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Discover a variety of activities tailored for elementary students that make learning fun and effective. These resources include games, hands-on projects, and collaborative tasks across subjects. Incorporate them to create an energetic and nurturing classroom where students thrive.
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TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Derby Car
Special Resources, Science, Technology, Engineering, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
TinkerCAD step-by-step instructions for Derby Car. Students only need to know the bare basics to complete this. I tested this with a fifth-grade class and most could complete it with no help. Designed to print with no supports for easy printing. Include TinkerCAD tool guide! Has a content page. Great beginners’ tool for learning to make 3D models and learn TinkerCAD. TinkerCAD is a free online program that makes 3D model that work on 3D printers, laser etching machines, water jets, plasma cutters and many more!! Tinkercad is an easy-to-use, browser-based computer-aided design (CAD) software developed by Autodesk. It is primarily used for creating and designing 3D models, particularly in the field of 3D printing. Tinkercad is popular among beginners and hobbyists due to its intuitive interface and simplified tools. Here are some key features and uses of Tinkercad: 1) 3D Modeling: Tinkercad allows users to create 3D models by combining basic shapes and manipulating them using tools such as scaling, rotating, and moving. It provides a wide range of primitive shapes like cubes, spheres, cylinders, and more, which can be customized to create complex designs. 2) Design Customization: Users can apply various modifications to their designs, including resizing, rounding edges, adding text, creating holes, and aligning objects. These tools help in refining the models and making them suitable for specific purposes or fitting them with other components. 3)Import and Export: Tinkercad supports the import of existing 3D models in STL and OBJ formats, allowing users to modify and incorporate them into their designs. It also offers export options to save the designs as STL files, which are widely used in 3D printing. 4) Collaboration and Sharing: Tinkercad provides features for collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously. It enables real-time sharing and editing, making it convenient for team projects or educational purposes. 5) Electronics Integration: One notable aspect of Tinkercad is its integration with electronics. It offers a range of electronic components, including resistors, LEDs, motors, and microcontrollers, which can be used to create interactive models and prototypes. Users can simulate circuit connections and test their designs before implementation. 6) Educational Tool: Tinkercad is widely used in educational settings, particularly for teaching students about 3D design, modeling, and prototyping. Its simple interface and beginner-friendly tools make it accessible to users of all ages and skill levels. Overall, Tinkercad is a versatile and user-friendly CAD software that allows individuals to create and customize 3D models. Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or professional, Tinkercad provides a valuable platform for designing, prototyping, and exploring the world of 3D printing and modeling. Total pages: 65 pages Commands to be learned: Group Ungroup Align Mirror Duplicate Holes Solids Rotate Move Drop Subjects: Geometry Engineering Career and technical education Types: Projects Handouts Printables
Author MontyWorks
Tags TinkerCAD, 3D Printing, 3D Printer, Projects
The Unusual Present: Write An Imaginative Story (And More) (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Title: The Unusual Present: Write An Imaginative Story (And More) for 9-13 years The Unusual Present is a teaching resource designed for educators to engage students of grade 3 through grade 6 in the fascinating world of creative writing. Exploring different genres such as fantasy, crime, and adventure, this tool helps children expand their imaginative limits. The Distinction This instructional aid stands apart due to its emphasis on planning, structuring and organising paragraphs that translate abstract ideas into compelling stories. It isn't simply a writing prompt pack but includes an outline to help children plan their unique tale across various formats like stories, articles, letters or play scripts. Promoting Language Growth The ingeniousness of The Unusual Present is seen in promoting progressive language growth. This is achieved by incorporating examples that challenge learners with harder vocabulary while still keeping room open for exploring creativity and ability levels. Multifaceted Opportunities Within Language Arts Comprising three pages of comprehensive exercises designed for enhancing narrative skills within Language Arts subject domain, it provides varied opportunities ideal for classroom literacy programs - either engaging groups of students together or working with small focus groups individually. Beyond Classrooms: These activities aren't limited purely to classrooms or homeschooling environments; they can also transfigure routine study hours into exciting literary adventures as intriguing homework assignments. User-Friendly Format: File type offered is PDF – an easy-to-print format ensuring worry-free access anytime anywhere. Trending away from traditional methods while still fuelling core learning goals perfectly represents the zestful essence sprouting out from 'The Unusual Present'. In summary, 'The Unusual Present' epitomizes an efficient blend between conformity circumventing learning tactics and academic requirement sympathizing strategies - making it a worthy addition to any educational curriculum aimed at children aged 9-13 years. Remember: Every pioneering writer begins with but a single imaginative spark – ignite such sparks in your students with The Unusual Present.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Creative Writing, Storytelling, Language Arts, Narrative Skills, Teaching Resource
Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion for Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Margarita Engle offers 45 print-and-go activities designed to meet the unique needs of your students. From identifying story elements and analyzing characters to making inferences and determining the theme, this resource helps students think critically and engage with the text. The activities encourage students to provide text evidence, express their own thoughts, and apply higher-level thinking skills—all while making learning fun and engaging. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ Judging by the Cover: Students analyze the book cover and answer questions. Story Elements: Students identify key story elements using words and pictures. Sequencing: Retell and illustrate the main events of the story. Character Traits: Identify two traits that describe Teresa, with examples from the text. Character Change: Explain how Teresa changes throughout the story and the events that cause the change. Overcoming Obstacles: Discuss challenges Teresa faces and how she responds. Setting Influences the Plot: Analyze how the story's setting contributes to mood and plot development. Author’s Message: Identify four key events and discuss the author’s message. Making Inferences: Use details from the text to make inferences and connect them to the story. 3-2-1: Explore three emotions Teresa felt, two key moments in her journey, and one word that best describes her. Dear Piano: Write a letter from Teresa to her piano, reflecting on its significance. Compare and Contrast: Compare Teresa’s life in Venezuela and the United States. The Perfect Playlist: Design a soundtrack with songs that represent key moments and themes from the story. Diary Entry: Write a diary entry from Teresa’s perspective about a significant event. Design a Concert Flyer: Create a flyer advertising one of Teresa’s concerts. Music Appreciation: Listen to a Teresa Carreño composition and respond to questions about it. This resource also includes crossword puzzles, book reviews, podcast interview prep, a biography research brochure, and more! It's a comprehensive toolkit for diving deep into Teresa Carreño's inspiring story.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Biography, Music Appreciation, Character Analysis, Sensory Details, Book Critique
Digraph CH Activities with Real Photographs
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Students can practice reading CH words with these digraph activities. The real photographs show students these easy to use words with an image that they can easily recognize and identify. What is Included: Guidelines on how to print poster pages. Full-page word family posters/cards - ideal for display or whole or small group instruction. Tracing Cards - Laminating these allows repeated use in a writing center, helping students practice writing word family words. Beginning and Ending Sound Cards - Students identify and fill in the correct initial or final sound for each picture. Spelling Cards - Students practice spelling the words depicted on the word cards. Digraph Clip Cards - Students select and clip the correct word or picture on each card. Sorting Activity - Students distinguish between pictures that contain the digraph and those that do not. Digraph Puzzles - Engage students in assembling 3-piece puzzles that spell out CH words. Digraph Word Poster - An effective reference poster incorporating numerous CH words. These activities allow students to read CH words, spell CH words, and to sort images to gain a better grasp of rhyming and other literacy skills. When to Use: Early Finishers - When students finish their work, they can complete this activity while waiting on their classmates to finish their assignments. Quiet Time Activity - Students who have trouble napping can complete one of these worksheets during quiet times. Independent practice - Students can work on these centers alone at their desks. Literacy Centers - Students can work alone or with a partner to complete these activities in a literacy or phonics center. Reference Cards - The reference cards are a great way to introduce or review CH words. Dry erase markers can be used with beginning sound, ending sound, and spelling cards for a write-and-wipe activity , while magnet letters or letter tiles can facilitate a hands-on spelling activity . Skills Evaluated: Reading CH Words Writing CH Words Spelling CH Words Each center requires minimal preparation. Just print, cut out, and laminate if desired. Once prepared, each center can be used repeatedly.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Phonics Activities, Real Photographs, Hands-on Learning, Interactive Lessons, Digraphs
