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Lay a strong foundation for your Pre-K students with lesson plans designed to spark curiosity and development. These activities focus on play-based learning, promoting cognitive and social skills. Implement these resources to create a stimulating environment that fosters growth and a love for learning.
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Horse Chestnut Tree Life Cycle: Kindergarten Science Project
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Kindergarten, Preschool, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Horse Chestnut Tree Life Cycle: Kindergarten Science Project Starting with a humble conker, take your class on a journey through the seasons to answer questions such as: What is a conker? Why have the leaves fallen off of the tree? Is the Horse Chestnut tree dead? Why does it have such large buds? Why are they sticky? Why does the tree have flowers? What are the bees doing in the flowers? Why does the tree make conkers? and many more! For ages 5-6, this pack gives you all the resources and information necessary to study the Horse Chestnut tree through the year, and thus teach many aspects of your Science curriculum using a tree that is common in many local areas. The Horse Chestnut Tree Life Cycle: Kindergarten Science Project pack includes: Teaching Notes Vocabulary related to the subject - print on the card. Suggested ideas: use them to make a game/trace the words/draw pictures. A Life cycle chart Life-cycle pictures to order - differentiated activities Pages with which to make a book about the Horse Chestnut tree Life cycle ordering exercises - differentiated activities Writing pages for descriptive writing Pictures to use for display/ordering/language work etc… Use for display etc.. Large pictures of the drawings for own use (subject to T’s and C’s, see page 2) More: This pack can be used alongside our Horse Chestnut Tree lifecycle PowerPoint Develop a sense of awe and wonder in your pupils as the beautiful photos take the viewer through the seasons to find out where a conker comes from. Or bought together in a pack: https://teachsimple.com/product/horse-chestnut-life-cycle-lesson-resource-pack-plus-powerpoint Find our Apple Lifecycle PowerPoint which can extend learning further to enable comparisons to be made. When can it be used: This pack can be used throughout the year, but especially in autumn when children's attention is drawn to conkers. What is included? 1 PDF with a total of 48 pages.
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The Neuro-Inclusive Executive Functioning Matrix: A Scaffolded Develop
Life Studies, Career, Leadership, Montessori, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Mindfulness, Research, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Presentations, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Unleash the potential of inclusive education with "The Neuro-Inclusive Executive Functioning Matrix: A Scaffolded Developmental Pathway – Theory, Methodology, & Application." This is a 35-page downloadable resource written by Syed Hammad Rizvi, MBA (HRM), which breaks the mold of linear cognitive thinking for neurodiverse students in favor of a topological and asynchronous method. It is perfect for ADHD management, autism support, twice-exceptional (2e) education, and executive functioning skills development and includes in-depth theory on response inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility, metacognition, and more from childhood co-regulation to adulthood self-advocacy. It is full of case studies, 10 impulse control, emotional granularity, task initiation, and crisis analysis worksheets, visual models such as the Scaffolding Fade Continuum and Capacity vs. Load Balance, a comprehensive assessment answer key, and a teacher’s guide to implementation in the classroom.This SEO-friendly neurodivergent resource is designed to empower educators, parents, therapists, and professionals to develop capacity without resistance, decrease cognitive load, avoid scaffolding collapse, and promote autonomy. Download this crucial inclusive education resource today to turn neurodivergent cognitive development into a resistance-free ecosystem—ideal for special education resources, homeschooling ADHD resources, autism executive function techniques, and professional training in neuro-inclusive education. Unleash the potential of inclusive education with "The Neuro-Inclusive Executive Functioning Matrix: A Scaffolded Developmental Pathway – Theory, Methodology, & Application." This extensive 35-page e-book, written by Syed Hammad Rizvi, MBA (HRM), is a game-changer for neurodivergent students as it challenges linear cognitive theory in favor of a topological and asynchronous paradigm. This resource is perfect for ADHD techniques, autism support, twice-exceptional education, and executive function skill development and includes detailed theory on response inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility, metacognition, and more from childhood co-regulation to adulthood self-advocacy.Filled with real-world examples and case studies, 10 worksheets for impulse control, emotional granularity, task initiation, and crisis analysis, visual models such as the Scaffolding Fade Continuum and Capacity vs. Load Balance, an assessment answer key, and a teacher guide for implementation. This SEO-optimized neurodivergent tool will empower teachers, parents, therapists, and professionals to develop capacity without resistance, decrease cognitive load, prevent scaffolding failure, and promote autonomy. Download this critical inclusive education tool today to create a friction-free environment for neurodivergent cognitive development—ideal for special education tools, homeschooling ADHD resources, autism executive function techniques, and professional development for neuro-inclusive education. Why Parents/Schools Will Love It: Empowers Without Pathologizing: Moves from deficit-based approaches to embracing neurodiverse strengths, minimizing stigma and promoting self-esteem via asynchronous mapping and interest-driven approaches. Practical and Actionable Strategies: Provides ready-to-use printables, graphics, and interventions that yield immediate outcomes, such as "heavy work bridges" for transition or "dopamine menus" for motivation, allowing busy professionals to focus on what matters most. Prevents Burnout and Overload: Takes into consideration "energy costs" and cognitive overload, preventing burnout and promoting sustainable skill development—ideal for long-term success in ADHD and autism support. Comprehensive Lifecycle Support: Covers childhood to adulthood with case examples and multi-level scaffolding, making it a one-stop solution for inclusive classrooms, IEPs, and home settings. Evidence-Based and Inclusive: Informed by topological cognitive theory, complete with graphics and an implementation guide, to support autonomy and inclusivity without imposing neurotypical values. Target Classes/Students : After carefully examining the PDF's organization, which breaks down content into stages of development with examples by age, case studies, worksheets, and strategies for implementation, target the following classes of students: Preschool and Early Elementary (Ages 3-7, Pre-K to Grade 1): Target foundational response inhibition, co-regulation, sensory processing, and "external brain" strategies for preschool and early elementary school students with ADHD, sensory issues, or autism—perfect for early intervention strategies for behaviors Elementary School (Ages 7-12, Grades 2-6): Target elementary school students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, emphasizing executive function, planning, time perspective, and analog externalization strategies to overcome "hidden curriculum" issues such as organization and task analysis. Middle School (Ages 12-15, Grades 7-8): Target adolescents with twice-exceptionality (high intelligence + ADHD) or autism, addressing metacognition, emotional regulation, dopamine dysregulation, and interest-based strategies to overcome the "smart but scattered" syndrome and risks of synaptic pruning. High School and Young Adults (Ages 15-18+, Grades 9-12 and Transition Programs): Target teens and young adults struggling with the "adolescent cliff," providing strategies for goal-directed persistence, self-advocacy, and burnout prevention—ideal for special education, IEP, or vocational programs. Adults in Professional or Self-Help Circumstances (Ages 18+): Target late-diagnosed autistic adults Marketing first to special education classrooms, homeschooling families, and neurodiversity-supportive programs, as the material is diagnosis-independent but spiky-profile-specific. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book is copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags NeuroInclusiveEducation, ExecutiveFunctioning, ADHDStrategies, AutismSupport, NeurodivergentResources, InclusiveLearning, TwiceExceptional, 2eEducation, SensoryProcessing, CognitiveFlexibility
