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Kindergarten Spelling Unit | Spelling Curriculum | Spelling Lists
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This adorable and comprehensive year-long spelling curriculum will be perfect for your kindergarteners. These lists are organized by Dolch Sight Words- so it will also support your literacy goals. See below for a list of when the different sight words are covered. Each week has 5 words provided and also provides space for 5 of your own words. Only five words are covered each week so that your kindergartner won't be overwhelmed and you can really focus on learning these important words. For the extra word spaces you can choose whether to add thematic words or personal spelling words. This resource includes enough spelling lists for 30 weeks. Over 400 pages!! Each Week Includes: - Teacher poster with spelling words (printed n color) - Teacher call out page with sentences to read out during the test (printed in color) - Bulletin board strips to display each word (in color) - Weekly spelling list cover sheet - Dotted flashcards (to trace and then practice each word) - Spelling worksheet to trace each word twice and write each word twice. - Sight word worksheet with 5 activities for each word - Cut-out letters to spell each word - Spelling test template **These lists cover pre-primer words first, then primer words, then the lists are finished with the easiest words from the common nouns list. Also Provided: Overall Kindergarten Grade Spelling Word List Spelling Test Template 2 to a Page Spelling Test Template 1 to a Page Personal Spelling List Practice Sheet Extra Spelling Practice Sheet Dolch Sight Word Spelling By Week: Week 1- a, and, big, away, blue (Pre-primer words) Week 2- can, come, down, find, help (Pre-primer words) Week 3- for, here, funny, I, go (Pre-primer words) Week 4- in, is, it, jump, little (Pre-primer words) Week 5- look, make, me, my, not (Pre-primer words) Week 6- one, play, red, run, said (Pre-primer words) Week 7- see, the, three, to, two (Pre-primer words) Week 8- up, we, where, yellow, you (Pre-primer words) Week 9- all, am, are, at, ate (Primer words) Week 10- be, black, brown, but, came (Primer words) Week 11- did, do, eat, four, get (Primer words) Week 12- good, have, he, into, like (Primer words) Week 13- must, new, no, now, on (Primer words) Week 14- our, out, please, pretty, ran (Primer words) Week 15- ride, saw, say, she, so (Primer words) Week 16- soon, that, there, they, this (Primer words) Week 17- too, under, want, was, well (Primer words) Week 18- went, what, white, who, will (Primer words) Week 19- with, yes, baby, back, ball (Primer words and common nouns) Week 20- bed, bell, bird, boat, box (Common nouns) Week 21- boy, cake, car, cat, coat (Common nouns) Week 22- corn, cow, day, dog, door (Common nouns) Week 23- duck, egg, eye, farm, feet (Common nouns) Week 24- fire, fish, game, girl, grass (Common nouns) Week 25- hand, head, hill, home, kitty (Common nouns) Week 26- leg, man, men, milk, money (Common nouns) Week 27- name, nest, paper, party, pig (Common nouns) Week 28- rain, ring, seed, shoe, snow (Common nouns) Week 29- song, stick, sun, time, top (Common nouns) Week 30- toy, tree, way, wind, wood (Common nouns) Need Other Levels of Spelling? Check these out: - Kindergarten Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 1st Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 2nd Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 3rd Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 4th Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 5th Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 6th Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 7th Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum - 8th Grade Spelling Year-Long Curriculum Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Dolch Sight Words, Fry Sight Words, Phonics, Spelling Worksheets, Spelling Tests, Emerging Writers, Spelling Activities, Spelling Printables, Easy Prep Spelling, Kinder
8th Grade Spelling Unit | Spelling Curriculum | Spelling Lists
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This amazing spelling curriculum has been designed to provide everything you need for your eighth graders as they study spelling. These lists are organized by by spelling rule and pattern. Common core and other educational standards and recommendations were consulted and used as these lists and activities were compiled. Read below to find out which patterns and rules are studied each week. Each week has 10 words assigned but also provides space for 5 personal words. You can choose whether to add thematic words or review spelling words. This resource includes enough spelling lists to cover 30 school weeks. Each Week Includes: - Teacher poster with spelling list and spelling rule or pattern (in color) - Teacher call out page with example sentences to read out during the test (in color) - Weekly cover sheet - Pretest printout - Spelling worksheet to trace each word twice and write each word twice. - Spelling worksheet to trace each word once and write each word three times. - Spelling worksheet to read a sentence and circle the correctly spelled word. - Spelling worksheet to identify the correctly spelled words. - Spelling test printout Also Provided: 8th Grade Spelling Word List Showing all the words for the year Spelling Test Template 2 to a Page Spelling Test Template 1 to a Page Personal Spelling List Practice Sheet Extra Spelling Practice Sheet Spelling Rules and Patterns By Week: Week 1- Words that end with -ent/-ant Week 2- Vowel -i words Week 3- Double consonants Week 4- Homophones Week 5- Adding an -s to the end of a word Week 6- Vowel -o words Week 7- Double consonants Week 8- Adding a prefix Week 9- Tricky endings including -ent/-ant, -ence/-ance, and -ery/-ary. Week 10- Vowel -a words Week 11- Suffix -ous Week 12- Homophones Week 13- Double consonants Week 14- Double the ending consonant when adding an -ed or -ing Week 15- Vowel digraphs that get mixed up such as -au/-ua, and -ia /-ai. Week 16- Words that end with -ar/-or/-er Week 17- Words with an -ai vowel digraph Week 18- Verbs in an -ing form Week 19- Confusing consonants Week 20- Adding a suffix Week 21- Words with an -ee or -ea that often get confused Week 22- Homophones Week 23- Words that have an -ly ending Week 24- Silent letters Week 25- Combing two words to make one, some require changes Week 26- Words with the vowel combinations -ei and -ie Week 27- Confusing ends including -le/-el and -age/-ege Week 28- Consonant blends including -sc and -gh Week 29- Words that have an -ly ending Week 30- Commonly misspelled words I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Spelling Patterns, Spelling Rules, Spelling Worksheets, Spelling Activities, Spelling Tests, Vocabulary, Spelling Printables, Printable Spelling, Spelling List, Quiz
Positive and Negative Thinking Worksheet
