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Geography Research Report | Geography Research Project
Social Studies, Geography, Research, Grade 4, 5, 6, Projects, Activities
The Geography Research Report and Project: A Comprehensive Tool for Young Learners This engaging resource is an all-inclusive platform designated for young learners to explore the exciting world geography. It offers various components including: Factual questions Organizers Creative forms Editing tools Presentation hooks. In today's education environment, fostering higher-level thinking skills in students is crucial. This teaching resource gives you the opportunity to not only disseminate information but also engage learners with Common Core Essential Questions that challenge their application skills. This versatile tool serves dual functions of being a detailed study guide as well as providing a formal report format — for both typed or handwritten submissions. The content is thoughtfully crafted making it adaptable for any class size: whole group lessons, small group tutorial sessions or even homework assignments testing independent cognitive abilities. Main Components: The parts include: Text-dependent questions—to encourage meticulous research and information sourcing abilities; Vocabulary sections—to enhance glossary power; Illustrative prompts–to invite artistic representation of geographic elements; Note-taking templates are added to make fact accumulation easier ensuring detailed yet structured notes. Included in the package are: - A Resource Page Template which keeps track of bibliography requirements; - A straightforward Bibliography Template if citation rules learning initiative is desired. Educators can gauge student performance using specially included rubrics around written reports - making feedback provision informative and precise! Editing checklists ensure improving self-revision skills whether the process is done individually by students or under teacher supervision. Focusing on Grades 4 to Grade 6 Social Studies classes, this Geography Research Report and Project prioritizes the wide areas of geography study. File format:We provide the product in a user-friendly PDF format. Capture this resource now to inculcate an element of fun and better learning outcomes in your geography classrooms!
Author The Teacher Team
Tags Geography Research, Project Tool, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking Skills, Report Templates
Context Clues Sample Lesson - Vocabulary Grade 5-6 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 5, 6, 7, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Activities
Context Clues Sample Lesson 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. Context Clues Overview: Definitions/Restatements Synonyms Antonyms Examples/Explanations 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 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, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 5, Grade 6, Vocabulary
Sight Word Flip Book: air
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Activities
Practice sight word recognition. reading, and writing with this sight word flip book. This book contains a flip book for the sight word: air. The pages included in this product are: There is one cover page for students to color any way they want. Find and Color – Color or use a dot marker to mark each time the sight word appears. Trace and Write – The student will trace and write the sight word on the provided lines. Spell It – The student can use a variety of methods to spell the sight word. You can use the letters provided, use stamps, letter stickers, or you can cut out letters from a magazine. Cut and Paste – The student can use the provided word cards or look for the target word in magazines or other printed material to cut out and glue to this page. Read Write Draw – Students will read the sentence, copy the sentence, and then, illustrate the sentence. Fluency Reading – Students will read the passages that contain the sight word in context of a paragraph. Write and Draw – This page can be subbed for the Read Write Draw page and can be used for students who are ready to create their own sentences. Write and Read – This page can be subbed for the Fluency Reading page and can be used for students who need practice writing the sight word before reading the sentences. This flip book can be differentiated for multiple student levels. When to Use: Literacy Center - These flip books can be used in literacy center for students to practice these sight words. Homework - These flip books can be sent home from homework so parents can assist students in learning their sight words. Independent Practice - These flip books make great independent practice for students learning sight words. Sub Plans - Since these flip books have easy to follow directions, they make great activities to leave with substitutes.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Sight Words, Sight Word Flip Book, Sight Word Recognition, Sight Word Air
Kids Yoga Stories: Outer Space Yoga Cards for Kids
P.E. & Health, Yoga, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Kids Yoga Stories: Outer Space Yoga Cards for Kids These yoga cards offer a unique method for teaching about the fascinating wonders of outer space. They have been specifically designed to encourage learning through movement, making them perfect for use in a home, school, or yoga studio setting. The outstanding feature of these cards is their blend of outer space concepts with yoga poses, which not only promote physical activity but also stimulate curiosity towards astronomy. The cards also emphasize multicultural representation among young yogis, going beyond just learning to foster inclusivity. Pack Details: A comprehensive pack spanning 54 pages. An index card leading the deck that guides on pose order for smooth transitioning from one pose to another. 20 individual cards showcasing diverse celestial-inspired yoga poses, each matched with their corresponding outer-space conceptual card. Included Teaching Resources: Tips on effectively teaching yoga. Detailed instructions for executing each pose efficiently which can be adapted as per distinctive teaching styles. The pack is curated keeping in mind children aged three years and above across disciplines extending from preschool up till grade two. It primarily finds applications within subjects related to Physical Education & Health as a helpful resource during transition times such as morning routine or circle times providing much-needed brain breaks. It could also be integrated into programs relating to physical education along with occupational or physical therapy sessions. Bonus Benefits: The effective administration of Yoga through these tools enhances several factors integral in child development like strength; flexibility; sleep quality; positive interactions between adult-child relationships; self-confidence boost-plus body awareness etc leading towards building resilient individuals who are ready to face challenges while fostering values that contribute positively toward community at large.
