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Good and Bad Friendship Cut-And-Paste Activities For Friendship Lesson
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools
Good and Bad Friendship Cut-And-Paste Activities for Friendship Lesson This comprehensive teaching resource centers on social-emotional learning, life skills, and social skills optimal for Grade 1 to Grade 3 students. The primary goal is to assist learners in recognizing the characteristics of good and bad friendships. The No-Prep Worksheet Series: No-prep worksheets in PDF format, easy to print out for student activity . Suitable material for individual or group discussions on friendship dynamics. A perfect add-on to character education or school counseling sessions. Pupils also get a chance to examine their personal friendships closely, which encourages introspection. This exercise can enhance empathy, compassion, and moral sensitivity among classmates. The Activity Steps: Cut out given friendship traits individually from the worksheets. Categorize these traits under 'good friend' or 'bad friend.' In doing so, students gain insight into what constitutes a healthy relationship as opposed to an unhealthy one. Potential Uses: This diverse yet efficient tool has potential uses in multiple scenarios such as: Morning meetings where ongoing themes related to social emotional learning are gradually introduced throughout the academic year. Besides refining valuable life skills such as critical data sorting based on observed characteristics or fostering emotional intelligence through identifying proactive behaviors necessary for strong peer relationships; this resource is highly beneficial when dealing with individuals struggling with maintaining healthy friendships - Acting proactively laced with patience and nurturing care would guide them effectively through such challenges over time. Extension Idea: Use this as an extension activity after any friendship-strengthening lesson conducted during class hours with larger groups (whole class). It helps in assessing understanding efficiently while keeping the students genuinely engaged.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Friendship Qualities, Social-emotional Learning, Life Skills, Social Skills, Character Education
Student Interview Form For Social Development Studies-- IEP Forms
Resources for Teachers, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Student Interview Form For Social Development Studies - IEP Forms This educational resource is an invaluable tool for teachers and education professionals. The Google Doc form simplifies the process of preparing evaluations for students across different grade levels through its highly efficient design. Functionality The dynamic form provides a series of pre-set questions to guide educators during interviews with students. It is aimed at identifying student needs, behavior profiling, and recognizing strengths. Hobbies/Preferred activities : Highlights what interests the student outside academic work. Attitude toward academic subjects: Gives insights into the student's perception of various subjects at school. School life experience: Captures how a student feels about school overall, their relationships with classmates and teachers. Rewards Schemes: Explores motivating factors that could cause better performance in schoolwork. Inclusive Design The form gives attention to areas where students face challenges compared to their peers and helps educators understand how they can better assist these students within various environments including whole class scenarios, small peer groups or individual sessions as well as homeschooling environments. Ease-of-Use & Efficiency , A key feature this Google Doc offers is documenting responses from discussions. Educators can then easily transfer the documented responses onto a separate Social Development Study (SDS) form making evaluation processes less daunting for new educators while ensuring accurate record-keeping necessary within any educational framework. In Conclusion , "Student Interview Form For Social Development Studies - IEP Forms", blends functionality with simplicity accentuating teacher-student engagement during evaluations. This tool can also transform homework assignments into insightful exercises that inform both teaching strategies and serve as check-ins on learner progress.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Student Interview, Social Development Studies, Evaluation Preparation, Behavior Profiling, Strengths Recognition
Teacher Interview Form For Social Developmental Studies-- IEP Forms
Resources for Teachers, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Teacher Interview Form for Social Developmental Studies--IEP Forms The Teacher Interview Form aids in streamlining the process of collecting information for open evaluations. This Google Document form is user-friendly and geared toward educators for a hassle-free comprehensive interview. Form Contents: This resource features questions tailored to highlight a student's needs, behavior patterns, and strengths. The analytical structure of these queries offers insights into the students' academic standing and social interactions. Evaluation covers critical aspects such as problematic behaviors in class, peer relationships, motivation level, and attention span. How to Use: The listed questions are directed towards the teachers who respond accordingly. The responses are documented directly into your Google document sheet. The noted answers can later be organized according to relevance before being integrated into the social developmental history during an IEP evaluation. This tool isn't grade-specific making it versatile across different age groups - valuable for both public school teachers handling varying ages and homeschoolers seeking structured methodology without forfeiting efficiency! Form Classification: This form is essentially an assessment tool under the Classroom Organization sub-category. It aims at ease-of-use while offering substantial organization from its PDF file format containing ready-to-use IEP forms redeemable at a moment’s notice!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Teacher Interview, Social Developmental Studies, IEP Forms, Assessment Tool, Classroom Organization
