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Encourage your students to express themselves with a variety of writing activities designed to enhance creativity and skill. This collection includes prompts, storytelling exercises, and collaborative writing projects. By incorporating these resources into your curriculum, you can help students develop their writing abilities and find joy in the process of creating written works.
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Letter K Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students can practice reading and writing letter K words with these vocabulary and tracing cards. These cards include bold, clear images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter K that are easily recognized by students. This set contains a total of 12 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing card, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter K and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. When to Use * Literacy Center * Writing Center * Wall display in writing or reading center * Small Group Activity * Pocket Chart Display * Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter K words. Students will love the vibrant, easy to identify pictures and the big, bold words. Skills Assessed * Beginning Sounds * Tracing Skills * Letter Formation * Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity with dry erase markers that students can reuse over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter K, Letter K Activity, Vocabulary Activity, Vocabulary Center, Alphabet Activity, Writing Center, Writing Activity, Handwriting Practice, Letter Of The Week, Beginning Sounds
Delaware State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Delaware State Flipbook This effective teaching resource provides a fun and hands-on approach to learning about the iconic state of Delaware and its rich history and symbols. Motivate your students towards learning With this interactive activity, children get hooked on learning while having fun. Five Symbols of Delaware Capital city: Dover State bird: Blue Hen Chicken The state flower: Peach Blossom An image of the Delawerean flag Official animal: Grey Fox Ideal for Grades 2-4 The hands-on nature of the project makes it seamless for all students across grades 2-4 participate actively. User-friendly Designs for Teachers Too! This product is designed with educators' priorities in mind too! We provide two printing styles; one that requires cutting, another print-ready version keeping things simple. There are two design varieties within these sets; one features pictures while another comes without images offering room for imaginations run free! Inspiring Topics Included: Facts on Geographical Deatils, A Detailed Map Exercise, KWL(Know-Want-Learn) exercise. A Multitude Subject Resource Mini-set: Includes Art & Music (through drawing & coloring ), Social Studies (enhancing knowledge around History: USA alongside controlled exposure over Geography), Language Arts(Clear comprehension expressed through Grammar exercises). A Gem Amongst Resources - Simple to Use Anywhere! The Delaware State Flipbook does a laudable job of providing engaging content as an ideal choice in different pedagogical contexts - grouped towards centralized attention or disseminated across small teams or even for a student's home assignment.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Delaware State Flipbook, Delaware Symbols, Dover, Blue Hen Chicken, Peach Blossom
Tell Us About it Expository Writing Activity
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
This activity is great for helping students write informative texts. It will help them examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Writing
Massachusetts State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Projects
Massachusetts State Flipbook The Massachusetts State Flipbook employs an authentic, hands-on approach to teaching about the symbols that define this northeastern state. This ideal low-prep tool is designed for public school and homeschool educators to guide their grade 2-4 students effectively and interactively. Interactive Learning Approach We believe learning is enhanced when learners can actively participate. That's why our design integrates various cognitive skills like drawing, reading, research, geography etc within a single resource. Main Symbols Covered: Boston (Capital City) Black-capped Chickadee (State Bird) The Mayflower (State Flower) Diverse Flag The Right Whale (State Animal) Dual Printing Options: We offer two unique printing options - with or without cutting lines- catering to user convenience. The flipbook also comes in two design choices featuring lively images or allowing students their inventive expression. Included In the Package: A step-by-step guide on assembling four distinct flipbooks – each capable of sparking inquiry while promoting enjoyable learning at home or school! A total of seven topics covering all important aspects of Massachusetts packed into thirty-seven pages! This fantastic resource serves as a perfect supplement to writing lessons or centers and can be used in standalone social studies/history classes. It also seamlessly fits within broader U.S study units focusing on Northeast region or individual states assessment. Our offering efficiently links multiple subjects like Art & Music, Language Arts, and Social Studies making learning comprehensive and fun. With such resources, we support learners to move beyond rote memorization to cultivating curiosity and independent learning - restating the real core of education.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Massachusetts, Flipbook, Symbols, Interactive Learning, Cross-curricular, Picture Of Massachusetts State Flower
