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Enhance learning through tactile experiences with cut and paste activities that combine creativity and skill development. This collection includes sorting exercises, craft projects, and interactive worksheets. By integrating these activities into your lessons, you can support manual dexterity and engagement.
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Guided Reading Level H - How Animals Stay Warm (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - How Animals Stay Warm (Level H) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: How Animals Stay Warm Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Life Science Primary Topic: Animal ways to stay warm in cold places Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Animals must stay warm to live in places with snow and ice. Body coverings can help animals stay warm (thick fur and feathers that trap heat). Some animals use body fat for warmth (blubber acts like a “warm blanket” and keeps cold water from reaching the body). Animals can use behaviors to stay warm (penguins huddle close and share body heat; some animals go underground; some sit in the sun). Learning Goals Explain why animals must stay warm to live in snow and ice. Describe how thick fur helps keep warm air near an animal’s skin. Describe how blubber helps animals stay warm, including in icy water. Describe how feathers help birds stay warm by trapping heat. Identify actions animals take to stay warm (huddling, going into a burrow, sitting in the sun). Key Vocabulary From the Text arctic — very cold, snowy place. blubber — thick fat under skin that helps keep warm. feathers — soft bird covering that helps trap heat. huddle — stand very close together in a group. burrow — a deep hole an animal digs to go underground. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What are some ways animals might stay warm when it is very cold? Comprehension questions: Why must animals stay warm to live in snow and ice? Comprehension questions: How does blubber help a seal swim in the icy ocean? Comprehension questions: What do penguins do in a group to stay warm? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Animals, Life Science
skip counting by 20s bingo - boards 1-5
Math, Patterns, Early Math, Numbers, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Skip Counting by 20s Bingo engages students in practicing skip counting, a key math skill. This fun game includes 5 colorful bingo boards to print, laminate, and reuse, plus calling cards and playing squares. To play, students cover squares on their boards when numbers are called. The first to cover 3 squares in a row wins! Use buttons or counters if needed. Extend the game by adding more boards (sold separately). This game allows flexibility for whole group, small group, or independent practice. Students will love honing skip counting skills with this engaging bingo game. Check out other skip counting and math games from this teacher-author in the links below, including fractions and times tables games .
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Skip Counting, Counting, Skip Counting Games, Skip Counting Activities, Skip Counting Bingo, Skip Counting By 20s, Skip Counting By 20, Cccskb20s, Cccskba, Counting In 20s
Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - The Spinner
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short U: The Spinner Sample Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game As the game starts, the spinner will already be in action. Simply press stop for it to stop on a picture. Students need to choose the correct word. Correct word will flash, incorrect will go dim. Use the next arrow to move onto the next round. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Extremely fun spinner game to practice short U with your students. All words and pictures are on the screen throughout so plenty of chance to practice reading and recognizing key short U words with each student. 16 rounds gives chance for a lot of the class to play the game itself. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. Includes sound effects for added entertainment FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE 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, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Cvc Games
Compound Word Match Up
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource is a Compound Word Match Up. They can be printed in color or black and white. This is a great pair game that can be placed in a literacy center for students to enjoy!