Incident Referral Forms For Social Workers-- DCFS/SASS Referrals
Special Resources, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Not Grade Specific,
As a social worker or school counselor, our jobs are filled with crisis calls that we alone cannot manage and often have to refer to outside services. It can be difficult to case manage and keep up with the outcomes, which is why this form is perfect! This form allows you to track the type of referral that was made and includes a note section to put the outcomes of the referral. Any time you do a threat assessment, make a DCFS call, or Refer to outside support for other crisis services, you will track it in this form. Simply put the date the referral was made, the students name, the time the referral was made, check one of the referral categories, and type in any important notes about the case that you would need. (Ex: Called DCFS about John Smith.. Case # 123456789) This form also helps with end of the year reporting for admin so you can tally exactly how many crisis referrals you may have throughout the year and helps you to case manage in a more organized format! This also helps you to allocate for your time and your program! Form Includes ⭐Name ⭐Date ⭐Time Referral Was Made ⭐SASS/DCFS/Threat Assessment Categories ⭐Notes Section to track follow up
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Google Templates, Social Worker Notes, School Counseling Notes, Note Template, Dcfs Referral Template, SASS Referral Template, Forms For Social Workers, Forms For School Counselors
Social Work Weekly Mock Schedule Form-- Schedule Template
Special Resources, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Templates, Teacher Tools
Are you looking for a way to schedule and keep track of all of your students, groups, and daily tasks? This form is for you! As a social worker or school counselor, it can be difficult to keep everything together and figure out when you can see students. This form helps you to lay out when to schedule specific students and groups, and helps you organize and allocate for your time! This form includes a color coded template so you can time-block in your schedule and figure out easily what each time block represents! Back to school season was always difficult for me when I am trying to schedule around my students schedule, and a lot of the time even my administrators wanted a concrete plan of what a usual week looked like. This form helped solve all my problems as I was able to schedule everything in there! With color coded keys, this form is ready for you to fill in and organize! It even comes with an example schedule to help you fill yours out! Form Includes: ⭐5 Day Week ⭐Time slots from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM ⭐Color Coded Key on the bottom ⭐Blank Template for you ⭐Example schedule to help guide your scheduling
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Social Work Templates, School Counseling Templates, School Counseling Schedule, Social Work Schedule, Scheduling Template, Social Work Organization, What Is A Mock Schedule, Special Education Schedule Template, Mock Schedule Template
August Reward Buddy - Butterfly
Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2,
The August Reward Buddy - Butterfly is a fun classroom management resource for early elementary grades. Teachers can use this printable butterfly-themed visual chart to reinforce positive behavior. To implement, first decide on your class rules and rewards. Then introduce the August Reward Buddy to students. Explain that they can earn pieces of the butterfly when caught following class rules and expectations. As more pieces are earned, the butterfly nears completion. Finally, when the butterfly is complete, the class gets the reward they chose! This engaging strategy turns good behavior into a game for young students. It provides immediate positive feedback and incentivizes further compliance. The August Reward Buddy integrates seamlessly into any classroom routine. Display sheet pieces prominently so students remain motivated. This customizable resource works for individual, small group, or whole class settings.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags August Printable, Seasonal Activity, Reward Buddy, Classroom Management, Mentor Text, Positive Reinforcement
Self-Checking Template Picture Reveal Task Card Maze Resource Vol.2
Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Not Grade Specific, Mazes, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Self-Checking Template Picture Reveal Task Card Maze Resource Vol.2: A ground-breaking teaching resource. This is a self-grading, self-checking tool that combines technology and visuals to enhance learning. Main Features: 12-question template for Google Sheets Built-in picture reveal function Immediate feedback on student answers This tool requires you to input your own content (questions) and answers, allowing you to create engaging and educative activities. User Experience: Correct responses: The picture puzzle gradually reveals more parts. Incorrection responses: Red alerts signal revision needs. On completion, learners decipher the final task in the image. Inclusive Package Contents: Detailed instructions (written & video formats) Picture Reveal Maze Google Sheet Template (12 Questions) A PowerPoint Presentation Template for creating Task Cards Versatility:. The application accommodates up to two answers per question making it applicable across varying subjects or grade levels. Preparation effort on the part of educators is minimal – simply add your content before assigning it to students. Through immediate feedback mechanism and classroom management features, it effectively unearths student understanding in a highly engaging manner. It’s also easy to use - require just your free Google account. To get maximum benefit from this creative resource; be it public school teachers looking for interactive education methods, homeschoolers scaling instruction delivery level, or professional teacher authors aiming at better learning outcomes - trying out this amazing product becomes indispensable.