I Hate Horrible Hairy Spiders. Write The Story. (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities
Overview I Hate Horrible Hairy Spiders. Write The Story. (7-11 years) is a versatile educational resource, specifically designed for children in grades 2 to 7. It provides an interactive platform for cultivating creativity in a structured manner while focusing on improving writing skills through the exciting theme of 'horrible, hairy spiders.' Layout and Content The resource is presented in a visually appealing magazine-style layout starting with engrossing reading texts about spiders. This is followed by series of stimulating tasks like: Drawing upon comprehension skills to conclude spider tales Crafting stories based on additional prompts about crocodiles or alligators Note: The goal here is not simply reading the given texts but to apply keen understanding skills for formulating authentic and well-rounded stories consisting of a beginning, middle, and end. A Focus on Technical Writing Skills Beyond fostering creativity and confidence in fledgling writers, this pack serves as an excellent tool for instructing essential elements of technical writing such as: The use of simple, compound, and complex sentences Grammar tips Punctuation practices Vocabulary Building: An added focal point includes vocabulary enhancement exercises. Versatility: The digital PDF format allows it to be utilized across several teaching settings—from group classes to individualized homework assignments. Most importantly, besides assisting regular students preparing for exams—it has proven equally useful when working with special needs children or those learning English as their second language.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Spiders, Story Writing, Creative Thinking, Language Skills, Literacy
Letter E Trains Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
- Children who are enthusiasts of trains will enjoy enhancing their letter recognition and initial sounds skills with these interactive alphabet worksheets and cards! Each exercise and card activity encourages student engagement, making learning an enjoyable process as they construct trains to exhibit their mastery of letters. Here's What's Inside: - Eight different colored train engine cards - Twelve train car images starting with the letter - Eight train cars featuring the letter - Four train track sorting mats - Three direction and cover cards for the task box - A letter sorting worksheet for differentiating uppercase and lowercase letters - A pair of handwriting worksheets - Two worksheets focusing on initial sounds - This pack of activities enables students to assemble trains for practicing letter recognition of both uppercase and lowercase variants, letter formation of both cases, and initial sounds with both the long E and short E sounds. It includes both tangible sorting cards and cut-and-paste worksheets for students to accomplish, all wrapped in an engaging train theme. Suitable Usage: - At the Literacy Center - For Small Group exercises - For Independent Practice sessions - As Morning Work - As a Task Box Activity - The train sorting cards are the ideal size for a task box activity , enabling swift setup and convenient cleanup of this literacy center or small group exercise. The worksheets are ideal for self-practice, morning tasks, or small group activities. Assessment Areas: - Letter Recognition - Differentiating Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - Letter Formation - Initial Sounds - Differentiating Long and Short Vowel Sounds - All worksheets require zero preparation. Teachers only need to print and distribute them to students. The train cards are a simple, low-preparation literacy center activity that can be laminated for repeated use, ensuring this activity provides lasting value.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Beginning Sounds, Handwriting Practice, Letter E, Letter E Worksheet, Letter E Activities
Letter L Trains Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Youngsters who are passionate about trains will relish the opportunity to hone their letter recognition and introductory sounds through these intriguing alphabet worksheets and cards! Each worksheet and card activity is designed to keep students entertained and engaged as they assemble trains to showcase their understanding of letters. This collection specifically emphasizes the letter L! What is Included in this Resource: Eight diverse colored train engine cards Twelve train cars featuring images that start with the letter Eight train cars adorned with the letter on the carriage Four train track sorting mats Two instruction and cover cards for the task box A single worksheet for sorting uppercase and lowercase letters A pair of handwriting worksheets A single worksheet focusing on initial sounds This bundle of activities encourages students to create trains as a hands-on approach to practice the recognition of both uppercase and lowercase letters, form these letters, and understand the initial sound most commonly associated with the letter L. The package offers both tangible sorting cards and cut-and-paste worksheets for students, all enveloped in an entertaining train theme. Ways to Use these Train Activities: Literacy Center Small Group Learning Independent Study Morning Tasks Task Box Activity The train sorting cards are impeccably sized for a task box activity , enabling fast setup and effortless cleanup for this literacy center or small group task. The worksheets are highly effective for independent study, morning assignments, or small group activities. Skills Practiced in this Resource Letter Recognition Differentiating Between Uppercase and Lowercase Letters Letter Formation Beginning Sounds All of the worksheets are ready-to-go. Teachers only need to print the worksheets and hand them out to the students. The train cards form an easy, low prep literacy center that can be laminated for long-term use, thus providing endless opportunities for this activity to be repeated.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Beginning Sounds, Handwriting Practice, Letter L, Letter L Activities, Letter L Worksheets
