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I See a Kookaburra! by Steve Jenkins Read-Aloud Activities

I See a Kookaburra! by Steve Jenkins Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

This picture book companion is a comprehensive supplemental resource for I See a Kookaburra! by Steve Jenkins. It includes 35 ready-to-use, print-and-go activities designed to meet the needs of all learning levels. Created with teachers in mind, this resource saves you time while providing students with engaging opportunities to demonstrate their understanding and newly acquired knowledge through interactive read-alouds. The activities cover a range of skills, from basic comprehension to critical thinking. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: Making Predictions KWL Graphic Organizer Word Scramble (2 versions) Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Habitat Homes Home Sweet Home Where in the World Name That Habitat True or False (bubble answers ONLY) True or False (bubble answers & correct the false statement) Crossword Puzzle Word Search Puzzle Animals & Habitats Playing Cards Animals and Their Habitats ABCs 6 - Habitat Posters New Vocabulary Book Review 6 - Habitat Reading Passages with Questions Habitat Haiku Poem Planning Sheet Haiku Poem Template Animal Roll & Research (3 Versions Included) This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading, Upper Elementary Reading, Picture Book , Read-aloud Activities, Interactive Read-aloud Activities, Book Companion, ELAR, Steve Jenkins, Animals

Light Activity

Light Activity
Science, Physics, Basic Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Light 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? Light Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Light This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Glue page 2 on top of page 1, then cut everything out. Use a flashlight to see what's under the white circles. Test your partner to see if they were able to guess the item below. Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Light Activity, Light, Light Facts, Light Facts For Kids, Science, Stem, Physics, Science Facts, Science Facts For Kids, Stem Facts

Kelso's Choices SEL Smartboard Activity Plus Bonus Color Bookmarks

Kelso's Choices SEL Smartboard Activity Plus Bonus Color Bookmarks
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Kelso's Choices SEL Smartboard Activity Plus Bonus Color Bookmarks The product is a dynamic teaching resource aimed to make learning interactive and exciting. It is an ideal tool for teaching students from Kindergarten to Grade 3, focusing on enhancing vital life skills. Main Component This activity involves an engaging Smartboard lesson incorporating Notebook software. The user-friendly interface provides children with opportunities to draw their own small problems and associate them with one of Kelso's choices, aiding a better understanding and absorption of the concepts. Fostering both individual learning and group cooperation, this unique toolkit offers all-encompassing educational support by also helping in nurturing social skills among children. Classroom Usage The resource can be used during entire class discussions or smaller "breakout" groupings where students collaborate on solutions using provided prompts. This could also be given as creative home assignments. Kelso's Choices SEL Smartboard Activity keeping engagement alive with additional features: YouTube raps! Bonus Feature Vibrant color bookmarks keeping track of Kelso’s choices are present as an added feature that can be edited according to each child's preferences! These are convenient tools ready for printing. To effectively use Kelso’s Choices SEL Smartboard Activity Plus Bonus Color Bookmarks, File download requires Microsoft Word compatibility ensuring you have access anytime you need it!. Available Online By integrating both learning and fun, this resource is a vital addition to every educator's toolset.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags SEL, Smartboard, Interactive, Life Skills, Raps

Parrots Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia

Parrots Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes

This parrots reading comprehension contains the following: Visualize on the Cover (Teacher Read Aloud Script) Start your lesson by taking a few moments to visualize the topic and share thoughts or feelings about it. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Parrots Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Life Science (Animals) / Conservation / Reading Informational Text Primary Topic: Parrot traits, intelligence, and protection Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): S Support pages present: trivia, mixed questions, vocabulary, creative writing, extension activities, answers, QR page. Support-page QA check: The vocabulary section includes “Zygodactyl,” but that word does not appear in the reading passage (the passage says “two toes forward, two back”). What This Lesson Teaches Best How parrots are grouped as an order called Psittaciformes , with many kinds (from parrotlets to macaws). How parrots’ body parts help them survive: a strong beak for cracking nuts, touch sensors for careful nibbling, and feet designed for climbing and holding food. How scientists tested parrots’ understanding through experiments, including what an African gray parrot named Alex could do in lab games. How human actions can harm wild parrots (forests cleared, parrots taken illegally) and why some species are threatened with extinction. How an international agreement called CITES helps protect parrots by limiting selling them across borders. Learning Goals Students will describe where many parrots live and where they raise chicks, using details from the text. Students will explain how a parrot’s beak works “like a toolbox,” using specific examples from the passage. Students will describe how a parrot’s feet are built and what the feet help parrots do. Students will explain what the text says Alex could do that changed how people viewed mimicry. Students will identify two problems the passage says can hurt wild parrots and explain one way parrots are protected. Key Vocabulary From the Text Psittaciformes — the scientific order name for parrots. fused — joined together so it cannot move. ultraviolet — light that eyes can notice in bright sunlight. mimicry — copying sounds (and seeming like more than that). extinction — when a species is gone forever. Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.