Animal Science Unit | All About Foxes | Learning about Animals | Fox
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Foxes Unit for Early Learners Dive into the fascinating world of foxes with this comprehensive unit perfect for preschool to 2nd grade. Jam-packed with differentiated reading materials, vibrant images, engaging worksheets, writing templates, hands-on crafts and games, this fox-themed package makes learning about these clever creatures pawsitively fun. Discover what foxes eat, where they live, how they grow and more through developmentally-appropriate activities suitable for whole class, small group, or independent learning. From cute fox masks to memory card games, students will have a wondrous time learning about the physical features, habitats, and behaviors of foxes while building literacy skills. Created by teachers for teachers, this thoughtfully designed resource will foster a love for science and wildlife.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, Forest Animals, Grassland Animals, Fox Crafts, Learning About Foxes, Fox Projects, Fox Worksheets, Fox Lesson Plans, Fox Printables, Fox Art
Alphabet Tracing Adventures: Interactive Workbook for Early Learners
Montessori, Writing, ELA, Handwriting, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Community Building, Special Resources, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests, Activities, Centers, Diagrams, Graphic Organizers, Charts
Unleash the literacy potential of your preschooler with Alphabet Tracing Adventures: Interactive Workbook for Early Learners – the best preschool alphabet tracing workbook to develop handwriting, fine motor skills, and letter recognition in preschoolers. This best, award-winning educational resource includes an in-depth parent and teacher manual on posture, grip, and kinesthetic skills; fun pre-writing exercises with tracing straight, zig-zag, and curved lines to develop muscle memory; step-by-step tracing instructions for uppercase letters (A-Z) with emphasis on graphomotor accuracy and spatial relationships; and guided tracing of lowercase letters (a-z) with emphasis on proportional accuracy and fluid motion. Full of interactive tracing pages, arrows, tips, and pictures, this 37-page digital printable workbook transforms learning into an adventure, ideal for homeschool preschool, kindergarten preparation, or literacy centers in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Great for developing eye-hand coordination, bilateral integration, and mastery penmanship in toddlers and preschoolers. Get this SEO-optimized preschool handwriting practice PDF today for endless reusable fun – keywords: alphabet tracing worksheets preschool, fine motor skills activities kids, early literacy workbook printable, handwriting practice sheets toddlers, preschool letter recognition games. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Expertly Guided Development: Comes with comprehensive parent/teacher manuals on posture, tripod touch, and fine motor skills to promote proper use and avoid typical handwriting problems for lifelong success. Engaging and Fun Design: Transforms tracing activities into an "adventure" with arrows, pictures, and short, frequent intervals to keep young students engaged and motivated without overloading their short attention spans. Comprehensive Skill Development: Encompasses pre-handwriting exercises, uppercase, and lowercase letters with step-by-step stroke development to develop eye-hand coordination, muscle memory, and bilateral integration in a fun and organized manner. Flexible and Reusable: Digital printable format ideal for homeschooling, classroom, or home practice, emphasizing process over product to instill confidence in young students. Award-Winning Quality: High-quality premium version with effective educational approaches, making it a reliable tool for improving literacy readiness and fine motor skills. Target Student Classes : With a comprehensive understanding of the PDF, including its teaching framework, developmental aspect of fine motor skill coordination, pre-writing skills, and basic stroke-writing letter formation (uppercase A-Z and lowercase a-z), this workbook is specifically designed for preschool children aged 3-5 years. The developmental milestones covered in this workbook, such as the transition from gross to fine motor skills, are also aligned with preschool developmental programs. This workbook may also be used for early kindergarten children aged 5-6 years, but not for higher classes. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book is copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags PreschoolAlphabetTracing, AlphabetTracingWorkbook, EarlyLearnersLiteracy, HandwritingPracticeKids, FineMotorSkillsActivities, PreschoolTracingWorksheets, InteractiveAlphabetWorkbook, KindergartenReadiness, HomeschoolPreschoolActivities, LetterTracingForToddlers
CVC Words Teaching Pack: Activities + 16 Decodable Stories | SOR
Common Core, Phonics, Language Development, ELA, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
CVC Words Teaching Pack: Activities + 16 Decodable Stories | Science of Reading This CVC Words teaching pack forms part of a structured literacy program for introducing young learners to reading and spelling. It aligns with the Science of Reading and includes a detailed teaching manual, 138 supporting activities, and 16, 100% decodable stories—all designed to help students build strong foundational reading skills. What is Included The teaching manual offers clear, step-by-step guidance on helping children master blending (reading) and segmenting (spelling) CVC words. The program's unique structure ensures that even students with processing difficulties can succeed by introducing concepts systematically and building on previous learning. The 138 supporting activities focus on developing phonemic awareness - that is, the ability to hear and order individual sounds in words. These exercises strengthen both reading and spelling skills through simple, engaging activities and games. The 16 decodable stories feature Farmer Tom, his wife and children Sam and Pam, and their farm animals in adventures that young readers can actually decode independently. Each story includes word practice lists at the beginning, connecting new vocabulary to familiar rhyming patterns. The stories are in one convenient 32-page book (for eco-printing) with reader-friendly formatting, with a large, clear font and generous spacing. Why This Approach Works Unlike many phonics programs, these stories maintain strict decodability while telling genuinely engaging narratives, no phonics drills! Students read only CVC words they can sound out, plus four essential sight words (a, the, is, of). The books have no curveballs to knock the confidence of young readers. They are always introduced to all the words they need to read each story, before they read it. They then meet familiar words in the subsequent stories. This planned repetition builds fluency and confidence as readers recognise words they've successfully decoded before. The beautiful watercolour illustrations make children want to read them again and again, whilst not encouraging picture-guessing—an important element in Science of Reading instruction. Best For: This program suits students in kindergarten through early first grade (ages 4-6) who have basic CVC blending ability and need systematic practice. It works well for small group instruction, one-on-one tutoring, or homeschool settings and wherever structured, research-based materials are needed. Who can use it? This resource can be used by teachers, though it is especially written with parents in mind. Having the stories in one book means more affordable printing, and the ease of use with non-technical vocabulary makes it attractive to even the least confident parent. The manual helps with assessment and troubleshooting, and the programme suits even children who need longer to learn to blend and segment CVC words, ensuring that they do not begin to rely on word-recognition before they can truly sound out - a common trap of many programmes.