Letter Y Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These vocabulary and tracing cards all students to practice reading and writing letter Y words. These cards include bold, clear, easy to recognize images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter Y that are easily recognized by students. This set contains a total of 12 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing card, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. What is Included: There are 12 letter Y vocabulary cards There are 12 letter Y tracing cards These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter Y and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. When to Use Literacy Center Writing Center Wall display in writing or reading center Small Group Activity Pocket Chart Display Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter V words. Students will love the vibrant, easy to identify pictures and the big, bold words. Skills Assessed Beginning Sounds Tracing Skills Letter Formation for capital and lowercase letters Manuscript Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity with dry erase markers that students can reuse over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Activities, Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Center, Writing Center, Vocabulary Cards, Alphabet Vocabulary, Letter Of The Week, Preschool Literacy, Letter Y, Letter Y Activities
Special Person Writing and Craft for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparent's Day
ELA, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Crafts, Activities
Special Person Writing and Craft for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparent's Day An exceptional resource crafted for educators and homeschoolers. Notably tailored for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students, this product inclines to language arts - specifically writing. A perfect blend of creativity and learning catered towards Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Grandparent’s day. The activity offers an engaging way to help kids appreciate their loved ones through heartfelt messages. It involves interactive brainstorming sessions where children note down reasons they adore their beloved ones or instances they cherished together. Ideal outcomes of these sessions form the crux of students' final work - personalized crafts. Crafting Process Clean design requiring minimal setup Fun exercise with crayons, markers or colored pencils Add charm with scissors and glue on colored construction paper or cardstock. The package features multiple templates targeting different special persons: mom/mummy/mother; dad/daddy/father; grandma/grandmother /grandpa/grandfather. Plus a bonus blank template allowing custom titles denoting a ‘special person’! Inclusive Design Benefits: Nurtures emotional intelligence in pupils Improves expressive writing skills under crafting fun! Versatility Across Settings: A versatile resource ideal not only for whole class instruction but also great in small group activities! Need variety? The project works excellently as homework assignments too! About the Package: An effortless PDF file format featuring 12 unique craft templates Includes a comprehensive brainstorming page Adds a delightful spin to writing curricula doubling as priceless gifts to special people in students' lives! Use this inclusive resource anytime during the academic year to distribute smiles across faces of multiple generations. Invest in this hands-on learning experience now!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, Writing Activity, Craft, Grandparent Craft
Earth Day Writing Craft
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
This Earth Day Writing Craft is a great mix of learning and creativity. Students cut out a smiling Earth and a writing space, where they’ll write about how they can help take care of the planet. After writing, they glue it all together and decorate it however they like, color it in, add stickers, give Earth a face, arms, or even a superhero cape if they’re feeling extra inspired! How You Can Use It: Earth Day Activity: A fun and meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day in the classroom. Writing Prompt: Get students thinking about everyday actions, like using less water, picking up trash, or turning off lights. Classroom Display: Hang their finished crafts on a wall or bulletin board for a colorful Earth Day display. Home Connection: Students can bring it home and start a conversation about taking care of the Earth with their families. Why It Works: No Fuss: Just print, cut, write, glue, and decorate. Creative Outlet: Lets kids be artistic while thinking about real-world issues. Meaningful Message: Encourages personal responsibility and care for the environment. Pdf file includes 8 pages.