Author Cored Education

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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Parrots, Life Science

Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x1

Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x1
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Place Value, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities

Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x 1 : For Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4 . Discovering the beauty and fun in learning math is made easier with this imaginative approach using space - themed pictorial flashcards . This resource makes understanding multiplication straightforward and engaging . This teaching tool constitutes an integral part of a broad series of flashcard materials specifically designed for multiplications ranging from 1 - 10 x 1 -12 . They are engineered as cards, mats, or even posters that could serve various functions within a classroom environment . Features : Aids educators during teaching sessions . Embellishes bulletin boards providing vibrant decor and thought-provoking visual prompts . Houses three versions or sets of each numerical fact and its corresponding factors . Fosters comprehension through repetition but with varying presentations . Promoting Organization : The resource also promotes organization by featuring unique color codes for each factor from numbers one to ten . This makes it perfect for sorting activities . Versatility : In addition to standard multiplication lessons, the tool can sufficiently support additions and place value discussions. Its versatile design allows it to function as a reference guide especially when solving word problems involving different mathematical operations—equipped with all these features enclosed in a thirteen-page PDF file offering three types of pictorial explanations accessible whenever necessary . These flashcards morph into efficient educational companions whether used during whole group lessons or smaller focused tutoring sessions—they're also great take-home assignments for additional home-based math practice! With solutions this creative yet systematic; injecting fun into teaching multiplication has never been more manageable . 13 - page PDF resource with three types of pictorial explanation for multiplication FACTS and FACTORS , for your bulletin boards , your classroom walls , your screens and your custom made task cards and books .

Author WORDS ASIDE

Tags Pictorial Math, Multiplication Flashcards, Visual Learning, SPACE, Math Center, Math Station, Repeated Addition, Task Cards, Visual Representation, Words Aside

Figuring Out My Emotions, SEL Activities

Figuring Out My Emotions, SEL Activities
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Figuring Out My Emotions, SEL Activities This valuable resource pack is designed to assist educators in addressing emotional literacy and regulation with their students. Primarily suitable for students from Kindergarten up to Grade 5, the material tackles essential life skills that will serve learners beyond the classroom environment. Main Content of the Product: Activity 1: I.D Emotions and What Makes You Feel That Way - This activity helps students understand their feelings by exploring different emotions they potentially experience and what triggers them. Activity 2: Choose "Cheer Up" Strategies - Students are guided to discover appropriate methods of managing their emotions when feeling down. Activity 3: Choose "Calm Down" Strategies - This activity will teach students about various strategies they can employ during stressful moments for self-soothing. Activity 4: Label and Color Emotions- An interactive task where recognition of emotion is synergised with creativity. Activity 5: Draw and Color Emotions- This is another opportunity for children to express their feelings creatively. Sad, Mad, Worried - Story ( Activity 6), Sad, Mad, Worried - Story Strips(Activity7)-The activities offer engaging storytelling extensions pushing understanding boundaries. Bonus/Surprise Activity : "My Happy Place"(Acivity8) :A self management tool where youngsters can visually develop idea about comforting places . ) This teaching resource follows an immersive approach towards common social-emotional learning objectives providing a vital stepping stone in creating empathetic and emotionally intelligent future citizens. The material can be used effectively in whole group settings, small group scenarios or individual assignments. The resource package is available as a downloadable PDF document.