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Tags Cvc Words, Decodable Readers, Science Of Reading, Beginning Readers, Reading Fluency, Early Literacy, Controlled Vocabulary, CVC Decodable Readers, CVC Decodable Books, Special Needs
Zoo Animal Research Writing Project on TIGERS for K-2nd Grade
Life Studies, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Research, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Coloring Pages
This Animal Research Project on Tigers is for Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade. This 19-page informational writing resource guide will enhance student's learning about these amazing zoo animals: Tigers! Differentiated materials make it perfect for various ability levels. Students will read tiger facts, color tiger pictures, examine photos, draw a habitat, organize information, and write using scaffolded writing pages. Higher-level students can write paragraphs while struggling writers use sentence frames. When complete, pages can be compiled into a printed book. This engaging project promotes creativity, reading, writing, and science skills. Pair with other animal units or use independently to motivate young learners. Check out companion resources on hippos, elephants, monkeys, pandas, giraffes, dolphins, octopus, orcas, seals, shellfish, sea turtles, and whales. For more Zoo Animal reports, click on the following links below: Animal Research Writing Project on TIGERS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on MONKEYS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on PANDAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on HIPPOS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ELEPHANTS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on GIRAFFES for K-2nd Grade Want to teach your students all about Ocean Animals? Check out all these interesting facts about these favorite Ocean animals. With the same great photos, facts, habitat drawings, and more. It is a great way to help students to get interested in writing. Here are even more informational resources on report writing for OCEAN ANIMALS. Click on the links below: Animal Research Writing Project on WHALES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the OCTOPUS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEA TURTLES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ORCAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the SHELLFISH for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on DOLPHINS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEALS for K-2nd Grade
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Animal Research, Informational Writing, Writing Report, Zoo Animals, Report On Animals, Report On Zoo Animals, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Writing, Tigers, Report On Tigers
Zoo Animal Research Writing Project on HIPPOS for K-2nd Grade
Life Studies, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Research, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Animal Research Writing Project on Hippos for K-2. The Animal Research Writing Project on Hippos provides differentiated materials to guide K-2 students through reading informational text, collecting data, and writing about hippos. Students begin by examining real-life photos of hippos to color and give a creative title for the cover page of their report. They read age-appropriate information about habitat, diet, appearance, behavior, and other hippo facts. A color-coded key helps young learners organize the information into categories. After reading, students draw and color the hippo habitat based on what they learned. Two options for graphic organizers allow them to sort facts before writing. Differentiated writing pages scaffold the writing process for emerging writers. A self-checking writing page helps beginning writers reflect on their work. When complete, the project can be compiled into an engaging book that displays student creativity. It promotes reading comprehension, information sorting, and writing skills in an interactive way. The 19-page unit also encourage drawing, coloring, and imagination inspired by the unique traits of hippos. Teachers can implement this versatile resource whole-group, small-group, or as an independent writing activity. It bundles an entire animal research writing unit into one differentiated package. Teachers appreciate the ready-to-use animal units covering reading, note-taking, drafting, illustrating, and publishing. Engage your class in meaningful informational writing with this standards-based project on monkeys. Plus, there are many more zoo animals to research as well in my store: K-5 Treasures! For additional Zoo Animal reports, click on the following links below: Animal Research Writing Project on TIGERS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on MONKEYS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on PANDAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on HIPPOS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ELEPHANTS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on GIRAFFES for K-2nd Grade Here are even more informational resources on report writing for OCEAN ANIMALS. Click on the links below: Animal Research Writing Project on WHALES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the OCTOPUS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEA TURTLES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ORCAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the SHELLFISH for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on DOLPHINS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEALS for K-2nd Grade
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Animal Research, Informational Writing, Writing Report, Zoo Animals, Report On Animals, Report On Zoo Animals, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Writing, Hippos, Report On Hippos
CK: 3 Decodable Reading Books, Supporting Activities + 4 Video Lessons
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations
CK Decodable Readers & Worksheets: Farm Adventures Complete Teaching Pack | Part of Advanced Phonics Reading Programme Master CK with 3 decodable readers AND 32 differentiated practice worksheets, AND 4 video lessons suitable for all abilities! Perfect for quick intervention or structured phonics teaching, this complete pack provides everything you need to teach CK effectively—no additional materials required! What's Included 3 systematic/levelled decodable readers focusing on CK Word lists for pre-reading practice at the beginning of each book Differentiated worksheets for phonics reinforcement: Word sorting activities Sound isolation exercises Reading comprehension exercises Sentence writing practice Phonics pattern recognition tasks 100% decodable text with carefully controlled vocabulary Science of reading-aligned instruction Beloved characters: Tom, Sam, Pam, Gran, and the farm animals Beautiful watercolour illustrations Print-and-go format for easy classroom use Why Teachers Love This Complete Pack Real stories PLUS targeted practice! These aren't just decodable readers—you get everything you need to teach CK systematically. The worksheets provide multiple opportunities for students