Author Digitally Yours Shop
Tags Self-grading, Interactive Learning, Google Sheets, Immediate Feedback, Task Cards
Harry Potter Focus Wall Pack
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Reading, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2,
Make your classroom shine with the Harry Potter Focus Wall Pack. This printable 49-page PDF pack has all the essentials to help lower elementary students stay organized and focused. Components include pennant banners spelling out "Focus Wall", reading and math headings, "I Can..." headers, letter and number cards 1-20, shape and color cards, and sight word cards for K-2. Print components on heavy stock and laminate for durability. Display items on a classroom bulletin board with Velcro for easy swapping. This versatile focus wall works for whole group, small group, or independent work. With a magical Harry Potter theme that students love, this pack brings fun and function to building early literacy and math skills.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Harry Potter Focus Wall, Sight Words, Reading Cards, Shapes Cards, Math Cards, Back To School, Classroom Theme, Class Decor, Bulletin Board
Back to School Alphabet Posters
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor
Back to School Alphabet Posters Decorate your elementary classroom with these vibrant Back to School Alphabet Posters . This 26-page printable pack features bright colors and engaging illustrations for each letter of the alphabet. Children will love seeing the capital and lowercase letters along with corresponding pictures - like A is for Apple and B is for Bus. These posters are perfect for displaying on a classroom alphabet strip or bulletin board at student eye level. Students in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary grades will benefit from having the alphabet visible in the classroom as they learn letter sounds, beginning reading skills, and proper letter formation. The posters can be laminated for durability. Allow students to get excited for the new school year with these colorful alphabet posters !
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Back To School Posters, Alphabet Posters, Alphabet Bulletin Board, Alphabet Printable, ABC Printable, Classroom Themes
Rainbow Version Alphabet Posters
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor
Rainbow Version Alphabet Posters are a key resource for early elementary classrooms. This 26-page printable PDF features a letter of the alphabet on each page with corresponding capital and lowercase letters alongside a picture representing that letter's sound. The bright, vibrant rainbow colors and clear images help students identify and distinguish letter shapes and beginning sounds in words. Teachers can print these sturdy posters on cardstock and laminate them for display on classroom walls or bulletin boards . Students will refer to these posters frequently as they learn to read and write. The posters are suitable for a variety of instructional settings like whole-group lessons, small reading groups, or as a reference during independent work time. They are an essential alphabet resource for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary teachers seeking to build early literacy skills.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Rainbow Posters, Rainbow Alphabet, Rainbow Class Decor, Bulletin Board, ABC Poster, Alphabet Strips
A SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED
Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Biology, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
A SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED is a great resource to have for your advanced high schoolers! This A SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED is a compilation of activities in advanced new topics, and varied concepts in Botany. The topics covered in this SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED include the following: 1. What is photosynthesis? What is artificial photosynthesis? Can artificial synthesis produce hydrogen fuel? 2. Soil: What are the 4 main types? What is meant by pH? 3. How do we turn the desert areas around? 4. Can we make artificial clouds? 5 - Nitrogen & Plants 6 - Phosphorous & Plants 7 - What can we grow on Mars? 8 What might we be successful growing on Moon? 9 What trees absorb the most water? 9A Compare the Bamboo tree & the Mangrove tree 10 Fungi: Without fungi we might not have bread! 11 Do you know your botany? A fill-in quiz. 11A Answer key; Fill in quiz 12 Compare/Contrast: Chlorophyll & Hemoglobin 13 Word Search 14 Listing Data/Taxonomy) Wildflowers Art segment 15 Research/Respond: Extinction of the Cavendish Banana cometh? 16 Word Jumble: Deciphering Activity 17 Answer key: Word Jumble 18 Challenging Quiz: T/F Facts about Botany 19 Answer key: Quiz: T/F Facts about Botany 20 Manual pollination This A SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED includes a total of 27 pages. This is a ready to print and use resource which can be completed in parts through a certain period of time, or provided all at once for students to complete. Completion of this A SCHOLAR’S BOOK OF ACTIVITIES FOR AP BIOLOGY: BOTANY MENTALLY GIFTED will require students to do research and then to answer the questions provided.