Author Socially Skilled Kids

Tags Emotional Literacy, Self-regulation, SEL Activities, Feelings Exploration, Emotion Management

Geometry: Translation

Geometry: Translation
Math, Geometry, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Geometry: Translation - A Functional Teaching Aid for 3rd to 6th-Grade Educators Geometry: Translation is an engaging mathematics resource that helps children delve into the world of geometry. This worksheet specifically focuses on translation - the concept of moving a shape's position without altering it. A Student-Friendly Worksheet Designed for Budding Mathematicians The worksheet relies on providing shapes on squared paper that need to be shifted. Students must utilize plot coordinates and meticulous illustration. Ideal For Diverse Teaching Scenarios: Whether operating in public schools or homeschooling environments, this resource demonstrates remarkable adaptability. Tailored Home Assignments: It can serve as take-home activity assignments where students can practice at their own pace and reinforce classroom learning. An Engaging Way to Learn Basic Geometric Principles This simple yet effective resource engages learners while also elucidating basic geometric principles. Clarity forms a crucial part of Geometry: Translation with understandable keys provided for each step: U(UP), D(DOWN), L(LEFT), R(RIGHT) An additional layer of accessibility comes in the form of procured answers within the worksheet , simplifying self-evaluation sessions and assuring accurate grading systems. Edit As Needed & Use Anywhere, Anytime The full editability feature allows teachers to tailor the worksheets as needed, catering to varying requirements or abilities within classrooms. All these teaching aid materials come packed in a single ZIP file format making downloading fast & easy whilst saving space on your device allowing access anytime or anywhere at your discretion. In Conclusion, Geometry: Translation effectively encourages students’ active participation while sharpening their spatial reasoning skills - a crucial attribute for their mathematical learning journey from early on.

Author Elementary Resources 4 U

Tags Geometry, Translation, Shapes, Plot Coordinates, Mathematics

Saul Becomes Paul Bible Story Foldable Mini Book Grade 1 2 3 ELA ELL

Saul Becomes Paul Bible Story Foldable Mini Book Grade 1 2 3 ELA ELL
ELA, Literature, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts

Make learning fun but more meaningful with this classic Bible story of when Saul became Paul in this Saul Becomes Paul Foldable Mini Book Set! Created for Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 students, homeschoolers, and EFL / ESL learners, this amazing story of Saul Becomes Paul is a sure hit to your reading class and Bible lessons. This resource contains the following: 1. Saul Becomes Paul Colored mini-book 2. Saul Becomes Paul Black and white mini-book with story tracing activities 3. Saul Becomes Paul Picture-fill mini-book for sequencing test or exercise 4. Saul Becomes Paul Black and white mini-book for story re-tell and writing exercise 5. Saul Becomes Paul Blank mini-book pages for story re-tell, writing and drawing exercises 6. Saul Becomes Paul Mini Book Sample lesson plan This set is made in 3 paper sizes to give more freedom to choose what suites your needs. With five different mini-books to choose from, the possibilities for learning and exploration is endless! This activity can be used to supplement reading lessons, writing exercises, and a perfect assessment tool that can easily be a perfect addition to your students’ portfolio. Make learning about this Bible story more memorable and creative with this Saul Becomes Paul Foldable Mini Book Set!

Author It's Teacher L

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Tags Reading, Mini Book, Sequencing, Writing, Reading Comprehension, ELA, ELL, Bible Stories, Sunday School

Arcimboldo Secret Picture Tiles

Arcimboldo Secret Picture Tiles
Creative Arts, Art, Art History, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

This resource is an Arcimboldo Secret Picture Tiles. Students will learn about the Italian artist, Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Then students will be able to answer comprehension questions about the passage. Directions are included to complete the secret tile activity .

Author Party in the Art Room - Arts & Crafts for Kids | Arts Integration

Tags Art History, Secret Picture, Renaissance, Fun Facts, Comprehension Questions

Facts about Mars Activity

Facts about Mars Activity
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities

Activity Overview An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about space facts. Facts about Mars Do you like reading about space? If yes, what is your favorite topic? What do you know about our solar system? What is the smallest planet in our solar system? What is the biggest plant in our solar system? What is the hottest plant in our solar system? And what is the coldest one? Do you think there are aliens? If yes, what do you think they look like? What do they eat and how they speak to each other? Where do they live? What is a galaxy? And what is a milky way? Have you recently saw a shooting star? If yes, tell us more about it, like when did it happen and where? What is a blackhole? Can a blackhole gets bigger by time? Do you like counting the stars? What do you think a star is made of? Facts about Mars Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about the fantastic space. Facts about Mars This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instruction What is Mars's order from the Sun? Colour the correct circle. Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Facts About Mars Activity, Mars Activity, Mars, Mars Facts, Mars Facts For Kids, Space, Space Facts, Space Facts For Kids, Planet, Planet Facts