to apply their learning, while the engaging farm stories provide ample practice of decoding, word recognition and reading comprehension. Multiple worksheets help you to give targeted support to all children: choose the worksheets that are right for each child. Designed With Carefully Controlled vocabulary: The CK sound is introduced systematically across the stories, with previously learned words revisited throughout. Worksheets reinforce the same vocabulary, providing an opportunity for mastery. Perfect For Explicit phonics instruction following the science of reading principles All students who are ready to learn CK Children who need a slower pace, or not Small group intervention or whole class instruction Literacy centres and independent practice Homework assignments that reinforce classroom learning Structured literacy programmes Ages 5-7 or Grade 1-2 Skills Addressed Decoding CK in isolation and context Reading fluency with controlled decodable text Phonics, pattern recognition and application Phonemic awareness through targeted activities Reading comprehension with engaging stories Writing practice using the taught phonics pattern Sight word introduction and practice How to Use This Complete Pack Introduce the sound CK comprehensively Use worksheets for guided practice and skill reinforcement Practice word lists before reading stories Have students read the decodable stories, pointing to each word Return to the worksheets for independent practice or assessment Reread the stories to build fluency
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Tags Learn To Read Programme, Fluency, Struggling Readers, Dyslexia, Special Needs, Phonics, Decodable Reading Books, Reading Fluency, Short Vowel E, Homeschool Curriculum
All About Calendar | Animated Math Video Lesson
, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
All About Calendar | Animated Math Video Lesson The All About Calendar | Animated Math Video Lesson is an engaging resource designed to pique students' interest in the concepts of time and date using calendars. It caters primarily to preschoolers, kindergarteners, and students in Grades 1-2, providing an ideal means for introducing and revising the use of calendars. This video chiefly targets Mathematics, with a strong focus on boosting students' comprehension of time management—a crucial life skill. The lesson has a duration of around nine minutes, making it perfectly suited for maintaining young learners' attention spans without overwhelming them with excessive information. File specifications & Usage The animated lesson comes as an MP4 file ensuring its compatibility across diverse platforms. Educators can integrate this versatile teaching resource into their curriculum via numerous methods: A whole-class activity at the start of classes to stimulate discussions A part of small group learning sessions geared towards improving collaborative learning. It serves as great supplementary material in lessons about dates, days, weeks, months or years. Educators may pause the video at different intervals to ask questions or spur predictions about subsequent occurrences. Homeschooling parents will also find this tool incredibly helpful as it allows for enjoyable reinforcement exercises without diluting engagement levels. Making Mathematics Fun! In summary, this video blends enjoyable instruction with practical application making complex topics like calendars achievable. Coupling narrative education chat with vivid visuals brings mathematics alive—literally! And ensures calendar comprehension becomes easy! By the end,"flipping through liquid paper desk pads" will come naturally to your proteges!
Author Educational Voice
Tags Calendar, Math, Time Management, Preschoolers, Kindergarteners
My Emotions Explorer: SEL Activity Book
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Homeschool Curriculum, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Workbooks, Writing Prompts, Task Cards, Word Problems
Find "My Emotions Explorer: SEL Activity Book Professional Edition," the best social emotional learning activity book for kids aged 6-9 years old. This exciting kids' emotional intelligence book helps kids, parents, and teachers with various social and emotional learning activities. With numerous tools like the Wheel of Feelings, Body Scan, Anger Volcano, Breathing Bubbles, Worry Jar, Empathy Scenarios, Positive Self Talk, Gratitude Garden, Weekly Mood Tracker, and many more, this 43-page downloadable PDF helps kids manage overwhelming emotions with ease. It is an amazing tool for homeschool social and emotional learning, classroom activities, and even family bonding. It also includes an adult facilitation guide to provide psychological safety. Give your kids the gift of higher emotional intelligence with this top-rated kids' emotions book, great for kids' social and emotional learning activities, elementary SEL, and child development tools. Get your copy now and start enjoying instant access to fun and therapeutic exercises! Why Parents/Schools Love It: Research-Backed SEL Tools: Informed by affective science and positive psychology, it develops emotional granularity, strength, and co-regulation skills, resulting in improved mental health and fewer behavioral problems. Engaging, Interactive Activities: Fun activities like drawing faces, building anger volcanoes, and developing gratitude gardens keep kids engaged while learning practical coping skills. Adult Facilitation Guide: Offers parents and educators professional guidelines on how to create a psychologically safe environment, ask open-ended questions, and incorporate SEL into daily routines. Customizable and Printable: Offers 43 pages of printable and editable PDFs, including trackers and certificates, for personalized learning without the need for additional materials. Promotes Long-Term Growth: Assists children in moving from reactive emotions to proactive self-awareness, developing empathy, emotional intelligence, and family/school relationships. Target Classes/Students : Upon a thorough analysis of the 43-page PDF, which includes the adult guide, modules on emotional identification (e.g., Wheel of Feelings, Draw Your Face), emotion regulation skills (e.g., Body Scan, Anger Volcano, Breathing Bubbles, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, Worry Jar, Positive Self-Talk), empathy skills (e.g., Empathy Scenarios), gratitude skills (e.g., Gratitude Garden), tracking skills (e.g., Weekly Mood Tracker), and the completion certificate, the content is geared towards children in the age range of 6 to 9 years. This age range corresponds to the early elementary school students. The age range of 6 to 9 years corresponds to the following grades: Kindergarten (5 to 6 years, but this age range can be adapted for 6-year-olds to be introduced to SEL). 1st Grade (6 to 7 years, focusing on basic emotion identification skills). 2nd Grade (7 to 8 years, focusing on emotion regulation skills). 3rd Grade (8 to 9 years, focusing on advanced skills such as gratitude skills and analysis of mood patterns). This PDF is not adapted for children younger than 6 years, i.e., for preschoolers, nor for children above 9 years. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource may be used for personal and single classroom use. You may not change, distribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put this resource on the Internet, so that it could be found and downloaded by others. If you wish to share this resource with others, you may purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. I appreciate your understanding of these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags SELAactivities, SocialEmotionalLearning, EmotionalIntelligenceForKids, KidsEmotionsWorkbook, SELWorkbook, ChildrensMentalHealth, EmotionalLiteracy, ResilienceBuildingForKids, HomeschoolSEL, ClassroomActivities