Author Kids Yoga Stories
Tags Outer Space Yoga, Kids Yoga, Movement-based Learning, Inclusive Education, Physical Activity
Exponent Rules - Laws of Exponents Pixel Art
Math, Geometry, Algebra, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards
Need a brief and interactive method to reinforce the exponent laws? This self-assessment digital pixel art activity and printable worksheet turn exponent practice into an interactive, low-prep, and fun experience! With only 10 clearly written questions, this resource is mapped to guide students to become proficient with exponent rules without getting overwhelmed. It's an ideal warm-up, exit ticket, or fast review task—maintaining meaningfulness and efficiency in learning while guaranteeing that students receive the practice they require. What's Included? ✔️ Self-Checking Digital Pixel Art Activity (Google Sheets) Students input their answers, and the correct ones uncover a surprise pixel art image. Instant feedback keeps students engaged and encourages independent learning. ✔️ Printable Worksheet (PDF) Same 10 exponent rules questions, but printable—ideal for classwork, homework, or added practice. Ideal for math stations, spiral review, or quick assessments. ✔️ Answer Key Saves your time grading! Exponent Rules Addressed Product of Powers Quotient of Powers Power of a Power Why You'll Love This Resource No-Prep & Time-Saving Just distribute the digital version or print the worksheet—no extra prep required! The digital pixel art activity is self-grading, so students get immediate feedback, and you don't have to manually grade every response. Engaging & Motivating Children love watching the pixel image come alive as they solve each problem correctly. The gamification built in makes practice a game, not tedium! Adjustable & Adaptable Use this resource for: ✅ Warm-ups – A quick, engaging means of starting class. ✅ Exit tickets – Assure understanding within minutes. ✅ Spiral review – Brush up on exponent rules without overwhelming students. ✅ Independent practice – Perfect for independent learning. ✅ Home practice or extra credit – Give students a fun way to practice at home. Perfect For: ✔️ 8th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, & Algebra 1 ✔️ Teachers of interesting, no-prep resources ✔️ Students who need more practice with exponent rules ✔️ Math centers, stations, or quick assessments Make Exponents Fun & Easy! With this downloadable worksheet and fun pixel art activity, students can easily learn exponent rules while experiencing a stress-free learning process. For a fast review, independent practice, or math warm-up fun, this content is designed to save you time and build student confidence.
Author Matemaths
Tags Pixel Art, Interactive Activity, Digital Learning, Matemaths, Task Cards, Printable, Digital, Algebra, Geometry, Pythagorean Theorem
Lego Themed SEL Emotional Regulation Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this Lego Themed Boom Cards resource, students will learn about emotional regulation. There are 24 task playing cards so it is perfect for a whole classroom lesson, group resource, or assigned individually. The informational cards discuss how managing one's self-regulation is about thinking about one's feelings and energy levels. In this Boom Cards deck, students will also discuss what the characters in the scenarios can do to calm their bodies if they are feeling out of control or need to wake up and learn. Some of the scenarios are; a person is very upset about their brother taking their Halloween candy, a person is excited about his birthday party, a girl feeling lonely, a person feeling bored when watching a movie, a person focusing on their lesson, etc. There are many relatable situations for kids to understand and learn about their own emotions. To explore more SEL lessons and SEL resources please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more Lego themed resources, please check out these: https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-emotion-regulation-lesson (In this lesson there are 2 lesson plan ideas. There is a Lego slide that you can print out for all students as a Lego-themed zones poster. This lesson uses legos or generic toy bricks as a hands on and engaging activity to discuss the students own zones and how they are feeling.) https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-sudoku-puzzle ( A fun sudoku for kids that combines SEL and Math! This is great for early finisher, after a math lesson, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-following-instructions-sel-lesson (In this resource there is a Lego themed lesson about following directions.) There are also other lessons that are wonderful for upper elementary: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-stress-management-game-sel-coloring-pages (In this lesson, it is based on the fun Apples to Apples game where students pull a card that can be a bit stressful. Then the other students place a card down with a coping skill for this situation. The "judge" decides which coping skill is best.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Boom Cards, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Self-regulation, Emotional Regulation, Lego, Toy Bricks, School Counseling, Counseling, Legos
Social Skills Mazes (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Social Skills Word List 1. Kindness and Respect Kind, Share, Help, Nice, Fair, Smile, Listen, Thank 2. Communication Talk, Ask, Say, Chat, Answer, Voice, Words, Quiet 3. Making Friends Friend, Wave, Hi, Play, Laugh, Group, Together, Fun 4. Good Manners Please, Excuse, Sorry, Welcome, Respect, Wait, Polite, Honest 5. Working Together Team, Help, Share, Try, Fair, Listen, Job, Strong 6. Solving Problems Brainstorm, Listen, Create, Adjust, Discuss, Decide, Solve, Confidence PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Social Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes 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 Mazes 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 (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (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 Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Skills, Communication, Making Friends, Maze, Mazes, Ela Mazes, Social Skills Maze, Social Skills Mazes
