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Nurture your first graders' curiosity with lesson plans specially designed for their developmental stage. These resources cover essential skills in literacy, math, and more, using engaging activities. Use them to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment for your students.
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Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words | Lesson 14 | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This download is Lesson 14 for Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words. This is a digital lesson with 30 slides to help teach sight words! The sight words for this lesson are: -oil -on -one -or -other There are 6 different activities to teach the sight words for this lesson. Activities: -Write words -Letter tiles -Type words -Match the words -Close reading -Sentences
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learn To Read, Learn To Spell, Sight Words, Letter Tiles, Graphic Organizers
It's vs. Its | Beginner Lesson Plan
ELA, Grammar, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
It's vs. Its | Beginner Worksheet The "It's vs. Its | Beginner Lesson Plan" provides an essential resource for teaching students effective grammar skills, particularly, the often confused 'It's' and 'Its'. This resource is presented as a fully structured lesson plan accompanied by worksheet sets, purposed for A1 Beginner English ESL ELA It includes three PDFs – two print-and-use pages brimming with engaging content and an accessible digital copy adding to its adaptability. An Enriching Language Arts Resource Beyond being a regular lesson plan, this resource takes kids on a rewarding interactive journey in Language Arts. The worksheets serve as practical arenas where students can test out their learning about 'It's' and 'Its', while evaluating their own understanding or working collaboratively. Suitable for educators conducting group activities or individual sessions or homeschooling parents wanting reliable resources for at-home lessons – it has been designed to fluently adapt to varied learning environments. Inculcating the competency of correctly using ‘It’s’ vs ‘Its’. Fostering enhanced overall grammar skills which uplift their competency in Language Arts. Digital Compatibility & Reflective Feedback A noteworthy feature is its integration with Google Apps that injects digital vibrance into traditional classroom practices. Additionally, keeping the importance of feedback in mind during learning progressions - an answer key provision allows immediate reflection. A solution crafted by teachers themselves - The It's vs Its | Beginner Lesson Plan correlates seamlessly within any curriculum focusing on developing strong foundational knowledge in Language Art amongst learners.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Grammar Skills, Language Arts, Lesson Plan, Worksheet Set, Interactive Learning
Tad and Tom: Beginner Reader - Fry Sight Words
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities
Tad and Tom: Beginner Reader - Fry Sight Words is a 12-page booklet that dives into a charming adventure story featuring sight words and blended words. As Tad and Tom embark on an exciting tale, students will strengthen reading skills. Comprehension pages allow further enrichment. This resource is perfect for centers , small groups, or homework. Use it for week-long lessons or reinforcing sight word mastery and reading comprehension. Available in color or black and white for back-to-back printing to save paper. This is one booklet in a beginner reader series that also covers Tim and Tai, Dax and Gab, and Meg and Ann. An optional 5-day lesson plan is included to introduce sight words, reinforce with games, practice blended words, use reading strategies, and complete comprehension pages. Extend the lesson as needed to boost kindergarten and first grade reading fluency.
Author The Kinder Lady
Tags Comprehension, Read In Kindergarten, Fluency, Emergent Readers, Kindergarten Readers, First Grade, Frys Sight Words
The Brother and Sister Short Story | Beginner Lesson Plan
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a beginner short story for A1 beginner students titled The Brother and Sister. The Brother and Sister Short Story | Beginner Lesson Plan is an ideal teaching resource for educators seeking to engage their students in the joy of reading and comprehension. This easy-to-use lesson plan targets beginner English students,, fitting perfectly within their learning capacity. It's a great fit for English language teachers, homeschoolers, and other types of educators looking for efficient resources. This beginner lesson plan focuses on TheBrother and Sister short story, bringing to life the magic and wonders of the bond between siblings. Students will read through this engaging tale, sparking not only their interest but also raising their comprehension skills. To ensure that learners wholly understand the text material, follow-up exercises are also included in this package. These thoughtfully designed tests assess student reading comprehension while simultaneously sharpening grammar skills - two educational elements often intertwined yet crucial to master at this early stage. One notable feature of The Brother and Sister Short Story | Beginner Lesson Plan is its digital accessibility through Google Apps – a must-have feature in present-day digital learning environments. Gone are the days when paper was your only option; now students can learn at any time and anywhere they wish with high-quality digital content readily available at their fingertips. Includes an answer key Makes it easier than ever for educators to evaluate student responses accurately Eases manual workload on teachers when assessing responses delivered using traditional or conventional methods. The package consists of three PDFs with four ready-to-print pages along with one digital access file. In terms of implementation, there's room for flexibility depending on class size or individual learner preferences: whole group setting inclusion, where all learners navigate through collectively; small-sized subsection utilization, allowing more intimate discussion amongst peers; traditional homework assignments that encourage independence in learning.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Short Story, Siblings, Reading Passage, Reading Worksheet, Comprehension
PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS| 2&3 syllable word counting| initial letter “c”