Phonics & Early Literacy with Themed Story Builders
STEM, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Science, Basic Science, Inventors, Theories, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschool Templates, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Literacy Readers, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Worksheets
Do your students get bored by phonics drills? Do you have beginning readers who sound out words well, but do not understand what they read? Phonics & Early Literacy With Themed Story Builders will connect the dots between mechanical decoding and creating a love for books and reading! 39 pages of the most complete literacy program curriculum for Kindergarten through 1st and 2nd grade. The program is rooted in the Science of Reading offers a unique method for teaching phonics skills through a new way of creating stories. This program also provides the student opportunities to develop vocabulary, syntax and comprehension while expressing his/her own creativity and imagination. Constrained Narrative Architecture (CNA) Method not only moves students beyond rote memorization when learning how to decode word lists, but also teaches students how to build themed stories using the newly-acquired phonics skills. Once students have created a complete themed story, they will have an understanding of the phonics rules used in the story, plus vocabulary, syntax and comprehension. What You're Getting with This Resource Without Preparation That Has An Immediate Impact on Teaching!? PHASE ONE: Theoretical Foundations & Core Content for the Teacher- This guide provides an educator with an understanding of the neuroscience behind our methodology. The educator will learn the "why" of Orthographic Mapping, Cognitive Load Theory, Narrative Scaffolding, and other elements to become a more experienced and knowledgeable teacher. PHASE TWO: Student Workbook- The student workbook consists of 10 fun thematic worksheets and each worksheet will provide the student with a story background that aligns to the specific sequential skill provided on the worksheet, and offers the student an adventure in phonics. PHASE THREE: Teacher Resource Package- The teacher resource package consists of pedagogical diagrams, full comprehensive answer key, and a teacher implementation guide with pacing suggestions. The 10 Themed Adventure Worksheets Cover the Following Skills in a Sequence: 1. The Alpine Forest (Short Vowels & CVC Words) 2. Deep Sea Discovery (Consonant Digraphs; sh, ch, th, wh) 3. The Clockwork City (Initial Consonant Blends: L, R, S) 4. Dino-Valley Dig (CVCe Words- “Magic e”) 5. Starlight Space Station (Long Vowel Teams- ai, ee, ea, oa, ue) 6. The Whispering Willow Farm (R-Controlled Vowels- ar, er, ir, or, ur) 7. The Weather Wizards (Diphthongs; ou, ow, oi, oy) 8. The Great Mountain Train (Hard/Soft 'c'/ 'g') 9. The Midnight Toy Shop (Syllable Segmentation) 10. The Enchanted Castle (Cumulative Review/Creative Story Building) This is ideal for large group instruction, small group intervention, structured literacy centers, or an effective homeschool phonics program. It will stop the continual slaughter of expected reading enjoyment and create skilled independent readers now! Search for: phonics programs, science of reading, early literacy, kindergarten reading programs, first grade phonics programs, second grade literacy programs, decodable activities, reading intervention programs, story building worksheets, fill-in-the-blank worksheets, structured literacy center materials, homeschool phonics programs, constant vowel, constant e, constant combination sounds, and constant blends of vowel sounds. The reason why parents and schools are happy is because the curriculum is based on scientific principles, known as the "Science of Reading." This means that the curriculum teaches children to read the right way and progresses from the recognition of the individual sounds to being able to read smoothly and understand what they are reading. Phonics becomes fun instead of boring since this curriculum substitutes the traditional rote phonics drills with engaging themed activities. Children become so involved in creating an imaginative story with dinosaurs or by creating a real-life story about a space station that they do not even realize they are really learning important phonics skills. True comprehension of what to read is developed because this resource requires students to select the word that completes a sentence so that it will make sense. This develops the child’s ability to read for meaning as opposed to simply reading out loud. This resource is designed to be easily differentiated as the teacher’s guide contains suggestions for helping struggling readers (such as those with dyslexia) and those working at an advanced level, making it suitable for all students in a diverse classroom or homeschool environment. This resource is comprehensive and ready to be implemented right away, as it includes not only the worksheets that are used in the program, but also has a complete teacher’s guide, student activities to use with the worksheets, and an answer key. Everything you need! Target Audience Review: According to the explicit scope and sequencing outlined on pages 7 & 8 that outline students working through CVC words all the way to multisyllabic words, the following summarizes how this PDF has been developed for: - Primary Target Students: Kindergarten (approx. age 5) - 1st Grade (approx. age 6) and 2nd grade (approx. age 7). - Primary Buyers: K-2 Classroom Teachers, Home School Parents, Literacy Specialists, Reading Interventionists and Tutors. Phase 1 of the theoretical component of the PDF is especially beneficial to these users as it will allow them to show the product's educational merit by demonstrating that the research supports the Science of Reading. Copyright & Terms of Use: This Author's work is licensed to Syed Hammad Rizvi. This product has been created for personal use/by you and one other teacher in the same place. You cannot alter, redistribute or make this product available for sale. You may not upload this product onto any website unless you would like to lose your copyright ownership of the work. Again, please respect the above license agreement and do not share this product with your colleagues, if they would like access, please help them out by purchasing a license from Teachsimple. Thank you very much for your understanding, I appreciate it! As usual this product is provided as a free service, thanks for being apart of my business!