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Rating
Tags Earth Day, Earth Day Craft, Earth Day Activities, Earth Day Writing, Writing Prompt, Writing Craft, Earth Day Writing Craft, Spring Craft, Spring Activities
Animal Adaptation Adventure
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Strategies, Science, Basic Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Product Title: Animal Adaptation Adventure The Animal Adaptation Adventure is a science and writing project aimed at students in grades 3 to 5. As an ideal culmination to an ecology, habitat, animal adaptation, or life science module, it offers educators a multifaceted assessment of student understanding and imagination. Notably flexible in implementation, this educational material lends itself well to classroom instruction or collaborative teamwork during classroom library sessions. In the current tech-driven educational environment, this resource can be seamlessly integrated into digital platforms - from existing learning management systems to Google-based resources for remote learning. Thus offering versatile portability and user-friendly access. Included with purchase are step-by-step teaching tips that provide guidance on introducing and navigating through different stages of the project. Dedicated student instructions simplify task comprehension promoting focused engagement with the material on hand; A planning pages support stimulates research-based discussions alongside fostering creativity as students design animals adapted to their chosen environments; A source page aids young learners in accessing appropriate research materials providing an early introduction to citation skills required for higher-grade education; A comprehensive rubric ensures objective-driven grading process facilitation while promoting individual student introspection on work done. This resource is applicable across subject categories such as Language Arts and Science. It's perfect for specific topics like Creative Writing Strategy Development, Basic Science Environment Studies and Biology delivering both depth & breadth within curriculum delivery! An added bonus lies in its potential for intellectual growth stimulation alongside boosting enthusiasm levels within classrooms as students take pride in creating unique creatures complete with carefully penned down adventures cataloging exploits within intricately designed habitats! Digital Delivery: This product will be delivered as a PDF file type ensuring easy access post-purchase. Get ready to embark on an Animal Adaptation Adventure where Science meets Creativity!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Animal Adaptation, Science Project, Writing Project, Ecology, Life Science
Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities An engaging approach to bolster early literacy skills in children. In the field of Language Arts - reading, spelling, and writing specifically - sight words perform a crucial role for these basic skill acquisitions. The exercise of sight words - most notably the Fry's 3rd hundred list enriches children’s reading fluency and comprehension. This hands-on resource not only fortifies their reading abilities but also hones their fine motor skills; a vital developmental aspect within grades 1 to 3. Versatile By Design This Sight Words Playdough Mat is created for adaptability. It can be seamlessly adapted into multiple learning environments and teaching scenarios. It serves as an ideal fit as an interactive task during whole class discussions or small group work inside classrooms. Moreover, it works well as valuable homework practice that can be supervised at home by parents or caregivers. Enriching Resource for Both Educators and Parents The creators of this educational tool will value its simplicity matched with its hefty impact on bettering a child's literacy journey. The kit includes visually compelling playdough mats that introduce clarity into learning through bold letters against bright backgrounds certain to catch the attention span of young learners effectively. With its enjoyable design leading to meaningful activity results, it advances from mere word recognition towards proficiently scribing them down - a remarkable leap in any child's academic progression. Incorporate Sight Words Playdough Mat Now! Add the Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 3rd 100 into your Language Arts lesson strategy or home education regimen now! Promote higher language proficiency in a fun and interactive way thus establishing positive association with reading and writing for your child.
Author TeacherYouWant
Tags Sight Words, Playdough Mat, Fry's 3rd 100, Literacy Skills, Fine Motor Skills
Editing Text Messages
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Introducing the Editing Text Messages Teaching Resource This engaging and interactive resource is designed for the 3rd to 5th-grade level educators and homeschoolers focused on enhancing their students' editing skills. By bringing in "text message conversations" , this innovative tool integrates into Language Arts curriculum for an exciting yet educational experience. Digital Kit Contents Eight specified text messages: Pleasing all tech-savvy students, these are presented in a unique mobile phone format that they can resonate with. Instructor-guided templates and answer keys: Aiding formative assessment during instruction time, these correspond to every text conversation. The idea behind this resource is to give students room to revise messages based on grammatical rules studied or currently being learned - a practical implementation of classroom knowledge, making it ideal also for home-based learning! Potential Applications This digital kit effectively doubles up as an individual and group activity source. Here's how one could usability diversify - from serving as interesting warm-up exercises at each lesson's start through homework assignments ensuring skill mastery via repetition! Moreover, breaking down specific focus areas using editing stations becomes super convenient with this kit in hand. An Edge over Traditional Methods? Bridging modern communication methodologies among kids today with classic grammar practice, this project makes the often daunting process of learning fun yet important. Critical thinking skills get refined due to challenging editing tasks that are fused well within relatable writing activities! Main Features of This Resource Recap : A trendy representation, via text message conversation visual appeal. A universally-appealing grammar rules reinforcement method , that is highly adaptable. Inclusion of comprehensive answer keys thereby ensuring there are no grey areas left post completion. To conclude, as a well-rounded PDF format product for diverse use-scenarios, this resource is dedicated to making grammar practice less daunting and more engaging without losing sight of educational importance. With it, learning editing rules won't just become simpler but also trendier!