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How we internally process situations greatly impacts our emotions and behaviors. This insightful worksheet helps kids identify unhelpful thought patterns and reframe thinking to cultivate resilience. Children can think about what negative thoughts they have when they are angry, common cognitive distortions like catastrophizing events or personalizing blame and then think about positive thoughts they can have which will help them build self-awareness around anger triggers and empowers positive reappraisal. When you’re feeling angry or frustrated you can change your behavior with your thoughts. Negative thoughts might make you do something you shouldn’t, where as positive thoughts might help you to calm down. Teachers can incorporate the worksheet into social-emotional learning curriculum alongside impulse control or conflict resolution materials and work on positive self-talk. Counselors may utilize it in sessions about managing emotional outbursts constructively. Caregivers can walk through examples at home to help children push pause on knee-jerk reactions. By unpacking counterproductive thinking cycles, students gain power over anger triggers. The engaging format makes rewiring thoughts achievable without judgment. Kids emerge better equipped to employ logical thinking and make values-based choices despite difficult emotions. Simple yet profoundly empowering, this worksheet builds resilience by adjusting the thoughts shaping our feelings. This resource includes 1 PDF worksheet
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Positive Thinking, Negative Thinking, Cognitive Distortions, Self-talk, Reframing, Coping Skills, Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Emotional Regulation, Counseling Worksheets
Anxiety Thermometer
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Monitoring anxiety is essential for emotional health. This creative worksheet helps kids visualize their stress levels using a simple yet insightful “thermometer” model illustrating low, moderate, and high amounts of worry alongside a space for children to fill in their own tailored calming strategies. The Anxiety Thermometer features a vertical scale with increasing degrees of anxious feelings depicted in different shades of purple. Students circle where their concern currently registers. Prompts then encourage writing specific situations that spike their thermometers into each zone, like test stress or social evaluations. There’s also space to brainstorm personalized coping tactics to implement when reaching different levels of emotional arousal. This versatile tool increases self-awareness around triggers and appropriate responses - key skills for independent regulation. Teachers can display it in classrooms and have students check-in during escalated moments. Counselors can reference it in sessions exploring anxiety. Caregivers can also employ it at home when tensions run high. The engaging thermometer makes tracking emotional patterns feel non-threatening for young children through teens. Instead of harshly suppressed anxiety, kids gain the ability to name worries early and apply tailored calming skills. Over time, staying ahead of their anxiety prevents boiling over into crisis territory. Simple yet tremendously insightful, this worksheet transforms emotional awareness into empowered action. By honoring all feelings with compassion, children build resilience to thrive. Included in this resource is 1 PDF worksheet
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Anxiety, Anxiety Meter, Worry Meter, Emotion Regulation, Calming Strategies, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Anxiety Management, Stress Management, Counseling Worksheets
My Worry Jar
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but expressing concerns offers relief. This unique mindfulness resource provides a constructive outlet for kids to process worried thoughts by writing them down. The visualized ritual of confiding fears to paper is therapeutically cathartic. The creatively designed “worry jar” worksheet features an illustrated glass jar with a cork top ready for children to write or draw personal anxieties. Prompting questions from adults can help encourage children to identify specific worry triggers like school, friends, health, family changes, current events. Teachers can print stacks to place in an actual decorated jar in the calm down space where students can deposit concerns anonymously. School counselors might utilize the workbook format for individual journaling in sessions exploring anxiety issues. Parents can establish a routine of verbal processing before capturing worries in a family worry jar at home. This versatile format makes externalizing anxious thoughts feel safe for young students through teens. The act of physically articulating then releasing fears gives concrete shape to abstract distress. Over time, acknowledging yet separating from cyclical worries builds coping skills and resilience. Kids learn to trust in support systems rather than being controlled by anxiety. Simple yet incredibly cathartic, this worry jar worksheet transforms journaling into an emotion regulation ritual. Confiding struggles brings self-compassion and relief as we empty bottled-up burdens. This resource includes 1 PDF worksheet
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Worry Jar, Anxiety, Emotion Regulation, Coping Skills, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Calming Strategies, Social-emotional Learning (SEL)
Best Case Scenario Worksheet
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Anxiety often stems from fixating on worst-case scenarios. This growth mindset worksheet guides children to counteract worry with optimism by imagining favorable outcomes for stressful situations. Rather than reinforce downward spirals, kids learn to redirect thoughts constructively. Children are to think about a specific thing they are worried about, concerns like struggling at school, arguing with friends, upcoming doctors visits, or changes causing uncertainty. They will then have a large open box in which they can write or draw about what the best possible conclusion would be. Considering best case scenarios cultivates hope, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. Teachers can use the worksheet alongside SEL lessons about confidence, adaptability, or self-talk. Therapists might utilize it to reframe cognitive distortions. Caregivers can practice at home when children feel apprehensive about major life changes. The versatile format makes reframing worries feel safe for young students through teens. Instead of being consumed by anxiety, kids gain skills to insert positivity. Over time, consciously countering fears with silver linings rewires default neural pathways from catastrophic thinking to cooler analysis. Kids emerge better able to tolerate ambiguities in life by anchoring to values-based outcomes. Simple yet profoundly uplifting, this worksheet leverages solution-focused thinking to build courage and emotional muscle. Visualizing success spurs development of tenacity, problem-solving, and self-soothing skills to carry us through storms. This resource includes 1 PDF worksheet
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags CBT, Anxiety, Worries, Positive Thinking, Optimism, Growth Mindset, Confidence Building, Emotion Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-emotional Learning
Exponent Board Game: Fun and Engaging Math Game for 6th Grade
Math, Algebra, Order Of Operations, Grade 6, 7, 8, Activities, Games