Special Resources, ELA, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Phonics, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities
PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS | 2 & 3 syllable word counting | initial letter c . This phonological awareness resource is a tailored tool to help kindergarten and first-grade learners develop their phonics skills . The material falls under the broad umbrella of Language Arts, focusing primarily on Phonics . This resource uses interactive visuals that explore syllable counting. It consists of worksheets with words starting from 'c' such as : candle . candy . carpet . cotton . cabinet . calendar . The set offers two practical worksheet formats per word, ensuring students receive continuous practice for skill reinforcement . One format can be used for instruction, while the other can act as a review or evaluative tool . Versatility and wide application : Beyond just being classroom-friendly, this resource pack may also be applied in the following ways : In whole - group literacy instruction sessions . In small - group activities centred around rotation models . Great for focused instructional time ! In one-on-one intervention contexts if certain students need extra phonics support . Apart from these usage scenarios, it also makes an excellent homework assignment to encourage child- parent involvement and further reinforce learned concepts outside school hours ! Multimodal learning exercises offered : Auditory- visual engagement of pointing at images while saying them aloud . ( Aids auditory- visual connectivity ) . Circling correct syllables in depicted words. ( Adds an interactive element to the learning process! ) . Cutting and pasting visuals for memory aids . Great for visual learners who benefit from tangible references . In conclusion, our PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS | 2 & 3 syllable word counting| initial letter c resource is designed to be versatile - perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, or SPED educators. This pack provides abundant opportunities to make phonics learning more engaging and captivating . 12 - page PDF .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Phonological Awareness, Syllable Counting, Initial Letter Recognition, Language Arts, Phonics, Games, Speech Therapy, Centers, Evaluation, Words Aside
Temperature Lesson Plan
Math, Measurements, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Our Temperature Lesson Plan is perfect for teachers looking for engaging activities and worksheets on thermometers. With two Thermometer Activities and seven Thermometer Worksheets, this lesson plan is perfect for grades 3-5.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Have Fun Teaching
Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House #24 Lesson Plan, Activities)
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House #24 Lesson Plan, Activities) is a 5-day NO PREP novel study of Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House #24). This comprehensive book companion includes a lesson plan, chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and many other activities. Perfect for first grade, second grade, and third grade classrooms, homeschool families, and cooperatives. You can easily customize lessons based on student age, reading and comprehension level, interests, and learning style! Additionally, all worksheets can be completed in an interactive notebook or simply discussed aloud if you desire to reduce the number of pages you print. THIS RESOURCE COVERS: Art (drawing, coloring, arts & crafts) Comprehension English language arts Geography Grammar History Reading Research Social studies Spelling Writing Includes: A 5-day lesson plan List of required materials and optional supplements Curated videos Chapter comprehension quizzes Chapter vocabulary (2 options) Pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading worksheets and activities Interactive notebook pieces (6 options) Book review reports (6 options) Writing craftivity Suggested project-based activity Other activities
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Earthquake In The Early Morning, Magic Tree House, Book Companion, Novel Study, Earthquakes, Us History, Earthquake Lesson Plan
Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27 Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Bring history to life for students with this 5-day novel study on the Magic Tree House book Thanksgiving on Thursday. This reading comprehension resource covers the journey of Jack and Annie as they travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving. Through engaging printable activities, elementary students will strengthen literacy skills, learn about early American history and Native American culture, and make cross-curricular connections. Implementation ideas are provided to facilitate instruction for whole group, small group, or independent assignments. Customize this versatile Thanksgiving-themed language arts unit based on your students' grade level from 1st to 3rd, reading proficiency, and learning preferences. This easy no-prep book companion saves teachers preparation time while offering an interactive educational experience for public, private or homeschool settings.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Thanksgiving On Thursday, Magic Tree House, Thanksgiving, Book Companion, Novel Study, Thanksgiving On Thursday Read Aloud
Coping Skill Of The Day | Mini Coping Skills Lessons
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Activities, Lesson Plans
