curricula for 1st through 6th grade. Playing this educational game gives students repeated exposure to key weather words for better comprehension and retention. The engaging format helps students of all ability levels engage with and talk about new weather terms in a fun, self-directed way.

Color By Code: Good and Bad Coping Skills School Counseling Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Color By Code: Good and Bad Coping Skills School Counseling Activity The Color By Code: Good and Bad Coping Skills School Counseling Activity is a powerful, hand-on educational tool that facilitates children's understanding and management of their emotions. It merges visually invoking activities with fundamental life skills teaching, making it suitable for both classroom and homeschool settings. What Is Included? Seven unique worksheets: Each worksheet represents a different emotion. Coping strategies categorization: Students have to sort 37 different coping strategies as either good or bad. A coloring task: For further engaging the students, the worksheet needs to be colored according to the categorized strategies. Evidence-Based Teaching Resource All coping strategies included in each worksheet are meticulously chosen based on existing evidence as effective means of handling the respective emotion - enabling students to learn practical knowledge that they will find useful even after school hours. Versatile Application within Educational Settings The implementation of these worksheets can be done during individual lessons exploring varied coping skills or can be incorporated into whole-class discussions enhancing emotional literacy among students. Beyond classroom application, these worksheets can serve as standalone homework assignments or therapeutic exercises within small breakout groups - providing round-the-clock social-emotional learning opportunities. Inclusive Learning Materials Designed for all Learners A facilitator's script is included ensuring guidance when necessary while maintaining dynamic personal interaction. A variant featuring simplified coping skills terminology caters for younger students or those who prefer less complex language options. The final product is a PDF that has been designed for grades 1 through 3 under the subjects of Special Resources focusing on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Life Skills. The use of color-coding ensures an engaging and visually stimulating teaching-resource that promotes positive behavioral growth among young learners.

Measurable Attributes Activity
Math, Measurements, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This activity is great for helping students understand measurable attributes! This Measurable Attributes Activity is perfect for helping students understand the difference between short and tall, and light and heavy. With this activity , students will use sample measurement cards to get a better understanding of these concepts. This is a great activity for any teacher looking to help their students understand measurable attributes!

Short i Vowel Families Making Words Game
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Reading, Literature, Poetry, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games

Short i Vowel Families Making Words Game This phonics game helps learners of all ages build early reading skills by learning short i vowel families and CVC words. Kids have fun playing this engaging PowerPoint activity whole class, in small groups, or individually. The game focuses on six short i vowel families (-ig, -ip, -ill, -it, -in, and -ick) to help emerging readers recognize word patterns, analyze sounds, and build familiarity with short vowel sounds that form the foundation of reading fluency. By isolating, pronouncing, and manipulating letter sounds in CVC words, students gain important phonological awareness, a key early literacy skill. This interactive resource creatively reinforces essential kindergarten standards for producing rhyming words, associating vowel spellings and sounds, and manipulating phonemes. With its playful approach, Short i Vowel Families Making Words Game brings delight to the critical work of early reading mastery.

Geography: Train Directions Activity
Social Studies, Geography, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Introducing Geography: Train Directions Activity Geography: Train Directions Activity is a teaching resource designed to make learning more exciting for young students. It blends geography and social studies to make complex directional concepts more understandable, making it an ideal resource for kindergarten through grade 3 students. Activity Details The worksheets are fully customizable. The complexity progresses with each activity, adapting to different teaching environments. They can be used during regular classroom sessions, small groups, homeschooling or even as homework assignments! A Glance at the Tasks The first two tasks require students to list down directions from start till end (e.g., South-2 East-3). In the third task, students get creative by drawing out their train tracks on a blank grid. This encourages cognitive flexibility while applying geographical directions in a creative way. Note: Students will also traverse several fictional stations along their journey. In conclusion task four asks them yet again create another list of directions but this time they also everyone must pick up passengers throughout their journey. All resources provided come in easy-to-access zip file format and have enough flexibility for teachers to modify according to the class needs or student ability levels if needed. Geography: Train Directions Activity, unlike other educational resources, uniquely combines facts with fun – encouraging independent thinking while helping children develop a better understanding of basic geographical directions.