Sea Robbers and Buried Treasure: Ready-To-Use Activities for Substitute Teachers
Social Studies, History, History: World, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Sea Robbers and Buried Treasure: Ready-To-Use Activities for Substitute Teachers An excellent teaching resource ideal for public school teachers and homeschooling parents. Specifically designed for learners in Grade 1 and Grade 2. The Comprehensive Learning Experience Engage students instantly with a detailed article about pirates followed by thought-provoking worksheets . The intention is not just to impart academic knowledge but stimulate intellectual curiosity amongst young minds. Cross-Curricular Approach This resource beautifully combines Social Studies focusing on World History. Our ready-to-use activities guide children through an enticing narrative about historical sea robbers while developing skills integral to the subjects mentioned. Detailed Article:The life of Pirates, their ships, and treasures. Cross-curricular worksheets :To practice skills in social studies & world history. Bonus Teaching Ideas:Filled with vibrant discussion topics. Versatility:Suitable for group sessions or standalone units; can also be assigned as homework tasks. Ease of Use & Access For Educators! An easy-to-download PDF file ensures zero hassle during procurement ensuring immediate access post-purchase – anytime anywhere! An effective way to ensure your pupils aren't away from fun learning! A voyage through history awaits all eager minds! No prerequisites needed- No "eyepatch" or "peg leg" required!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Letter Q Flower Craft
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Crafts, Activities
Enhance the teaching and learning of the beginning sound of letter Q with our unique and interactive flower craftivity. This educational tool is designed to facilitate the understanding and recognition of the letter Q sound with common, easy to recognize images. Our resource contains three different letter Q flower templates to practice both beginning sounds as well as letter recognition. What's Included: There are two different templates that allow students to create a flower focused on recognizing the beginning sound of the letter Q. There is one template that allows students to create a flower focused on letter recognition of both capital and lowercase forms of the letter Q. Utilizing this Resource: Simply print the flower templates, and then allow the students to color, cut out, and assemble into a flower on colored construction paper. You can also print the flower design onto colored card stock to create a sorting activity . The flower will need to be cut and laminated. This can function as interactive materials in a literacy center, where students can match pictures to the correct letter Q flower. Mix and match these with flowers of other letter flower crafts to encourage sorting and classification exercises. Possible Applications: Literacy Centers Classroom decorations or bulletin board displays Creative or Craft Sessions Individual Work Group-based Activities Supplementary Homework These flower craft templates are a perfect fit for educators seeking no-prep resources. All that is required is to print the craft page and distribute it to the students. Basic craft materials such as coloring tools, scissors, glue, and a base paper for the flower craft are needed. Each craft prints on a single page, promoting paper conservation, which aligns with an eco-friendly classroom. Skills Addressed: Identification of the beginning sound of the letter Q Recognizing the capital and lowercase letter Q Development of Scissors Skills Improvement of Direction Following abilities
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Flower Craft, Preschool Craft, Kindergarten Craft, Beginning Sounds, Letter Recognition, Letter Q, Letter Q Activities
Cats by Seymour Simon Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Research, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Cats by Seymour Simon. With 30 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 different breeds of cats, compare & contrast, make inferences and connections, learn and apply new vocabulary, determine main ideas and supporting details, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and 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 the book, students will make predictions about the text. Who Am I?: Students will match the words in the word bank to the descriptions and draw & color a picture of each cat (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Word Scramble: Students use the details from the book to unscramble the words (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Fact or Fiction: Students determine whether the details are facts from the story or made-up (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). True or False (bubble answers ONLY): Students read the details and determine if they are true or false (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). True or False (bubble answers & correcting the false details): Students determine if the details are true or false and rewrite the false statements to make them true (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Main Idea & Details: Students read the main ideas and fill in the missing supporting details (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. Cat ABCs: Students write words or phrases that begin with each letter of the alphabet to show what they learned about cats. 2 - Crossword Puzzles: Students use the clues and the word bank to fill in the crossword puzzle (ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED). 