Author Literacy Life
Tags Compound Words, Butterfly, Matching Activity, Vocabulary, Task Cards
Cut Out And Write The Story Of The Gingerbread Man (6-9 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
The Cut Out And Write The Story Of The Gingerbread Man: An educational resource designed for children aged 6-9, perfect for those studying in Grade 1 to Grade 4. Its main aim is to foster the early development of creative writing and language arts skills. Featured stories include classics like: 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' 'The Gingerbread Man' These tales serve as examples that assist young learners with understanding the various concepts related to structuring a story including character creation, setting up the landscape, and plot configuration. Main components: Cut-Out Activity : Dotted lines on each page prompt the kids to cut out parts of the story, scramble them around, and then reorder it logically from beginning to end - thus learning nuances of narrative order and storytelling structure. Creative Writing Enhancement: After reading through well-known tales, students rewrite these stories adding more details resulting in richer narratives full of creativity. Persistent Engagement with Intriguing Challenges: This packet cleverly engages young minds by prompting them to extend storylines producing intriguing narratives based on their personal ideas using consistent evidence from text. Not just focusing on creative writing abilities enhancement, this resource supports various teaching methods that are flexible across different learning setups such as large classrooms lead by teachers or small study groups among peers or even individual home assignments promoting independent idea brainstorming sessions. Few more Details: Included within these activities are silhouette pictures accompanying each section offering visual cues about possible events or characters within each storyline part allowing kids’ imaginations run fleet. Delivered in a PDF format containing concise yet detailed eight pages, this resource is meticulously structured with ample fun elements ensuring enjoyable writing practice for young learners.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Educational Resource, Creative Writing, Language Arts, Storytelling Skills, Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 2 Sample: Graduation (Google Slides)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Common Core, Vocabulary, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. Google Slides Version This is the Slides editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 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. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), 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 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. 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. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. 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. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
Letter C Counting to Ten Puzzles
Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
This Letter C Counting to 10 Puzzles is a counting math puzzle for the letter C. This resource is great for practicing number recognition and practicing counting up to 10. This is a quick and easy activity to give students who need practice with ordering numbers and counting practice up to 10, with one to one correspondence. These math puzzles are suitable for preschool aged children and kindergarteners who need practice with numbers. This counting puzzle math center can be used in the following ways * Math centers * Puzzle centers * Small group activities * Morning work * Task Box Activity * Emergency sub plans * Quick counting assessment * Quick number recognition assessment * Quick number ordering assessment Skills assessed with this letter C puzzle counting activity * Ability to count to 10 * Ability to order numbers successfully from 1 to 10 * Fine Motor Skills * Recognition of things that begin with the letter C This counting math center is low prep. All that is required is for the teacher to print it out, cut it out and laminate if desired. Once created, this puzzle counting center can be used over and over. The provide a great way for students to practice counting to 10 and practicing letter sound recognition for beginning sounds at the same time. Students can work on this counting center independently, in pairs, or in small groups to complete. These puzzles can be easily stored in small plastic containers since as a task box or in small plastic bags to ensure all the pieces stay together. This puzzle center is easy to set out and for students to clean up. For similar resources, visit my store!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter C, Letter C Activities, Math Centers, Counting To 10, Counting Puzzles, Alphabet Puzzles, Alphabet Activities, Counting To Ten, Number Recognition, Number Order
COLOR BY NUMBER | NUMBERS 1 TO 10
Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Hello! I thank you infinitely for your interest in my educational store! I am a teacher who strives every day to produce these great educational resources for children, so I thank you because with your downloads you are helping a lot to promote my personal and professional work. 1. Brief introduction: Hello, thank you very much for being interested in this educational document. This document will help you a lot both in the classroom if you are a teacher, as well as if you homeschool and want to stimulate your children from home. 2. Title of the educational resource: This document is titled "Teaching material for children" 3. Topic to work on: Thanks to this educational document, we are going to work on a basic topic that every child and/or student should master. 4. Area of knowledge where it should be applied: Thanks to this document, we will address a topic and at the same time an important area of learning. 5. Number of pages it contains: This educational document contains the following number of pages available and ready to be used by you, you just have to download and print the document to start using it in your classroom. 6. Is it available in color or black/white? This document and/or set of educational sheets is available in color and also in certain parts contains black and white, however it is generally suggested that the teaching material be designed in color so that it is much more attractive for your students, awakening their attention and interest. 7. In what version is it available? This document is available in PDF version, A4 size, because we consider that this size is the original and most common standard. 8. Editable/Non-Editable: This educational document and/or set of educational sheets is not editable, because this way you will be able to use it much more easily. 9. Keywords: children, primary education, resources for children, free resources, primary resources, resources for primary education. 10. How do I print it? You can print this document in PDF format, A4 size. 11. How to apply it in class? You can apply this document individually or also in a group, it all depends on the criteria of the educator who is going to apply this sheet. 12. Will they need extra elements to use this sheet? Yes, perhaps the students when using this sheet will need pencils, colors, or perhaps scissors, eraser. It all depends on the point of view of the educator. 13. Standards: This educational document has not been prepared based on any specific standard. 14: Answer Key: This educational document does not contain an attached answer key. 15. Application Variations: This document can be applied in multiple ways, it all depends on the creativity of the teacher. This file is for personal use only. It is not allowed to be resold or shared with others.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
Tags COLORING, COLORING ACTIVITIES, NUMBERS, FREE RESOURCES
Number Recognition 0-10 Bingo - Boards 26-30
Math, Early Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Games
Number Recognition 0-10 Bingo provides a fun, engaging way for students to practice identifying numbers 0-10. This math game includes 5 colorful bingo boards with accompanying calling cards. To play, students cover squares on their board as numbers are drawn. The first to cover 3 squares in a row wins! Use buttons, counters or dry erase markers as playing pieces. Lamination makes the game durable for repeated use. This bingo game helps build number sense, an essential early math skill. It's perfect for whole group lessons, small group practice, or independent work. Differentiate by allowing some students to recognize numerals while others count dotted quantities. Extend learning by creating more boards or making calling cards with number words. With endless adaptability, this game offers a lively way to reinforce foundational number skills.