Coping Skill of the Day | Mini Coping Skills Lessons Equipped with an interactive and easy-to-grasp format, this unique resource is a boon for education professionals and homeschooling parents for students from Grade 1 to Grade 4. The importance of understanding and managing emotions cannot be understated. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing children's academic performance, emotional well-being, and social skills. This set of lessons serves as a perfect tool to teach kids how to handle diversified emotional situations successfully. This product package includes a detailed presentation consisting of 112 slides, providing information on about 97 different coping skills. Each slide provides insights into what the skill is about and explains its effectiveness. The product gives flexibility to educators by allowing them either to introduce one coping skill per day or combine several related ones in a single lesson. In addition, the package also offers printable 'Coping Skill Of The Day Cards' and specially crafted 'Coping Strategy Cards For Kids'. A 'pocket of peace' template enables children with something tangible where they can capture their most effective strategies during tough times. Ways To Implement This Resource: This educational resource could be included at various points throughout children’s learning journey- Serving as warm-up activity at beginning sessions or, Incorporated into an individual or group lesson which aims towards calming strategies or social-emotional learning Easily blended into morning meeting SEL activities. All these points make this teaching aid priceless for any curriculum that involves social-emotional learning or life skills disciplines. Plus, the easy printable PDF format of these resources ensures its wide distribution amongst learners. In a Nutshell The Coping Skill Of The Day | Mini Coping Skills Lessons empowers educators with a powerful and flexible tool to incorporate teachings on emotional regulation into any learning environment. Consider this as an opportunity to equip your students with invaluable life skills!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Classroom Management, Social-emotional Learning, Coping Skills Lessons For Elementary Students
Seasons Lesson Plan
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This product is great for teachers who want to help their students learn about the seasons! The lesson plan is easy to follow and the activities are engaging and fun. The worksheets are a great way to reinforce the concepts taught in the lesson plan, and the flash card sets are a great way to review the material with your students.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Seasons, Season Lesson Plan, Lesson Plans On Seasons
Short Vowel A Lesson Plan
Reading, ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This Short Vowel A Lesson Plan is an easy and effective way to teach your students all about the short vowel a. This lesson plan is perfect for busy teachers who want to make the most of their time.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Short Vowels, Vowels
Nonfiction Text Features: Table of Contents Lesson
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Nonfiction Text Features: Table of Contents Lesson Plan This interactive Google Slides resource teaches students about the table of contents nonfiction text feature. Through discussions and activities, students will learn how to identify, understand, and apply tables of contents. The resource includes animated lesson slides with speaking notes to introduce or recap the key concepts. Student slides provide opportunities for practice during or after the lesson. Students will apply reading, critical thinking, and problem solving skills as they work. The slides aim to actively engage students using a variety of learning modalities. They can be presented to the whole class or assigned to small groups or individual students. The resource is designed for grades 1-4 language arts or reading classes, but could be adapted for other grades and subjects.
Author Ezee 101
Tags Nonfiction, Text Features, Table Of Contents, Lesson Plans, Student Activities, Interactive, Engaged
Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House #16 Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Literature, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, History, History: Ancient, Geography, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House #16 Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities) This is a meticulously devised five-day novel study resource. The book companion material aims to enliven comprehension and enrich learning experiences for first, second, and third graders as they navigate through 'Hour of the Olympics' – a notable installment from the Magic Tree House series. Activities Overview Chapter comprehension quizzes: These test and reinforce what students have learned from each read chapter. Vocabulary worksheets: These resources provide interactive word-usage tasks that are tailored for each chapter reading. Daily lesson plan: This outlines the planned activities for every day with additional pre-reading tasks including KWL charts (K - what they already Know; W - what they Wish to learn; L - Learned after reading). Post-Reading exercises: Assess student understanding while encouraging connections between characters in each story read. The content offers extensive coverage across diverse fields such as Arts, Geography History etc., facilitating interdisciplinary connections. It also caters to various learning styles since all worksheets can be completed interactively or discussed orally if print-outs need tempering down. Skill Development This package inherently develops language arts skills such as grammar reading research through integrated activities. Students also get an opportunity to understand sequence events better along with cause-and-effect relationships via carefully woven worksheets tailored towards understanding key components in every chapter. You would receive a print-and-use curriculum unit that's meant not only to engage kids but enhance their knowledge absorption capabilities while partaking in another adventure narrated by Jack inside his Magic Tree House.</p
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Olympics, Magic Tree House, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Interdisciplinary, Magic Tree House Book 16, Olympics Lesson Plans
Fiction Elements: Characters Lesson
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Fiction Elements: Characters Lesson Plan for Elementary Students This interactive PowerPoint resource teaches young students about character development in fiction stories. Students will build reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they learn how authors create and utilize characters. The presentation examines different aspects of fictional characters, including their traits, roles in the plot, and relationships with other characters. Fun class discussions and practice activities allow students to apply their new knowledge. Three versions of the PowerPoint are included: one for teachers, one for students, and one with answer keys. Educators can facilitate this engaging 60-minute lesson with the entire class or small groups across grades K-3. Whether used in the classroom or homeschool setting, this literacy resource helps elementary students master fiction elements.
