Learn about Sweden. Making Rosenmunnar (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies) and Braided Swedish Coffee Bread as you explore the world with food.
Teaching Canon Singing. Organized Chaos. Strategies for introducing canons in elementary choir or general music lessons.
Come learn about art from around the world in my series "Art Around the World in 30 Days." Each post includes art discussion questions and art lesson ideas!
We're in the midst of studying Julius Caesar this year. The boys are happy to be doing a play that has nothing to do with marriage or love, but rather
Everything you need to know about doing a CELTA English teaching course - CELTA pre-interview task, interview and course workload.
Myths are found in cultures around the world. Here are some ideas for teaching myths to ELLs. Include stories from the culture...
For the last decade, Finland’s success on international tests has caught the attention of education policymakers around the world. What is it about this small Nordic nation that has led to its students’ high performance in science, math and reading assessments? Are there lessons for other countries, such as Canada? Pasi Sahlberg, a former teacher […]
2017 Spanish ebook, free Spanish lesson plans, games, activities, and teaching tips! Whether you're new teacher or a veteran teacher, the 2017 Spanish ebook, is a definite must-have for your school year. Every year, my Spanish teacher friends and I put together this downloadable ebook. 25 free Spanish resources for your classroom, written by top TpT teacher authors!
Learn fun ways to run the first day of music around the world in your classroom.
Engaging activities and ideas for teaching students to add dialogue
Kindergarten Literature Unit Printables to go along with the book, A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Learn three simple things you need to teach your ESL beginners right away. These include variations of introductions, classroom surroundings and basic needs
Hey everyone! This file consists of lesson plans, worksheets, activities, projects, study guides, a quiz and test on renewable and non-renewable resources. Enjoy! :) Some of the topics covered include: 1) What are renewable and non renewable resources 2) Examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources 3) Station activity where students read about the different resources and answer questions in groups. 4) Identifying items made of certain resources 5) Webquest 6) Transition to types of industries
I learn a lot from the teachers that I work with when volunteering in Nicaragua. These are teachers that have very limited resources and often don’t see their students regularly. For variou…
My Favorite Warm-ups for Children's Choir. Organized Chaos. So many amazing warmup exercises for elementary choral ensembles!
If the subjunctive is your favorite topic to teach in Spanish class, raise your hand? Hmm, no hands up . . . That's because NO TEACHER EVER would raise their hand to say how much they love teaching the subjunctive. But listen, it doesn't have to be like that. When I taught this topic, I
Explore McCarthyism and more with free lesson plans on character dissection and plot analysis, including The Crucible's Allegorical Depths, at StoryboardThat.
This post explores the connections between Classic texts and modern texts. They explore the following connections: Lord of the Flies & Hunger Games, “The Necklace” & Nonfiction Pairings, Macbeth & Long Way Down, Night & Between Shades of Gray + Salt to the Sea, The Scarlet Letter &
If you're teaching 1984 by George Orwell, this blog post provides lesson plans and activities to connect your 1984 unit to the real world.
Visit Spain with your students with this fact booklet that contains a wide selection of fun activities. Draw a bull, bullfighter, Gaudí inspired buildings or decorate a stunning hand fan. This fact booklet on Spain is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Spain that can be used for independent reading as well as for guided reading groups. Also included is a book to create – either with pictures for the slow worker or create your own drawings for the fast worker. In addition to the black and white informational booklet, a note-taking form, and several choices of the research form, and crafts. It’s a great addition to any country unit you might have planned. It works great for the class as a whole, groups, centers, homework, early finishers, or independent projects for workers who need to be challenged. All you have to do is print the booklet back to back. The pages are numbered to make the printing easier. Other booklets may be found in our store about countries such as France, Italy, England, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Note: You receive TWO versions of this product when you purchase it. One is the regular PDF and the other is digital so that your students can complete them on a device. The TPT Digital Activity will allow you to add additional customizations from the product page. Just click on the red Digital Activity Button after your purchase. Perfect for home access! Other related products: Spain A How to Draw Directed Activity Other booklets may be found in our store about other countries such as France, Germany, and England. Netherlands Fact Booklet and Activities England Fact Booklet and Activities Greece Fact Booklet and Activities Egypt Fact Booklet and Activities France Fact Booklet and Activities Germany Fact Booklet and Activities Russia Fact Booklet and Activities Ireland Fact Booklet and Activities China Fact Booklet and Activities Turkey Fact Booklet and Activities Italy Fact Booklet and Activities Switzerland Fact Booklet and Activities United States of America Fact Booklet with Digital Activities Standards CCSSRL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSSRF.K.1a Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. CCSSRF.K.4 Read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding. CCSSW.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. CCSSW.K.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. CCSSSL.K.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSSSL.K.2 Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood. CCSSSL.K.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail. I hope you enjoy this product! TheBeezyTeacher
Today is the monthly Poppins Book Nook post. This month's theme is folk tales. What exactly are folk tales? Folktales are generally tales that have been told orally over time. They are stories passed down
It is a role play game. You can play it in three rounds: 1) Individual students get a card and read it, take over the role and try to convince the others why they should live; 2) personal decision of each student and justification, 3) group discussion. My students liked it a lot and discussed heatedly. - Typos removed, thanks for the PM. - ESL worksheets
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Fun, creative December Writing Prompts that inspire imagination and excellent writing form. Fictional and non-fiction story ideas.
How did the Battle of Hastings change the course of English and world history? Without the Battle of Hastings the English language would look different.
You spend hours marking and commenting on student work, and then they don't even read your feedback. The solution is all in how you time it.
I ran across this infographic yesterday and love the information that it contains. We know that we need to create these sorts of lessons but are sometimes a bit unsure of what that can look like. U…
Best Strategies for Teaching Rhythm. Organized Chaos. Tons of lesson ideas for specific rhythm concepts and general teaching strategies for elementary general music.
These Marco Polo books are guaranteed to make your Marco Polo unit a big hit!
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Teaching kids about our world, geography, maps, and more. Kindergarten Social Studies Lessons made easy #kindergarten #socialstudies
The "7 Continents Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages" is an invaluable educational resource for young learners, providing a comprehensive understanding of our diverse world. This pack offers engaging nonfiction passages about each continent, accompanied by three thought-provoking questions and answer keys. Here's how this versatile resource can be effectively utilized: Global Exploration: Introduces students to the continents, fostering geographical understanding and a sense of worldwide community. Reading Proficiency: Enhances reading comprehension skills through carefully crafted passages that captivate and educate. Critical Thinking: Encourages thoughtful analysis of each continent through purposeful questions. Interactive Assessment: Provides a clear measure of students' understanding with answer keys included for easy evaluation. Topics Included: North America South America Africa Europe Asia Antarctica Australia There are so many ways to use this resource! Here are just a few: Centers Small-Group Instruction Bell Ringers Early Finishers Homeworks The "7 Continents Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages" offers a dynamic and immersive journey through continents, nurturing global awareness and understanding in young learners. It's a valuable resource for educators looking to instill a sense of connection and curiosity about the world. ♥♥♥Follow Me To Be The First To Hear About FREEBIES And Updates ♥♥♥ Thank You For Shopping By My Store. Rating After Downloading Is Very Appreciated! ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions.
Differentiation is adjusting and modifying what skills and concepts students learn, what materials they use, and/or how their learning is assessed based on the needs of the students. Our students a…
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Ideas and materials for assessing English Language Learners. Help get an idea throughout the year of your students language level.