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Number Recognition, Number Sense, Number Recognition Games, Number Sense Game, Number Recognition Bingo, Number Recognition Activities, Cccnrb010, Number Identification, Number Identification Activity, Number Identification Game
Popcorn Alphabet Puzzles
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Centers
Teach your preschool and kindergarten students the letters of the alphabet with a wonderful popcorn themed activity with these letter puzzles. Designed to reinforce letter identification skills, these puzzles provide a fun and interactive way for students to practice recognizing and matching capital and lowercase letters. As students piece together the two halves of each box of popcorn, they will develop their letter recognition abilities. These alphabet puzzles are a great educational tool to enhance early literacy and also make learning the alphabet an enjoyable experience for young learners. What is Included: This resource contains 26 two-piece alphabet puzzles for matching capital and lowercase letters for each letter of the alphabet. The hands-on nature of these puzzles gives students a tactile way to practice matching uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Students can complete these puzzles independently or with a partner. When to Use Early Finishers - If students finish their work early, they can use these puzzles for extra practice. Small Group Work - Teachers can use these puzzles to target small groups of students who need more practice. Literacy Center - Students can practice building words individually or with a partner in a literacy center . Morning Tub or Basket - Students can work independently or with a partner to complete the puzzles while waiting on classmates to arrive at class. Tasks Boxes - These puzzles fit well in tasks boxes making literacy centers easy to set up and put away. Skills Assessed: Letter Recognition and Identification for Capital and Lowercase Letters Matching Capital Letters with their Corresponding Lowercase Letters Ability to place single letters in alphabetical order These popcorn alphabet puzzles are a low prep option for teachers. They just need to be printed out and cut apart before being added to the desired activity location. The puzzles can be laminated for durability if desired.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Alphabet Puzzles, Letter Recognition, Alphabet Activities
AB Word Family Sentence Matching
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Practice reading fluency and reading comprehension with this hands on AB word family sentence and picture matching activity. This phonics based reading activity contains decodable sentences and bold, easy to recognize pictures to match and sort. This AB Word Family packet includes: * A set of sentences cards with AB words and simple sight words. * A set of picture cards that match each sentence. In this literacy center , students will read the sentences and then match the sentence with the correct picture. This will make a great literacy center for students learning the AB word family and practicing reading comprehension. This literacy activity allows kindergartners and first graders to receive ample practice reading AB words in the context of a sentence. Ways to Use * Morning Tubs or Buckets * Literacy Center * Small Group Instruction * Matching Game * Partner Activity These simple sentence and picture cards allow students to have a hands on way to practice reading comprehension as well as practice words in the AB word family. They will have fun and stay engaged as they complete this literacy activity. Students can work alone or with a partner to complete this literacy center or station. Alternative Ways to Use: * Place magnets on the back of the picture cards and sentences and use a cookie tray to sort the cards. * Place the sentences in a file folder and place hook and loop fasteners to the cards and the file folders to make file folder activity. Skills Assessed: * Reading AB Words * Reading Sight Words * Reading Comprehension This phonics center is low prep. The teacher simply needs to print each page, cut apart and laminate for a reusable center . The pieces can be stored inside a pencil box for easy set up and storage.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags AB Word Family, Sentence Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Literacy Center, CVC Words, AB Words, Kindergarten Literacy, Literacy Station, Phonics Station, Sentence With Families
Limerick Activity
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about famous places in different countries. Limerick Do you like reading poetry? If yes, what is your favorite poem? Do you have a favorite poet? If yes, tell us more about him/her. What are the types of poetry? Have you ever tried to write a poem before? If yes, tell us more about it. What is acrostic poem? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is limerick? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is sonnet? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? What is haiku? Dow you know who is the first writer to write it? Can you write one? Limerick Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic place. Limerick This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Create a fun limerick using at least 2 of the following things. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Limerick Activity, Limerick, Limerick Facts, Limerick Facts For Kids, Poetry, Poetry Facts, Poetry Facts For Kids, Poem, Poems , Poems Facts For Kids