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). Compare & Contrast: Students compare and contrast cats and dogs. Text Organization: Students take note of how the author organized and presented the information about cats on the selected pages given. Then, they determine the main idea, supporting details, and text structure the author used to organize the information. A Cat's Five Senses: Students will write facts and descriptions for each of the cat's five senses (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). All About Cats Flipbook: While reading or listening to the story, students will take notes in their flipbooks. This activity includes 6 pages (ANSWER KEY included). Book Review: Students will rate and review the book. My New Pet Cat Brochure: Students will create a brochure with information about their new pet cat. Two template options are included. The first template includes questions for students to answer, while the second template is blank so students can fill in their own information. Long Research Project on Cats: Students conduct research to learn more about cats and complete graphic organizers, which include answering questions, drawing and labeling an illustration, recording fun facts, defining and illustrating new vocabulary, and completing a summary report. One-Page Research Project on Cats: Students conduct research to learn more about cats and complete a one-page report with facts regarding the habitat, features, diet, movement, and interesting facts. Cat Roll & Research: Students roll a die to see which cat they will research to learn more about. Then, they conduct research using teacher-approved websites and informational texts to look for information to answer the provided questions. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Cats, Seymour Simon, Nonfiction, Fountas And Pinnell, Reading, Second Grade, Informational, Pets, Elementary Ela
Spring Literacy and Math Activities Bundle
ELA, Math, Time, Early Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Numbers, Graphing, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games
This spring literacy and math bundle has everything and anything you will need for this spring in first grade! It is perfect to use for substitutes, literacy centers, math centers, seat work, or even as review for lesson taught during spring! I like using them during literacy and math centers so that students have a variety of topics covered. Recommended grade: 1
Author Mrs. Frog
Tags Spring Literacy And Math Activities, Spring Worksheets, Spring Literacy Worksheets, Spring Math Worksheets, Spring Addition, Spring Grammar, Spring Word Work, Spring Time
Letter I Flower Craft
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Crafts, Activities
Introducing the Letter I Flower Craft, an interactive phonics resource for teaching the letter I to young learners. This easy-to-implement craft has students create colorful flower designs focused on identifying images that start with the /i/ sound and recognizing capital and lowercase I's. The Letter I Flower Craft comes with three printable flower templates. Students will enjoy coloring , cutting, and assembling the parts into a whole flower. Display finished flowers on bulletin boards or use printed flowers as literacy center sorting materials. With no prep work required, this craft is perfect for whole group, small group, independent work, or even homework. The Letter I Flower Craft creatively builds letter recognition, beginning sound awareness, scissor skills, and following directions. This eco-friendly, single-page craft is a must-have tool for preschool and kindergarten classrooms seeking hands-on phonics practice.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Flower Craft, Preschool Craft, Kindergarten Craft, Beginning Sounds, Letter Recognition, Letter I, Letter I Craft, Letter I Activities
Letter W Dot Painting
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Crafts
Title: Letter W Dot Painting Embrace an innovative approach to learning letters and boosting fine motor skills with these letter W dot painting worksheets. With this comprehensive resource, educators can engage students effectively while nurturing creativity and early literacy development. This package contains a total of 9 pages dot painting worksheets 1 whale dotting page 1 watermelon dotting page 1 worm dotting page One capital letter dot painting page One lowercase letter dot painting page One dot painting page with both capital and lowercase letters Two worksheets for students to independently design their own letter W Ways to Use: Art or Literacy Center - The teacher can place these worksheets with paint and cotton swabs in the center for students to complete. Quiet Time Activity - For programs that utilize nap times, these dot painting worksheets are perfect for teachers to give to those who do not nap as an activity to complete quietly. Morning Work - These worksheets are perfect to put out as morning work for students to work on while classmates arrive to class. Sub Plans - These worksheets make great sub plans as they are easy to explain and implement in the classroom. The Skills Assessed by This Activity : Promotes letter recognition and letter sound knowledge. Fosters important skills like hand-eye coordination and stimulates creativity as they choose colors and patterns specific to their personalized artwork. Builds fine motor skills while maintaining a clean learning environment owing to its low-mess nature. The Process: The process behind these activities couldn't be easier! There’s no preparation needed on part of teachers—simply print out these pages from our PDF file type. Students will need to be provided paint of various colors and cotton swabs to complete each page. The letter W dot painting worksheets reinforce learning while nurturing imagination amongst early learners - creating joyous educational experiences right at your fingertips.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Dot Painting, Fine Motor Skills, Creativity, Early Literacy, Q-tip Painting, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter W, Letter W Activities, Letter W Worksheets, Letter W Art
SAMPLE Fry's Second 100 Sight Words Fill-in-the-Blanks
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Worksheets