Pronouns Practice Questions - Grammar Grade 5-6 (Docs)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Centers, Activities
Pronouns Grammar Practice MCQS ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to master the language arts skills that make communication effective and expressive. These lessons are designed to help students recognize, understand, and apply key grammar, vocabulary, and writing conventions in both their writing and speech. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, providing a structured blend of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. With engaging tasks and thought-provoking questions, students will explore sentence structure, word choice, punctuation, and grammar rules to strengthen their understanding of English language conventions. Accompanied by free supplementary materials covering all topics, this series ensures a well-rounded and enjoyable learning experience. Through practice and exploration, students will develop the skills needed to analyze language, construct clear sentences, and express themselves with confidence. Pronouns Overview: Includes: Indefinite Pronouns Intensive Pronouns Interrogative Pronouns Reflexive Pronouns Relative Pronouns Docs Version This is the Docs editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 5/6 Links: Capitalization & Punctuation Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Prefixes & Suffixes Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Subject Verb Agreement Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Tenses Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill in the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Engaging warm-up activities that introduce students to key ELA concepts, such as quick capitalization corrections and punctuation challenges. Guided Practice: Structured teacher-led exercises that reinforce grammar and punctuation rules, helping students identify and apply them correctly in sentences. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities where students work together to edit sentences, correct capitalization, and improve punctuation through peer discussion and teamwork. Independent Worksheets: Carefully designed worksheets that provide focused practice, allowing students to apply learned concepts and refine their skills independently. Exit Tasks: Quick assessments at the end of each lesson, prompting students to reflect on what they’ve learned and apply their knowledge in writing and editing tasks. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Grammar, Tests, Assessment, Grade 5, Grade 6, Digital Centers
Past Tense Sample - Grammar Grade 3-4 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
Past Tense Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Past Tense Overview: Includes: Past Simple Past Continuous Past Perfect Mistake Finding PPT Version This is the PPT editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Grammar, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4
Keys Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Strategies, Science, Technology, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This keys 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: Keys Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science & Technology / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: How keys work, key history, and modern “keys” Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): O What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains what a key does: it tells a lock “yes” so something can open (door, box, or bike). Describes how the shapes on a key (bumps, grooves) match hidden parts inside a lock, including pins or pieces that must be lifted. Introduces the idea of a “master” key that can open several doors in big buildings. Summarizes how locks and keys changed over time (ancient wooden locks, Romans using metal keys, and later improvements). Shows that some modern “keys” aren’t metal (keycard, code, fingerprint) and connects keys to ideas like trust and belonging. Learning Goals Students will explain what a key does and what it can help open, using details from the text. Students will describe how a key’s shapes help it work inside a lock (bumps, grooves, pins/pieces). Students will identify what a “master” key is and why it can be helpful. Students will recount key changes “through time” mentioned in the passage (ancient, Roman, later improvements). Students will name at least one non-metal kind of “key” used today, based on the text. Students will explain how giving someone a key can show trust, using the passage’s wording/ideas. Key Vocabulary From the Text keyway — the opening a key slides into. grooves — long cut-in lines on a key. pins — tiny parts inside some locks that must lift. locksmiths — people who make or copy keys. electronic — using technology, not only mechanical parts. 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, Keys, Technology
Dog Breeds Coloring Domino – Fun and Educational Game
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Special Resources, Science, Basic Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Biology, STEM, Grade 6, Projects, Activities, Classroom Decor, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Word Walls, Games