Author Ezee 101
Tags Class Discussion, Fiction Elements, Reading Lesson, Characters
Water Experiment Journal | Science Water Unit
, Preschool, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Get ready to dive into the world of water science with TeachSimple's Water Experiment Journal! This 20-page digital resource is perfect for educators looking to add an interactive, hands-on approach to their water unit. Students will have a blast while learning crucial skills such as observation, experimentation, and communication through various writing activities. The personalized journal kicks off with a creative cover page and follows up with captivating topics like "What I Know," "Water Observations," "Water Drops Penny Experiment ," and much more. The journal explores different facets of water science – absorption, evaporation, ice formation, snow observations, sink or float experiment – even designing a boat! This user-friendly PDF features 20 readily-printable pages that fit seamlessly into any teaching environment. The interactive nature of these educational exercises encourages students to delve deeper into their understanding of water by probing questions that shape their minds into methodical thinkers. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Elevate your classroom experience today by incorporating the dynamic Water Experiment Journal and watch young learners become budding scientists right before your eyes!
Author Kindergarten Cafe
Tags Science Experiments, Science Journal, Water Unit, Water Experiments, Science Water Unit
Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House #22 Lesson Plan, Activities)
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
A 5-day NO PREP novel study of Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House #22). This comprehensive book companion includes a lesson plan, chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and many other activities. You can easily customize lessons based on student age, reading and comprehension level, interests, and learning style! Additionally, all worksheets can be completed in an interactive notebook or simply discussed aloud if you desire to reduce the number of pages you print. THIS RESOURCE COVERS: Art (drawing, coloring, arts & crafts) Comprehension English language arts Geography Grammar History Reading Research Social studies Spelling Writing Includes: A 5-day lesson plan List of required materials and optional supplements Curated videos Chapter comprehension quizzes Chapter vocabulary (2 options) Pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading worksheets and activities Interactive notebook pieces (6 options) Book review reports (6 options) Writing craftivity
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Revolutionary War On Wednesday, Magic Tree House, George Washington, Revolutionary War, Book Companion, Novel Study, Revolutionary War Activities
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Salty Snacks Pack
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, Pre-Reading, ESL, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Salty Snacks Pack This 13-page pack focuses on building vocabulary related to salty snacks. It includes full-color and black-and-white images of various snacks that can be used as writing prompts or conversation starters. Teachers can utilize these cards for individual, small group, or whole class activities to practice language skills. The cards work well for matching activities, memory games, and giving instructions. They can help students develop language comprehension, expression, speech, communication, and more. The images provide visual guidance to strengthen vocabulary and writing skills in a student's native language or as part of ESL curriculum . Teachers can print the cards to create homework boards for parents to use with their children. The series contains semantic category materials on toys, household items, animals, community locations, weather, senses, and more that can be combined for categorization and reasoning tasks. This versatile resource allows teachers to build critical language and cognitive skills in a variety of engaging ways.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Snacks, Language Development, Speech Therapy, Literacy Station, Semantics Posters, Flachcards, Centers, Match To Sample, Occupational Therapy, Words Aside
1st Grade Math Exit Slip Journal | Unit 3 Math Expressions
Math, Algebra, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource is a 1st Grade Math Exit Slip Journal. This journal is for Unit 3 Math Expressions. Print and set-up instructions are included. Books are printed 2 per page. This journal comes with a cover page and it will walk through each skill taught during this unit . This is a great way to formatively assess your math students.