Author Hillary’s Teaching Adventures
Tags Editing, Text Messages, Grammar Practice, Interactive Resource, Language Arts
Project: Compare 2 Dinosaurs of the Golden Age of the Jurassic Period
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Research, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Projects
This Project: Compare 2 Dinosaurs of the Golden Age of the Jurassic Period resource is designed for students to engage in research and compare and contrast two dinosaurs of the same period. Students will practice their research skills, writing skills, and presentation skills. The two dinosaurs students are asked to research with this resource are STEGOSAURUS and BRACHIOSAURUS. The information to be found is listed and includes (but is not limited to): Scientific Name: Kingdom: Phylum: Herbivore, Carnivore, or Omnivore? Speed: Where did this dinosaur live? Typical food: Did this animal have a snout? Average length or height: As students begin to find this information, they can fill in the spaces provided for easier organization. Students can present their findings in different ways: Oral presentation, posters , digital slides , brochures, etc. And they also can be required to turn in this resource! This resource Project: Compare 2 Dinosaurs of the Golden Age of the Jurassic was designed for middle school students, however it can also be used for high schoolers. Students may work independently, in pairs, or in groups. If students work in groups, make sure each student has their part of the research assigned so that everyone does their part in completing the research project. Find more interesting resources in my store here!
Author THE LANTERN OF KNOWLEDGE
Tags Paleontology, Biology, Hepetology, Dinosaurs, Golden Age, Jurassic Period, Writing, Research Project
Design A Storybook Character Activity
Creative Writing, Writing, ELA, Grade 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about languages. Design A Storybook Character Do you enjoy learning English? Which topic do you like the most Grammar, writing, reading, spelling, comprehension, vocabulary or phonics? Have you ever tried to learn any other language? If yes, tell us more about it? How many languages are spoken in the world? What do you think the most interesting one? Can you say Hello in Spanish, French or even Japanese? You can give it a try! Can you name the countries that speaks Portuguese? How many countries speaks Dutch? What is the less spoken language in the whole world? Would you like to learn a new language someday? If yes, which language will you choose? Design A Storybook Character Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about world languages. Design A Storybook Character This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Can you design a character for your next storybook? Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Design A Storybook Character Activity, Design A Storybook Character, A Storybook Character Activity, A Storybook Activity, A Storybook Character, Storybook Character, Storybook Character Facts
Winter Activity Bundle
ELA, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Place Value, Grade 4, Activities
This Winter Activity Bundle is packed with fun for your 4th graders during the winter season. There are writing prompts, SCOOT games , task cards, and more. Students will practice skills such as: 1. 4-Digit Addition 2. Ordering numbers 3. Common vs. proper nouns 4. Opinion writing 5. & much more!
Author Kerry Boles
Tags Multiplication, Winter Activity, SCOOT Game, 4-digit Addition, Writing Prompts, January, December, Place Value, Literacy, Reading
Lesson 7: Movies of the Mind - How to Show not Tell - A Zombie Wrote my Narrative Essay with Mr. Butt and Bonefish
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities
What Does “Showing Not Telling” in Writing Really Mean and How Do You Tell the Difference? Learn concepts that make it easier for kids to write visually and to understand why it is more stimulating to the reader. Each lesson contains a story that illustrates the concept being taught. This is followed by an assessment to evaluate a student’s understanding of the concept and a lesson review.