Author THE LANTERN OF KNOWLEDGE
Tags Biology Research, Botany Research, Photosynthesis, Pollination
AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION
ELA, Writing, Science, Technology, Engineering, Physics, STEM, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10,
AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION This AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION is an independent research assignment. It contains a diversity of topics and activities. Use it in lieu of an assessment. Use it for an extra-credit activity . Use it during a time of pandemic challenges, to keep the learning active, and enriching. It can be graded A, B, C, or D depending upon completeness, accuracy, evidence of research, and effort. This AVIATION: PHYSICS: AERODYNAMICS: ENGINEERING: CREATIVITY: IMAGINATION resource is perfect for an alternate assessment or engaging learning research! The topics include: 1 Terminology 2 History Tidbits 3 Just what is a VTOL aircraft? Aircraft types using VTOL technology 4 Essay#1 : Defining the basic concepts 5 Essay #2 Why commercial aircraft industry says no to VTOL: Is it economic / financial? 6 Research & Respond #1 : What is an eVtol? 7 Advantage: Why are VTOLS good in rough terrain? 8 What are the downsides or difficulties with VTOL aircraft? 9 Art Activity #1: Draw/ sketch the following 2 aircraft: Gyrocopter & Tiltorotor. Color them in. Use the internet for a likeness of each one. 9A Art Activity #2: Draw a likeness of the F-35B aircraft, which has VTOL capabilities Color it in. Use the internet for likeness. 9B Art Activity #3: Design a VTOL aircraft: Put your own touches in the drawing! Use your imagination! 10 Word Search: VTOL fuel sources 11 Word Jumble Activity 12 Answer key: Word Jumble Activity 13 Quiz: Knowledge of VTOL Aircraft & Aviation 14 Answer key: Quiz/ VTOL Aircraft & Aviation 15 Essay# 3: Briefly expound: Why don’t we make disc shaped aircraft? Why hasn’t the design of the commercial airplane changed much in last 45 years? What are the problems/challenges designing a circular aircraft? Might they be developed in the future? Can you imagine a circular saucer commercial craft? 16 Self-reflection: Would you consider becoming a pilot or air-craft designer? Aviation Engineer? This is a ready to use resource!!
Author THE LANTERN OF KNOWLEDGE
Tags Aviation, Physics Research, VTOL, Engineering Research, Science Essay Prompts, Physics In Aviation
Food Version Alphabet Posters
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor
Food Version Alphabet Posters is a 26-page printable PDF pack that features a capital and lowercase letter along with a corresponding picture representing each letter of the alphabet. The pictures showcase a variety of colorful, appetizing foods including apples, bananas, cherries, doughnuts, eggs, and more. This resource works well displayed on a classroom alphabet strip or bulletin board. The vibrant images grab students' attention while helping them learn letter formation, beginning sounds, reading, and writing skills. Use these posters whole group to introduce and reinforce the alphabet or provide printed mini posters for small group instruction. They also work well as a take-home alphabet resource that allows for more individualized practice. Preschool through 2nd grade teachers will find this multipurpose alphabet resource useful for establishing classroom fundamentals.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Food Posters, Alphabet Posters, ABC Poster, Mini Alphabet, Alphabet Strips, Alphabet Printable, Back To School
Black and White Version Alphabet Posters
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor
Black and White Version Alphabet Posters are an essential classroom resource for lower elementary teachers. This 26-page printable PDF features one letter per page. Each page includes a capital and lowercase letter alongside a corresponding picture. Teachers can print these black and white posters on heavy cardstock and laminate them for durability before displaying them. Mounted high on a classroom wall or bulletin board, these alphabet posters support early literacy skills. As students see the sharp, high-contrast letters, they will learn letter shapes, beginning sounds, and practice reading and writing the alphabet. Use these versatile posters whole-group to introduce letters or small-group for differentiated instruction. Black and White Version Alphabet Posters make the alphabet accessible for every early elementary student.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Alphabet Poster, Alphabet Strips, ABC Poster, Mini Alphabet, Bulletin Board, Black And White, Classroom Theme, Back To School
Animal Version Alphabet Posters
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Posters, Classroom Decor
Animal Version Alphabet Posters are a 26-page printable PDF packet for lower elementary teachers. With one letter of the alphabet per page, each features a vibrantly-colored capital and lowercase letter alongside a corresponding picture. For example, page A depicts an alligator and apple. These alphabet posters are an essential classroom resource. Display these durable, laminated posters on a letter strip or bulletin board so students can reference them. As students look to these posters, they will be reinforced in letter formation, beginning sounds, reading, and writing. Use these posters in whole group lessons to introduce or review the alphabet. Or, allow small groups or individual students to utilize them as they practice letters and sounds. With multiple implementation options, this alphabet poster pack offers flexibility for various learning needs.