Do you need a new idea for your 6th Grade Expressions and Equations unit? Do you want to get your students engaged and working together while practicing lots of math skills? Try this fun and NO PREP Exponent Board Game ! It is designed to target Common Core Standards 6EE.A.1 and 6EE.A.2 so it is perfect for 6th grade classes who are starting to learn about whole number exponents. It could also be a great review in grades 7 and 8 or could even be a useful tool in high school special education classrooms. What's Included: 5 Page PDF Title Page Handout: This introduces students to the basic vocabulary surrounding exponents: base, exponent, squared, cubed. It shows them how exponents can be used with whole numbers and also with variables. There are even a few practice problems as a quick warm-up. Recording sheet: Print one of these for each student so they can record their answers as they play the game . Board Game : You need to print one of these for each group of 2-4 students. You will also need to provide dice. Students can use any small object as their counter on the board. Answer Key: You could provide this to students if you want them to be able to check their own work, or you can keep it for yourself. If you enjoy this product, check out other 6th grade math activities in my store: Pre-Algebra Problem: The Wave Pool with Expressions, Tables, and Graphs Algebra: Modelling Equations: Visual Balance Scale Worksheet Or if you want more math games, check out some others in my store: Credit Score Board Game: Credit Cards, Loans, Mortgages and More: Personal Financial Literacy Bank Account Board Game: A Fun Financial Literacy Lesson for Addition, Subtraction or Integer Practice
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Exponents, 6th Grade Math, Math Games, Expressions, Algebra, Algebra Game, Variables, Board Game, Grade 6 Math, Order Of Operations
Geography Mystery: Polar Climate Zone with ELA and Art Project
Social Studies, ELA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Projects
SCROLL DOWN TO REVEAL THE MYSTERY LOCATION: Your students will be dropped off in... ❄️ANTARCTICA!❄️ In this geography mystery project, you students will be "dropped off" in a mysterious location somewhere in the POLAR CLIMATE. They'll discover clues about their location through 3 reading passages with comprehension questions: ❄️What's the reading on your compass? ❄️What can you see through your binoculars? ❄️What wildlife is around you? ❄️How cold is it? After answering these comprehension questions (and more), students pull out their "Pocket Guides." Inside, they will find details about wildlife, temperature, and the Koppen climate zones. They will need to read the Pocket Guide and Climate Map to decipher valuable information. From here, they will "chart" their findings onto a Venn Diagram to determine... "WHERE AM I?" Once they've discovered their mystery location, they'll create their own 3D habitat representing the landscape and wildlife through ART! Do you think your students will discover the location before they freeze? WHAT'S INCLUDED: ❄️ 3 Reading Passage with Comprehension Questions ❄️ 1 Double-sided Pocket Guide with Climate Map ❄️ 1 Digital Version of the Pocket for a low-printing option ❄️ 1 Chart It Worksheet with Venn Diagram ❄️ 2 Project Pieces for the 3D Habitat ❄️ 1 Teacher Guide ❄️ 1 Independent Student Guide ❄️ 1 Project Explanation (with colored examples) ❄️ 1 Supplies List ❄️ 1 Freebie! HOW TO USE: ❄️ Geography Lesson - Students will learn how to use a compass, binoculars, thermometer, pocket guide, and how to read a climate map all in one lesson! ❄️ Climate Zone Application - If you're studying climate zones, this critical-thinking project is a perfect way to assess student retention. ❄️ Polar Habitat Project - Learning about Antarctica or penguins? Grab this project to complete over the course of a week! ❄️ Collaborative Project - With the reading passages, Pocket Guide, and Chart being digital, you can easily work through this geography mystery as a class. ❄️ Sub Plan - You may not want to miss this exciting project, but if you need to step out, this is a perfect sub plan! With the Teacher Guide and Student Guide, everyone will know what to do. If you want more Antarctica, don't forget to check out my other bundles. Hope you have fun, Geography Detectives! -Abbey Allen ARTventurous Animals
Author ARTventurousanimals
Tags Geography Project, Geography Mystery, Climate Project, Climate Zone, Polar Climate, Antarctica, Polar Climate Project
4th Grade No Prep Spiral Math Review Homework/Morning Work and Quizzes
, Grade 2, 3, 4, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools
This is a set general math homework/morning work/spiral review worksheets with 8 questions each page. I have my students do one page a day Monday-Thursday, then quiz them on Friday. You could also hand one home as homework each night, or print them front and back and give students two days to do two sheets. There are also links to digital versions of the morning work/homework for paperless classrooms or virtual learning. This product contains 1 sets of 36 pages of math problems, meaning you have one page a day Monday-Thursday for each of the nine weeks. These problems deal with topics such as place value, rounding, graphing, fractions, adding and subtracting, patterns, word problems, multiplication, division, geometry, measurement, probability, money, time, and comparing numbers. This keeps each skill fresh in their minds, which cuts down on the time I need to spend reviewing come state testing time. I have also used it as a review tool, as it covers a variety of skills on each page. These are aligned to the 4th grade Virginia SOLs, but work for other levels/areas of math. They have been updated to match the new 2023 VA SOLs for math. What's Included? 36 pages of math problems, 8 per page, for over 250 math problems Answer key for all problems Need more low-prep or no-prep math activities? Check these out: Identifying Money Practice Counting Money Practice Area and Perimeter Digital Activity October No-Prep Math Activities Comparing Money Practice 1 Like what you see? Check out some of my math notebooks: Place Value, Rounding, and Comparing (VA SOL 3.1) Identifying and Comparing Fractions (VA SOL 3.2) Solving Word Problems (VA SOL 3.3) Multiplication and Division (VA SOL 3.4) Identifying, Counting, and Comparing Money and Making Change (VA SOL 3.6) Telling Time, Equivalent Time, and Elapsed Time (VA SOL 3.9)
Author SchoolingSara
Tags Spiral Review, VA SOL, No Prep, Math Review, Word Problems, Homework, Morning Work, Third Grade, Quiz
Bats Informational Book | Nonfiction Early Reader Animal Booklet
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools
Embark on an exciting learning adventure to learn about BATS with this unique nonfiction animal book designed to captivate young minds. Tailored for elementary school teachers, this resource goes beyond the ordinary, offering a rich experience in teaching informational text. Bring the nocturnal world of bats to life with real photos that engage and inspire new readers. The simplicity of these books is intentional, ensuring accessibility for emerging readers while providing a comprehensive learning package that extends beyond the pages. This compact kit is a versatile addition to your classroom. Simply print the color booklet, fold the pages, and use a stapler to create a convenient book for reading sessions. Whether in a whole-class setting, paired reading, small groups, or individual exploration, this resource adapts to various teaching styles. Extend the learning beyond the classroom by sending booklets home as homework, accompanied by our coordinating response worksheet. Encourage creativity with a blank booklet, allowing students to craft their own narratives about these intriguing creatures. For those eager writers, a report-style writing project template is included, fostering a deeper understanding of bat behavior and habitats. Delve into important text features with the inclusion of a glossary, table of contents, and title page within the book. Reinforce vocabulary using word strips and definition cards, creating an interactive word wall experience for students. This resource is tailored for early readers who may rely on phonics skills, providing nine word cards for practice in sounding out words found in the book. Whether used for group reading, individual exploration, or as a foundation for expository writing projects, this book offers a multifaceted approach to learning. Empower your students with a deeper understanding of the mysterious world of bats through this comprehensive resource. It transcends traditional materials, nurturing a love for reading and discovery in your elementary classroom, making learning about bats an unforgettable experience. What You Get ·"The ABC's of Helping Your Child Read Non-Fiction" Parent handout ·8 page color booklet about BATS ·Half page blank student booklet so student can write their own version ·Comprehension and response worksheet ·Reading homework assignment ·Sounding out cards for 9 theme words ·Word Strips for 6 vocabulary words with definitions for your word wall ·Reading chart to motivate your new readers Take a Look At Other Nonfiction Animal Books: Baby Birds Nonfiction Early Reader All About Pandas Animal Science Unit Penguins Nonfiction Early Reader All About Owls Animal Science Unit All About Animals and Crocodiles Animal Science Unit Creatures of the Cenozoic Era Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Science Reading Passage, Science Book, Animal Book, Bats Booklet, Reading Comprehension, Bats Article, Animal Reading, Writing Prompts
Ants Informational Book | Nonfiction Early Reader Animal Booklet
ELA, Reading, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools
Embark on an educational journey with our captivating resource ANTS. Designed exclusively for elementary school teachers, this nonfiction animal book is a powerful tool for introducing young minds to the wonders of informational text. Immerse your students in the miniature universe of ants through real photos that bring the text to life. The simplicity of this book is intentional, ensuring accessibility for emerging readers while providing a rich learning experience. Beyond the pages, this resource includes a range of supplementary materials to extend learning opportunities, covering vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and more. This compact kit offers versatility in the classroom. Simply print the color booklet, fold the pages, and use a stapler to create a handy book for reading sessions. The flexibility of this resource accommodates various teaching styles – read as a class, in pairs, small groups, or for individual exploration. Extend the learning experience beyond the classroom by sending booklets home as homework, accompanied by our coordinating response worksheet. Foster creativity with a blank booklet, allowing students to craft their own stories about these fascinating creatures. For those eager writers, a report-style writing project template is included, encouraging in-depth exploration of ant behavior and habitats. Uncover the importance of text features with the inclusion of a glossary, table of contents, and title page within the book. Reinforce vocabulary using word strips and definition cards, creating an engaging word wall experience for students. This resource is tailored for early readers who may rely on phonics skills, providing nine word cards for practice in sounding out words found in the book. Whether used for group reading, individual exploration, or as a foundation for expository writing projects, "Ants" offers a multifaceted approach to learning. What You Get ·"The ABC's of Helping Your Child Read Non-Fiction" Parent handout ·8 page color booklet about ANTS ·Half page blank student booklet so student can write their own version ·Comprehension and response worksheet ·Reading homework assignment ·Sounding out cards for 9 theme words ·Word Strips for 6 vocabulary words with definitions for your word wall ·Reading chart to motivate your new readers Take a Look At Other Nonfiction Animal Books: All About Kangaroos Animal Science Unit Polar Bears Nonfiction Early Reader All About Flamingos Animal Science Unit Baby Birds Nonfiction Early Reader All About Pandas Animal Science Unit Penguins Nonfiction Early Reader Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Animal EBook, Animal Article, Nonfiction Reader, Early Reader, Animal Booklet, Ants Book, Ants Informational Book, Comprehension, Writing Template
Alligators and Crocodiles Informational Book | Nonfiction Early Reader
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This unique resource goes beyond traditional teaching materials, offering a hands-on approach to building foundational literacy skills in your young learners to teach them about ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES. Dive into the world of these fascinating reptiles with our 8-page color booklet, featuring real photos that captivate and excite new readers. The simplicity of the book is intentional, ensuring accessibility for emerging readers while maintaining a focus on informational text. But that's not all – we've packed this compact kit with valuable resources to extend the learning experience. As an elementary school teacher, you'll appreciate the versatility of this tool. Print the booklet, fold the pages, staple them together, and voila – you have an engaging book to read with your students. Whether used in whole-class instruction, paired reading, small groups, or for independent exploration, this resource adapts to your teaching style. Encourage creativity with the half-page blank student booklet, allowing your students to craft their own versions of the material. Explore comprehension and critical thinking with the included worksheet, fostering a deeper understanding of the content. For those enthusiastic writers in your class, a report-style writing project template is thoughtfully provided. This resource goes beyond the basics with essential text features. The booklet includes a glossary, table of contents, and title page, offering opportunities to teach important literary elements. Make vocabulary memorable using word strips and definition cards, perfect for creating an interactive word wall. But the benefits extend beyond the classroom! Send booklets home as homework with our coordinating assignments, promoting family involvement in the learning process. These materials also serve as excellent sources for expository writing projects and reports, encouraging students to showcase their newfound knowledge. Included in this comprehensive package are sounding out cards for nine theme words, a reading chart to motivate young readers, and an informative "ABC's of