Suffix LY Sentence Reading Rings

Suffix LY Sentence Reading Rings
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards

Practice reading words with the suffix -LY with these sentence reading rings. Students will read words with the suffixes -ly in the context of sentences. Each card also includes a bold and colorful image to illustrate each sentence and to help students to learn the meanings of each word. What is Included: This resource includes one reading ring activity for the suffix ly. There are cards each featuring a different word with the suffix ly, with a sentence using the word in context and an image to illustrate that sentence. When to Use Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can use these reading rings for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these reading rings to target small groups of students who need more practice reading words with suffixes. Independent Practice - Students can work independently at their desks to read this set of suffix cards. Morning Work - Students can read and review this reading ring for morning work as their classmates arrive to class. How to Make: Teachers will print out the pages and cut each card apart. Once cut apart, the teacher can choose to laminate the cards for durability. Then, use a hole punch to punch a hole in the top left corner of the card. Place the cards on a ring to create your reading ring, making sure the cover card is on top. Skills Assessed: These reading rings help with identifying words with suffixes These reading rings help with learning the meaning of suffixes These reading rings help students learn how suffixes change the meaning of words. These affixes reading rings are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students to use. Once created, these cards can be used over and over to practice reading words with suffixes in the context of a sentence.

Author The Connett Connection

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Tags Affixes, Morphology, Literacy Activities, Reading Words With Suffixes, Suffixes

Welded Sounds Game

Welded Sounds Game
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Grade 3, Games, Activities

Students will have fun as they play a board game to practice the welded sounds (blends and digraphs) for -ng and -nk, using emojis as a fun theme. It is perfect for working in small groups, literacy center, or tutoring sessions. It follows the Orton-Gillingham model for learning sounds. The game includes word and sentence cards for students to read to take them around the game board. The fun emoji characters make it a fun game to play. I have included everything in color and black and white for your printing needs.

Author Literacy Life

Tags Phonics, Syllables, Orton-Gillingham, Game, Sound Practice, What Are Welded Sounds, Glued Sounds Activities, Welded Sounds Worksheets

Reading Passages on Properties of Objects & Materials Presentable PDF

Reading Passages on Properties of Objects & Materials Presentable PDF
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Chemistry, Grade 2, 3, 4, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities

Reading Passages on Properties of Objects and Materials for Physical Science Snapshot Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Physical Science Primary Topic: Physical properties, matter, and changes of phase Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Book Teaches Best It teaches how physical properties such as color, hardness, texture, size, shape, smell, melting point, and boiling point help identify substances. It explains how tools measure physical properties, including temperature, weight, length, and volume. It introduces classification by grouping matter into solids, liquids, gases, metals, and nonmetals. It explains states of matter and how atoms move differently in solids, liquids, and gases. It describes phase changes including melting, freezing, vaporization, and condensation. Learning Goals Students will identify observable physical properties used to describe materials. Students will explain how scientists use tools to measure temperature, length, weight, and volume. Students will classify examples of matter by state and by material type. Students will describe how atoms behave in solids, liquids, and gases. Students will explain how heat can cause melting, freezing, vaporization, and condensation. What's inside? Passage 1: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & Materials Passage 2: Measuring Physical Properties Passage 3: Classification of Matter Passage 4: States of Matter Passage 5: Change of Phase PRESENTABLE PDF VERSION Run it like a slide show straight from a PDF, with no PowerPoint or extra software needed, just open, project, and teach. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .

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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Physics, Physical Science, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessments, Science Assessments, Vocabulary Assessments

Feathers: Not Just for Flying Interactive Read-Aloud Activities

Feathers: Not Just for Flying Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities

This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Feathers: Not Just for Flying by Melissa Stewart. With 24 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will apply listening and note-taking skills, investigate the functions and importance of bird feathers, make inferences and connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, identify and gain information using text and graphic features, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and so much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ Making Predictions: Before reading, students will make predictions about the book. KWL graphic organizer: Before reading about bird feathers, students will fill in the first two columns of the chart with what they already know and what they hope to learn. Then, after reading the book, they fill in the last column with the new information they learned. Word Scramble: Students use the details from the book to unscramble the words (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Who Am I?: Students will match the words in the word bank to the descriptions and draw and color a picture of each bird (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). True or False (bubble answers ONLY): Students read the statements and determine if they are true or false (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). True or False (bubble answers and correct the false statement): Students determine if the statements are true or false, and rewrite the false statements to make them true (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Main Idea and Supporting Details: Students will identify three details to support the main idea (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). 3-2-1: Students describe three ways that feathers protect birds, describe two ways that feathers help birds in the water, and choose one word that best describes feathers and explain why. Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story and include examples from the text to support their answers. Thinking Beyond the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story and include examples from the text to support their answers. Making Sense of Similes: Students identify the two things that are being compared in each simile and explain why the author included it in their writing (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Feathers are Like... Students will describe how feathers are similar to each of the objects pictured. Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. Making Inferences: Students use clues and schema to make inferences while reading the story. Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. The ABCs of Bird Feathers: Students write words or phrases that begin with each letter of the alphabet to show what they learned about bird feathers. Acrostic Poem: Students create an acrostic poem to describe bird feathers. Feather Functions Poster: Students will create an informative poster about the different functions of bird feathers including illustrations, key facts, and at least three new vocabulary words from the book. Word Search Puzzle: Students use the clues to fill in the puzzle. Words can go across or down. Letters are shared when the words intersect (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Crossword Puzzle: Students use the clues and the word bank to fill in the crossword puzzle (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Fun Facts about Bird Feathers: Students will record interesting information and fun facts about bird feathers. New Vocabulary: Students choose four new words that they learned while reading about feathers, find the meanings, and draw a picture for each word. Book Review: Students will rate and review the book. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Fountas And Pinnell, Second Grade, Elementary Ela, Reading, Nonfiction, Science, Feathers: Not Just For Flying , Birds, Informational, Feathers

End of the Year Social Media Activities

End of the Year Social Media Activities
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

This resource is a set of End of the Year Social Media Activities . All you have to do is print and go. These are great for end of the school year (or anytime). Students will create acrostic poems, create emojis and so much more all while "using" social media.

Author Hey Teacher Shoppe

Tags End Of The Year, Social Media, Summer, Graphic Organizers, Creative Writing

March Equinox Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Worksheet Activity

March Equinox Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Worksheet Activity
Common Core, Earth Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Word Searches, Worksheets

This March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity is a way for students to learn about spring and the changing seasons. The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity helps students understand words like equinox and how the Earth moves. The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity is safe and easy for kids to use. We have. Black-and-white versions so students can choose what they like. Objective Students get better at reading and spelling with the March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity. They also become more focused. When they search for words up and down side to side and diagonally they get better at paying attention to details. The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity also helps kids talk about the seasons and the world around them. This makes them more curious about science and nature. Order, Outline and Steps First students find words in the letter grid. Then they can color the black-and-white version if they want to. This is a way for them to learn. The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity has two versions so kids can use their brains and be creative. Ages The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity is for kids in 2nd to grade. Implementation Format You can use the March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity in science class when learning about seasons or as a fun activity to start the day. It works well in classrooms or online classes. Answer Keys We included all the answers so it is easy to check their work. How to. Variations Teachers can use the March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity with science lessons or when talking about nature. Kids can do it by themselves or with friends. Standards The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity follows English Language Arts standards for vocabulary, reading and spelling. It also follows science standards for learning about seasons. How the Earth moves. File Type The March Equinox Word Search Worksheet Activity is a printable PDF. Number of Pages There are 3 pages in total: • 1 colored word search page • 1 black-and-white coloring version page • 1 answer page

Author Classsim

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Tags March , Equinox , Word Search , 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade , Worksheet, Activity, March Equinox , March Equinox Word Search , March Equinox Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade , March Equinox Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade Worksheet Activity

Dominoes: Pets

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

Dominoes: Pets is an engaging vocabulary game that educators can utilize in various instructional settings. Students match dominoes with words and pictures to build their knowledge of common household pets. This versatile resource works well for whole group instruction, small group practice, partner games, or even independent work. Learners of all ages enjoy playing dominoes while simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of new vocabulary words and pet names. With just 28 domino tiles to manipulate, the game integrates seamlessly into multiple classroom arrangements. From primary to intermediate elementary grades, Dominoes: Pets stimulates student engagement with vocabulary in a multisensory, interactive way. This game is an excellent addition to any language arts curriculum seeking to build students' vocabulary knowledge.