Author Penguin Teacher Store
Tags Animal Posters, Alphabet Posters, Animal Alphabet, Alphabet Clip Art, Alphabet Strips, ABC Poster, Back To School, Bulletin Board
Expanding Language Activities Directions with Details
Special Resources, ELA, Speech Therapy, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Expand Oral and Written Expression While Giving and Following Directions Learning to give and follow directions helps students develop essential skills such as communication, listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, sequencing, responsibility, independence, attention to detail, and collaboration. These skills contribute to their academic success and are transferrable to various aspects of their lives, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities. Work on skills for oral and written directions. These fun activities will help students learn to edit while working on describing, categorization, organizing, planning, and sequencing. Teach basic concepts for directions. Giving clear and concise directions helps students improve their communication skills. They learn to express themselves effectively, using appropriate vocabulary and language. It also encourages them to listen actively and attentively when receiving directions, fostering effective communication in both giving and receiving information. ☝Students learn to pay attention to details, focus on important information, and comprehend instructions accurately. Students need to analyze information, identify the steps required, and organize them logically. ⚡Directions help students understand the importance of sequencing and organizing information in a logical manner. They learn to break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps and arrange them in a proper order. ❤️Giving and following directions often involve working with others. Students learn to collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate their actions with their peers. They understand the importance of clear communication, teamwork, and respecting others' input when working together towards a common goal. Great for social communication building. ⭐Students learn to give exact instructions on how to make specific items. ☀️Using actual food is not necessary, but definitely raises the fun level. What's Included: ✔Directions ✔How to Make worksheets to keep students organized ✔Following directions drawing tasks ✔Over 30 Puzzles ✔Planner ✔Vocabulary List Worksheets ✔Ideas for Extension Lessons ✨Over 50 activities included
Author Ivybee Speech
Tags Oral Language, Written Language, Writing, Details, Speech And Language Therapy, Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Communication, Receptive And Expressive Language, Problem Solving, Following Directions With Spatial Concepts
The Wednesday Surprise Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
The Wednesday Surprise Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA An educator's goldmine filled with a range of comprehensive reading activities to make the learning experience engaging, meaningful, and thoroughly enjoyable. About the book: Created as a companion resource to aid in teaching the book The Wednesday Surprise by Eve Bunting. This resource pack offers 27 different yet interconnected print-and-go activities designed to enhance your Grade 2-4 students' understanding of literature. Adaptability: These activities can be seamlessly incorporated into an educator's lesson plans for any setting—be it whole group, small group or even as homework assignments—catering uniquely to each student's academic capabilities, and learning preferences. Aims & Tasks: To improve students' capabilities in pinpointing story elements. To provide tools that assist in comparing and contrasting storylines. To offer chances for practicing key skills such as prediction-making and sequencing. In addition, the resource tasks go beyond text memorization and move towards critical thinking regarding underlying themes within The Wednesday Surprise. Students are also encouraged toward deeper engagement with opportunities provided for making textual connections with multiple visual organizers. No Inclusion of Original Book! Please note - while this package is full with every tool necessary for comprehension-building exercises like vocabulary crossword puzzles or inference drawings based on clues from texts—it does not include a copy of “The Wednesday Surprise” itself. A Perfect Teaching Aid! This versatile guide transforms your reading sessions into avenues where young minds fruitfully explore narratives while addressing individual strengths and weaknesses. Navigation through language arts has never been more streamlined!