This pack is designed to aid you in presenting, drilling, and assessing the Second (2nd) 100 Sight Words most commonly employed, as collated by Dr. Edward Fry. All sight words are portioned into five clusters of 20 words each (by order of frequency), each assigned a distinct color to represent its group, specifically: Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet. This gratis sample comprises the initial segment (Orange) of this five-segment assembly. Like what you observe? Secure the FULL version here . The pack encloses: ⭐️ Fill-in-the-Blanks | Worksheets + Answer Keys Every one of Fry's Second 100 Sight Words (1-20) appears in a Fill-in-the-Blanks sentence. Each sheet carries 6 or 7 sentences, accompanied by an answer key. ⭐️ Word Searches | 10 Sight Words per Page These Word Searches encapsulate all of Fry's Second 100 Sight Words (1-20), split into 2 sheets, each hosting 10 sight words (ordered by frequency). ⭐️ Fry's Second 100 Sight Words | In Alphabetical Order/Color Coded This word list includes each of Fry's Second 100 Sight Words in alphabetical sequence. Additionally, each word is color marked to indicate its original set. ⭐️ Fry's Second 100 Sight Words | Listed by Frequency This word catalog incorporates each of Fry's Second 100 Sight Words, sorted by frequency, and grouped into color-coded batches. ⭐️ Printable Flash Cards | Colored/B&W - Round/Sharp Corners A range of printable variations of Fry's Second 100 Sight Word flash cards (1-20) are accessible here. Choose the kind of flash card that fits your needs! Total Content: 15 PDF Pages ⭐️ Enjoyed this resource? Click any link below to explore this entire product line! ⭐️ 1. Fry’s First 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 2. Fry’s Second 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 3. Fry’s Third 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 4. Fry’s Fourth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 5. Fry’s Fifth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 6. Fry’s Sixth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 7. Fry’s Seventh 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 8. Fry’s Eighth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 9. Fry’s Ninth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks 10. Fry’s Tenth 100 Sight Words | Fill-in-the-Blanks For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email us at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com . Wishing you lots of fun with this resource!
Author Tom's Talk
Tags Sight Words, ESL, Flash Cards, Worksheets, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Fry, Fry's Sight Words, ELA, Word Search, Print
Short I: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Bowling
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short I: Bowling Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game After the first page, the first question appears. Click the number next to the answer you think is correct for the clue at the top. Depending on the answer will lead to one of four animations. Two are gutter balls (for incorrect answers), one will hit one pin (for incorrect answer) and one will be a strike (for correct answer). After the animation, there will be a next with an arrow if you are correct - press the arrow to go to the next question. Or a return arrow if you are incorrect - press the arrow to try the question again. Any answers already tempted will have their numbers hidden. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Who doesn't love a friendly game of bowling? Bring bowling to the classroom with this epic short I phonics bowling game. With thirteen rounds, four different bowling animations, plenty of time spent on 16 key short I words, give it a try today. Each word used at least three times giving plenty of time to review for the whole class. Question slides and game slides are separate so students will focus completely on the question. 13 rounds Words: bid, hid, kid, big, dig, pig, fin, pin, win, dip, hip, lip, bit, sit, mix, six. Features some sound effects for entertainment purposes. Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Ela Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter I Games, Letter I Activities
Art for All Seasons
Creative Arts, Art, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Art for All Seasons is an education resource targeted towards educators in a variety of settings. This resource focuses on assisting students from pre-kindergarten to the third grade in engaging with art and creativity throughout each season of the year. The Pack Includes: 80 printable, engaging, and educational activity sheets. Focusing on improving children's creativity, hand-eye coordination, and scissors skills. Art for All Seasons not only meets academic needs but also creates a dynamic learning environment where students can experience the changing seasons through various arts and crafts projects. Fleixibility & Ease-of-use: The worksheets are versatile and pint-sized artists can dive into their projects almost immediately with minimal guidance. Classrooms can potentially have vibrant displays related to each season based on student creations. Beyond The Traditional Learning Experience: Adding style-tagged text: "Educators will appreciate being equipped with such a broad range of art-related activities corresponding with changing seasons—just print out pages when needed!" In conclusion, "Art For All Seasons makes learning fun and relatable by blending timely themes like seasonal changes that resonate easily among young minds using one-of-a-kind, seasonally inspired, timeless art projects."</blockquote
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Seasonal Crafts, Art Activities, Coloring Pages, Holiday Bookmarks, Arts And Crafts
Guided Reading Activities and Lesson Plans Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Vocabulary, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Activities