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags Phonics, Scienceofreading, Earlyliteracy, Structuredliteracy, Reading, Literacy, Teachertiptuesday, Kindergarten, Firstgrade, Secondgrade
Animal Science Unit | All About Elephants | Learning about Animals
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Learn All About Elephants! This expansive teaching resource for educators helps students dive deep into the world of elephants. With over 60 pages of material, discover real photos, engaging nonfiction readings, arts, crafts , worksheets, and more to build an immersive animal science unit. Differentiate instruction with materials tailored for grade levels from pre-K to 2nd. Give students a memorable elephant experience with: teacher discussion guides, printable posters, vocabulary cards, animal adaptation activities, reading passages and comprehension questions, writing templates, paper crafts and puppets, guessing games, and more. Cover elephant diets, habitats, life cycles, anatomy, behaviors, and care. Featured bookmarks also allow for additional creativity and engagement. Use these thorough, high-interest resources to bring the magnificence of elephants alive for any classroom.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Zoology, African Animals, Savannah, Elephant Lesson Plans, Elephant Crafts, Elephant Art, Elephant Worksheets, Elephant Resources, Elephant Printables
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
All About Spiders | Animal Science Unit
, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Explore the fascinating world of spiders with this comprehensive animal resource collection designed for elementary school teachers. Crafted with great care, the unit study encompasses a diverse range of materials to create an engaging curriculum for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. Dive into the wealth of resources, including real photos, non-fiction articles, arts and crafts, worksheets, and writing activities that collectively form an immersive animal science unit. The differentiated materials cater to various learning levels, ensuring inclusivity in the classroom. The teacher resources section offers discussion questions, project and activity ideas, a book list, and links to related videos, providing a solid foundation for educators. Printables feature visually appealing posters on animal classification, types of eaters, life cycles, and species, along with collectible animal cards and vocabulary strips with definitions. The package includes 12 high-quality photographs showcasing animal habitats, behaviors, and physical characteristics. Worksheets cover a myriad of topics, from animal adaptations and habitats to life cycles, vocabulary words, eating habits, and anatomy. The reading material encompasses nonfiction articles in two differentiated reading levels, accompanied by comprehension questions, as well as a fictional story about a child naturalist studying spiders in two reading levels. Additional resources include bookmarks featuring the featured animal. The writing opportunities are vast, offering templates ranging from a full-page blank booklet for young students to nature journal covers and animal report planners in two levels. Craft activities include adorable animal photo cut-outs, jointed paper crafts, paper bag puppets, masks, footprint cut-outs, and coloring pages. Two engaging games—a macro-photo guessing game and a memory game—provide a fun way to review the animal's behaviors, physical characteristics, and habitat. To make the most of this resource, carefully study the provided materials and print the components that best suit your classroom needs. Each section is thoughtfully designed to foster a rich and enjoyable learning experience for students exploring the wonders of spiders.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Animal Science, Animals, Animal Science Units, Cross-curricular Units
Foundation End-of-Term Mathematics Review Pack | Australian Curriculum
Math, Kindergarten, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
Help young learners celebrate their progress and build confidence with this engaging Foundation End-of-Term Mathematics Review Workbook Pack! Designed for Foundation, Prep, and Kindergarten students, this Australian Curriculum-aligned resource provides meaningful review of essential early maths skills through hands-on, age-appropriate activities that make learning fun and accessible. The pack includes a 40-page student workbook, a complete teacher’s guide, a full answer key, a progress tracking chart, a family note, and a student certificate. Students practise counting, number recognition, number writing, ordering and comparing numbers, simple addition and subtraction, patterns, shapes, measurement, position, sorting, and picture graphs through interactive activities that encourage exploration and mathematical discussion. The workbook is organised into 12 review sections and uses large visuals, simple instructions, and minimal text to support early learners. Children count, colour, trace, match, draw, sort, and compare while reinforcing key mathematical concepts and building confidence. End-of-term review, math centers, small-group instruction, intervention, homework, home learning, assessment evidence, and summer revision are all excellent uses for this adaptable resource. In order to create brief, interesting learning sessions, the teacher's guide offers practical guidance and pacing recommendations. Teachers adore the ready-to-use design, thorough covering of Foundation math concepts, and kid-friendly format. It helps kids build strong mathematics foundations and confidently get ready for Year 1 while offering worthwhile possibilities for assessment and progress tracking.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Math, Winter, Review, End-of-term, Lesson, Worksheet
Short vowel 'a': Phonics Lessons for Struggling Readers + Books
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Lesson Plans
Short Vowel 'a' Reading Program for Struggling Readers This comprehensive phonics program focuses on the short vowel 'a' sound and is designed for struggling readers who need additional support in developing reading fluency. The package includes two decodable reading books, two matching PowerPoint presentations, four video lessons and over twenty supporting activities spread across two weeks of instruction. The program uses a systematic, incremental approach that teaches just 10 words from the same phonics family over two weeks. This focused method allows students to thoroughly master each word through repeated practice in reading and writing exercises. The multisensory activities address common challenges such as poor word recall, letter confusion, difficulty recognising previously decoded words, and text tracking problems. Order, Outline and Steps Each lesson strengthens phonemic awareness while gradually moving students from individual word recognition to sentence reading and longer paragraphs. Video lessons are simple with no distractions to prevent cognitive overload The worksheets are intentionally brief to prevent fatigue and maintain concentration in students with processing difficulties. The reading books exclusively use studied words along with carefully selected sight words, ensuring students encounter familiar vocabulary that builds confidence. Supporting activities include tracking exercises, phonemic awareness practice, rhyming activities, sentence building, and two educational games. Words learned in previous lessons carry over to subsequent books, helping students develop fluent reading skills. The program also introduces a wider vocabulary of decodable words at a controlled pace, allowing reading skills to progress while maintaining student success. Who is the Short Vowel 'a' Reading Program for Struggling Readers for? This resource is particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia, general learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, or other conditions affecting phonological processing and word recall. The structured, cumulative nature of the lessons reduces mental overload while building essential reading skills. With this programme, you can help a non-reader today! What is included: Full teaching instructions 4 teaching videos (2 per week) Flashcards 10 packs of activities and worksheets 10 reading books 10 games Full teaching instructions What next? This is a sample of the first five vowels lesson. The next four vowels should be studied before moving on to the 'Jack Stories', starting with CK.