Dog Breeds Domino – A Calm Coloring & Matching Game for Elementary Students This printable domino game is a quiet and creative way for students to explore different dog breeds while practicing matching skills and early reading. The cards are all black and white, so students can color them themselves – something my third graders always look forward to. It gives them a sense of ownership over the material and creates a nice break from more structured tasks. The idea is simple: each domino shows either a dog breed name or a drawing, and students have to find the correct pairs. The illustrations are clear and recognizable, even without color, so they work well for younger learners or students still developing their vocabulary. The breed names are printed in an easy-to-read font, which helps build confidence in early readers. I’ve used this activity in a few different contexts: – as a quiet task for early finishers – in small group centers – during indoor recess on rainy days – or as part of a broader unit on animals and pets It also opens up room for short, low-pressure conversations – for example, “Which one do you think is the fastest?” or “Would you want a dog like that at home?” If you work with a therapy or school dog, like I do, it’s a great way to bring that connection into the classroom without needing a full lesson plan. The file includes 20 domino cards that you can print and cut out. I recommend using heavier paper or laminating the cards if you plan to reuse them. Depending on the group, you can let students color all the cards first or wait until they’ve completed a match. This is one of those activities that feels more like a calm puzzle than a “game” – which is exactly what some students need in a busy school day. 💛 Warmest wishes, Heike from Lernfitness & Happy Joe 🐶✨ Did You Know? I teach with my certified therapy dog Happy Joe, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Dog, Therapy Dog, Coloring Cards, School Dog, Biology, Dog Breeds, Animal Domino Game, Dog Breeds Activity, Animal Vocabulary Game, Coloring And Learning Game
Kids Yoga Poses Bingo game physical movement mindfulness brain break
Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Yoga, P.E. & Health, Early Learning, Pre-K, Elementary, Games, Activities
Help students stay active, focused, and relaxed with this No Prep Kids Yoga Poses Bingo Game ! Children will practice fun yoga poses while building balance, flexibility, coordination, and mindfulness through an exciting bingo game. This engaging activity is perfect for brain breaks, physical education, indoor movement, and social-emotional learning. I like using this bingo game during brain breaks, morning meetings, PE classes, indoor recess, mindfulness sessions, classroom transitions, and homeschool activities. Simply print, play, and get moving! What You Will Get This printable resource includes everything you need for an engaging Kids Yoga Poses Bingo Game that encourages healthy movement, mindfulness, and active learning through interactive play. What’s Included in this Bingo Game? • Printable Bingo cards • Calling cards featuring kids yoga poses • Easy-to-follow game instructions • Low-prep classroom activity • Great for whole-class, small-group, or center use • Print-and-play format This resource is perfect for: • Brain break activities • Physical education classes • Mindfulness and SEL lessons • Indoor recess activities • Morning meetings • Homeschool learning • Classroom movement breaks Why you will love this? • No prep and easy to use • Encourages physical activity and healthy movement • Promotes mindfulness and self-regulation • Builds balance, flexibility, and coordination • Keeps students engaged and focused • Suitable for repeated classroom use This Kids Yoga Poses Bingo Game is a fun and interactive way to combine movement, mindfulness, and learning while helping students develop healthy habits, improve focus, and enjoy active classroom participation.
Author The Clever Llama
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Tags Kids Yoga, Yoga Poses, Bingo Game, Brain Break, Physical Education Bingo, Yoga Bingo, Mindfulness, Movement Activities, Indoor Recess, Kids Yoga Bingo
Types of Paragraphs - Make a Magazine Project: How to Write Paragraphs
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Strategies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Projects
Types of Paragraphs: Make a Magazine Project: Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Compare & Contrast, Cause & Effect, How-To Paragraphs. This fun and engaging mini-unit helps teach paragraph writing while keeping students interested because they are creating their very own magazine! How to Use: Print a hamburger paragraph handout for each student. Review the parts of an effective paragraph: topic sentence, juicy details, and concluding sentence. Then teach your students about the six types of paragraphs they are going to learn how to write: narrative, descriptive, persuasive, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and how-to. Each kind of paragraph will be a different part of the magazine. A persuasive paragraph becomes a letter to the editor. A narrative paragraph will be a personal story. A descriptive paragraph will be a travel article. A compare and contrast paragraph will be a product review. A cause and effect paragraph will be a current events article, and a how-to paragraph will be a home maintenance piece. Use one period of class time to draft each paragraph. Students get a handout with some sample ideas and then come up with their own. They draft a 5-sentence paragraph that will become their "article." After each draft, show students the editing handout, and encourage them to edit their own work or trade with a friend. You can also have students hand in their drafts each day for you to edit as well. Once students have their six edited drafts, they can either type them OR write good copies on the included templates. Put them all together, make a title page, and each student now has their own magazine! Extensions: Early finishers can make a crossword puzzle using an online website, or create their own advertisement for their magazine! Grades to Use With: This project is designed for students who are learning how to write effective paragraphs in grades 2-5. What's Included: A total of 16 pages in ready-to-print PDF format Title Page Hamburger Paragraph Handout 6 Draft Pages Proofreading Checklist 7 Pages of Templates for Good Copies