Author Sarah Sorensen
Tags Unknown Numbers, Math Exit Slip, Assessment, Journal, Subtraction
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Furniture Pack
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Furniture Pack This 13-page pack focuses on building vocabulary and communication skills related to common household furniture. With full-color and black-and-white images, students will expand their understanding of basic furniture terms through open-ended writing prompts , conversation starters, matching activities, and more. Use the materials for individual, small group, or whole-class instruction. The cards can be printed or displayed digitally to target language comprehension, expression, memory, following instructions, and other critical skills. Combine this pack with others in the series to create additional reasoning, categorization, and exclusion tasks. The engaging visual components make these materials versatile for early learning, elementary, ESL/EFL, and special education classrooms.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Cards, Semantics, Language, Vocabulary, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapry, Match To Sample, Boards, Minibook, Sped
Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words | Lesson 6 | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This download is Lesson 6 for Learn to Read and Spell Sight Words. This is a digital lesson with 30 slides to help teach sight words! The sight words for this lesson are: -could -day -did -do -down There are 6 different activities to teach the sight words for this lesson. Activities: -Write words -Letter tiles -Type words -Match the words -Close reading -Sentences
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Digital Lesson, Spelling Lesson, Sight Words, Mini Lesson
Tree House Animated Writing Activity | Short Film
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tree House Animated Writing Activity | Short Film is a creative teaching resource that brings writing lessons to life. This animated short film tells the story of characters building a treehouse, allowing students to practice key ELA skills like sequencing events, identifying main ideas and details, summarizing plots, and differentiating true and false story elements. Educators can use this lively video and supplemental materials in whole group, small group, or individual settings to build 1st and 2nd grade writing abilities. By integrating this engaging narrative into the curriculum , teachers give young students a fun way to develop their comprehension and composition abilities.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Animated Film, Short Film, Creative Writing, Writing Prompts, Interactive Lesson
Nonfiction table of contents lesson
ELA, Literature, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The concept of nonfiction can be very abstract, making it difficult to teach the concept. These worksheets look at the nonfiction text feature; table of contents. Within these worksheets are two activities that are designed to help students understand the concept table of contents. This download includes a printable worksheet with two activities, a printable checklist with a checklist for individual students and for the class and finally an answer sheet with answers to the activities. The objectives of these worksheets is to deepen the understanding of exactly what a table of contents is and what can be found on a table of contents. The first activity encourages students to identify the page numbers as this is an important element found in a table of contents, the second activity has two variations, the first variation is writing the headings in the correct order in the space provided and the second variation is cutting and pasting the headings in the correct order in the space provided. These activities are great for grade 1,2 and 3 and can be used as an introduction, recap, support or enrichment. Simply print the activity and hand out students. If you like these worksheets, have a look at the nonfiction text feature table of contents lesson which goes alongside these PDFs and contains the online versions of the activities given as well as lesson slides that are animated with speaker notes. Number of pages: Activities: 7, Answer sheets: 7, Checklist: 8
Author Ezee 101
Tags Nonfiction Text Features, Table Of Contents, Worksheets, Activities, Nonfiction
1st Grade Reading Street HFW Unit 2
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
First Grade Reading Street High Frequency Words Unit 2 This printable resource helps first grade students master the high frequency sight words introduced in Unit 2 of the Reading Street curriculum . Students will strengthen their spelling, handwriting, and color recognition skills as they roll a die to determine which color crayon to use when writing each word. This independent activity takes just 5-10 minutes, making it ideal busywork, morning work, or for early finishers. Teachers can implement this resource in multiple ways - assign it to individual students, small groups, or the whole class. Students will gain repeated exposure to essential sight words through a no-prep game, setting them up for reading fluency. With engaging dice rolls and colorful writing, this resource transforms a typically rote spelling task into playful learning.
Author Sarah Sorensen
Tags Reading Curriculum, Spelling Words, High Frequency Words, Roll And Write, Reading Street
Using "Flower Power" At Recess-A problem-solving strategy!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Overview 'Using Flower Power At Recess: A Problem-Solving Strategy' is a critical teaching resource designed to foster respect, safety, and responsibility among students during recess. It targets educators and homeschoolers teaching grades kindergarten through second with a special focus on Social Emotional Learning ( SEL ). Main Features An interactive 12-slide Google Slides Presentation forms the core of the product. The slides methodically reveal pictures prompting consequent classroom discussion opportunities. This resource is conceptualized for both whole group learning as well as small group activities. The use of illustrations ensures participation inclusivity across varied reading levels. "Flower Power" The children get introduced to the concept of "Flower Power", an inventive approach to problem-solving. An analysis of the problem at hand equated with studying a flower's aspects– its roots denote size (big or small), leaves symbolize individual feelings about it (depicted as upside-down hearts). The petals represent potential solution strategies based on problem size. Activity Time! On conclusion of exploring Flower Power, they transition into an activity segment involving: A sorting task ensuring reinforcement for understanding respectfulness, safety, responsibility in one's behavioral choices. A deliberation segment discussing potential Flower Power solutions that could arise from non-compliant behavior situations. This experiential exercise enhances critical thinking abilities. Taking it Home... An extension take-home handout promotes family discussions around related SEL topics. This tool serves to integrate the Flower Power Strategy at home as well as school environments such as classrooms, lunch areas etc., ensuring the promotion of constructive social interactions across varied settings.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Flower Power, Recess, Problem-solving, Social Skills, Behavior