Author Lilibette's Resources
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Tags Learn To Read Programme, Fluency, Struggling Readers, Dyslexia, Special Needs, Poor Auditory Processing, Auditory Prcoessing, Phonics, Decodable Reading Books, Homeschool Curriculum
Ocean Animal Research Writing Project on the SHELLFISH for K-2nd Grade
Life Studies, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Research, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
Animal Research Writing Project on Shellfish for K-2nd Grade. Students will learn about shellfish through reading, writing, coloring, and drawing activities in this 19-page packet. After examining photos of real shellfish, students will read factual information presented in a color-coded key for easy comprehension. Next, they will color their own shellfish drawings and create habitat scenes. Two differentiated writing organizers help students take notes and sort information. The writing portion includes leveled writing pages so students of all abilities can succeed composing paragraphs on shellfish. A self-checking writing page assists developing writers. This engaging project promotes creativity, reading, writing, and science skills. Use it for whole-group, small-group, independent, or homework assignments. Click the author links above for other animal research units spanning land and sea creatures. Here are even more informational resources on report writing for OCEAN ANIMALS. Click on the links below: Animal Research Writing Project on WHALES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the OCTOPUS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEA TURTLES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ORCAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the SHELLFISH for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on DOLPHINS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEALS for K-2nd Grade Want to teach your students all about Zoo Animals? Check out all these interesting facts about these favorite zoo animals. With the same great photos, facts, habitat drawings, and more. It is a great way to help students to get interested in writing. For Zoo Animal reports, click on the following links below: Animal Research Writing Project on TIGERS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on MONKEYS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on PANDAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on HIPPOS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ELEPHANTS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on GIRAFFES for K-2nd Grade
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Informational Writing, Writing Report, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Writing, Ocean Animals, Ocean Animal Research, Shellfish, Report On Shellfish, Report On Lobsters, Report On Crabs
Foundation End-of-Term English Review Pack | Australian Curriculum
ELA, Kindergarten, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
Help young learners build strong early literacy skills with this engaging Foundation End-of-Term English Review Workbook Pack! Designed for Australian classrooms, this low-prep resource helps Kindergarten and Foundation students practise phonics, sight words, reading, sentence building, listening, and comprehension through fun and age-appropriate activities. The pack includes a 50-page student workbook, a 14-page answer key, and a 21-page teacher’s guide with pacing suggestions, differentiation support, assessment tools, and Australian Curriculum v9.0 alignment. Students complete activities focused on letter recognition, beginning sounds, phonological awareness, CVC words, sight words, simple reading comprehension, listening tasks, sentence construction, and vocabulary development. The workbook also includes colouring, matching, sequencing, and handwriting-style activities designed for early learners. End-of-term review, literacy centers, intervention groups, homework, independent practice, diagnostics at the start of the year, relief teacher plans, and holiday revision are all excellent uses for this adaptable resource. The exercises are thoughtfully scaffolded to promote self-assurance and steady literacy development. Teachers adore the layout's brightness, emphasis on phonics, and ease of use. The workbook reinforces key Foundation English abilities that are in line with the Australian Curriculum as children progress from letter and sound recognition to reading basic sentences and writing on their own.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Australia, Review, Winter, End-of-term, Ela, English
SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Creative Writing, Research, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing is perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd grade! You can use it for summer school, at home to keep your kids engaged and to practice up on their writing skills, and a fun way to inspire creativity in your child or student. The prompts that are differentiated for all writers. All students are different learners and there are pages for beginner writers and more advanced writers. These pages encourage them to have guidance as they check off the boxes for sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, word spaces, and capitalization at the beginning of each sentence. This packet also includes writing organizers, and a page to draw and color to add to their writing. Included are 7 Journal Prompts: •Write about Summer Activities •Write about your Favorite Summer Food •Write about Summer Vacations •Write about Relatives to Visit •Write about 4th of July Activities •Write about Beach Activities •Write about Camping Activities It's a GREAT value with fun festive borders to display in your classroom or at home, plus you can put it all together into a book. This is an AMAZING activity to promote creativity in your students and engage them in writing! It is also a FUN way to encourage drawing as they think and write about their memorable summer experiences! There are 66 pages included in this AMAZING writing unit! For many writing units for 3rd - 5th grade students and K-2nd grade that are specifically from the K-5 Treasures author of these products that are perfect to use with this rubric, click on the links below: Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Valentine's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative President's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade Easter Narrative Writing, Easter Opinion Writing, and Easter Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade K-2nd Grade Writing Units SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts with Vocabulary Words for K-2nd Grade For other rubrics for more grades, click on the links below: Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Informational Writing, Writing Report, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Writing, Summer Writing Prompts For 2nd Grade, Esl Journal Prompts, Esl Writing Prompts, Kindergarten Writing, Summer Writing Prompts
Kids Can Share: Creative lessons for teaching compassion, respect and responsibility
Special Resources, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Kids Can Share: Creative lessons for teaching compassion, respect, and responsibility An invaluable resource for educators seeking to impart important life skills to their students. This collection of inventive lesson plans has been designed specifically with the preschool and kindergarten age group in mind. Ideal for both public school teachers and homeschoolers alike, it offers a range of creative activities sure to engage young learners. The heart of this material lies in its interactive structure - highlighting positive values: Crafts and projects Rhymes and stories geared towards involving kids directly at home and school. Character-centred lessons such as Busybody Birdie teach about respect. Careful Bear opens a dialogue around caution and responsibility. Litterbug Lookout addresses environmental concerns in a light-hearted manner that resonates with the youngsters. Novel initiatives allow real-life application: Puppets & props complementing hands-on learning Making Friendship Soup which enables comprehensive understanding necessary at their formative age. This digitally downloadable product comes as a single consolidated PDF file that includes 64 ready-to-print pages providing flexibility according to individual teaching needs. The structured lessons can be used across different settings such as: - Whole group discussions unveiling unity strength principles; - Small group sessions fostering interconnectedness & empathy or even; - Assigned as homework further solidifying concepts learnt during school hours. In essence, "Kids Can Share: Creative Lessons For Teaching Compassion, Respect And Responsibility" is an effective yet easy way to embed value-based education within your teaching approach. Engaging students through fun-filled activities creates joyful learning experiences while laying down strong foundation stones for developing quality character traits.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Self Skills, Sharing, Creative Lessons, Teaching Respect, Responsibility Lessons
Number & Operations: Counting & Ordering Objects - Practice the Skill 1 - MAC Software