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Paragraph Writing, Magazine Project, Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Hamburger Paragraph, Paragraph, Types Of Paragraphs, Writing Project, Topic Sentence
Digital Boom Card Deck: Our Solar System
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Digital Boom Card Deck: Our Solar System This educational resource leverages digital means to enhance the learning experience concerning our expansive solar system. A highly interactive tool, it propels interest in science subjects, especially astronomy and best suits learners from grades 5 to 8. Key Features: A set of 25 cards each containing detailed information about different elements of our solar system ranging from the Sun, planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth up to Asteroids and Meteors. The automatic grading feature identifies knowledge gaps immediately and strengthens understanding through swift feedback without increasing paperwork for teachers. Being completely compatible with technological devices like laptops or tablets makes them perfect for distant learning or reinforcing lessons taught in class. They can be utilised during classroom group sessions or given as homework assignments to extend learning beyond teaching hours. Note: The cards cannot be edited directly on their platform but they come with options that allow educators flexibility; cards can be hidden so students access only what you permit.There's also an option to print these cards straight from the website if physical task cards are preferred. Additional Support Besides all these benefits, this tool provides support for newcomers via a Quick Start pdf which simplifies the initial setup process. For those who prefer visual guidance - a walkthrough video is available too! Important: An active internet connection is required given its digital nature but once set up gaining access becomes readily achievable on various devices such as desktops or personal phones across major platforms like Android or iOS. Promote Engaging Learning! Limited not only textbooks — let animations capture students' attention! Make your students active participants rather than passive absorbers of information. By doing so, challenging subjects like Astronomy becomes memorable even if learning from home! Happy Teaching!
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Digital Learning, Astronomy, Interactive Resource, Distance Learning, Science
Easy Crosswords for Kids – Vocabulary Puzzle Series
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, Numbers, Early Math, Math, Shapes, ESL, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Crosswords Puzzles, Centers, Activities
Crossword Series This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. Easy Crosswords Word List 1. Colors Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink, Black, White, Orange 2. Animals Dog, Cat, Cow, Fish, Bird, Frog, Ant, Duck 3. Weather Sun, Rain, Snow, Wind, Cloud, Storm, Cold, Hot 4. Numbers One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight 5. Shapes Circle, Square, Triangle, Heart, Star, Oval, Diamond, Rectangle 6. School Book, Pen, Desk, Bag, Paper, Bell, Glue, Crayon PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More Easy Themed Products Nothing yet but follow the store for the lastest on new products. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Crossword Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Crosswords PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Crosswords, Easy Crosswords, Colors, Animals, Numbers, Weather, Shapes, Easy Activities
The Good Samaritan 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
Provide a fun learning but also more meaningful lesson with this classic Bible story The Good Samaritan in this The Good Samaritan Foldable Mini Book Set! Created for Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 students, homeschoolers, and EFL / ESL learners, this special story is a sure hit to your reading class and Bible lessons. This resource contains the following: 1. The Good Samaritan Colored mini-book 2. The Good Samaritan Black and white mini-book with story tracing activities 3. The Good Samaritan Picture-fill mini-book for sequencing test or exercise 4. The Good Samaritan Black and white mini-book for story re-tell and writing exercise 5. The Good Samaritan Blank mini-book pages for story re-tell, writing and drawing exercises 6. The Good Samaritan Mini BookSample lesson plan This set has 3 paper sizes of each mini book for you to choose from, flexible for your classroom needs. And with the 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 and open house events.