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Book Companion, Reading Activities, Comprehension, Literature, Character Sketching, A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud
Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest Book Companion Activities fo
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!, by Judith Viorst. With 30 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Cause & Effect (simplified): Students are given either the cause or effect and will cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect: Students cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Sophie): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Olivia): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Sophie): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Feelings (Olivia): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Change (Sophie): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Olivia): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ Connecting With Characters: Students choose a character from the story that they most like and write about the qualities that make them like the character. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Problem & Solution: Students answer questions related to the problem & solution in the story. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Before & After: Imagining that Sophie learns how to be neat and tidy, students will draw a picture of what Sophie's room looked like before and draw a picture of what her room looks like after. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Compare & Contrast: Students compare and contrast Sophie and Olivia. ◾ Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle: Students use the clues to fill in the puzzle. Words can go across or down. Letters are shared when the words intersect (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ More Mess: Students will use the patterns in the story to add more ways that Sophie is probably messy and draw pictures to go along with their examples. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Caring For Each Other Text Set, Family, Second Grade, Super-completely And Totally The Messiest, Super Completely And Totally The Messiest
Two Mrs. Gibsons Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Two Mrs. Gibsons, by Toyomi Igus. With 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Descriptive Language: Students read the text below from the story and explain what the author is trying to communicate. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order (Viola): Students will describe and illustrate four memories of the narrator's time with Mrs. Gibson, her grandmother. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order (Kazumi): Students will describe and illustrate four memories of the narrator's time with Mrs. Gibson, her mother. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to events in the story. ◾ Character Traits: Students will choose a character trait that describes each of the characters and provide evidence from the text to support those character traits. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Narrator): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Viola): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Kazumi): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Narrator): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Feelings (Viola): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Feelings (Kazumi): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Change (Narrator): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Viola): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Kazumi): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ Compare & Contrast: Students will compare & contrast the two Mrs. Gibsons in the story. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Viola): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe Viola Gibson's character. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Kazumi): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe Kazumi Gibson's character. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle: Students use the clues to fill in the puzzle. Words can go across or down. Letters are shared when the words intersect (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ All About Japan: Students will research to learn more about the country of Japan. ◾ Weekend With Mrs. Gibson: Students think about what they would do if they could spend the weekend with one of the two Mrs. Gibsons and share what they did during their time together with pictures and captions. ◾ Someone Special: Students will write a paragraph about either their mother, grandma, or a mother figure in their life and include an illustration to go with their writing. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. ◾ My Family Tree: Students fill in the family tree with names and illustrations and then share them with the class (in COLOR and B&W). 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Family, Second Grade, Two Mrs. Gibsons, Two Mrs Gibsons, Two Mrs. Gibsons
Pecan Pie Baby Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
Pecan Pie Baby Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA This educational resource offers well-rounded enrichment opportunities supporting comprehension, literature study, and reading skill development in students of Grade 2 to Grade 4. It is based on the popular book 'Pecan Pie Baby' by Jacqueline Woodson (note: book not included) and comes with a diverse collection of 27 printable tasks. Character analysis, understanding story elements, theme identification, causality study among others. Able to compare viewpoints, make informed predictions and inferences based on textual evidence. Better proficiency in listening or reading made fun through a range of activities promoting higher-order thinking skills. Versatility in Usage - Adapts to Your Teaching Style Educators can use this resource as a whole group activity during classroom sessions or with smaller groups for targeted skill building. It is just as effective for independent homework assignments promoting self-guided exploration leading to better concept understanding. Creative Engagement & Personalized Learning Journey Your students get creative with child-friendly graphic organizers and story plotting techniques through cause-and-effect chains improving their summarizing capabilities. Fun vignettes challenge learners to sketch scenes from the story while personal writing endeavours encourage imagination thus fostering a passion for literacy over time. Nurturing Social Understanding Beyond literary prowess these activities also introduce relatability brought forth through comparative family studies helping your students understand societal norms better thereby broadening their perspective. Tailored For You at teachsimple.com (Creatively Gifted Storefront) All exercises are completely printable making them suitable for varied teaching environments, even homeschooling. Make your academic preparations effortless with these curriculum-aligned resources ensuring everyone benefits substantially from it.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Pecan Pie Baby, Read Aloud, Book Companion, Comprehension Activities, Literature Study
Editable Self-Checking Template Picture Reveal Maze Digital Resource 2
Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Not Grade Specific, Mazes, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Editable Self-Checking Template Picture Reveal Maze Digital Resource 2 This pioneering teaching tool is designed to encourage active learning. The resource offers instant feedback (self-checking), promoting autonomy in students' learning journey. Unique Fun Element The resource includes a captivating picture-reveal maze that unravels as students answer the questions correctly. In case of an incorrect answer, the response turns red - acting as a prompt for revision. Versatility and Flexibility This template can hold up to twelve custom questions and answers. Its universality extends across all subjects and grade levels making it substantial for educators everywhere. Minimal Preparatory Effort Required Create your content within the template. Protect through Google Sheets. Distribute amongst students — applicable for whole group lectures or smaller sessions. Difference in Classroom Instruction & Design-based Tasks The product accommodates immediate comprehension check-ins amid ongoing tasks—enabling efficient resource planning necessary for quality teaching activities. This ready-to-use product comes with: Fully written & video instructions, A Maze template inside Google Sheets put together by Digitally Yours Shop 2023 LLC., Note: Single-user license restricted exclusively personal use meanwhile boosting effective classroom management practices promoting solid resources pool catering several academic requirements without restraints to specific grades.