skip counting by 1000s bingo - boards 11-15
Math, Patterns, Early Math, Numbers, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Skip Counting by 1000s Bingo reinforces skip counting skills through an engaging game . Students use bingo boards, calling cards, and playing pieces to practice counting by 1000s. The teacher draws a calling card and students search their boards, covering the matching number with a playing piece. First to cover 3 spaces in a row wins! Use this game for whole-class practice, small group remediation, or even at home. With 5 unique boards and calling cards, it provides reusable practice. Laminate for durability. Extend the game by combining it with other sets available in my shop. Check out complementary skip counting and math resources like fractions bingo, number bonds activities, and times tables games also available in my shop. This skip counting game makes math practice fun!
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Skip Counting, Counting, Skip Counting Games, Skip Counting Activities, Skip Counting Bingo, Skip Counting By 1000s, Skip Counting By 1000, Cccskb1000s, Counting In 1000s
Guided Reading Level M - Acid Rain (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Physics, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This Guided Reading Book - Acid Rain (Level M) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Acid Rain Genre: Nonfiction (informational science text) Subject: Science (Earth & Environmental Science) Primary Topic: Causes, effects, and solutions for acid rain Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Book Teaches Best Explains how human activities (factories, power plants, and vehicles) change the chemistry of the air by releasing gases into the sky. Describes a chemical reaction in the clouds where gases mix with water vapor and oxygen to form acids that stay suspended in the air. Defines acid rain as acids falling to the ground as rain or snow, and notes it can also fall as fog or as dry dust during a drought. Uses the pH scale to compare normal rain (about 5.6) to acid rain (often between 4.2 and 4.4). Shows environmental impacts on forests (nutrients dissolving; difficulty taking up water) and on lakes/streams (changes to water chemistry that affect fish and other animals). Learning Goals Describe how rain is part of the water cycle and helps plants and animals survive. Identify gases released by factories, power plants, and vehicles that contribute to acid rain. Explain how gases high in the clouds can react and form acids that stay in the air. Use details from the text to compare normal rain and acid rain using pH numbers. Describe how acid rain can affect forests, lakes, streams, fish, birds, and other animals. Explain one way people can help reduce acid rain by using cleaner energy sources. Key Vocabulary From the Text chemistry — how materials can change when they mix. atmosphere — the air that surrounds Earth. reaction — a change that happens when substances mix. drought — a long time with little or no rain. nutrients — substances living things need to grow healthy. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What do you think might happen when gases from cars and factories mix with water in the air? Comprehension questions: What gases do factories and power plants release when they burn fuels like coal? Comprehension questions: What happens to these gases high in the clouds, according to the text? Comprehension questions: What is one way people can help reduce acid rain in this book? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Earth Science, Physics
Elementary Architects Project Based Learning: Design & Explore Area (Grade 2-4)
Math, Measurements, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
Architects Wanted! Hire students to design a one-room space in this engaging math project for grades 2-4. Students will enjoy pretending to be little architects as they learn how to calculate area and estimate flooring needs for their custom room design. This 23-page packet includes 5 detailed lesson plans to introduce the project and provide structure for independent work time. Students will brainstorm ideas, read architectural blueprints, measure with standard units, and apply math skills to create their own floor plan masterpiece. Two sets of exit slips allow teachers to check for understanding along the way. When the projects are complete, students will reflect on the process and get paid with play money for their work! This cross-curricular activity integrates reading, writing, math, and art standards in an authentic way.