Author It's Teacher L
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Tags Reading, Mini Book, Sequencing, Writing, Reading Comprehension, ELA, ELL, Bible Stories, Sunday School
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion for Dreamers by Yuyi Morales is a comprehensive supplemental resource with 41 engaging, print-and-go reading activities. Ideal for tailoring lessons to meet your students' needs, it helps them explore story elements, themes, characters, and more. Activities include making predictions, drawing inferences, comparing and contrasting, analyzing characters, and answering questions that promote both critical thinking and text analysis. Students will engage with higher-level thinking tasks, providing text evidence to support their responses and expressing their own perspectives. This resource saves you time by offering a wide variety of thoughtfully designed activities that support core reading concepts. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ Making Predictions: Students predict what might happen in the story before reading. Story Elements: Students illustrate and describe key story elements. Sequencing: Retell and illustrate important parts of the story. Map the Journey: Create a detailed map of the mother and child’s journey, labeling key moments. Character Traits: Identify traits that best describe the characters and provide evidence from the text. Character Development: Track how characters change throughout the story. Overcoming Obstacles: Discuss challenges the characters face and how they respond. Setting the Scene: Identify and analyze different story settings. Author's Message: Analyze key events and discuss the author's message. Theme: Determine the story's theme and support it with text evidence. Compare and Contrast: Compare the story with the real-life events shared by the author. Additional activities include designing a book cover, writing a diary entry from a character’s perspective, creating a social media post, and much more. Plus, vocabulary presentations and note pages are included to support student comprehension.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Book Companion, Dreamers, Hispanic Heritage Month, Vocabulary Building, Comprehension Skills, Reading Comprehension, Read-aloud Activities, Picture Book, Reading Skills
Alphabet Audio Book
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will go on a musical adventure and visit Old MacDonald's Letter Farm. Noisy animals will help little ones learn the alphabet. Then young children will sing silly alphabet songs sure to keep them happily engaged and learning.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Aplhabet, Letter, Sounds, Kids, Children
Valentine's Day Editable Bingo - Practice Sight Words, Phonics, Letters, Numbers, Math Facts and more
ELA, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
Valentine's Day Editable Bingo - Practice Sight Words, Phonics, Letters, Numbers, Math Facts and more This teaching resource is a versatile tool designed to cater to students from kindergarten up through second grade. On offer are two sets of 30 bingo cards. One set features a 5x5 format while the other displays a simpler 3x3 layout. Tailor made for education with fun in mind, this Valentine’s Day themed game promotes stimulating learning. Teachers can plug in their choice of teaching content—ranging across sight words or phonics lessons for language arts or math equations. Lessons morph into games and homework takes on the guise of an exciting challenge with this edit. Convenience For Educators The convenience factor shines brightly for educators using this resource. Upon entering either 30 words (for the larger cards) or ten words (for smaller ones) just once, all essential bingo cards generate instantaneously! This saves teachers' precious time! All necessary instructions are provided ensuring ease of use. Note:To effectively use these resources you need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your device—it’s free and probably already there. An added perk: Yellow autofill fields that appear highlighted will not show up when the resource is printed out! Note:You cannot change font types or color within PDF files but don’t worry—you can re-conjure these files as often as you want with new word lists and numerical sequences! Promote number familiarity to kindergartners via whole group activities during class time. Cement understanding between first graders and phonics knowledge through small reading groups. Increase math aptitude in second-grade students by assigning individual math problems for homework. Enchant homeschooled children via engaging language art exercises. Sparkle every learning experience with this magical Valentine’s Day Editable Bingo Game . Happy Teaching!