Helping Your Child Read Non-Fiction" parent handout. Empower your students and make learning an adventure with "Exploring Alligators and Crocodiles" – a resource that transcends the ordinary, fostering a lifelong love for reading and discovery in your elementary classroom. What You Get · "The ABC's of Helping Your Child Read Non-Fiction" Parent handout · 8 page color booklet about ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES · Half page blank student booklet so student can write their own version · Comprehension and response worksheet · Reading homework assignment · Sounding out cards for 9 theme words · Word Strips for 6 vocabulary words with definitions for your word wall · Reading chart to motivate your new readers Take a Look At Other Nonfiction Animal Books: All About Koalas Animal Science Unit Spiders Nonfiction Early Reader All About Robins Animal Science Unit Polar Bears Nonfiction Early Reader All About Kangaroos Animal Science Unit Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Alligators, Crocodiles, Science Book, Science Passage, Nonfiction Reader, Early Reader, Reading Homework, Comprehension, Reading Chart
Write Your Personal History | Personal Narrative | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Projects, Activities
This unique literacy resource empowers students to chronicle their own unfolding life stories through guided memoir writing spanning memorable events, impactful people, passions and dreams. Fifty thoughtful prompts encourage self-reflection to reinforce literacy skills while nurturing identity formation and socio-emotional growth. Rather than impersonal composition themes disconnected from relevance, these carefully crafted questions leverage personal memories as gateways to cultivate descriptive prowess, spiritual development and inner wisdom. Students make connections around shared human experiences like childhood friendships, holiday traditions, lessons from role models and overcoming challenges. The retrospective topics ranging from favorite toys, foods or places to proudest accomplishments tap into universal themes using student-centered frame of reference. This increases engagement, investment and coherence while exercising narrative writing techniques. Supplementary organizers scaffold sequencing major milestones along a timeline or organizing related essays into thematic categories. While emerging writers will thrive describing beloved activities or influential figures, more advanced students can articulate introspective insights around personal transformation, values formation or vision statements. The tiered prompts allow self-pacing and progression in sophistication aligning the practice with studies demonstrating writing about selfhood strengthens resiliency. Emphasizing enduring themes of human connection, identity and purpose, these prompts nurture skills vital for academic and lifetime flourishing. Recording memories, questioning assumptions, synthesizing perspectives over time and articulating the inner landscape in writing carry great utility far beyond ELA lessons. This unique kit offers a treasured framework to inspire personal writing with lasting impact. Take a Look At Other Similar Resources: July and Independence Day Writing Pennants Back to School Bingo Rainforest Habitat Coloring Pages How to Make Lemonade Writing and Sequencing Activity Dinosaur Sorting Mats All About Crabs Animal Science Unit Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl ! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Personal Narrative, Narrative Writing, Writing Project, Writing Templates, Writing Pages, Writing Prompts, Open-Ended Essays
Funny Visual Writing Prompts | Photo Ideas | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
This engaging literacy resource transforms amusing images into creative writing inspiration suited for diverse elementary classroom applications. Twenty-six candid photographs capture playful moments or character archetypes to challenge students to weave humorous narratives, witty captions, or analytical observations based on visual cues. Rather than contrived prompts disconnected from relevance, these lively snapshots of dogs making silly faces, kids mid-pratfall or quirky fictional scenes provide an springboard for open-ended interpretation. Young writers assess personality, circumstance, relationships and potential themes conveyed through comical frozen seconds. Pictures span pets in costumes to families giggling together on rides. While some offer presumed situational context, other images drop students into a decisive split-second lacking orientation to allow inference-drawing. Teachers strengthen critical thinking by asking students what’s happening in images and requesting evidence for claims from visual elements. This builds comprehension, evaluation and reasoning abilities beyond basic description. The collection includes four scaffolded writing templates per photo tailored to developing skills. Emerging writers invent zany photo captions or basic phrases. Advanced students draft multi-paragraph vignettes integrating setting, plot and characters using humor. This differentiated range accommodates wide ability levels. Emphasizing lasting themes of amusement and connection, these whimsical images nourish skills vital for academic and lifetime joy. Analyzing visual narratives, questioning assumptions, synthesizing perspectives, and articulating reactions in writing carry great utility far beyond ELA classrooms. This versatile kit sparks smiles while promoting creativity, critical thought and reflective writing around playful photographs. Take a Look at Other Writing Resources: How to Mail A Letter Writing and Sequencing Activity Postcards of Antarctica Geography Unit Tracing Practice Workbook Bark, George Picture Book Study Alphabet Mini Books Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Funny Photo, Writing Prompts, Visual Writing, Photo Ideas, Writing Project, Small Group Discussion, Writing Captions, Picture, Photograph, Activity, Funny Writing Prompts For Middle School, Visual Writing Prompts For High School, Funny Picture For Writing Prompt
Historical Visual Writing Prompts | Photo Ideas | Writing Project
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