Author Beyond Traditional Math
Tags Architects, Floor Plan, Area, Math Project, Cross-curricular
Unions Simulation (An engaging way to teach Industrialization and Urbanization)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games
The Unions Simulation is an engaging 21-page teaching resource that allows students to simulate the tense relationships that existed between union leaders and company leaders during the Industrialization and Urbanization of America. Through guided slides, a warm-up activity, goal statement, agenda, mini-lecture slides, and an immersive in-class simulation with directions, students take on roles of both workers and managers in the early 20th century labor movement. An exit ticket assignment is also included to assess student understanding. This fun and interactive game is an impactful way for educators to cover key aspects of this important era in American history across grades 7-12. With differentiated materials for both individuals and groups, it can be implemented in various ways such as whole class, small groups, or as a homework supplement.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Unions, Simulation, Industrialization, Urbanization, Labor Movement, Interactive, Engaging, Immersive, Differentiated
Guided Reading Level K - The World of Goats (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Life Sciences, Animals, Pre-Reading, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This Guided Reading Book - The World of Goats (Level K) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: The World of Goats Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Life Science + Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: Goat traits, behaviors, and how they help Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): K What This Book Teaches Best Describes goats as “smart and curious” animals that live in many places around the world. Explains body parts that help goats move and stay safe (horns, hooves, and special eyes that help them “see all around”). Teaches what goats eat by defining them as “herbivores” and naming plants they munch on (grass, leafy bushes, bark). Highlights goat abilities and behaviors (climbing steep, rocky cliffs; kids running and jumping; goats playing and gently bumping heads). Connects goats to farm life by stating they provide milk and wool. Learning Goals Students will identify key goat traits and behaviors described in the text. Students will explain how horns and hooves help goats, using details from the text. Students will describe how a goat’s special eyes help it stay safe. Students will explain what herbivores eat and list plants goats munch on from the text. Students will describe how goats communicate and what a “bleat” can help a mother goat do. Students will describe how goats can be helpful to people on a farm, according to the text. Key Vocabulary From the Text curious — wanting to learn more by exploring. hooves — hard feet that help goats walk. rectangles — shapes with four sides and four corners. herbivores — animals that eat only plants. bleat — the sound a goat makes. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What features might help goats live in different places? Comprehension questions: How do a goat’s special eyes help it stay safe? Comprehension questions: What kinds of plants does the book say goats like to munch on? Comprehension questions: Why do goats gently bump their heads when they play together? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Life Science, Animals
Letter M Cut and Paste Worksheets
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These cut and paste worksheets for the letter M are great for letter recognition and beginning sounds. They are a quick and easy activity to give students who need practice with recognizing the letter M from amongst other letters or for those students who need extra practice distinguishing between the initial sounds in words. It is a great resource for students to practice recognizing the letter, or to evaluate students on their knowledge of the letter and its sound at the beginning of words. These cut and paste worksheets are perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who are working on identifying the most common initial /m/ sound in words as well as students who are learning to recognize the letter M in both capital and lowercase form. There are 3 different worksheets for students to use to practice the letter M * Sorting letters that are the letter M from letters that are not the letter M * Cut and paste page where students will glue the pictures that begin with the letter M on the map. * Sorting page where students will look through various forms of print and cut out examples of the letter and sort by capital letters and lowercase letters. These alphabet worksheets can be used in the following ways * Literacy centers * Fine motor skills centers * Small group activities * Homework * Morning work * Emergency sub plans Skills assessed with these letter M worksheets * Letter M Recognition * Initial Sound of the letter M * Cutting skills * Fine Motor Skills Three of the worksheets are print and go. You only need to add scissors and glue. The other worksheet is low prep, as you need to gather printed materials for students to cut out examples of the letters in addition to scissors and glue.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Beginning Sounds, Letter Recognition, Preschool Worksheets, Letter Of The Week, Kindergarten Worksheets, Letter L, Letter L Activities, Letter L Worksheets, Letter M Cut And Paste Worksheets