Author Cherry Workshop
Tags Valentine's Day, Bingo Game, Sight Words, Phonics, Math Facts
Structure And Write An Argument Using Literary Devices
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
'Writing A Balanced Argument' work packs are essential for all students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. This series of work packs set out how to write a well-balanced argument. The student will learn how to structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. These work packs focus on discursive writing, enabling the pupil to examine points for and against in a variety of subjects suitable for older children and teenage readers - healthy eating, fashion, social issues and many more. The student will learn vital essay writing skills, that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum. In addition to this, the work packs teach organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades. The work packs are ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. They may be purchased in any order. There are a number of titles to choose from. By working through the packs, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Argument Writing, Discursive Essays, Literary Devices, English Writing Skills, Writing Activities
Erosion Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Language Development, Social Studies, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This erosion reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. 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. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. 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. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. 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. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. 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. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” 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. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. 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 and additional facts. 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. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Erosion Genre: Nonfiction (Informational Text) Subject: Science (Earth Science) / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: How erosion moves Earth materials and changes land Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Lesson Teaches Best Clearly distinguishes weathering (breaking rock apart in place) from erosion (moving pieces away). (Reading Passage, p. 3) Explains multiple forces that cause erosion— water, wind, waves, ice, and gravity —and what they do to Earth’s surface. (p. 3) Shows how rivers reshape land over time, including how moving water and sediment can help carve deep valleys (Colorado River/Grand Canyon example). (p. 3) Introduces sediment and connects erosion to deposition , explaining how new landforms can build up (beaches, river deltas). (p. 3) Connects science to real-world problem solving by describing ways people can slow soil loss (trees, terraces, keeping plants on soil). (p. 3) Learning Goals Students will explain how erosion is different from weathering using the text’s definitions. Students will identify forces that can cause erosion (water, wind, waves, ice, gravity). Students will describe how rivers move sediment and can change riverbeds and valleys over time. Students will explain what sediment is and how deposition happens when sediment settles. Students will describe at least two ways people can help soil “stay home,” based on the passage. Key Vocabulary From the Text weathering — breaking rock apart where it sits. erosion — moving soil and rock to a new place. sediment — tiny bits of soil and rock that travel. deposition — when sediment settles and builds up land. terraces — steps that slow water on a steep slope. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Geography, Earth Science, Science Lesson Plans
Science Action Labs Environment: Explorations in Environmental Science
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Labs, Experiments, Activities
Science Action Labs Environment: Explorations in Environmental Science This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to bring science to life for Grade 4 to 8 students. The toolkit offers an interesting adventure into environmental science, provoking students to engage deeply with various scientific problems. Main Features: The resource primarily focuses on different scientific mysteries which can be applied in a variety of classroom settings. It can be used as part of whole-group instruction, in small study groups or even assigned as homework, opening doors for differentiated learning. Gives both teachers and students the freedom to experiment with a wide array of scientific concepts without feeling overwhelmed. Provides ample opportunities for promoting active learning through hands-on experience. Molding Young Minds: Students are encouraged to use their thinking abilities and problem-solving skills vastly while navigating through these intriguing scientific puzzles. It triggers interest about environmental science subjects via engaging labs thereby fostering deeper understanding amongst the youngsters. Syllabus Compatibility and Approachability: The toolkit contains 64 ready-to-print PDF pages packed with practical content making it align perfectly with core Environmental Science syllabus common at primary schools. Additionally, the easy-to-comprehend language used throughout this resource accommodates varying reading abilities present within those grades. Educational Impact This tool truly simplifies intricate ideas and facilitates children approach them at their own pace under guided supervision from educators. By integrating this aid into lesson planning - educators could considerably boost classroom discussions around logical reasoning all while effectively sparking intellectual growth among budding learners over time.' Lasting Influence: Habitual usage of this dynamic resource not only amplifies student engagement but also succeeds to instill critical-thinking skills crucial in developmental years leading up towards higher education—making education substantial and nourishing at every step.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Environmental, Science, Action Labs, Explorations, Science Activity
UG Words Matching Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers
Students can practice reading comprehension skills with these UG word family mats. Students can practice reading UG words in isolation and in the context of sentences. The words in this set follow a CVC or CCVC spelling pattern. Included in this resource: This resource includes one word mat and one sentence mat, both for reading UG words in insolation and in context. There are also picture cards that correspond with each word and sentence. To complete this activity, students will read each UG word or sentence on the mat and then match the corresponding pictures. Students can work independently or with a partner to complete this activity. How to Use these UG word Family Mats: The students can simply lay the images on top of the word or sentence. They can be placed in a file folder utilizing hook and loop fasteners to attach the images. A magnetic activity can be created by using a baking sheet and magnets to affix the images. Students will love the hands-on nature of this activity. The bold and colorful images will capture students' attention, and the easy to recognize pictures are sure to keep students engaged in learning. These literacy activities allow students to practice target words both in the context of sentences and in isolation. Where can these mats be used? Literacy Center - Students can work independently or with a partner to read these words Morning Tub or Basket - The cards can be placed in a morning bin for students to work on as students arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher can choose a small group of students or a specific group of words for students to work on in a small group setting with the teacher. Hands On Assessment - The teacher can use these to test students on reading the target words in context or in isolation. Skills assessed through this activity: Reading UG words in context of a sentence and in isolation Reading comprehension The low-prep nature of this UG words matching mats activity makes it an easy to assign activity. The mats simply need to be printed out, while the matching cards need to be printed and cut. Lamination is optional for increased durability. Once created, this resource can be used repeatedly in literacy centers or small group activities, providing ongoing support for students' learning journey.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Literacy Center, Phonics Activity, Kindergarten Literacy, Matching Mats, Simple Sentences, Reading Comprehension, CVC Words, Short U Words, Ug Words, UG Word Family
This or That Game Ice Breaker (Both Google slides & PDF file)
Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Elementary, Pre-K, Middle School, Activities, Games
This is a great game that can be used as an ice breaker, movement break, or just for fun! It is great for getting to know each other. It is perfect for various ages (pre-k to middle school) You can sit or stand to indicate your responses or give everyone two different colored papers (purple/blue). It includes 50 pages/slides. The file comes as a PDF with a link you can click on to get access to your Google slides copy. #game #icebreaker #brainbreak #thisorthat #activity #games - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Author CraftEdPrints
Tags Thisorthat, Games, Icebreaker, Brainbreak
For You are a Kenyan Child by Kelly Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a comprehensive supplemental resource for For You are a Kenyan Child by Kelly Cunnane. It includes 33 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 Judging by the Cover Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Trip Around the Village Summary Story Event Sort Compare and Contrast Making Connections Making Inferences Character Traits Character Inside & Out Character Feelings Character Development Character Change Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting the Scene Identifying Imagery Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text 3-2-1 Theme Finding Meaning in Context Author's Message Visualizing Crossword Puzzle Word Search Puzzle Caught on Social Media Dear Diary Wait... There's More! Book Review All About Kenya 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
Letter I Song (MP3)
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Songs, Activities
The Letter I Song (MP3) helps students learn the letter sound, vocabulary words, and letter formation. It's a catchy song that will keep them engaged and excited to learn.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Alphabet, Phonics
Guided Reading Level H - Gravity Made Simple
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Gravity Made Simple (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Gravity Made Simple Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Physical Science / Earth & Space Science) Primary Topic: How gravity works on Earth and in space Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Gravity is a hidden, always-active force that pulls things toward Earth’s center. Gravity keeps objects on Earth’s surface—without it, things would float away. Gravity keeps the air close to Earth, forming the atmosphere that living things need to breathe. Gravity works in space too: Earth’s pull keeps the Moon in an orbit, and the Moon’s gravity affects ocean tides. Mass and gravity connect: more mass means a stronger gravitational pull, and weight measures gravity’s pull. Learning Goals Explain what gravity is and what it does to objects on Earth. Describe what happens when an object is dropped, according to the text. Tell how gravity helps keep objects (and air) close to Earth. Describe how Earth’s gravity affects the Moon’s orbit. Explain how the Moon’s gravity is connected to tides along the coast. Use the text to explain how mass relates to gravitational pull. Key Vocabulary From the Text gravity — a force that pulls things toward Earth. atmosphere — the thick layer of air around Earth. orbit — the path something takes around a planet. mass — how much matter is inside an object. tides — ocean water rising and falling along the coast. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What do you think happens when you drop an object? Comprehension questions: What does the book say happens when an object is dropped? Comprehension questions: What does Earth’s pull do for the Moon’s path around Earth? Comprehension questions: What does the book say causes tides along the coast? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Gravity, Physics, Earth Science