Math, Numbers, Common Core, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Number & Operations: Counting & Ordering Objects - Practice the Skill 1 - MAC Software This teaching resource serves as an engaging platform for students to grasp key concepts in Counting and Ordering Objects, essentials of Number and Operations. Fittingly structured, it offers curriculum -based content that is notably aligned with the Common Core State Standards and NCTM guidelines. Catered for Diverse Learning Levels Designed for Preschool through to Grade 2 learners, it caters mainly to educators in public schools or homeschoolers looking for digital resources to supplement traditional teaching methods. With Practice the Skill timed drill activities included, this software enables students to actively participate, effectively improving their abilities to count objects using real-life images. Dual Language Feature The uniqueness of this versatile resource lies within its dual-language feature. Although English text and voice-over are initially provided, Spanish equivalents have been incorporated as well making it a welcoming tool in classrooms where language diversity exists. In addition to assisting in practicing essential counting skills on their own or within small groups (either at school or home) Educators can utilize these activities as homework assignments or even group competitions due to its time-drill component. This fosters both student motivation and additional practice opportunities outside classroom settings. Likewise invaluable are the math tools bundled with this software – an enriching supplement aimed at fostering mathematical proficiency among young learners. Offered as Mac software packed into a single zip file for convenience sake; teachers can easily unlock a myriad of learning possibilities out there waiting for eager students. A Unique Approach An impressively flexible yet straightforward approach is what makes Number & Operations: Counting & Ordering Objects-Practice the Skill 1 stand out from other educational resources. It encourages interactive learning while complying with STEM initiatives enhancing student understanding gradually but steadily. Let's redefine classroom teachings by integrating effective technology like never before!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Numbers, Operations, Counting, Ordering Objects, Digital Math
Reading Made Simple Reading and Spelling Programme Level 2
Special Resources, ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Outlines, Lesson Plans
A spelling programme suitable for dyslexics and those needing a slower, more systematic approach. This is the second book in the Reading Made Simple programme of phonics instruction . The first level can be found here: https://teachsimple.com/product/phonic-spelling-programme-level-1-ages-7 It mainly teaches reading, but while doing so can help to strengthen a weak reader. Reading Made Simple is a programme of phonics instruction that aims to make reading easier for everyone. This programme will give you all the tools you need to help a child gain confidence as a reader and/or writer, using phonics instruction. It is popular amongst homeschooling families, but can equally be used by private tutors and is simple enough to be used to supplement school work by parents. About Reading Made Simple The programme is Very simple to teach: One basic lesson format and no complicated phonics language to learn Flexible - no one-size-fits-all all. You can choose the path that is right for your child. Systematic: Each lesson builds on the one before, creating a seamless learning experience. Many pupils do not even realise how much they have learnt, as it seems so easy! Who is this reading and writing programme for? Children who are just starting to read and write Older children who can already read but need help with spelling and writing Children with special needs who have failed with other phonics programmes Anyone of any age and ability who needs to learn to read and/or write! What is included in the pack? The complete teaching programme for Level 2, 54 lessons and full instructions for teaching the lessons Word lists for each of the 54 phonics families taught in Level 2. 54 Matching worksheets teaching spelling, reading comprehension, editing/proofreading skills, grammar and punctuation relevant to this level of instruction. Which phonics sounds are taught? The lessons cover 54 of the most common phonics patterns: ck, oo, ee, sh, ch, nd/nt ending, nk endings, th, ng, ing, ar, or, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ai, ea, oa, high, it, ay, ou, aw, oi, ur, al, er, y ending both ee and eye, ea saying/e/, ow as in cow, a saying /ar/, long vowels with no 'e', ow saying oe, ew, oy and rules concerning 'wa' words, air, au, ou (u), tion, ph, are (care), ear (earth/bear), ough, war. About the lessons: Pupils study a set of around ten to fifteen words per week, all with a common sound. The lessons are simple, following a set format and taking one week each to give sufficient practice. Weekly dictations help the child to apply new knowledge while revising previously taught sounds. Word lists Accompanying word lists are provided. These can be used in multiple ways: Pinned up to allow daily revision of the current sound being taught Put in a folder for review work To have on hand to remind a pupil of a sound family and the words within it Who is this spelling programme for: Any child or adult Those with a processing difficulty Which grade: It is not grade-specific but can be used by any pupil once they have completed Level 1. Who can use it? Parents Teachers Homeeducators Private tutors
Author Lilibette's Resources
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Tags Remedial Spelling, Phonics, Speling, Writing, Spelling Curriculum, Spelling Programme, Spelling Intervention, Spelling Course, Dyslexia, Special Needs
Number & Operations: Grouping Objects & Number Lines - Practice the Skill 2 - MAC Software
Math, Number Lines, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Number & Operations: Grouping Objects & Number Lines - Practice the Skill 2 for MAC This uniquely designed software, built for MAC systems, serves as an ideal tool for embedding understanding of grouping objects and number line concepts into young learners. It provides a platform through which relevant curriculum -based content is streamlined. Key Features: The product features timed drill activities that push students' mental capacities to quickly grasp fundamental math concepts. These activities challenge learners by requesting them to identify the largest number in a provided set. Built around STEM initiatives and NCTM directives, the built-in math tools give educators full control over their lesson plans while adhering to recognized standards. The resource is perfect for group classroom sessions or smaller focused groups, ensuring robust learning experiences at multiple student interaction points. In acknowledgment of the diversity in our classrooms: The software features both English and Spanish voice-overs coupled with respective text options. This enhances its reach in multicultural classrooms by being inclusive of multiple language requirements. Downloading and Compatibility: All contents are efficiently bundled into a single zip file ensuring easy downloading while maintaining high tide compatibility exclusively with MAC operation system devices. The teaching resource covers skill levels from Preschool through Grade 2 creating it as an adaptable learning supplement across several grade levels focussing on mathematical subjects such as number lines. Harness the Power! Integrate 'Number & Operations: Grouping Objects & Number Lines – Practice the Skill 2 for MAC' into your curriculum planning today! This software proves to be more than just another addition, but serves as an invaluable academic tool promising to enhance literacy skills while bolstering mathematical proficiency amongst early year learners.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Math Lesson Plan, Numbers, Number Lines, Operations, Digital Math
All About Insects: Guided Reading Level G with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Vocabulary, Pre-Reading, Insects, Life Sciences, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This All About Insects (level g) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: All About Insects Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Life Science) Primary Topic: Insect body parts, features, and where they live Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): G What This Book Teaches Best Explains what insects are by stating they are tiny animals that live in many places . Teaches basic insect anatomy: insects have six legs and three body parts (head, thorax, abdomen). Connects structures to functions: legs help the insect move and antennae are used to smell things . Describes common insect features: some have a hard shell that protects the body , and some have wings (dragonflies can fly fast ). Introduces early life stages: many insects come from eggs , and a larva hatches from an egg. Learning Goals Students will describe insects as tiny animals that live in many places. Students will identify that an insect has six legs that help it move. Students will name the three body parts of an insect: head, thorax, and abdomen. Students will explain that most insects have two antennae used to smell things. Students will describe details from the text about insect features (shells, wings) and how insects begin life (eggs, larva). Key Vocabulary From the Text thorax — the middle part of an insect’s body. abdomen — the back part of an insect’s body. antennae — body parts insects use to smell things. larva — a young insect that hatches from an egg. dragonflies — insects that can fly fast. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Where have you seen insects living before? Comprehension questions: What does the book say insects are? Comprehension questions: How many legs does an insect have? Comprehension questions: Where does the book tell you to look to find an insect? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. 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