ADDITION+SUBTRACTION OPERATIONS | 5 FREE WORKSHEETS
Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Early Learning, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Pre-K, Activities, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Games, Worksheets
ADDITION+SUBTRACTION OPERATIONS | 5 FREE WORKSHEETS THIS RESOURCE HAVE 5 FUNNY EXERCISES OF ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION. INTRODUCTION: EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS is dedicated to providing high-quality educational content to help children learn efficiently and with joy. Check out our full store to find materials focused on reading, writing, math, and Spanish. We're excited to be part of your learning experience! MAIN INFORMATION: 1) What types of activities or content does this document include? This type of document contains educational activities, all specially designed to be developed and understood in an easy and educational way. 2) How can this material support children's learning or development? This material will help our students learn in an educational way. It will support your students by guiding them in a much more playful way to achieve easy and rapid learning. 3) What specific skills are developed using this resource? Students will be able to develop their attention, concentration, creativity, and imagination skills. It will also allow students to develop their cognitive skills such as comprehension, analysis, and others. 4) Who is the ideal audience for this document? This document and/or teaching resource is primarily intended for young students, meaning those between the ages of 5 and 12, in other words, students in early childhood and/or primary education. However, it can also be used by the general public if required. SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1) Does this material allow for custom editing? This educational document is available in PDF format, so you cannot edit it. You simply need to download and then print it. 2) What main topic does the resource cover? This document has been developed to address a basic topic that children in kindergarten through elementary school should master. This document will also be helpful to the general public who want to learn. 3) What version does this document correspond to? This educational resource is designed in PDF format, which will make your download experience much simpler and easier to use.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, MATH, MATH RESOURCES, ADDITION, SUBTRACTION
100th Day of School Math Center - Fill the Ten Frames
Math, Numbers, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
Students can celebrate the 100th day of school with this Fill the Ten Frames worksheet. This worksheet makes a great 100th day station or activity for students to have fun counting to 100 by 10. This activity will keep students engaged as they count to 100. What is Included: This product contains one worksheet for counting to 100 using tens frames. How to Use: Students will place objects, stickers or color in the tens frames to reach 100. Students may use the same thing on all the tens frames or use different objects for each set of ten. Things that can be used are: * stickers * mini erasers * sequins * small googly eyes * dot with cotton swab. * color in with marker or crayons * colored glue dots * centimeter cubes When to Use * 100th day center or station * independent activity * morning work * take home project for the 100th day for students to fill in at home and being back to share with the class * emergency sub plans Skills Assessed * Counting to 100 * Counting by 10s * Fine motor skills when placing objects * One to one correspondence - placing only 1 object in each square This counting to 100 page is no prep. The teacher just needs to print the page and hand it to students. If done in the classroom, the teacher will need to provide the items that students will need to place inside each square. If done as stations, the teacher may want to laminate each page for durability so students can reuse the pages for extra practice with counting to 100. If using stickers or if gluing objects to the page, laminating would not be desired.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags 100th Day Of School, 100th Day Celebration, 100th Day Math Center, Ten Frames, Counting To 100, Counting By 10, Kindergarten Math
Abuela's Weave Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