Author Better Teaching Resources

Tags Domino, Dominoes, Pets, Animals, Matching

Perky Pineapple One Page Paper Craft Activities

Perky Pineapple One Page Paper Craft Activities
Creative Arts, Art, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Projects

Pineapple Paper Craft | East One-Page Art Project for Summer Need a fun, quick, and engaging paper craft for your classroom or homeschool? Perky Pineapple One Page Paper Craft Activities is a simply structured, easy paper craft project where students create an adorable pineapple character. Use it as a whole class summer activity , end-of-year craft, or anytime throughout the year. This 5-page printable PDF includes a paper craft template, coloring page, and three differentiated line writing papers for students to write about their crafting experience. As they color, cut, and create their perky pineapple, students will practice fine motor skills. Display finished projects in your classroom or portfolio. Add pom poms, googly eyes and other embellishments for more creativity. Students may work independently or collaboratively. This low-prep activity works well for subs, art centers, craft days, and more. Download now for a fun and easy craft your students will enjoy! Like this resource? Check out more paper crafts: Adorable Acorn One Page Paper Craft Smiling Snail One Page Paper Craft Spring Landscape One Page Paper Craft Beach Landscape One Page Paper Craft Jolly Reindeer One Page Paper Craft Thanks for downloading Doodle Thinks resources. Have fun crafting!

Author Doodle Thinks

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Tags Coloring, Writing, Craft, Paper Craft, Summer, Lighthouse, Fruit Project, Pineapple, Fine Motor Skills, Scissor Skills

An Elementary School Play: Lessons Learned from Fairy Tales

An Elementary School Play: Lessons Learned from Fairy Tales
Creative Arts, Art, Drama, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

An Elementary School Play: Lessons Learned from Fairy Tales is a very extensive play written with 28 speaking parts. Originally written for upper elementary students in 3rd-5th grades, it certainly can be used with other grade levels. The play needs 5 different settings so it also encourages creative design and thought to manage the flow of the performance. A complete Teacher Guide loaded with suggestions and ideas to assist with ease of teacher preparation will certainly be a great resource. Play Synopsis: Danny, his two sisters, and their friends discover a book in the attic. Upon reading it, they are whisked into various fairy tales. All this and lessons learned along the way… Come along into the Land of Oz, the forest with Snow White, the workshop of Geppetto and Pinocchio, and Neverland where kids never grow up. It was fun on the journey but the kids finally returned home with valuable lessons learned. But, Danny, please don’t start reading Volume II until another day! The 19-page learning resource is readily available in a pdf format. Look for a wide variety of Sue Peterson's original plays sold individually or in bundles on teachsimple.com Your children will look forward to learning even more lessons!

Author Sue Peterson

Tags Scripts, An Elementary School Play, Lessons Learned From Fairy Tales, Balanced Literacy, Readers' Theater, Fairy Tales That Teach A Lesson, Lessons In Fairy Tales