Author Digitally Yours Shop
Tags Self-checking, Digital Resource, Picture Reveal, Maze Template, Editable
Creative History Drawing and Writing Activity Page
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables
This is a creative activity page to get students thinking outside the box about history and art. Students will read a quick description of the Liberty Bell and how glue was made. They are then asked to create a drawing relating to this topic. Great for early finishers, morning time, or a quick reprieve from current lessons. Expand on this lesson by having your learners research the history and share their findings. This will make a great for a quick presentation to help with public speaking. I suggest using this with later elementary grades and middle school Included in this download: 1 Page PDF Activity . For Personal and Educational Use Only. If you like this drawing resource check out more creative art activities: Imagination Workout Set 1 Drawing Prompts All About Me Artist Set Creative Valentine's Day Creative Activities Quick Doodle Monthly Word Drawing Prompts - (free to download) Keyhole Drawing Prompts Copy (Echo) Art Drawing Prompts Roll and Draw Your Name or Favorite Word New Year's Craft Activities Paper Hat Roll and Draw New Year's Party Accessories Dice Game Choose and Draw Wacky Turkey Activities For more creative ideas: Visit Doodle Thinks Website Thank you for supporting Doodle Thinks and downloading this resource! Have fun drawing!
Author Doodle Thinks
Tags Drawing, Liberty Bell, Glue, Creative
Imagination Workout Set 1 Drawing Prompts
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Not Grade Specific, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables
Imagination Workout Set 1 Drawing Prompts Stretch students' imaginations and critical thinking with this set of no-prep drawing prompts. The 5 printable pages feature 45 unique prompts that challenge learners to draw creatively within a short time frame. As they illustrate concepts like "a fruit playing a sport" or "a robot making breakfast," students build visual communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence. Use these open-ended activities for individual practice or collaborative art projects in any subject. Drawing prompts ignite creativity, strengthen pencil grip, and teach students to translate ideas into pictures. For more imagination-building resources, explore Doodle Thinks' selection of engaging prompt sets that motivate artistic expression.
Author Doodle Thinks
Tags Imagination Workout, Drawing, Drawing Worksheets, Draw, Drawing Activities, Imagination Drawing Ideas, Work Out Drawing
Imagination Workout Set 2 Drawing Prompts
Creative Arts, Art, Fine Arts, Not Grade Specific, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables
Imagination Workout Set 2 Drawing Prompts Stretch students' imaginations and critical thinking with this set of creativity-building drawing prompts. The 5 printable pages contain 45 unique prompts that challenge learners to draw everything from abnormal shapes to silly scenarios. Use the prompts individually or in groups to nurture artistic confidence, visualization skills, problem-solving, pencil grip, and more. Set a 5-10 minute timer to ignite quick creative thinking. Students can add color when finished drawing for an extra creative boost. Check out Set 1 for 45 more imagination workout ideas. Use drawing prompts like these throughout the year to build visual communication, inspire innovation, and power young minds.
Author Doodle Thinks
Tags Drawing, Drawing Prompts, Draw, Imagination, Printables, 2 Drawing