This engaging literacy resource transforms enigmatic historical images into creative writing inspiration suited for diverse classroom applications targeting grades one through five. Twenty-six evocative grayscale photographs challenge students to weave imaginative narratives, captions, or analytical observations based on visual cues and instinct. Rather than contrived prompts disconnected from relevance, these striking archival scenes provide an springboard for open-ended interpretation and personal connections. Young writers assess mood, era, relationships and potential themes conveyed through candid moments frozen in time. Pictures span whimsical subjects like children playing hand games to a bustling old-timey Main Street. While some offer a slice of presumed background context, other images drop students into a decisive split-second lacking orientation to allow inference-drawing. Teachers guide critical thinking by asking students what’s happening in images and requesting evidence for claims from visual elements. This strengthens comprehension, evaluation and reasoning abilities beyond basic description. The collection includes four scaffolded writing templates per photo tailored to skill level. Emerging writers invent humorous photo captions or basic descriptive phrases. Advanced students draft multi-paragraph short stories or historical fiction accounts integrating setting, plot and societal issues reflected in scenes. This differentiated range accommodates wide spectrums of ability. Emphasizing lasting universal themes and timeless imagery, these evocative prompts nourish skills vital for academic and lifetime success. Analyzing visual narratives, questioning assumptions, synthesizing perspectives, and articulating subjective reactions in writing carry Utility far beyond language arts domains. This versatile kit sparks engagement through promoting creativity, critical thought and reflective writing around impactful historical photos. Take a Look at Other Writing Resources: How to Make an Apple Pie Writing and Sequencing Activity Postcards of Europe Geography Unit Baby Birds Nonfiction Early Reader Animals of Australia Geography Unit All About Turtles Animal Science Unit Bark, George Picture Book Study Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Writing Project, Historical Photos, Visual Writing, Writing Prompts, Photo Ideas, Writing Templates, Early Writer, Small Group Discussion, Photograph, Picture
Early Reader Nonfiction Animal Articles: Animal Research Resource
ELA, Reading, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This literacy resource leverages vibrant science themes to strengthen elementary reading fluency, introduce nonfiction text structures, and cement animal knowledge in an engaging multi-purpose package. Over 50 vividly illustrated articles profile beloved wildlife ranging from cheetahs to sea turtles using simple vocabulary tailored for emergent readers. The charming narratives and colorful visuals bring approachable insight into concepts like habitats, diets, and unique creature characteristics. Students meet relatable animal “characters” while effortlessly expanding lexical and phonemic awareness. Articles balance brevity for short attention spans with substantive detail interspersed via bolded “fun facts” to spur conversations. Large font reinforces phonetic components and spacing while clear photographs reinforce imagery and main ideas. Highlighted vocabulary introduces scientific terms for more advanced groups to reinforce through supplementary matching activities. This teacher-friendly literacy kit contains short passages suitable for whole group read alouds , literacy circles, or independent reading across grades one through three. Use selections to exemplify nonfiction text structures through identifying main points. Ask students to paraphrase content for listening checks or write opinion responses on favorite creatures. Articles also provide foundation for animal research reports. Emphasizing relatable narratives around beloved animals sustains engagement both during reading exercises and resulting discussions or writing tasks. Allow series progression to gradually introduce more advanced syllable patterns and descriptive vocabulary. Students will delight in these playful early reader articles filled with fascinating wildlife fun facts and unforgettable creature companions! What You Get: - 42 early reader nonfiction animal articles - A comprehension worksheet for each animal article - A report planning page for each animal - An animal report template for each animal (with a photo) - Blank animal report template Some of the articles included are: “All About Ants” “All About Frogs” “All About Monkeys”
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Early Reader, Animal Articles, Zoo Animals, Reading Comprehension, Key Words, Phrases, Vocabulary, Cross Curricular, Beavers, Giraffes, Animal Reports For First Grade
Animal Science Unit | All About Wolves | Learning about Animals | Wolf
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Dive into everything you need to know about wolves with this 200+ page learning adventure featuring beloved canines of the forest. Strategically designed for preK-2nd grade flexible implementation, vibrant games, stories and activities transform wolf discovery into reading, writing and STEM skill-building suited for all learners. Choose either comprehensive 30-day unit or mix/match thematic modules leveraging tactile math puzzles, charming illustrated fiction passages, and hands-on DIY habitat dioramas. Customize to complement core ELA curriculum through independent reading nooks, literacy circles showcasing student-created conservation PSAs and museum exhibits, or whole-class wolf pack modeling imaginative adventures. Six leveled early reader mini-books allow progression from basic vocabulary to nuanced concepts like ecosystem balance and extinction threats. Extensions encourage storytelling via role playing field journalists or designing engaging infographics profiling wildlife advocacy groups. Open-ended projects nurture confidence applying new wolf expertise through authentic writing tasks and student-directed research presentation. There are lighthearted games, charming visuals and multiple learning modes reinforcing retention in student-paced style. Supplement phonics instruction through inventing silly alliterative wolf pack names. Develop fine motor control designing mini plushies. Perform rhythm and movement exercises acting out hunting sequences. This forest friend-filled teaching kit spurs smiles while unfolding reading joy. What You Get: Teacher Resources: Discussion questions, project and activity ideas, book list, links to related videos...... Printables: Animal classification poster, type of eater poster, life cycle poster, animal species poster, collectible animal cards, vocabulary strips with definitions, map showing where the animal is native, and 12 high-quality photographs of animal habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics. Worksheets: A ton of adorable and helpful worksheets to learn about animal adaptations, habitats, life cycles, vocabulary words, eating habits, and animal anatomy. Reading Material: Lots of reading resources including nonfiction article about this animal provided in two differentiated reading levels with comprehension questions. Also included is a fictional story about a child naturalist studying this animal provided in two reading levels. Several cute bookmarks featuring this animal. Writing Opportunities: You'll be blown away by the number of writing templates and options provided here including a full page blank booklet for young students, a half-page booklet with photos to add, nature journal covers, animal report planners provided in two levels, a few other writing prompts. You'll find something for every level of writing ability and skill. Crafts: Cute animal photo cut-outs, animal art outlines to support in depth art projects, jointed (articulated) paper craft, paper bag puppet, animal mask, animal footprint cut-outs, and coloring pages. Games: A macro-photo guessing game and a cute memory game to review this animal's behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitat.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Pack, Mammals, Predator, Predators, Forest, Boreal, Arctic, Wolf Crafts, Wolf Lesson
Animal Science Unit | All About Lions | Learning about Animals | Lion