Guided Reading Activities with Lesson Plans Nonfiction Set 3 Note: This download DOES NOT include the passages themselves. If you have not already done so, download in a format of your choice in the "reading links" section below. Overview The perfect companion materials for Cored Education reading comprehension downloads. This collection provides structured lessons designed to enhance students' reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and creative thinking. Each lesson follows a consistent format that includes pre-reading activities to engage students, vocabulary-building exercises, comprehension checks, creative writing prompts, and discussion topics that promote critical thinking. The lessons are designed to foster active participation, encourage reflection, and develop key literacy skills through interactive and immersive learning experiences. The series is ideal for guided reading sessions, providing teachers with a comprehensive toolkit to engage students in both individual and group activities, enhancing their understanding of text and expanding their language skills. Includes Guided Reading Materials For: 1.Lions 2.Tiger Time 3.All About Horses 4.All About Beavers 5.The Canadian Lynx 6.All About Cheetahs Reading Links: This is the guided reading materials version and DOES NOT include the passages themselves. The passages related to this download are available here in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Key Features: Engaging Lesson Structure: Each lesson follows a clear and predictable format, which includes pre-reading discussions, vocabulary exercises, reading activities, and creative tasks to maintain student engagement. Vocabulary Development: Focus on introducing and applying new vocabulary in context, helping students internalize new words and use them effectively. Comprehension and Reflection: The lessons include comprehension questions and reflective prompts that encourage students to think critically about the text and its themes. Creative Writing and Discussion: Opportunities for students to express themselves through writing and group discussions, reinforcing their understanding while fostering creativity. Interactive and Student-Centered: The activities are designed to be interactive, allowing students to engage directly with the content and each other, promoting active learning. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 4-5 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Activity, Guided Reading Lesson Plans, Guided Reading Lesson Plan
VACATION ACTIVITY BOOK | SUPER FREE PACK
Special Resources, STEM, Early Learning, Elementary, Not Grade Specific, Homeschool Resources, Pre-K, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Teacher Tools
VACATION ACTIVITY BOOK | SUPER FREE PACK INFORMATION OF THE AUTHOR: At EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS, we specialize in designing high-quality educational materials. We want every child to discover that learning can be both entertaining and creative. I invite you to explore my educational store and discover the wide collection of resources available for your classroom or home. MAIN DESCRIPTION OF THIS SUPER PACK OF ACTIVITIES: What is the name of your product and what makes it special? This beautiful product is called “VACATION ACTIVITY BOOK" and it is very special because it was carefully designed or compiled. With this educational resource, we want students to learn with enthusiasm and fun, because we believe learning is fun. How many pages are included in this resource? This fabulous document contains the following number of pages: 265 What size is it designed in (A4, letter, etc.)? This resource is designed in A4 format and compiled as a PDF. This makes downloading and printing simple and convenient, and PDFs are also easy to store and carry anywhere. PDF A4 Is the material in color or black and white? This pedagogical document comes in both black and white and color. This makes it more attractive for your learning sessions, but you have the freedom to choose how to print it. COLOR SUMMARY OF THIS RESOURCE: The name of the document: SUPER BUNDLE OF ACTIVITIES The total number of pages: 265 The format (PDF, Word, PPT): PDF Whether it is in color or black and White: COLOR SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What learning area does it focus on? This and all my resources focus on children’s essential learning, such as math and literacy. Occasionally, I also create resources for Spanish. What will students learn or practice with it? With this educational resource, children will be able to practice basic skills in math and literacy. Teachers can also adapt it to other learning areas, since learning is multidisciplinary. Who will benefit the most from this resource (teachers, families, students, therapists)? I strongly believe education involves many people—teachers, parents, and even therapists. That’s why this resource is open to anyone involved in the learning process.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, BUNDLE, PACK, ACTIVITY PACK, FREE PACK, PREK, KINDER, TOP RESOURCES
The Moon and its Phases - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
The Moon and its Phases - 7 Engaging Lab Station Activities This lab station activity provides a dynamic exploration of the moon and its phases, transforming students from seventh to tenth grade into active participants. The learning experience encompasses numerous kinds of activities: Station One: Encourages creativity through drawing or building exercises tied to the core content. Stations Two & Seven: Delve deep into research using multimedia applications, including short instructional videos that provide detailed insights on our celestial neighbor. Station Three: Invites students to form and express opinions based on provided questions. Station Six: Features multiple-choice questions referring back to learned materials, encouraging explanations for answer choices which helps reinforcing comprehension. 'Rest Stations' Four & Eight: Offer breaks at key points in the educational journey where kids can catch up on previous activities or prepare for subsequent ones according to individual needs. Station Five: : Apply knowledge by reading passages showing real-life connections between the material and daily life - turning textbook theories into practical relevance. Station Nine: A unique perspective where children become question masters themselves creating quizzes improving critical thinking abilities Completing this comprehensive educational set are bonus activities such as word scrambles & searches A record-keeping sheet (passport) aids in easy tracking of learning progress—greatly helpful throughout teaching cycles & assessments. Additionally, an answer key is provided for efficiency. Minimal preparation is required as most necessary components involve simple print-outs laid around your classroom space. As a teaching supplement primarily focusing on astronomy can significantly enhance levels of student engagement ensuring high retention rates. Suitable for conventional classroom or homeschool settings, it can be used for individualized tasks ensuring the continuity of comprehension and mastery beyond school gates. Consider this resource an integral part of your teaching toolkit as you navigate the complex art of effective lesson planning.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Moon Phases, Hands-on, Interactive Learning, Research-based, Assessment