Enhance your students' reading experience with this comprehensive companion for "Abuela's Weave" by Omar S. Casteneda. Featuring 38 ready-to-use activities, this resource is perfect for customizing learning to meet your students' needs and academic abilities. ⭐️ Save over 20% by purchasing the BUNDLE, which includes IRA supplemental activities for other picture books in the Fountas and Pinnell Text Set, Facing Challenges, such as "Courage" by Bernard Waber and "Roller Coaster" by Maria Frazee. Designed to save you time and engage students effectively, these activities foster higher-level thinking skills and encourage textual evidence-based responses. Students will enjoy interactive and educational activities, while you appreciate having high-quality resources at your fingertips. ⭐️ Included in this Resource: Making Predictions Judging by the Cover Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Connections Visualizing Making Inferences Character Traits (Esperanza) Character Traits (Esperanza & Abuela) Character Inside & Out (Esperanza) Character Inside & Out (Abuela) Character Feelings (Esperanza) Character Feelings (Abuela) Character Development (Esperanza) Character Development (Abuela) Character Change (Esperanza) Overcoming Obstacles Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting the Scene Compare & Contrast Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Theme Sensory Details Author's Message Trip to the Market Dear Diary Tapestry Design Advertisement Caught on Social Media 2 Crossword Puzzles (Answer Keys Included) 2 Word Search Puzzles (Answer Keys Included) Wait... There's More! Book Review All About Guatemala Please note, this resource is designed for extension read-aloud activities only. The book "Abuela's Weave" is not included.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Abuela's Weave, Book Companion, Interactive Read-aloud, Reading Comprehension, Elementary Reading, IRA, Fountas And Pinnell, Reading Activities, Read-aloud Activities
Taboo Speaking Game - Weather Vocabulary
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games
This taboo speaking game is ideal for all of your students and is the perfect practice activity for your ESL students. This game is engaging for students and entices cooperative learning for them. This game includes weather vocabulary. There are 30 cards. Instructions are included.
Author Love Learning Languages
Tags Weather Vocabulary, ESL Taboo, ESL Activity, Weather Activity, Taboo Speaking Game, Speaking Of The Weather, 97008 Weather, Weather 97008, Taboo Teaching, Teacher Taboo, Download Taboo, Game Of Taboo Words, Taboo Activities, Weather Vocab, Taboo Japanese Game, The Speaking Game
Overlapping Patterns Drawing Prompts | Creative Art Enrichment
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Fine Arts, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Activities
Overlapping Patterns Drawing Prompts | Creative Art Enrichment & Imagination Boost These printable drawing prompts are engaging and easy to use that will boost your students imagination and creativity. Students are able to create designs from each overlapping pattern and learn about shapes, lines, and patterns. For more creative ideas, visit Doodle Thinks website! Incorporating this Resource into Everyday Teaching: Integrating this tool into your standard teaching routine encourages students to broaden their creative minds through art while solidifying their knowledge of some elements of art. Included in this download: 5 Colorful Drawing Prompts 5 Black and White Drawing Prompts Pedagogical Applications: This resource can be effectively used during whole group instruction. Individual activities or when working in small groups. Your learners will find the prompts easy to understand and they help facilitate interactive peer-learning when utilized within a group or team (partner) setting. Plus, you may even use them as a calming brain break activity, homeschool drawing time, sub days, or they could serve as engaging tasks for early finishers! Versatility & Effectiveness: This educational yet engaging resource encourages creativity and ensures all learners enjoy each drawing prompt. Thanks for supporting Doodle Thinks and have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
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Tags Grid Drawing, Alphabet, Art Education, Fine Motor Skills, Creativity, Drawing, Build Confidence, Learn The Alphabet, Drawing Accuracy, Art Printables
Start Your Own Composter Activity
Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Environmental Science, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about STEM. Start Your Own Composter Do you like STEM subjects? what is your favorite one? Have you ever tried to plant a seed? If yes, tell us more about it. Or have you ever tried to invent something? If yes, tell us more about it. And how do you think it will help us? Have you ever seen a microorganism under a microscope? What was it? And how it looked like? Mathematics is a marvelous subject. Let' sharpen our brains and solve some equations. Do you like timetable tricks? What is your favorite one? Do you know how to code? Have you ever created an app or a game before? If yes, how was it like? Start Your Own Composter Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this fantastic topic. Start Your Own Composter This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Bring an old plastic bottle or box and start your composter by choosing the items you will add first, then complete the following journal. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Start Your Own Composter Activity, Start Your Own Composter, Composter Activity, Composter, Composters, Composters Facts, Composter Facts For Kids, Environment, Environment Facts