Spring Reading Tic Tac Toe
Play tic-tac-toe with a partner using 2 colors; take turns tracing a dashed word and reading it aloud; first to get 3 in a row wins.
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Play tic-tac-toe with a partner using 2 colors; take turns tracing a dashed word and reading it aloud; first to get 3 in a row wins.
Set of printable sight word flashcards themed with a sun/summer graphic, covering the Fry 1-100 sight word list.
Practice reading and representing height/length measurement using a simple numbered scale.
Students read, trace, and/or write each Fry sight word (page layout shows the word repeated multiple times per page on snowman-shaped graphics); early pages present the Fry word lists (1-100, 101-200, 201-300+) for reference.
Read a short passage about Kate making and drinking hot cocoa, then answer three comprehension questions (Who made the cup of hot cocoa? What color was the cup? Where did Kate sit?).
Choose/color options to build a personalized 'Winter Games' scenario (location, sport, etc.), then write a narrative describing where they competed, the sport, something that went wrong, and something that went well, including a beginning, middle, end, and conflict; use a checklist to edit and revise.
Solve a fall-themed addition word problem (Sam has pumpkins scenario, 3 + 5) using a number line, a part-part-whole (number bonds) diagram, and a drawing.
Solve a spring-themed addition word problem (a bunny has carrots scenario, 2 + 5) using a number line, a part-part-whole (number bonds) diagram, and a drawing.
Provide 10 summer-themed writing prompts (printable and digital/Google Slides) for end-of-year student writing practice.
Select a summer vacation destination, take research notes from at least 3 sources on a citation-linked notetaking worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay (intro/thesis, founding & development, attractions & activities, recommendations, conclusion, works cited), complete a peer-edit checklist, self/peer-score the essay against a…
Provide a week's worth of fall-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.
Read the sight word printed on each pumpkin and color the pumpkin according to a word-to-color legend (was=red, ate=blue, our=green, yes=yellow, now=purple, all=orange).
Read each phrase on a lily pad and color the lily pads that contain a real, complete sentence to help a frog reach the pond.
Gives grade 3 students 8 themed creative-writing prompts on summer activities, each with sentence starters, guiding questions, and a word bank, to practice organizing a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Read each page aloud (or with a teacher) following the pattern "I like ___." (making snowmen, catching snowflakes, making snow angels, making snow forts, sledding); write their name on the cover; color the illustrations.
Provide a week's worth of summer-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.
None (decor item, not a student activity); teacher prints and assembles the letter cutouts and decorative elements to build a bulletin board or door display.
This spring-themed fine motor pre-writing book is a great activity to use at home or in your classroom! This workbook is a 10 page workbook that focuses on fine-motor skills for your young child/children.
Gives grade 3 students 8 themed creative-writing prompts on spring / outdoor nature scenes, each with sentence starters, guiding questions, and a word bank, to practice organizing a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Read each page aloud (or with a teacher) following the pattern "Put on your ___." (snow pants, snow boots, coat, hat, mittens) ending with "Put on the snow!"; write their name on the cover; color the illustrations.
Students record the daily prompt question and date, then write a response of at least one full paragraph (minimum 8 sentences) within a provided time period (about 10 minutes); responses may be shared aloud and are periodically graded against a provided feedback rubric.
Write about a spring-themed prompt (e.g., preferring baby chicks or baby bunnies), using a vocabulary word bank for support, tracing starter words if needed, drawing an accompanying picture, and self-checking work against a printed writing checklist (capital letter, period, finger spaces, sounding out words, lowercase letters, drawing a…
A self-reflection, back-to-school get-to-know-you activity ('My Summer Selfie') in which students share a 'small moment' about themselves, aimed at building social skills when meeting a new group.
Read a passage about the winter solstice and related celebrations (e.g. Saturnalia), answer comprehension questions citing the text, then write essays comparing winter-solstice-related traditions across cultures.