Free Digital Gratitude Activity for Elementary Students
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Free Digital Gratitude Activity for Elementary Students
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Free Digital Gratitude Activity for Elementary Students Engaging students meaningfully, especially on abstract concepts like gratitude, can present a challenge for teachers. The Free Digital Gratitude Activity is specifically designed to overcome this hurdle by fostering gratitude appreciation among elementary students through an interactive and fun exercise. Cleverly crafted to promote creative thinking, this digital activity encourages students to identify something they appreciate corresponding to each letter of the alphabet. Unlike typical activities where answers can be simplistic or repetitive, this method forces them to think innovatively and diversely about things around them which they are grateful for. The procedure is quite simple; after brainstorming their thankful item for every alphabet letter, they find a picture representing it and paste it on their slide. As an integral part of the learning process, they will then explain why each item was chosen in class discussions or presentations. For instance, 'X' could trigger expressions of appreciation for extra video game time. Versatile in application - From individual assignments at home to small groups in classrooms or even as an engaging whole group activity – the flexibility maximizes its utility across various teaching methods and settings. Efficacy beyond physical classrooms - Tteachers conducting online sessions have found it equally effective. Suitability - Ideally suited for Grades 3-6 under Special Resources aligning with subjects focusing on Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills development among children within these age groups. Minimalist tool requirement - A Google slides-based exercise that doesn’t overwhelm learners with technical complexity while retaining efficacy across platforms or classroom environments. Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving Week activities that reinforce positive values or simply need a unique way for motivating less enthusiastic learners during morning meetings – this free digital gratitude activity serves multiple needs seamlessly while maintaining a consistent focus on the key learning objective: instilling genuine gratitude. Packed into a convenient PDF format ensuring easy download processes across all devices - teachers finally have access to an invaluable resource combining a highly engaging educational activity promoting gratitude appreciation at zero cost.

Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher

Tags Gratitude Activity, Elementary Students, Digital Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Interactive Exercise, Lessons On Gratitude For Elementary

Digital Literacy Activity

Digital Literacy Activity
Technology, Science, Computer Science, Grade 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. Digital Literacy 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? Digital Literacy Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic topic. Digital Literacy This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Can you identify the different parts of the below web browser? Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Digital Literacy Activity, Digital Literacy, Digital Literacy Facts, Digital Literacy Facts For Kids, Technology, Technology Activity, Computer Science, Computer Science Activity, Technology Facts

Lightbulb Heads Activity

Lightbulb Heads Activity
Science, Basic Science, Physics, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. The Lightbulb Heads 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? Lightbulb Heads Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Lightbulb Heads This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Draw your face on the lightbulb using a permanent marker. Glue yarn around the lightbulb to make your hair. You can use beads to make hairbands or other decorative elements. Note: Please be careful as the glass is very fragile. Materials Needed Old lightbulbs Yarn Beads for decoration Glue Markers Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Lightbulb Heads Activity, Lightbulb Heads, Lightbulb, Lightbulbs, Lightbulb Facts, Lightbulb Activity For Kids, Lightbulb Facts For Kids

Excel Stories: Pirate Edition | Computer Science Project

Excel Stories: Pirate Edition | Computer Science Project
Science, Technology, Computer Science, STEM, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities

This resource is an Excel Stories Computer Science Project. This is the Pirate Edition. With this project, students will become familiar with spreadsheets and operating Excel in an exciting way. You will receive instructions on how to implement this lesson successfully. Students will work through a mystery story in PowerPoint as they apply their skills in Microsoft Excel.

Author Lab LLama - Computer Skills Resources

Tags Pirates, Excel, Computer, Science, Spreadsheets

Animal Research Project: Jaguars

Animal Research Project: Jaguars
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Projects, Templates

Get students excited learning about jaguars with this animal research project. Students will use the materials located inside this packet to learn basic facts about jaguars and then they will choose a report type to write a report about jaguars. What is Included: Jaguar informational poster - This poster includes basic facts about the animal that students will need to know to complete their report. What I know, want to know and learned page - This page allows students and teachers to understand what students already know about the animal, what students want to learn about the animal, and after completing the project, students can record what they learned about the animal. Jaguars can, are, have page - This page can be competed as a class or by each individual student. Students come up with basic nouns and adjectives to complete the simple sentences to give students basic sentences to form their report around. Jaguar important fact cards - These cards are miniature forms of the informational poster that students can use as reference for their report. Jaguar informational reading - This is a short reading passage that students can read to learn more about their animal. Comprehension questions for the comprehension passage - These are questions to check for understanding of the informational passage. Special Adaptation Cards - These cards highlight special adaptations and traits that this animal has that help it live and thrive in its environment. Animal Research Recording Page - This is a single page report recording page that students can use to create their animal report. Animal Research Flip Book Template - This flip book is a great place for students to record their research on their animal, or this can be used as the report itself. Research Paper Writing Pages - Students can use these pages to write a paragraph (or 2) about the animal they researched. Research Poster Board Templates - These templates allow students to create a visual report about their animal.

Author The Connett Connection

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Tags Animal Research, Research Project, Animal Research Project, Jaguars