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This expansive cross-disciplinary resource uses kids' interest in lions to help strengthen literacy abilities for pre-K through 2nd grade. With over 200 vivid pages, it covers science, reading, writing, art and more - easily adapted for whole class or individual work. There are many options that let teachers customize activities matching their lessons. Colorful images and maps first get students curious about habitats and behaviors while simple text breaks down concepts for early learners. Leveled reading passages, writing templates and sorting games then reinforce knowledge on evolution, life cycles, conservation and more. As reading skills improve through comprehension booklets, students also strengthen perspective-taking, envisioning fictional journal entries from field scientists, lion cubs and more. Beyond building academic skills, the cute narratives and projects nurture care about wildlife wellbeing. Students gain confidence by making pretend museums about threats facing lions using original plushies, sculptures, dioramas and informational brochures. This allows creative application of their expertise. The flexible activities cater to diverse young learners. Visually-oriented students may thrive coloring vivid imagery or maps showing native regions. Auditory or kinesthetic learners may prefer sorting card games to reinforce concepts. Teachers can shape instruction around strengths while still exposing kids to all modalities. This teacher-efficient kit includes an extensive bank of cross-disciplinary games, writing prompts, crafts and reading passages to sustain engagement while covering complex themes. Students lead hands-on learning by pretending to be field scientists, constructing interactive dioramas of African savannas, or inventing ways to protect endangered cats. The applied tasks bring real-world relevance to literacy skill-building. What You Get: Teacher Resources: Discussion questions, project and activity ideas, book list, links to related videos...... Printables: Animal classification poster, type of eater poster, life cycle poster, animal species poster, collectible animal cards, vocabulary strips with definitions, map showing where the animal is native, and 12 high-quality photographs of animal habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics. Worksheets: A ton of adorable and helpful worksheets to learn about animal adaptations, habitats, life cycles, vocabulary words, eating habits, and animal anatomy. Reading Material: Lots of reading resources including nonfiction article about this animal provided in two differentiated reading levels with comprehension questions. Also included is a fictional story about a child naturalist studying this animal provided in two reading levels. Several cute bookmarks featuring this animal. Writing Opportunities: You'll be blown away by the number of writing templates and options provided here including a full page blank booklet for young students, a half-page booklet with photos to add, nature journal covers, animal report planners provided in two levels, a few other writing prompts. You'll find something for every level of writing ability and skill. Crafts: Cute animal photo cut-outs, animal art outlines to support in depth art projects, jointed (articulated) paper craft, paper bag puppet, animal mask, animal footprint cut-outs, and coloring pages. Games: A macro-photo guessing game and a cute memory game to review this animal's behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitat.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, African Animals, Savannah, Big Cats, Predator, Pride, Lion Crafts, Lion Worksheets, Lion Lesson Plans, Lion Printables, Lion Class Science
Dress Up Your Writing | Writing Dress-Up Anchor Charts | Editing
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Anchor Charts, Teacher Tools
This versatile writing resource equips budding authors with visuals designed to elevate descriptive language. Strategically crafted around seven literary elements ranging from vivid verbs to complex clauses, the materials provide struggling writers with accessible editing aids to inject more nuanced detail and precision into narrative or explanatory texts. Vibrant full-page anchor charts creatively model best practices for amplifying the clarity, cadence and voice of developing prose. Guidance spans avoiding overused verbs, expanding descriptions with adverbs and adjectives, to correctly weaving complex clauses into sentences through examples. Supplements offer condensed personal references summarizing literary techniques for student reference during the drafting process. Rather than broad overviews on general principles, these tools provide targeted grammatical intervention through specific directives. For example, writers learn to invigorate lackluster sentences by replacing generic verbs like “walked” or “said” with more exact alternatives like “sauntered” or “whispered” from an extensive suggested list. Parallel charts address enriching text through adverse clauses, vivid imagery, and advanced punctuation use. The spectrum of visual supports allows educators to pinpoint each learner’s strengths and gaps, then utilize corresponding aids to promote growth. While some may require assistance better integrating complex clauses, others will benefit from prompts to expand descriptive word choice. Literature suggests such focused literary strategy instruction makes writing conventions more accessible to struggling students. This teacher-friendly resource contains diverse modular resources to reinforce literary devices through flexible delivery methods. Display anchor chart centers focused on skills needing development or distribute personal editing handbooks for accessible guidance during the revision process. Students across ability levels will thrive with targeted writing strategy instruction. What You Get: · Choosing strong verbs full-page poster · Adding -ly adverbs full-page poster · Selecting quality adjectives full-page poster · Adding who/which clauses full-page poster · Using because clauses full-page poster · Learning about adverbial clauses full-page poster · Avoiding banned verbs full-page poster · All the same posters but in smaller personal card-size. Here are links to similar resources in my store: - Beauty and the Beast Differentiated Early Readers - Earth's Layers and Spheres | Earth Science Unit - Letter Handwriting Practice Pages - 5th Grade Year-Long Spelling Curriculum - Where the Wild Things Are Picture Book Study Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Task Cards, Writing Dress-Ups, Descriptive Writing, Writing Templates, Anchor Charts, Posters, Writing Centers, Graphics, Adverbs, Editing
Paper Towel Absorbency Test - Scientific Method Lesson Included
Science, Basic Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools
Paper Towel Absorbency Test - Scientific Method Lesson Included This engaging activity introduces students to the scientific method through an experiment involving a common household material - paper towels. Students will form a hypothesis about which paper towel will be the most absorbent. They will then collect data by placing different paper towel brands into a liquid to see the effect. Your students are provided with clear procedures that will guide them to record their results in a well-organized data table and graph. As a class, data can be compiled and percentages calculated to identify trends. Students learn important data analysis skills as they create graphs to visually represent the results. Educators will appreciate the post- experiment reflection questions that reinforce the purpose and process of the scientific method. This hands-on lab nurtures students' natural curiosity while teaching fundamental experimental design. With its real-world topic and tactile investigation, it motivates learners across various grades and learning styles. After completing the activity, students will better understand how to use observation, critical thinking, and representation of evidence to answer a testable question. Additionally, this resource includes my lesson on the Scientific Method. The lesson includes a detailed overview of what the scientific method is as well as how to implement it.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Scientific Method, Graphing, Start Of Year
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis - Senior Earth and Space lesson
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Earth Sciences, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis - Senior High School Earth and Space Lesson Your lesson covers the causes and impacts of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis on Earth. In order, the lesson teaches about; Earthquakes, Tectonic Plates, Boundaries, and Seismic Waves, the Great Chilean Earthquake, Volcanoes, Types of Volcanoes, Volcano Dangers, Mount Tambora, Tsunamis, and the Social and Environmental Impact of Tsunamis. Your lesson includes the teacher and student version of the presentation, NINE embedded videos, an auto-graded exit ticket, and a student lesson handout so the students can record the notes on a more condensed medium. This lesson is designed to be your go-to resource, whether you're in a traditional classroom or a virtual one. With both a teacher version and a student version, it seamlessly fits into your lesson plans, making learning engaging and adaptable. Assessment made easy We've included an auto-graded Exit Ticket and a quiz with an answer key because I know you don't have an excess of time. I know you don't, because I don't and I know I'll do whatever I can to reduce my grading time. Whether you use PowerPoint or Google Slides, prefer Word or Google Docs, this lesson has you covered. This lesson comes in both Office and Google formats for your convenience. The student version of the presentation has strategically placed blanks for them to fill in as you're teaching. It keeps them active and engaged, encourages discussion, and leaves more time for those "aha" moments.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Space Science, Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes, VOLCANOES, TSUNAMIS, Mount Tambora
Tectonic Plates - Senior Earth and Space lesson
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Earth Sciences, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tectonic Plates - Senior High School Earth and Space Lesson Your lesson covers tectonic plates on Earth. In order, the lesson teaches about; Earth’s Layers, the Plate Tectonic Theory, Earth’s Primary and Secondary Plates, Continental Drift, the Changing Earth, Plate Boundaries, and the different types of boundaries - Divergent, Convergent, & Transform Boundary. Your lesson includes the teacher and student version of the presentation, FIVE embedded videos, an auto-graded exit ticket, and a student lesson handout so the students can record the notes on a more condensed medium. This lesson is designed to be your go-to resource, whether you're in a traditional classroom or a virtual one. With both a teacher version and a student version, it seamlessly fits into your lesson plans, making learning engaging and adaptable. Assessment made easy We've included an auto-graded Exit Ticket and a quiz with an answer key because I know you don't have an excess of time. I know you don't, because I don't and I know I'll do whatever I can to reduce my grading time. Whether you use PowerPoint or Google Slides, prefer Word or Google Docs, this lesson has you covered. This lesson comes in both Office and Google formats for your convenience. The student version of the presentation has strategically placed blanks for them to fill in as you're teaching. It keeps them active and engaged, encourages discussion, and leaves more time for those "aha" moments.
Author Teach With Fergy
Tags Space Science, Astronomy, Tectonic Plates, Earthquakes
Letter U Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
These vocabulary and tracing cards all students to practice reading and writing letter U words. These cards include bold, clear, easy to recognize images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sound of the letter U 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 U vocabulary cards There are 12 letter U 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 U 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 U 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 U, Letter U Activities
Letter U Tracing Worksheets
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These letter U worksheets all students to practice fine motor skills to help them learn handwriting with these object tracing pages. Each page features an object that starts with U for students to trace. The students can also trace each sentence at the bottom of the page. What is Included: There is an underwear tracing page. There is an umbrella tracing page. These tracing pages are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who need extra practice with pen control, hand eye coordination, or fine motor development. The pictures are large, with simple lines for students to trace and then color if desired. Students can also trace the simple sentence at the bottom of the page. Each sentence reads "U is for ___." When to Use Literacy Center Writing Center Fine Motor Center Morning Work Independent Practice Small Group Activity Homework Emergency Sub Plan Skills Assessed Beginning S Sounds Pen Control Fine Motor Skills Letter Formation These tracing pages are a no prep activity for teachers to give to students. The teacher simply needs to print the pages and give them to students to complete. To make these alphabet tracing worksheets more engaging, teachers can provide a variety of writing utensils with which to complete the pages. Some of these ideas are listed below. Ways to Complete Pencils or colored pencils Markers or crayons Paint with paint brushes or cotton swabs Colorful pens Chalk Finger Tracing Cover with small stickers Cover with manipulatives Dry erase markers These pages can also be laminated to create a write and wipe activity where students can use dry erase markers to complete each page and to have a long-lasting, handy resource. Students may also use small manipulatives like beads or mini erasers to place along the dotted lines to create each shape. For similar resources, visit my store!
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Tracing Worksheets, Handwriting Practice, Handwriting Worksheets, Alphabet Worksheets, Letter Of The Week, Fine Motor Skills, Writing Center, Letter U, Letter U Activities, Letter U Worksheets