Author Scary Good Writing With Mr. Butt and Bonefish
Tags How To Write A Narrative Essay, Creative Writing, How To Write A Story, How To Show Not Tell, How To Write Action, Writing Action, How To Write With Action Verbs, Action Verbs, Scary Good Writing
Contractions Activity
ELA, Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This activity is great for helping students to understand and use contractions in their writing. The activity includes matching two word phrase cards to contraction cards. This is a great way for students to see how contractions are formed and used.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Contractions
Let's Write RAFT Writing Activity
ELA, Grammar, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This activity is great for helping students write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. It's a great way to help them improve their writing skills.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Adjectives, Narratives, Prompts, Raft Writing Prompts Language Arts
Letter G Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students can practice reading and writing letter G words with these vocabulary and tracing cards. These cards include bold, clear images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter G. This set contains a total of 12 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing card, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter G and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. When to Use * Literacy Center * Writing Center * Wall display in writing or reading center * Small Group Activity * Pocket Chart Display * Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter G words. Students will love the vibrant, easy to recognize pictures and the big, bold words. Skills Assessed * Beginning Sounds * Tracing Skills * Letter Formation * Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity that students can reuse over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter G, Letter G Activities, Vocabulary Cards, Tracing Activity, Alphabet Activities, Writing Center, Tracing Words, Letter Formation, Word Wall Cards, Letter Of The Week
Letter H Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students can practice reading and writing letter H words with these vocabulary and tracing cards. These cards include bold, clear images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter H. This set contains a total of 12 unique vocabulary cards with their corresponding tracing card, making these cards perfect for a wall display or a writing center activity. These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter H and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. When to Use * Literacy Center * Writing Center * Wall display in writing or reading center * Small Group Activity * Pocket Chart Display * Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter H words. Students will love the vibrant, easy to recognize pictures and the big, bold words. Skills Assessed * Beginning Sounds * Tracing Skills * Letter Formation * Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity that students can reuse over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter H, Letter H Activities, Alphabet Activities, Letter Of The Week, Tracing Activity, Writing Center, Preschool Writing Center, Vocabulary Cards
50 States Research Activity
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This activity is perfect for helping students learn about the 50 states! Through shared research and writing projects , students will be able to learn about each state in an engaging and interactive way.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Prompts, Research, States, America
Paragraph Writing - My Hero
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Do your students need help with the writing process and writing a simple 5 sentence paragraph.? This product helps students write a 5 sentence paragraph about their hero. Writing about something personal will help students come up with their ideas easier. There are two brainstorm/ graphic organizer pages included in this product. These will help students get all of their thoughts down before beginning the writing process. Before beginning, you could have a class discussion about what makes a hero, and why someone might choose a person to be their hero. The first graphic organizer would be good for students to fill out while following along. I have included some final draft pages for you to use. I also have provided examples of how the graphic organizers might be filled out. I've posted this product for grades 2nd through 4th. How much guidance you give your students would depend on your class's writing abilities. For second grade, you would most likely guide students through this assignment. For 3rd or 4th graders, they may be able to do more on their own.
Author Life with 5 Boys
Tags Paragraph Writing, 5 Sentence Paragraph, Paragraph Practice, What Makes Someone A Hero Paragraph, Hero Lesson Plans High School, Hero Paragraph, What Is A Hero Paragraph
Letter I Trains Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Children who have a fascination for trains will delight in refining their skills in letter recognition and initiating sounds with these inventive alphabet worksheets and cards! Each activity sheet and card game encourages students to participate actively and enjoy themselves as they craft trains to showcase their letter acumen. Here's What's Included: - Eight multicolored train engine cards - Twelve train car images starting with the letter - Eight train cars exhibiting the letter on the carriage - Four mats designed for sorting train tracks - Three direction and cover cards for the task box - One worksheet aimed at sorting capital and lowercase letters - A pair of worksheets for practicing handwriting - Two worksheets centered on initial sounds This compilation of activities prompts students to construct trains to rehearse letter recognition for both uppercase and lowercase forms, letter creation of both types, and the initiation sounds for both the long I and short I sounds. The package offers both practical sorting cards and cut-and-paste worksheets for students, all wrapped in an entertaining train theme. Appropriate Times to Use: - In a Literacy Center - During Small Group Learning - For Independent Practice - As Morning Assignments - As a Task Box Activity The train sorting cards are ideally sized for a task box activity , allowing for a speedy setup and convenient cleanup for this literacy center or small group task. The worksheets serve well for self-study, morning tasks, or group activities. Skills Evaluated: - Letter Recognition - Differentiating Between Capital and Lowercase Letters - Letter Formation - Initial Sounds - Sorting Long and Short Vowel Sounds All worksheets are ready for immediate use. Teachers simply need to print them and distribute to students. The train cards form a straightforward, low-preparation literacy center activity that can be laminated for prolonged use, thus making this activity reusable time and again.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Beginning Sounds, Handwriting Practice, Letter I, Letter I Activities, Letter I Worksheets