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Leo Tolstoy is perhaps the most significant novelist in Russian history, and his works continue to be taught and enjoyed throughout the world. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leo Tolstoy fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leo Tolstoy essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leo Tolstoy biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leo Tolstoy notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
Solar System: Moon Phases - FLASH-MAC
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
The Solar System: Moon Phases - FLASH-MAC An engaging science resource that teaches students about the nine different phases of the lunar cycle . This astronomy-focused activity, though primarily aimed at learners in grades 5 through 8, is comprehensible and enjoyable for all students who have a keen interest in understanding more regarding our extraterrestrial environments. Educational Tool for Learning Moon Phases This educational tool effectively transforms how young minds perceive and learn the concept of moon phases as it provides an interactive visual representation of each phase from both a space perspective and an earth viewpoint, helping to strengthen understanding and comprehension. Made for Mac systems, this software activity lets students actively engage by maneuvering a moon icon along a bar to navigate through each lunar phase on their own pace. Not only does it make learning feel less intimidating but also affords learners freedom over their study sessions. Alignment with Educational Standards Solar System: Moon Phases - FLASH-MAC resource aligns with Common Core State Standards ensuring every lesson taught is up to par with established educational guidelines. This resource has been crafted following Bloom's Taxonomy approach which promotes higher forms of thinking in education such as analysing and evaluating concepts rather than just remembering facts. Suitable for whole group discussions during class time or even small group work sessions as part of homework assignments or projects—educators can utilize this teaching medium however they find best fits their learning environment strategy while keeping lessons fresh and interesting. To conclude,, indulge your student's inner astronomers with Solar System: Moon Phases - FLASH-MAC that successfully intermingles education with interaction creating an exciting learning atmosphere while capturing intricate scientific phenomena in simple terms.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
Zoo Alphabet Cards
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Games
These zoo themed alphabet cards are perfect for students who are learning with an animal theme. They make the perfect tool for students to learn the letters of the alphabet. What is Included: This set includes one capital letter card and one lowercase letter card for each letter. Ways to Use the Cards: Play a matching game by matching the capital letters to the lowercase letters. Attach a paper clip to a letter card and use a magnetic fishing pole to "catch" the letters for a fun fishing game. Use a sand or salt tray for students to practice writing the letters on each card. Have students find the letters that you have hidden around the room for a fun letter hunt. Place the letter cards in alphabetical order. Create a pocket char game where you place the cards on a pocket chart and hide a picture behind one of the letters. The students will guess which letter the hidden picture is behind. Add objects that begin with each letter for students to match to each letter card. When to Use: Literacy Center - Place the cards in a literacy center for students to match independently or with a partner. Morning Tubs or Baskets - Place the cards in a morning bin for students to work on while their classmates arrive to class. Small Group Activities - The teacher can pull aside a small group of students who need extra practice identifying letters to use these cards. These zoo alphabet cards are a great activity for students to practice letter recognition. They are a low prep activity for teachers to prepare for students. Simply print, cut apart and laminate for durability. These cards can be stored in a task box for easy set up, clean up, and storage. Skills Assessed: These cards, depending on the materials added, can assess both letter recognition of capital and lowercase letters as well as identifying beginning sounds.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Alphabet Activities, Letter Recognition, Alphabet Games, Alphabet Cards
Desert Island Simulation Activity
Social Studies, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Sociology in Practice: Island Simulation Teacher Guide Thank you so much for having purchased my simulation activity and materials. In my experience, simulations have been the best way to make content come to life in the classroom to create enduring learning. This specific simulation was designed to start my sociology course off. I reference it throughout the semester when discussing big ideas like power dynamics, social desirability, and social institutions. I think this simulation also works well at the end of the course. It can also be easily adapted by changing the questions up a little to work in a government class, a psychology class, or a leadership class. Ultimately, I’ve found simulations like this work best as a template of sorts– it is creativity in the classroom that really brings them to life! Have fun! Chronological Directions 1.As a first step, if possible, I like to arrange the room in a way that creates separation between the 4 groups (or however many groups you choose to have). The ideal group size I’ve found to be between 5 and 7. This allows for diversity of opinion and a talkative environment, but doesn’t result in as many students not participating. As always, balancing student personalities is often a good strategy if you know your students well already. 2.Day 1. First, take some time to overview the simulation. I recommend displaying slides 2-7 on opening day and take your time answering questions. Most questions can be answered on your own discretion. For example, “is there hope of rescue?” you can answer in any fashion. Or not answer! A common question you will likely be asked is “how did we get a map for an island we didn’t know existed”? To which I usually respond, “magic!”. 3.Next, give students (or assign on Google Classroom, if applicable) the Day 1 Worksheet. The worksheet will walk students through the tasks of the first day, which include naming their village, creating 10 rules for their new society, deciding how power will be wielded in the community (Pure democracy? Dictatorship? Oiligarchy?), and how they will explore the land. That, paired with discussion, should wrap up day 1 depending on the length of your periods. 4.In between Day 1 and 2 you will want to gather announcements. I like to get creative and respond to what students discussed yesterday. For example, what happened to the scouts they sent out? Did they simply disappear? How did the people respond to the newest 10 rules? Was there a mutiny? Were the scouts met by hostile locals? Did the scouts discover additional food or clean drinking water? Were they able to meet up with another group? If so, are there talks to combine the two villages? If so, who will retain power? The possibilities are quite literally limitless. 5.Day 2. Make sure to hand out the Day 2 Worksheet. Start by making the announcements you decided on based off of day 1. Additionally, announce that a few people are seriously hurt from the crash and some seem to have fallen ill. The medical area is over-run, and the leader(s) need to establish who gets priority for medical attention. Students can then decide what will happen to rule breakers, what the plan is for food and shelter, and if there is time, they can draw or create a layout of their simple village. 6.Again, in between Day 2 and 3 you will think of and possibly write down announcements. All the prior possibilities are in play and more! The mingling between groups tends to create the most fun classroom environments, I think. 7.Day 3. Make sure to hand out the Day 3 Worksheet. Presumably the simulation could go on longer, but this is the last day with provided materials. Make your written announcements, and also announce that a small child who speaks no English has entered their villages and pointed out “Hobbes Cave” on their maps. I named the cave after Thomas Hobbes, so I think it is fair game for bad things to happen to scouts sent to explore there. Totally up to you, however. Continue to press students on things like the structure of their society, power dynamics, and their interactions with other groups or lack thereof. 8.Day 4. I like to spend one day at the end as a reflection day. I start by announcing how the game ended and explaining how the game relates to content we will learn this year (or have already learned). I also assign the Day 4 Worksheet to collect reflections. 9.Make any adjustments or additions as needed, and feel free to provide me feedback on the project! I really enjoyed making it and hope you enjoy it too. With further questions, reach out to me at tristanjbernhard@gmail.com . Take A Look At More Of My Best Sellers: Language Development Slides & Guided Notes Crash Course Sociology Episode 15 Worksheet Gender Roles & Gender Socialization Slides & Guided Notes Enjoy More From My Store Here: Active Social Studies
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Social Studies Project, Sociology Project, Desert Island, Simulation, Society, Small Group, Google Classroom, Community, Types Of Power
Breakfast Dot Painting - A Fine Motor Art Activity
Creative Arts, Art, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Crafts
Practice fine motor skills while creating a breakfast dot art painting with these fine motor q-tip dot painting sheets. This food themed art activity is a perfect anytime craft for preschoolers and early elementary students to practice hand eye coordination. The following dot painting pages are included in this set: cereal, donut, egg, juice, milk, muffin, omelet, pancake, sausage, toast, and waffle Each page is designed with a different bear themed item for students to practice their fine motor skills and create a fun art picture to display in the classroom or in their home. Students will have fun choosing their colors to make their pictures their own unique masterpieces. When to Use these Dot Painting Pages Art Center or a Fine Motor Center - Simply place the pages inside the center with paints of various colors and cotton swabs for students to complete. Craft Activity - These dot painting pages also make a great whole class art activity where each student paints at their own desk their chosen dot art picture. Early Finishers - When students finish their work, they can complete this dot painting activity while waiting on their classmates to finish their assignments. Quiet Time Activity - Students who have trouble napping can complete one of these dot painting pages while their classmates nap. Displays - These dot painting pictures can be displayed on classroom bulletin boards , doors, or hallways. All of these dot painting pages are no prep. They just need to be printed and given to students to decorate. The teacher will simply need to provide paints of various colors and cotton swabs. An alternative to using cotton swabs and paint is to have students decorate their pictures with dots of colored glue. Older students may want to try creating their pictures this way for a more tactile way to complete this art activity.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Fine Motor Art, Fine Motor Skills, Dot Painting, Qtip Painting, Breakfast Dot Painting, Food Dot Painting